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Nigeria takes 2 steps forward, 2 steps backward – Obasanjo

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday said the country can only progress when those in power change their mentality and critically re-examine themselves. Obasanjo also described Nigeria as a country that takes two steps forward and two steps backward. The former President spoke while receiving six lawmakers from the...

Japan: We’re committed to entrepreneurship, sustainable development in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

Japan’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has said that his country is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and sustainable development in Nigeria. The ambassador said the Government of Japan is keenly interested in supporting the start-up ecosystem in Africa’s largest economy. Kazuyoshi spoke on Friday in Abuja at...

Listen to the demands of the youths – Obasanjo to Nigerian Govt

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to listen to the demands and concerns of the youth which necessitated the nationwide protests. Obasanjo made the call on Friday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while playing host to six members of the National Assembly. The ex-Nigerian leader...

Senator Echocho salutes chief Edward Onoja at 50

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 20240

Senator Echocho joins family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the 50th birthday of Chief Edward Onoja, a renowned leader and philanthropist. “Chief Onoja is a dependable, and selfless individual who has dedicated his life to building men and women,” said Senator Echocho. “His deep commitment to empowering others and creating...

Arewa Forum Issues Final Warning to Gov Bala Mohammed Over Attacks on Tinubu

NewsDeskNgAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

The Arewa Young Leaders Forum (AYLF) has issued a stern warning to Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State over his constant attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, vowing to take action if he fails to desist. In a strongly-worded statement, signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Maikifi and Dr. Anthony Apochi, its...

Kalu Aja – President’s media team dysfunctional over Presidential Video

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2024August 8, 20240

Kalu Aja, a financial analyst and educator, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s media of being dysfunctional. “The President’s Media team is dysfunctional,” Aja posted on X. The statement followed a seemingly cold war between two of Tinubu’s media aides. The disagreement is centered on a video posted on the President’s...

Ganduje – Protest not peculiar to Nigeria

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2024August 8, 20240

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, says challenges and protests against government policies are not peculiar to Nigeria. Ganduje reacted to the ongoing protest on Wednesday in Abuja when he played host to some leaders of the party from the United States of America....

Diplomats extol Nigeria’s approach to nationwide protests

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2024August 8, 20240

Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have commended Nigeria’s strategic approach to the recent nationwide protests.The envoys disclosed this in separate remarks on Wednesday in Abuja when foreign affairs minister, Yussuf Tuggar briefed Heads of Diplomatic Missions on the protests. Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire, Kalilou...

Zamfara House of Assembly begins review of 14 LGs’ accounts for 2023

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2024August 8, 20240

The Zamfara State Auditor General has presented the 2023 Report on the 14 Local Government Councils’ accounts to the State House of Assembly for review. According to reports, the Report was deliberated upon during Wednesday’s plenary session. The motion to debate the Report was presented by the House Majority Leader,...

PHOTO: Foreign, local beggars evacuated from Aba, handed over to Immigration, communities

NewsDeskNgAug 8, 2024August 8, 20240

Abia State Harmonized Task Force (ABSHT) says it has evacuated beggars and other destitutes at Bata Junction in Aba South LGA of the state. The evacuated destitutes, who are of foreign origin, have been handed over to the Nigerian Immigration Service, newsmen learnt. Those who are from Nigeria were taken...