Governor Alex Otti says his government is prepared to partner Indonesia to boost economic development and industrialization in Abia. Mr Otti said this on Thursday when the Indonesian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Usra Harahap, paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The governor also reiterated the readiness of the state government to […]
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As part of his efforts to improve revenue generation for Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has urged the Qatari embassy in Nigeria to explore the agricultural potential in the state for the benefits of the two governments. A statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, said Buni […]
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AdminAn independent charitable organisation, Oxfam, has said the daily death toll of Palestinians in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses that of any other major conflict. An independent charitable organisation, Oxfam, has said the daily death toll of Palestinians in Israel’s war on Gaza surpasses that of any other major conflict in the 21st century. “Israel’s […]
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AdminA recent investigation found that nearly all of the paracetamol tablets sold in Nigeria are possibly underdosed, falling short of the requirements specified by the British Pharmacopoeia and the World Health Organization (WHO) The 2023 study, titled ‘Comparative Analysis of Five Different Brands of Paracetamol Sold in Nigeria with British Pharmacopoeia Standards,’ stated that samples […]
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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 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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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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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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Admin A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Stephen Afolabi Opaso, was reportedly experiencing a mental crisis when a Winnipeg police officer shot him in his Canadian apartment on December 31, 2023. In a statement disclosing his death, the Winnipeg police described him as an armed male. They claimed that his erratic behaviour had led an officer to […]
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AdminTwenty-seven soldiers in Sierra Leone on Monday appeared before a court-martial which charged them with mutiny over their alleged role in what authorities say was an attempted coup in November. Security was stepped up around the courthouse in the capital Freetown where the proceedings were later adjourned to Wednesday. The 27 accused struggled to all […]
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