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Mali’s ruling military junta has sealed a deal with Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom to develop three nuclear energy infrastructure projects, including a Russian-designed low-power nuclear power plant in the country. A statement by Rosatom on Wednesday provided to Ripples Nigeria said it had met with Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goita, where negotiations were held with junta officials in charge …

To get water, residents are forced to use unsafe water supplies and poor sanitation to survive. Although billions of naira have been injected to provide drinking water to the people of Anambra State over the past few years by successive governments, many residents still struggle daily to access clean and drinkable water. THE GLORY OF CHIDALU report Visits to at …

Edo State Question, Demands Edo Answers. By Ebor Cletus Raph Jr In the heart of Nigeria, a state calls, longing for answers to its unique challenges. Edo State, a land of rich tradition and promise, requires solutions tailored to its specific needs. No copy-and-paste approach will suffice; only tailored answers will unlock its full potential. Meet Senator Monday Okpebholo, a …

Bashir El-Rufai, one of the sons of former Kaduna state governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has delivered a secret message that many believe is addressed to President Bola Tinubu seeking his re-election in 2027. In a post on his X account on Wednesday night, a forthright Bashir said no one was too big to be voted out of office by voters, …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man, Nuhu Ezra, for allegedly trading human body parts in Abuja. Ezra, a resident of Gosa Kipikipi Village, Lugbe, was allegedly arrested with human skulls and bones on July 9, 2024, at about 9pm by officers from the Iddo police division. According to police, Ezra intended to sell the human …

Professor Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, has revealed that the state health system is short of 30,000 doctors. Abayomi made the statement on Wednesday, July 10, at the ongoing Clean-Air Forum 2024 in Lagos. He said the mass exodus of doctors from the country has put pressure on available doctors. The theme of the event is “Promoting Multi-Regional …

Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has granted a 90-day extension to the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity, aimed at combating oil theft and related crimes in the Niger Delta region. The operation, which was carried out on January 6, 2024, has yielded a number of significant achievements, including successfully uncovering stolen goods, dismantling illegal oil and gas …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. EFCC to arraign former energy minister, Sale Mamman over alleged N33 billion fraud on Thursday The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECI) will arraign former Energy Minister Saleh Mamman over an alleged N33 billion fraud at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday. Read more 2. Minister …

Police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a suspect with human skulls and bones in the Lugbe area of ​​the city. FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the suspect was arrested by officers from the Iddo Police Division Headquarters at Gosa Kipikipi Village in Lugbe …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has approved the appointment of principal officers for the Agboola Ajayi Campaign Council for the November 16 governorship election in the state. The PDP Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr. Kennedy Peretei, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Akure. The party on Monday slammed the gubernatorial candidate’s previously announced campaign …