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COP28: Nigerian govt pledges to tackle energy emissions

The Federal Government (FG) has made a strong commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions from the transport industry head-on. Sen. Said Alkali, the minister of transport, made the pledge at the ongoing COP28 summit in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement released on Sunday, and signed by his special assistant for public affairs, Jamilu Ja’afaru. Alkali also described …

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Hoodlums break into Ogun monarch’s palace, steal crown, staff of office

Hoodlums on Thursday broke into the palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, late Oba James Sodiya, and took away the crown and the staff of office. The monarch died in August. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the news to journalists on Saturday in Abeokuta, said …

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I’m living my childhood dreams, says US Open winner Djokovic

Crowned champion of the men’s singles event at the US Open, Novak Djokovic has expressed his excitement after clinching a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, who defeated Daniil Medvedev in a punishing US Open final in New York, said he was living his childhood dreams. The 36-year-old Serb won 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to level Margaret Court’s 50-year record. …

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After winning #BBNaija ’s N120m, Ilebaye drops shocking hint

Big Brother Naija All-Stars winner Ilebaye has dropped a hint few days after winning the show’s N120 million grand prize. The reality star revealed that she will change her phone to reflect her new status.  The Kogi-born-model who revealed that she doesn’t keep friends because of her experience with friendship betrayals also said she has people she talks to but haven’t …

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SERAP wants Senate to reject Wike’s plan to spend N15bn on ‘a befitting residence’ for VP Shettima

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to use his leadership position to reject the plan by the Minister of the FCT, Nysome Wike to spend N15 billion for the construction of ‘a befitting residence’ for the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima. SERAP urged him to “assert Senate’s authority and constitutional oversight …

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UK establishes another visa centre in Nigeria – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The United Kingdom (UK) has established another visa centre in Nigeria. The UK government approved the establishment of visa centre in Enugu to facilitate visa applications by residents in the state, the southeast zone, and the country at large. Announcing the development, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chidiebere Onyia, in a statement on Monday, commended the United Kingdom …

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Daily Trust invites nominations for African of the Year 2023 Award  

[Press Release] A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2023 award. Nominations are open from September 11, 2023 to midnight of October 16, 2023. In a statement issued on Monday, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Media Trust Group, proprietors of DAILY TRUST and …

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To win AFCON, Eagles must be ready to face any team —Peseiro

As the call for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title win by the Super Eagles heightens, the head coach Jose Peseiro has said what the team needs to do. Peseiro who led the Eagles through the qualifying series said the team must be ready to face the best teams on the continent to stand any chance of emerging …

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