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US diplomat visits Western Sahara after Morocco-Israel deal
A top United States envoy has visited contested Western Sahara after Washington recognised Morocco’s sovereignty there in exchange for Rabat normalising ties with Israel.
Ogun to create identification cards for residents
The Ogun State government has announced the commencement of the implementation of Residents Identification Cards with a view to providing a reliable database of the people living in the state.
Governor Abiodun: Amotekun to kick off in Ogun January
Poised to tackle insecurity and enhance community policing, the Ogun State government says that the Southwest Security Network, Amotekun, will kick off in the state this January.
Minister: Industry, trade, investment key to economic diversification
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, says the sector is crucial in the drive toward diversification of the nation’s economy, away from being oil dominated.
Presidency: Over 300,000 benefits from N10 billion MSMEs Fund
The Federal Government says the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Survival Fund scheme has over 300,000 direct beneficiaries paid so far, amounting to close to N10 billion.
Nigerian Guild of Editors holds annual conference 26 November
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, the umbrella body of all editors in Nigeria, will hold this year’s edition of its annual flagship conference, the All Nigeria Editors Conference, ANEC, on Thursday, November 26, 2020.
Minister unveils plans for other sports
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, has commended the Delta state Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the Council of Sports Meeting at short notice, even he promised a new dawn for sports development.
NEITI to unveil automated data platform
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) will on Friday unveil a platform that automates the data gathering component of its extractive industry audit process.
Virtual sessions stay after pandemic – ECOWAS Court
The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it is not going back on holding virtual sessions, judgments and court processes, especially in view of its affordability to the common citizens of the community.
#EndSARS: FRSC decries incessant attack on personnel, operational tools
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decried incessant attacks on its personnel and operational tools due to the ENDSARS protest ongoing in the country.
ECOWAS Court set to resume from extended vacation on October 7
The ECOWAS Court will be resuming its activities on Oct. 7, after its three months vacation.
President Buhari swears in 12 permanent secretaries
President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in 12 Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Lagos governor’s wife charges teachers to be proactive
Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, says it is imperative for teachers in the Post-Primary School in Lagos State to invest in themselves.
Akinwumi Adesina: Nigeria doubles voting rights ahead of AfDB election
Nigeria has boosted its voting powers ahead of the African Development Bank election.
Telegram launches video call service
Instant messaging app, Telegram, has launched a video call service as part of activities marking its seventh anniversary.
President Buhari presides over virtual FEC meeting
Expectedly, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday presided over his 10th virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) which also had in attendance his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and eight ministers physically present.
President Buhari: It’s in our interest to strengthen Gulf of Guinea Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari says it is in the best interest of member states, and of Nigeria in particular, to fortify the Gulf of Guinea Commission, so it can perform the roles for which it was set up.
Stakeholders advocate efficient fiscal policy for oil, gas sector
Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have called for proactive fiscal policy in the petroleum industry to fast track investment and infrastructure development in the country.
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NECO gives new date for 2020 SSCE
The National Examination Council (NECO) has fixed new dates for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (External).
Iran: Donald Trump’s departure has reduced tension in international arena
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s departure from office has resulted in reduced tension in the international arena, Iranian Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday.
FCT Police clash with Shiite Muslims, arrest five
The FCT Police Command yesterday dispersed protesting members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites.
Ebonyi governor vows to prosecute officials linked to communal crisis
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has vowed to arrest and prosecute people, including government officials, linked to the communal crisis involving Effium and Ezza Effium indigenes of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
NOA advises Nigerians to disregard conspiracy theories about coronavirus vaccine
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to disregard conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines and the various rumours being attributed to them.
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Judge lambasts prosecutor for delaying Offa bank robbery trial
Justice Haleema Salman, the trial Judge in the April 5, 2018 Offa bank robbery case, in Kwara, has blamed prosecution for the seeming delay in the dispensation of the case.
Bishop Oyedepo berates critics on his stance on coronavirus
Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide otherwise known as Winners Chapel, David Oyedepo has berated naysayers over his stand on the reality Covid-19 pandemic.
Nigerian announces 1,483 new coronavirus cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1,483 cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 118,138.
Lil Wayne thanks Donald Trump for granting him presidential pardon
Popular American rapper, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr aka ‘Lil Wayne’, has thanked former US president, Donald Trump for granting him presidential pardon.
Russia detains dozens of Alexei Navalny supporters at anti-Putin protests
Russian police detained dozens of protesters on Saturday as supporters of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny took to the streets following his call to protest against President Vladimir Putin’s rule.