Category: Politics
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Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Iran will not halt its nuclear enrichment program, despite severe damage from U.S. strikes on its facilities, While Enrichment is currently paused due to the damage, Araghchi emphasized it as a matter of national pride. Additionally, Iran is set to meet Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on…
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Federal Government, through the National Artisan Skills Acquisition Programme (NASAP), plans to train and certify 10,000 artisans annually to support the country’s growing housing sector. Presented by the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, NASAP aims to professionalize artisans, improve quality, and connect skilled workers to job opportunities via a digital platform, likened…
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A comprehensive peace agreement has been signed between the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group in Doha, Qatar, aiming to end conflict in eastern DRC. The deal includes a permanent ceasefire across land, air, and water, and bans sabotage, propaganda, and territorial advances by force. Both parties committed to cooperate with international efforts…
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Senate has warned suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan not to forcefully resume her duties until her suspension expires. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu clarified that there is no valid court order requiring her immediate recall, despite media reports claiming otherwise. Recall the court had issued a non-binding advisory suggesting possible amendments to Senate rules but found…
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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE RE: BUHARI’S BURIAL — A RESPONSE TO ADC’S OBNOXIOUS STATEMENT The latest outburst from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) regarding former President Buhari’s state burial is nothing but an opportunistic exercise in manufactured outrage — a laughable tantrum by a poorly amalgamated political contraption desperately clutching at straws for relevance it will…
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Nigerian government, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has issued an alert about widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases, including cholera, dengue fever, Mpox, diphtheria, and yellow fever. Suspected cholera cases have been reported in 34 states, with Zamfara most affected. Also, Dengue fever has been confirmed in Edo, and yellow fever…
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has praised former President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader who responsibly managed Nigeria’s treasury. Speaking at an expanded Federal Executive Council meeting in held in Buhari’s honour, Akpabio stated that even Buhari’s critics would acknowledge that he did not embezzle public funds during his tenure. As he described Buhari as a…
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France has officially returned its last two military bases to Senegalese authorities, marking the end of a 65-year military presence in the country. The handover ceremony in Dakar was overseen by General Mbaye Cissé and French military officials, symbolizing a significant shift in the security partnership between the two nations. General Cissé however,…
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President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has criticized Nigeria’s low power generation of 4,500–5,000 MW, arguing that the country should aim for 50,000–60,000 MW. Speaking during a tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, he noted that his conglomerate alone generates over 1,500 MW for internal use, demonstrating the potential for large-scale power…
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Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has temporarily suspended its recruitment application portal to enhance system efficiency due to a high volume of applications. The suspension announced by the Board’s Secretary, Maj. Gen. AM Jibril (retd.), affects recruitment for agencies including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigerian Immigration Service,…
