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WEBFG to create disaster relief fund, says Tinubu. President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the Federal Government would create a disaster relief fund to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. POLITICS 17 hours ago.
FG unveils new National Values Charter - Minister — NEWSVERGE
WEB1 day ago · September 20, 2024. By. Ericjames Ochigbo. The Federal Government is to unveil a new National Values Charter which will serve as Nigeria’s compass for civic values, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris has said. Idris made this known at the opening of a one-day capacity building conference organised by the ...
$550m Ubeta upstream gas project kicks off – Presidency
WEB4 days ago · The Presidency has announced the take-off of the 550 million US Dollar upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (NNPCL) and TotalEnergies on development of Ubeta field. Special Adviser (SA) to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen disclosed this at an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the US State […]
2027: S/West APC begins preparation, holds strategic meeting Oct. 5
WEB1 day ago · The APC National Vice Chairman (South West), Mr Isaac Kekemeke, made this known at the media conference in Lagos on Friday. Kekemeke said that the zonal chapter would hold a meeting on Oct. 5, in Lagos, to map out strategy for 2027 and prepare the zone for the election. According to him, after every election, appointed and …
Olojo Festival: Ooni flags off event, reveals ancestral significance
WEB1 day ago · The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday flagged off the commencement of the 2024 Olojo Festival, revealing the event’s ancestral and spiritual significance. Ogunwusi spoke at his palace at a news conference on the 2024 Olojo Festival with the theme: “Evolving Transformational Domestic Tourism With Community Festivals”.
Uzodimma, Ganduje sure of APC’s victory in Imo council polls
WEB1 day ago · September 20, 2024. By. Victor Nwachukwu. Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have expressed the confidence that the party will sweep the September 21 council elections. They said this in separate speeches at the grand …
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Africa deserves permanent Security Council seat – UN chief
WEBAugust 13, 2024. By. Cecilia Ologunagba. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticising its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body’s credibility and global legitimacy. Guterres made the call while addressing the Security Council on ...
Blinken warns of last chance for Gaza peace — NEWSVERGE
WEBAugust 19, 2024. By. Ummul Idris. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that this could be the “last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by militants. Blinken spoke at a morning meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog before later holding talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Information Minister seeks balanced reportage of Nigeria
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has called on international media organisations to frequently report Nigeria’s positive narratives and development in their news bulletins and broadcast. Idris made the call when the Director, of Global News/Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Jonathen Munro and his team ...