AdminThe convict was said to have worked directly with the Nigeria-based leader of an international criminal organisation that defrauded individuals and businesses across the United States out of millions of dollars. A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian, Olugbenga Lawal, to 10 years and one month in prison for money laundering involving proceeds […]
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AdminThe Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Rev Yakubu Pam, has said that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has necessitated the change from visits to Biblical sites in Palestine and Jordan to sites in Greece and Rome. Pam made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Abuja and emphasised that […]
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AdminThe US Consular General, Will Stevens, on Wednesday, opened and handed over the $ 500,000 newly renovated and modernised chemical forensic laboratory to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in Lagos. The NDLEA said the forensic laboratory would strengthen operational standards and enhance the anti-narcotics agency’s effectiveness in combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking […]
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AdminThe federal government has said that it would soon conclude plans with the Government of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply… The federal government has said that it would soon conclude plans with the Government of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to supply the Gulf Kingdom with 14,000 […]
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AdminThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called for the inclusion of Nigeria in countries the kingdom of Saudi Arabia source for animals used for sacrifice during the Hajj festival. In a statement yesterday, the Chairman of NAHCON, Aliyu Jalal, who made the demand during a visit to Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), urged the […]
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AdminNigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have committed to enhancing collaboration for the development of solid minerals as the world shifts from fossil fuels to cleaner energy. The resolution was reached during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, […]
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The Director, MacArthur Foundation Africa, Dr Kole Shettima, on Wednesday said it had supported Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria with over $15, 538, 896 to enhance learning and research. The director made this known while presenting ABU’s Diamond Jubilee Public Lecture titled, “The Challenges of Quality Higher Education in Africa”. Shettima said the foundation […]
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AdminThe World Bank says Nigeria’s inflation should ease in 2024 as the effects of last year’s foreign exchange (FX) market and petrol subsidy reforms continue to wane. The World Bank made the projection in its ‘Global Economic Prospects’ report for January 2024 on Tuesday. In 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced a change […]
Continue ReadingAdminPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board and management team for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), pending confirmation by the Senate. This was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. “The President, in his resolve to ensure hitch-free and seamless 2024 Hajj operations, appointed […]
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AdminFrench President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Gabriel Attal as the country’s new prime minister, making him the youngest and first openly gay official to hold the position. The 34-year-old education minister was named to the post on Tuesday, and is one of the country’s most popular politicians, according to recent opinion polls. ‘’I know I […]
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