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Nyesome Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he felt like breaking his television and shooting at a journalist for commenting that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) appeared to be imposing a party state on Nigeria. The minister who spoke on Friday at a media chat in Abuja, the nation’s capital, said the …

Delivery via WHO Humanitarian Bridge Initiative in Cyprus arrived at the Israeli port of Ashdod and is being prepared for distribution to the devastated enclaves. “This delivery marks a significant operational milestone in strengthening WHO’s cross-regional humanitarian logistics capacity for areas affected by the ongoing conflict, in particular in Gaza,” the UN agency said. Improve delivery The Humanitarian Bridge Initiative …

Doctor Tunde Lemo As Christians in Nigeria and around the world commemorate the Easter season, a message of hope, sacrifice and renewal has been extended to the people of Ogun State and Nigerians at large. Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Tunde Lemo in his Easter message said Easter, beyond its religious significance, served as …

This Passion Week represents a good opportunity for personal change and hope, especially for people who are overwhelmed by the vicissitudes of life, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE. Thomas Hardy, a renowned 19th- and 20th-century English writer, explored familiar themes of the self-sabotaging nature of pride, the predictability of character-driven tragedies, and the certainty of fate in his timeless novel, The …

The French ship transited through the Strait of Hormuz which is controlled by Iran

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Tinubu orders deployment of AI-enabled cameras to tackle killings in Plateau President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday visited Plateau State following the recent killings and he assured residents of the Federal government’s resolve to stem the tide of deadly attacks in the state.Read more 2. The Labor Party is …

Just over a week ago, on February 6, 2013, to be precise, four “pharmaceutical companies” met in Lagos and reintroduced pharmaceuticals to the Nigerian market. […]

Investors gained N837 billion as equity market capitalization recovered from a slight slump last week. The market strengthened in two of the four trading sessions as the market value increased to N129.8 trillion from N128.9 trillion recorded last week. The All-Share Index (ASI) appreciated by 0.39% to close the week at 201,698.89 points, up from 200,913.06 points recorded in the …

“Repression of civil space and freedom of expression is getting worse in the Middle Eastexacerbating the existing climate of fear fueled by various conflicts and crises,” UN Human Rights Chair Volker Türk said on Wednesday. Iran is responsible for the majority of reported arrests, affecting nearly 2,350 people since the conflict began, according to the Türk Office. OHCHR. Those arrested …

Flutterwave has announced that it has received a banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria, paving the way for the fintech giant to operate as a full-fledged financial institution. The development was made known on Thursday in a statement by Flutterwave CEO and co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola, who described this milestone as a defining moment in the company’s decade-long journey. …