By Jacob Ezra The flooding experienced in some parts of the country had devastating effects. People were displaced, sources of livelihood were destroyed, and in some instances, lives were lost. Indeed it was a challenging period in the country as socio-economic activities were also disrupted. Flooding, like other natural disasters, are sometimes beyond our control; […]
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Health: Centre recommends Gov Yahaya Bello for Nobel Prize
Governor Yahaya Bello has been put forward for next year’s Nobel Prize. The Centre for Peace and Justice in Africa recommended the governor for his “groundbreaking feat in healthcare”. The Nobel Prizes are awarded “to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind”. And in a statement signed by its […]
Flooding: Group canvasses for increased budget, international support for NEMA
The Inter-Society for Humanitarian Needs (ISHN) has called for more budgetary allocation for the National Emergency Management Agency to cope with the rising humanitarian needs of Nigerians. In a statement signed by its convener, Dr Njoku Ike, the group said this is necessary to meet with international best practices, considering the effect of climate change […]
The gospel according to St. Peter Obi.
By Richard Augustine The slogan; go and verify has been made popular by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party. And he uses it recklessly even when some of the information he is churning out are false. I am not surprised because he is a regular politician. He can go to any length […]
Kogi PDP, insecurity are siamese twins, lack justification to attack Gov Yahaya Bello – NDF
The National Democratic Front (NDF) says the People’s Democratic Party in Kogi State and insecurity are inseparable like siamese twins. The group made this known today at a press conference in Abuja in reaction to the party’s criticism of Governor Yahaya Bello. In his address, NDF’s national president, Dr Omale Ben, said the PDP lacks […]
2023 : Nasarawa Speaker drums support for Tinubu, Gov. Sule, says APC sets for victory.
“… as he pays thank You visit to constituents for call on him to re-contest for 3rd term, organizes reception for his immediate electoral ward, reveals plans to flag off campaign Soon… “ The Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has today organised a warm reception for the people of his […]
China is ready to work with all countries to practice true multilateralism, build more consensus for openness
By He Yin, People’s Daily On the evening of November 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the fifth China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai via video link and delivered a speech.He said China will work with all countries and all parties to share the opportunities in its vast market, […]
Yunnan dispatches sci-tech experts to South Asia, Southeast Asia, builds bridge of int’l technological cooperation
By Zhang Fan, Li Maoying, People’s Daily Moth orchids and lilies bred in Kunming, southwest China’s Yunnan province, are hot sellers in Vietnam. A China-Laos joint lab of renewable energy is now offering hot water heated by solar energy for Lao schools and hospitals…Such progress was made possible by a mechanism of sending Chinese sci-tech […]
Bursted: CSOs Warns Airlines Against Blackmailing Nigerian Government
Alledges Plots of Sponsored Protest Against CBN Over Repatriation of Revenue Following threats by some foreign airlines to suspend operations in the country following alleged delay in repatriation of revenue, the Save Nigeria Movement(SNM) a security and human Rights Advocacy group has raised alarm of sinister plots by both local and external collaborators of a […]
Natasha Akpoti wins again as Appeal Court affirms senatorial candidature
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed against the candidature of Barr Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The Court presided by Justice Gafai upheld the arguement of J.J. Usman (SAN) on behalf of Natasha who held that the Deponents of the affidavits in support of the originating summons who were not […]