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FG Prosecutes 1,743 Terrorism Cases, Secures 742 Convictions Since 2017

The Federal Government has prosecuted 1,743 terrorism-related cases and secured 742 convictions between 2017 and 2024, according to Mohammed Babadoko, the Director of Public Prosecution in the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, Babadoko provided

December 24, 2024

Researchers Call for Public Support to Combat Food Insecurity with New Maize Variety

Researchers from the Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR) at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, have called for public backing of a new genetically modified maize variety designed to tackle Nigeria’s growing food insecurity. The innovation, which offers resistance against the devastating fall armyworm

December 24, 2024

Tinubu: Petrol Subsidy Removal Necessary to Secure Nigeria’s Economic Future

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the removal of the petrol subsidy, describing it as an essential reform to safeguard Nigeria’s economic prospects. Speaking during his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday (December 23, 2024), Tinubu said the

December 24, 2024

President Tinubu Kicks Off 2024 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan

President Bola Tinubu has officially kicked off the 2024 main Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. This was disclosed in a statement by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations, Celestine Toruka, and published on the Commission’s official X

December 23, 2024

Nigeria’s Economy Shows Positive Growth in Q3 2024, Says CBN

The economy grew by 3.46 per cent in Q32024, with output reaching ₦20.115 trillion, up from 3.19 per cent (₦18.285 trillion) in Q2 2024, driven mainly by the non-oil sector. This was revealed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s newly released Economic

December 23, 2024

Minister Urges Measures to Prevent Future Stampedes and Fatalities During Palliative Distribution

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has outlined essential protocols that event organizers must follow when planning future distributions of palliative aid in the country. This guidance comes in response to tragic incidents of stampedes

December 23, 2024

Access Bank Engages German President Steinmeier, Aims to Fortify Trade Relations with Germany

Access Bank Plc, recently welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during his first official visit to Nigeria, underscoring the growing importance of German-Nigerian economic ties. Accompanied by a delegation of German business leaders and representatives, President Steinmeier’s

December 23, 2024

Federal Government Declares Public Holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi

December 23, 2024

PDP Criticizes Tinubu Administration Over Stampedes, Calls for Economic Policy Review

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has attributed recent stampedes across Nigeria to the worsening economic conditions under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The opposition party described the incidents as a reflection of the deepening poverty, hunger, and desperation facing Nigerians.

December 23, 2024

FG Lifts Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara State

The Federal Government has officially lifted the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in security as the rationale behind the decision. This development was announced on Sunday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who

December 23, 2024

President Tinubu Orders End to Banditry, Other Insecurity Challenges by 2025

Minister of State for Defence highlights federal government’s commitment to peace and stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive for the total eradication of banditry in the Northwest and other forms of insecurity across the nation by 2025, according to

December 22, 2024

Stampede Tragedies Highlight ‘Systemic Failures,’ Says Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent series of stampedes across Nigeria that claimed dozens of lives. Obi described the incidents as a tragic reflection of the nation’s

December 22, 2024

Google Counters Bid By US To Force Sale Of Chrome

Google responded late Friday to a U.S. request for the company to sell its Chrome browser. Instead, Google proposed that a judge address antitrust concerns by preventing the company from requiring favorable treatment of its software as a condition for licensing. In

December 22, 2024

Ihedioha’s Ex-Chief of Staff, Others Dump PDP For APC

Chris Okewulonu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, along with Chuma Nnaji, Ihedioha’s former deputy governorship candidate, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The pair, accompanied by their supporters, made the move on Friday.

December 22, 2024

Dangote Refinery Partners MRS To Sell Petrol At ₦935/Ltr Nationwide

The Dangote Refinery has announced a partnership with MRS to sell Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at ₦935 per litre nationwide at its retail outlets. This development follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s decision to reduce prices to below ₦1,000 per litre.

December 21, 2024

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