The Federal Government has issued a plea to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), urging them not to sell the food items provided to them. This appeal was made in Kwara State during the distribution of food supplies to affected IDPs in the region. The distribution, which benefited over 100 households, included essential items such as rice, garri, semo, spaghetti, vegetable oil, and salt, among others. The event took place at the Federal Secretariat in Ilorin and was organized by the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons. Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner and Chief…
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China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, stated that Israel’s actions in Gaza have exceeded the scope of self-defense and called on Israel to cease its collective punishment of the people of Gaza during a call with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan. This comes as Israel appeared prepared for a ground offensive against Hamas militants in Gaza. Over a million people in the northern part of Gaza have been ordered to evacuate ahead of the anticipated assault, raising concerns of a humanitarian crisis. Wang emphasized the need for Israel to heed the international community and the UN Secretary-General’s calls…
The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo World Wide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has revealed that the prominent sociocultural organization representing the Igbo ethnic group is in the process of arranging a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The purpose of this meeting is to advocate for the immediate release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Iwuanyanwu made this announcement in Owerri, where he welcomed a delegation from the Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Southeast chapter, led by its President, HRM Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Abia State, and Vice President HRH Eze Dr. Oliver Ohanwe,…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched an extensive effort to track down foreign nationals residing in the country who do not possess a valid residence permit. Samson Umar Agada, the controller of the Jigawa State Command of NIS, made this announcement during a press briefing on Friday, which followed the parading of suspected human traffickers. Agada clarified that one of the primary responsibilities of the NIS is to guarantee that foreign residents in the country adhere to Nigeria’s established rules and regulations while ensuring the accuracy of their travel documents. According to him, “Before my arrival, this aspect of…
Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has underlined that corruption is not limited to Africa but is a worldwide crisis affecting regions, including Europe. In an interview with the UK Guardian, he emphasised that corruption exists even in high financial and economic sectors in Europe. Adesina pointed out that, in contrast, some African countries, like Eritrea in East Africa, have achieved a commendable zero percent corruption rate. Despite this, he emphasised the importance of continuing to enhance accountability in the utilisation of public resources across the African continent. “The global financial crisis that brought the…
Kano State has celebrated a mass wedding ceremony, joining together a total of 1,800 couples with the financial support provided by the state government. Notably, the majority of the beneficiaries are widows and divorcees, underscoring the state’s commitment to providing opportunities for vulnerable individuals. Furthermore, the state government has gone the extra mile by covering nearly N50,000 in dowry expenses on behalf of each groom, facilitating the marriage process for the couples. As part of the comprehensive mass wedding program, the newlyweds were also furnished with a bed, bedding, food, and clothing, all aimed at ensuring a smooth start to…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has urged Biafra agitators to uphold a 40-day ceasefire. Ohanaeze said the ceasefire is aimed at securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). News Agency of Nigeria Reports . The Factional Secretary General of Ohanaeze, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said the ceasefire should start from October 31.In a statement he signed, Isiguzoro said there are ongoing talks behind the scenes on the possibility of Kanu’s release. According to Isiguzoro: “To facilitate progress in this matter, Ohanaeze Ndigbo urges Biafra agitators to uphold a ceasefire for a period of…
Yobo Village, located within the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, was the scene of a concerning incident last Friday when a group of armed individuals, commonly referred to as “hoodlums,” carried out an invasion. The invaders were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and an assortment of other weapons, and their intentions appeared to be focused on launching an attack within the village. Ogun State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, released an official statement to provide insight into the event. According to Odutola, the armed individuals specifically targeted the residence of a resident named Wakili Olalekan within Yobo…
France will deploy 7,000 soldiers after a Chechen-origin man fatally stabbed a teacher and severely wounded three other adults at a school in the northeastern town of Arras, the Elysee presidential palace said Saturday. The attack on Friday was denounced by President Emmanuel Macron as an act of “Islamist terror” in Arras, which has large Jewish and Muslim populations. The deployment of the soldiers will be completed by Monday evening. France has raised its alert level to the highest position following a crunch security meeting chaired by Macron on Friday. Macron said a separate “attempted attack” in another region had…
No one would deny the hardship happening in Nigeria. It is tough and amidst this toughness, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday that for Nigeria’s fuel subsidy removal policy and foreign exchange unification initiative to translate to economic growth and stability, the Federal Government must collect more taxes to fund the national budget and pay public debts. Abebe Selassie, the Director of the IMF Africa Department, emphasised the need for additional policies to address Nigeria’s economic challenges, particularly in light of the removal of fuel subsidies and foreign exchange unification by President Bola Tinubu. These policy changes have led…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the Governing Board and Management team of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) for a renewable term of four (4) years, in accordance with Section 2(3) of the FERMA Amendment Act, 2007: Chairman of FERMA Board — Engr. Imam Ibrahim Kashim Imam Managing Director of FERMA — Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi Member (NARTO) — Yusuf Lawal Othman Member (FMW) — Engr. Ibi Terna Manasseh Member (FRSC) — ACM Shehu Mohammed Member (Finance) — Babatunde Daramola-Oniru Member (South-South) — Hon. Preye Oseke Member (South-West) — Hon. Oye Ojobe Member (South-East) — Dr. Kenneth Ugbala…
The United States expressed its deepest condolences to Morocco and Libya, offering support to both nations in the wake of catastrophic earthquakes and floods, labeling these events as once-in-a-century disasters. The U.S. stands with the governments of Morocco and Libya as they embark on the path to recovery. The statement was delivered during the Annual Meetings, a significant event held on the African continent for the first time in 50 years. The speech highlighted the current state of the global economy, which has generally outperformed expectations, with growth exceeding projections and inflation rates decreasing in major economies, including the United…