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US designates UK-based Palestine Action as foreign ‘terrorist group’
The United States on Wednesday named the UK-based Palestine Action group, which has been banned by the British government, as a “specially designated global terrorist” organization. The US also issued
VGN urges FG to equip vigilantes ahead of 2027 elections
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide protective kits and other equipment for its members following the killing
Southern, Middle Belt leaders reject proposed cattle ranching scheme
…Demand transparency on land acquisition, ownership, beneficiaries …Warn FG against imposing livestock policy on communities By Henry Umoru, Abuja Leaders of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) have
Police bust cybercrime syndicates over N3.62bn investment fraud, romance scams
…Arrest suspects in Lagos, Kano, Anambra, Ekiti over alleged cybercrimes By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested several suspects in separate investigations
Rivers council chairman blasts NBA over VDM invitation
…Calls for stronger engagement on electoral law By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian
Gov Sule orders arrest, prosecution of health workers over alleged sale of hospital equipment
By Edwin Phillip, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has ordered the arrest and prosecution of health workers allegedly involved in the sale of hospital equipment donated to a
FG launches $1bn HOPE social protection programme
— Programme to transition vulnerable households from temporary aid to sustainable self-reliance –First Lady By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— THE Federal Government on Wednesday, launched a $1 billion social protection programme
FG won’t waste funds on ‘worthless’ foreign scholarships, Alausa declares
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has declared that the federal government will no longer spend scarce public resources on what it considers unproductive foreign scholarship
Success never made her forget where she came from — Obi mourns Dolly Parton
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to American country music icon Dolly Parton, describing her compassion, humility and commitment to others as the
Afe Babalola urges Tinubu to inspect deplorable Ekiti federal road
—Lauds Ojudu for consistent advocacy By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI: Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, ABUAD, Aare Afe Babalola, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to personally inspect
