Category: news
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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Musa has urged Nigerians to adopt ranching to curb farmer-herder clashes by preventing livestock from damaging farmlands. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, he highlighted that ranching would reduce tensions, boost livestock productivity, and is a private business venture, not a government land grab. Musa also discussed rebranding…
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Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has appointed chairmen and members for eight boards, including the Rivers State University Governing Council, chaired by Okey Wali SAN , Dr Sampson Parker was named chairman of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital board, with Prof. Chizindu Alikor retained as Chief Medical Director. Dr Samuel Nwanosike,…
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Federal Government aims to resuscitate all inactive steel companies to boost industrial growth, create over 500,000 jobs, and reduce the \$4.5 billion annual steel import bill. At the National Steel Stakeholders’ Summit, President Bola Tinubu, represented by VP Kashim Shettima, outlined plans including: Reviving Ajaokuta Steel and Itakpe Iron Ore plants through audits and potential…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine during their upcoming summit in Alaska on Friday. This marks their first direct talks since Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025. Trump emphasized the meeting as an opportunity to…
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President Bola Tinubu will today be traveling to Japan and Brazil, with a stopover in Dubai In Japan, he will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, business environment, and sustainability. He will also hold bilateral meetings and engage with Japanese company…
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UNICEF has identified Rubella Measles as a major cause of birth defects, including hearing impairment, cataracts, and blindness, if left untreated. During a training workshop for media, health educators, and workers on the upcoming Measles Rubella vaccination starting in October 2025, UNICEF emphasized the need to intensify awareness, especially among pregnant women. UNICEF Niger State…
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Despite a decline in crude oil prices, Nigerian petrol stations have increased pump prices to N900 per litre and above, with some outlets selling as high as N925. This price hike has occurred across Lagos, Ogun, and other regions, even though crude prices dropped from nearly $69 to $66 per barrel. According to reports, Major…
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President Donald Trump has extended the US-China trade truce for another 90 days, delaying potential escalation and maintaining the current agreement terms. Both countries agreed to pause tariffs, with China also extending restrictions on certain exports. The extension provides time to resolve differences and possibly set the stage for a summit between Trump and Chinese…
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Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the treatment of Ms. Comfort Emmanson during an Ibom Air flight, calling it a violation of her dignity. The NBA pledged to provide her with free legal support and criticized the airline and the Airline Operators of Nigeria for imposing a lifetime ban without a fair hearing. They described…
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Report says at least 16 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Keffi, Nasarawa State, during a security breach in the early hours of yesterday , Tuesday the 12th of August 2025. According to the Nigerian Correctional Service via a statement, the inmates overpowered the staff to facilitate their escape.
