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Moment of truth here for Qatar as FIFA World Cup begins

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The moment of truth for Qatar’s ability to organise the FIFA World Cup after years of failed overtures and criticism over labour rights and strict laws has come. Predicaments began mounting as early as December 2010 when it was announced that Qatar would host the finals amid a storm of...

Obi Meets Pastor Ibiyeomie

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, met with the founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, in Rivers State. Obi shared pictures from the visit via his Twitter handle on Saturday. He wrote, “Always a pleasure to meet and share quiet moments with my friend...

WADA says Russia’s anti-doping body “remains non-compliant”

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Russia’s anti-doping body RUSADA has continued to be non-compliant with the requirements for a return to the global system, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says. “Trust in Russia’s anti-doping system is still very low,” WADA president Witold Bańka said. His submission came following a meeting of the body’s executive committee...

Nigeria, China launch Contemporary Magazine for practical solutions to insecurity, terrorism

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China on Friday launched the Contemporary World Nigeria Magazine to develop the Africa-Based policies and practical solutions to tackling insecurity in West Africa. The Chinese Foreign Minister joined virtually in the launch of the intellectual magazine spearheaded by the Institute for Peace and Conflict...

Why CBN monetary policy is not working – Economist

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Prof. Ken Ife, a Development Economist, says Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy is not working because 80 per cent of the nation’s money is not in circulation. Ife stated this during the 10th Convocation Lecture of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, on Friday, with the theme “Nigeria: The State of...

World Toilet Day; 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

World Health Organisation (WHO) says 779 million people around the world lack basic access to safely managed sanitation services. Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, said this on Friday in her message to commemorate the World Toilet Day (WTD). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...

FG blames crude oil theft on worsening unemployment situation

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The Federal Government has attributed the menace of crude oil theft to the worsening unemployment situation in the country. Dr Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, said this while declaring open the 8th Meeting of the National Employment Council on Friday in Abuja. Mr Olajide Oshundun, the Head,...

NDA completes field training of 342 cadets of direct short service course

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) on Friday completed the field training of its cadets of Direct Short Service (DSSC) Course 26 Army, and Course 30 Air Force . The Battle of Inoculation is the final outdoor field training for the cadets which was held at Table Hill Nigerian Army Training Area...

Kidnapping: DIG inspects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, allays fear of commuters

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

DIG Jonhson Kokumo, in-charge of Force Criminal Investigation Development (FCID), on Friday assured motorists and commuters plying the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway of their safety on the highway. Kokumo gave the assurance during his inspection visit to the highway following incessant cases of kidnapping and robbery of unsuspecting travellers in recent time....

Police in Katsina arrest village head for reprisal killing of farmer by terrorists

NewsDeskNgNov 19, 2022November 19, 20220

Police in Katsina State have arrested the ward head of Gobirau Village in Faskari Local Government Area of the state for alleged connivance with terrorists. Police spokesman, SP Gambo Isah, paraded the village head before newsmen on Friday alongside some other suspects. He said the police received a distress call...

Report Warns Nigeria, 35 African Countries Face Fiscal Crunch

Nigeria Redeploys VIP Police To Vulnerable North-Central Communities

Nigerian Air Force To Acquire 46 Advanced Aircraft To Boost Air Power

Moment of truth here for Qatar as FIFA World Cup begins

Obi Meets Pastor Ibiyeomie

WADA says Russia’s anti-doping body “remains non-compliant”

Nigeria, China launch Contemporary Magazine for practical solutions to insecurity, terrorism

Why CBN monetary policy is not working – Economist

World Toilet Day; 779m people lack safely managed sanitation services — WHO

FG blames crude oil theft on worsening unemployment situation

NDA completes field training of 342 cadets of direct short service course

Kidnapping: DIG inspects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, allays fear of commuters

Police in Katsina arrest village head for reprisal killing of farmer by terrorists