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Dr Naik with the Sultan of Sokoto ● Meets Sultan, Air Force, Immigration personnel Controversial Islamic cleric, who was declared wanted by Indian government for terrorism financing, hate speech, and money laundering, Dr Zakir Naik, has visited Nigeria. He arrived in the country on Monday. On arrival, he took pictures with Immigration and Air Force officials at one of Nigeria’s …

The Abia State government has concluded plans to revitalise moribund farm estates in different parts of the state. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Monica Ironkwe, stated this at a meeting with stakeholders from Ndi-Oji Abam, Arochukwu local government area of the state on Thursday. She said the government was prepared to partner with genuine investors to revamp all the …

The United Nations Organisation (UNO) Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr. Matthias Schmale has said in the next five years, UN will gradually reduce the humanitarian support it is rendering to Nigeria. Giving a keynote address at a workshop organised by Africa Centre for Development Journalism (ACDJ) on the topic, “Sustainable Development Goal” held in Ikeja, Lagos, to mark the World …

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate solution to the issues affecting Nigeria’s relations with the Emirates Airline and the issuance of visas to Nigerians. Tinubu said the issues should be “immediately” resolved, stressing that he is prepared to “personally” intervene. The president made the declaration while receiving Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), …

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Like Kebbi, Zamfara govt bans illegal mining, directs security agencies to ensure strict compliance Determind to put an end to the activities of bandits and other violent criminals, the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Saturday, issued a ban on illegal mining activities.Read more 2. ‘You’re a liar, …

Bruno Fernandes was on target for Manchester United as they defeated Burnley 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday night. Fernandes’ stunning volley gave the Red Devils a much-needed victory as they had suffered a shaky start to the season, with three straight defeats in all competitions. The goal gave United their third win from six league games this season, …

A group, the Concerned Friends of Juwaretu Okaisabor, has cautioned the media to desist from publishing sponsored news reports without proper verification, as some victim of such acts could resort to seeking legal redress. The group Saturday was reacting via a statement to counter  a publication in one of the national dailies (not Blueprint) entitled: “Power drunk police invade Lekki shop, …

A House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Thursday demanded the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The lower legislative chamber set up the committee to find out the causes of insecurity in some communities of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi local government area of Abia State and proffer solutions. Kanu, who was brought …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market lost N49.8 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This followed the crash in the market capitalization from N35.84 trillion to N35.79 trillion after five hours of trading today. Also, the All-Share Index dipped by 90.99 basis points to close at 65,401.82, down from 65,492.81 ASI posted by the bourse on Wednesday. Investors …

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 1,095 Lassa fever cases in 28 states across the country. The agency confirmed the development in its Lassa fever situation report for week 41 (October 9 -15, 2023), released on Tuesday in Abuja. It added that the cases were recorded in 113 local government areas in the affected states. …