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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday implored West African leaders to prioritise good governance and collective prosperity in their various countries. The president, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made the call at the 64th ordinary session of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Abuja. He identified good governance …

Former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has felicitated former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on his 89th birthday. Tallen in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, described Gowon as Africa’s living legend, as well as the father and symbol of Nigeria’s unity. She also extolled Gowon’s attributes as an “elder statesman, passionate patriot, epitome of …

Manuel Akanji is targeting a resounding victory for his club Manchester City over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday at the Karaisakis Stadium. Manchester City are looking to win a fourth trophy this year after claiminy treble last season. Speaking in the pre-match conference, Akanji reiterated his ambition to win another title with Pep Guardiola’s side. “It’s another …

Airstrikes conducted by the air component of Operation Whirl Punch of the Nigerian Air Force on Sunday, took out a notorious kidnap kingpin and terrorist, ‘Yellow Jambros’, in the Shiroro local government area of Niger State. A statement confirming theair strikes by the Director of NAF Public Relations, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said apart from ‘Yellow Jambros’ who was on …

Minister-designate and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has visited the new national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, at the latter’s residence in Abuja. Wike, a chieftain of the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), visited Ganduje in Abuja on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. This is coming amidst insinuations that the …

An Assistant Superintendent of Prisons at the Afokang Correctional Centre in Calabar, Cross River State, has been killed and three others injured by suspected militants who stormed the facility on Wednesday night. Spokesman of the state Command of the Correctional Service, Affanga Etim, who confirmed the attack to newsmen on Thursday, in Calabar, however, said the attack was not aimed …

Spain secured their place in a first FIFA Women’s World Cup final after battling to a 2-1 win over Sweden. Their qualification followed a thrilling finish in the semi-final on Tuesday in Auckland. Olga Carmona scored the decisive goal in the 89th minute following a pulsating conclusion to the game, which saw Sweden substitute Rebecka Blomqvist cancel out teenager Salma …

The prime minister of Qatar stated on Sunday that despite the ongoing Israeli shelling “narrowing the window” for a good resolution, mediation efforts are still underway to establish a fresh truce in Gaza. “The state of Qatar and its allies are still working on these projects. More than two months into the Israel-Hamas conflict, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani …

Kayode Ajulo A prominent constitutional lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo and sicty-eight others, have been shortlisted for consideration for admission into the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria [SAN] This was contained in the list released by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee in Abuja on Thursday. Also on the 69-man shortlist are Funmi, wife of Femi Falana (SAN); the daughter of …

For many Nigerians, access to decent and affordable housing remains a critical challenge. The housing challenge is made worse by the rise in rural-urban migration, which continues to stretch the limited public infrastructure in urban centres. Currently, more than 28 million Nigerians lack access to decent and affordable housing. Recently, the Vice President Kashim Shettima lamented that despite efforts being …