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Banjul, The Gambia —  The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has once again urged Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to reconsider their exit from the regional bloc and return to the community of West African nations. This appeal came at the close of a five-day Joint Committee Delocalised Meeting in […]

Katsina state , Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors to remain focused on delivering impactful governance, stressing that tangible achievements will speak louder than criticism. He urged them to ignore detractors and instead let their work define their leadership. Speaking during a two-day working visit to Katsina State, the President underscored […]

Nigeria — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has traced funds linked to the failed crypto bridge exchange (CBEX) scheme to at least four countries. Speaking on a Channels Television programme on Wednesday night, EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said although efforts are underway to recover the stolen funds, full restitution to victims […]

Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday said his administration remained committed to prioritising the welfare of Nigerian workers. The president said this in a post on his official X handle to mark the 2025 Workers’ Day, acknowledging the critical role of workers in national development. “To every Nigerian worker, Happy Workers’ Day. You […]

Abuja,Nigeria: UN Women, in partnership with the Women Political Participation Partners Working Group, has called on Nigerians to support the Special Seats Bill—an initiative designed to increase women’s representation in both the National Assembly and state legislatures. The appeal was made during a high-level conference held in Abuja titled “Conference on the Special Seats Bill: […]

Ogun State, Nigeria —   Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment following his conviction on assault and theft-related charges. The judgment was delivered by Chief Magistrate Babajide Ilo at the Magistrates’ Court in Ifo, Ogun State. The case, marked MIF/192C/2023, dates back to November 18, 2022, […]

Nigeria: The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has urged the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to take a leading role in initiating reforms aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s national mindset—an effort he described as crucial to effective nation-building and long-term development. Speaking while receiving participants of NIPSS Senior Executive Course […]

  Nigeria: The Nigerian government is poised to commence the strategic export of skilled labour to countries across the globe, according to the Director-General of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Alhaji Yusuf The initiative is aimed at tackling domestic unemployment while enhancing Nigeria’s international cooperation and soft power. Speaking in Abuja during the official […]