On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a speech to the Joint Session of the National Assembly as he presented his ₦49.7 trillion 2025 budget estimate to the legislature. The budget marks the President’s second within his 19 months in office and the second under this administration. His speech provided a concise […]
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Ombugadu Leading Global TB Caucus Advocates for Action Against Tuberculosis
From Abel Leonard, Lafia Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, representing the Global TB Caucus, has emphasized the need for innovative financing and strategic interventions to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Africa. The Global TB Caucus, an international network of over 2,500 parliamentarians from more than 150 countries, continues to champion the fight against TB worldwide. Ombugadu’s […]
CCECC Chinese Staff Orders Nigerian Soldier To Brutalise Two Workers In Lagos
Two Nigerian men working on the Lagos Blue line rail have been assaulted by a soldier acting on the order of a Chinese National, SaharaReporters has gathered. The Chinese man is said to be an expatriate of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the company awarded the contract of the electric rapid transit line […]
Dr. Kassim Commends Senator Gyang’s Advocacy on Securing Akwanga-Jos Road Dualization project
The long-awaited approval for the dualization of the Akwanga-Jos road has been met with widespread commendation and optimism from stakeholders in the North-Central region. Senator I.D. Gyan of Plateau State has been lauded for his relentless advocacy, which played a key role in securing the green light for this crucial project from President Bola Ahmed […]
NDA Commandant Decorates Ombugadu, Others as Fellows of Solar Energy Society of Nigeria
The 2023 gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. David Emmanuel Ombugadu, has been decorated as a Fellow of the Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN). Ombugadu received the Fellowship Award of Excellence during the 41st National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF) 2024, held on December 10 at […]
High-quality Belt and Road cooperation creates new opportunities for win-win development
By He Yin, People’s Daily On December 2, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the fourth symposium on Belt and Road construction work in Beijing and delivered an important speech. He acknowledged the major achievements in Belt and Road cooperation and made comprehensive arrangements for promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation in the present and near […]
PANDEF Salutes Okonjo-Iweala Over Reappointment As WTO DG
The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed immense satisfaction with the reappointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), describing the development as “well-deserved”. The apex sociopolitical organization and umbrella body for the great people of the Niger Delta, in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Dr. Godknows […]
PH Refinery: Anti-Corruption Groups, Others Floor TV station over needless attacks on Tinubu, Kyari
….hails commencement of refining PMS, others The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations Against Corruption, COCSOAC, Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora, NPID, and Bloggers, Monday, vehemently condemned a national television station over open attacks and misinformation on President Bola Tinubu, and Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, Engr Mele Kyari, on achievements of the NNPCL, deregulation of Premium […]
Oyo Governorship Race: Stakeholders Drum Support For FIRS Boss Adedeji
The Oyo Stakeholders Forum (OSF) has identified the current Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Sir Zacch Adedeji as the only aspirant with the vision and capacity to transform the state ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The stakeholders revealed that they are pleased and satisfied with the exploits of Adedeji as […]
Edo University: Group urges Gov Okpebholo to urgently appoint Acting Vice-Chancellor
A group of professionals in the education sector in Edo State has asked the governor of Edo State Monday Okpebholo to urgently appoint a new acting Vice Chancellor for the Edo State University Uzairue to replace the embattled Prof Dawood Egbefo. The Edo Forum for Educational Standards and Advancement in a statement Friday and signed […]