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Israel Must Be Taught a ‘Lesson’, Erdogan Tells Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the international community should “give Israel a strong and deterrent lesson” over its conduct towards the Palestinians. Erdogan
NNPC Picks 16 Companies for New Crude Swap Deal as Oil Hits $70
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has picked 16 consortia for its new crude-for-fuel swap contracts for one year starting in August. A report on Wednesday by Reuters listed the
Yoruba leader faults Southern govs’ call for political conference
Adebanji Akintoye …backs ban on open grazing By Ola Ajayi A foremost Yoruba leader, Professor Adebanji Akintoye has faulted the recent meeting held by the Southern Governors saying the yearnings
Eid-el-Fitr: Ugwuanyi calls for prayers, sober reflection
As Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, to mark the end of #Ramadan, Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State has called on all Nigerians to take advantage of the occasion to
Eid-el-Fitr: Uba Sani urges prayer for victims in terrorists’ captivity
By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani has called for prayers for victims still in the hands of kidnappers, terrorists and bandits, saying his heart bleeds for
NEITI seeks sanctions for oil companies underpaying govt
By Obas Esiedesa The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, has said it was entering into partnerships with anti-corruption agencies of the Federal Government to enforce compliance and sanctions in
SOUTHERN GOVS’ 10-point solution: Regional groups, Southern Senators, Reps back govs
…Ohanaeze, ACF, Afenifere, PANDEF, MBF throw weight behind Southern govs …Issue raised by Southern govs in line with our positions all along —Ohanaeze …We’re in support of govs —ACF …They’re
Eid-el-Fitr: Buhari, Lawan, Atiku, govs, Tinubu, others beg Nigerians to pray against insecurity
eid-el-fitri By Dayo Johnson, Henry Umoru, Olasunkanmi Akoni, Demola Akinyemi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Dirisu Yakubu, Mary Therese-Nanlong & Shina Abubakar President Muhammadu Buhari; President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan; former
Police suspend personnel from escorting VIPs in South-East, Rivers
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector- General of Police, Ag. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered nationwide deployment of Police officers and other operational assets of the Force for water-tight security
JUSUN urges FG to deduct Judiciary funds from May FAAC
Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has urged the Federal Government to deduct funds meant for state judiciaries from the May 2021 Federal
