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Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to youth to avoid planned nationwide protests set to begin on August 1. Shettima, according to a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his media aide, Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, made the appeal at the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Dr. Abubakar El-Kanemi, in Maiduguri. The Vice President was the Special Guest of …

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Oil Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The investigation will also involve the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Deputy House Speaker Philip Agbese stated this at a press conference on Saturday in …

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday, appealed to Nigerians to be patient and support the government, despite growing frustration with poor governance. Kwankwaso, in a press statement, acknowledged the resonance of the recent calls for protest, but warned against the potential consequences of such actions. The elder statesman stressed the importance of putting the nation’s interests first and …

A youth group, the National Youth Solidarity Front (NYSFN), has supported the right to protest but warned against the potential for abuse of the measure for political gain. In a press conference held on Saturday in Abuja, the group’s Vice Chairman, Honourable Chinazam Ike, stated that while peaceful protests were a fundamental aspect of democracy, there were concerns that the …

Kazakh duo Alexandra Le and Islam Satpayev won their first medal of the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Le and Islam Satpayev claimed a surprise bronze medal in the mixed 10m air rifle team event. It is the country’s first Olympic medal in shooting since Atlanta 1996. They claimed a straightforward victory over Germany’s Maximilian Ulbrich and Anna Janssen, outscoring their …

The Jigawa state government has set October 5 for local government elections in the state. The Chairman of the Jigawa State Electoral Commission (JISIEC), Alhaji Awwal Muhammad, stated this at a stakeholders meeting on Friday in Dutse. Muhammad assured the KPU of its readiness to hold credible elections in the 27 local government areas in the state. He reminded that …

Justice Charles Wali of the Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt, on Friday barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Executive Committee (NEC) from holding any congress in the state. Those affected by the ruling are the National Chairman of the PDP, Iliya Damagum and the National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The judge who delivered the ruling filed …

Thousands of athletes and spectators lined the streets of Paris to officially open the 2024 Olympic Games in a colourful opening ceremony on Friday. The opening ceremony began with a giant column of blue, white and red smoke in the colours of the French national flag during the Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge next to the Jardin des …

  A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Don Obot Etiebet, CON, has mourned the passing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General, Chief [Dr] Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, OFR, died on Thursday in Abuja at the age of 82. Chief Don Obot Etiebet Etiebet, in a statement expressing his deepest condolences to Iwuanyanwu’s family and the Nigerian public, described him as a great …

The new and vibrant Colombian singer-songwriter, Sophia Crombie presents us with a gripping song, as this masterpiece is titled “Friends“. This track, released in 2024 is a captivating and thought-provoking addition to any music lover’s collection. The song “Friends” carries with it a powerful message and a mesmerizing melody, making it a must-listen for everyone. Feel free to stream the …