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Tinubu slashes Nigeria’s delegation to UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has directed a reduction in Nigeria's delegation to the 79th UN General Assembly in New York, USA, this September. The decision aims to cut costs and ensure…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Police confirm abduction of three Enugu college students

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of three students from the State College of Health Technology in Oji-River. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening when gunmen, suspected…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Presidential jets: Ex-Ogun govs unite against Chinese company, tag firm scammer

Two former governors of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun and Gbenga Daniel, have joined forces to support the Federal Government's efforts to recover national assets seized by a French court due…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Metro

Why Kanu’s release’ll save Nigeria from collapse — Igbo group

The United States Military Veterans of Igbo Descent has called for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and a return to Nigeria's 1960/63 regional autonomy to address socio-economic and security…

Jane Chinecherem August 18, 2024

Politics

Anambra: LP rejects Soludo’s proposed LG polls, heads to court

The Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has announced its rejection of the proposed local government election scheduled for September 28. The party's state working committee expressed shock and concern…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024

Metro

Nigeria should return to regional autonomy or face total collapse – AVID

The United States Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVIDUSA) has urged Nigeria to adopt the 1960/63 regional autonomy model to address socio-economic and security challenges. AVIDUSA warned that failure to…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024

Metro

NMA writes IGP, seeks urgent rescue of abducted medical students

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in the abduction of 20 medical students. The students, from the University of Jos…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024

Metro

How 20 UNIJOS medical students were kidnapped in Benue – Police

The Nigerian Police have deployed security operatives to rescue 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue State. The students, from the University of Maiduguri and Jos, were abducted on Thursday evening…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024

International

Supreme Court refuses to lift ban on Biden’s gender discrimination rules

The US Supreme Court has declined to lift a block on President Joe Biden's gender discrimination rules, which aimed to expand sex discrimination protection to transgender students. The rules, announced…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024

Metro

IBB at 83: Embodiment of honour and service – Niger Gov Bago

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has congratulated former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 83rd birthday. In a statement, Bago described Babangida as a patriotic elder statesman…

Jane Chinecherem August 17, 2024