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Nigeria to UN: Protect National Sovereignty at International Arbitration
• As Fagbemi says P&ID case would have crippled nation’s economy Alex Enumah in Abuja The federal government has called on the United Nations (UN) to evolve reforms that will
First Lady’s RHI Disburses N819m Grant to 1,638 Widows of Fallen Military, Police Personnel
• Describes the widows, who got N500,000 each, as women of extraordinary courage Deji Elumoye in Abuja Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through her social intervention programme, Renewed
Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football to Overcome Repeated Failures to Qualify for Tournaments
• Tasks NSC chairman to work with NFF secretariat and relevant stakeholders, including FIFA and CAF, for a broad, consultative reform process Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on
LASUTH Doctors Give Lagos Government 7-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Allowances, Salary Arrears
Ayodeji Ake The Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH-ARD), has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Government to resolve outstanding issues involving specialist allowances
NHRC Demands Arrest, Prosecution of Kuje Chairman Over ‘Leave If Not APC’ Threat
Michael Olugbode in Abuja National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Hon. Samuel Shekwolo, over his alleged directive that
Wema Bank CEO, Oseni to Chair CIBN 19th Annual Banking, Finance Conference
Bennett Oghifo The MD/CEO of Wema Bank, Moruf Oseni, has been announced as the Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the CIBN 19th Annual Banking and Finance Conference. The conference
3,256 Women Benefit from Value Chain Development Programme in Kogi
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Kogi Value Chain Development Programme has empowered no fewer than 3,256 women in the Rice and Cassava Value Chains through access to inputs, productive assets, and
Nigeria Eyes $12bn Halal Economy, Pushes to Tap into $7tn Global Market
Kayode Tokede The federal government has moved to convert Nigeria’s potential in the $7 trillion global halal economy into investment, jobs and exports, with a new national strategy targeting $12
FG: December Inauguration of Kano-Katsina Rail Project Sacrosanct
• As Train ride from Kano-Katsina achieved Kasim Sumaina in Kano The federal government has reaffirmed its determination to complete and commission the 284-kilometre Kano-Katsina railway project by December 2026,
Group Defends Sheriff, Says Boko Haram Allegations Unproven
• Coalition backs Tinubu’s choice of former Borno governor as North-East campaign coordinator, alleges political motive behind renewed attacks Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Grassroots Coalition for Change (GCC) has
