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Women Group Decries Senate’s Confirmation of Fasina As Ambassador
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Over 300 women’s rights organizations have rejected the Nigerian Senate’s confirmation of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, citing alleged
It’s a charade – Aggrieved NDC members reject Utomi, Galadima reconciliation committee
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — Aggrieved members of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) in Edo South Senatorial District have rejected the party’s national reconciliation committee, describing it as a charade
Osun election: ADC’s Salaam not in alliance with any party, will contest to win — Aregbesola
Former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports that the party and its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Dr.
Police, army comb forests for Kogi kidnapped victims, destroy suspected hideouts
By Boluwaji ObahopoSecurity forces in Kogi State have intensified search and rescue operations following a kidnapping incident along the Okene-Auchi Road, combing suspected criminal hideouts in forests around the Okene-Ajaokuta
NLC demands energy sector shake-up
*Says people ‘re making profit out of Nigeria’s power failure• Insists Govt must end payment for darkness By Victor Ahiuma-Young Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for a fundamental shake-up
Iran Rules Out US Talks While Washington Breaches Interim Deal, Foreign Minister Says
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, said Tehran and Washington are currently not holding negotiations, although messages between both sides continue to be passed through intermediaries. Araqchi reiterated Tehran’s position
FMBN takes mortgage to London, offers Nigerians abroad N100m loan at 9%
…Nigerians in diaspora can now buy homes in Nigeria By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, FMBN, has launched a new mortgage scheme in London for
Senate Republicans Confirm Todd Blanche As Trump’s Attorney General
The US Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as President Donald Trump’s attorney general, ending weeks of uncertainty over his nomination amid concerns about his independence and role in controversial
Police arrest 19-year-old over armed robbery, recover stolen motorcycle in Plateau
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old man, Abba Ahmed, in connection with an alleged armed robbery during which a motorcycle was reportedly
Troops rescue 33 kidnapped passengers in Zamfara
By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, JTF NW OPFY, have rescued 33 passengers reportedly abducted by terrorists in
