Author: Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi
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NAF air strike eliminate over 30 kidnappers on motorcycles in Kaduna
The Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch has eliminated no fewer than 30 terrorists and kidnappers in an air strike along Kwiga-Kampanin Doka axis in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement
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Obi urges FG to prioritise critical sectors
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General Elections, Mr Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise critical areas of the economy, such as Education and Health, in view of the present global reality.
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Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N50bn suit against FG until April 22
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned a N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government until April 27 for further mention. Justice Inyang Ekwo
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CBN releases $500m to clear more verified Forex liabilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released 500 million dollars to various sectors in its determination to address the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions. Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Com
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With time same sex marriage will be accepted by everyone – Pope
Pope Francis has expressed confidence that those who criticise his decision to allow blessings for same-sex couples will come to understand it over time, except for Africans, whom he referred to as a “special case.” Reuters reports that Pope Francis stated that Africans perceive homosexuality nega
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PDP demands release of abducted Lagos chapter chairman, others
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate release of Lagos State chapter chairman of the party, Mr Philip Aivoji, who was abducted on Thursday. Aivoji was abducted on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on his way to Lagos from Ibadan after a party assignment.
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India@75: Gov. Uba Sani applauds India-Nigeria strategic partnership
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has applauded the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, saying it has the capacity to advance infrastructure development in the state. Governor Sani made
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FG, Niger Govt. restate commitment to drive down food inflation
The Federal Government and Niger Government have reiterated commitment to ensuring food security and driving down food inflation. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari and Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger stated this when Bago visited Kyari on Friday in Abuja
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FG working to resolve blackout – Minister
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government is working to ensure outstanding payments are made to power generation companies to resolve the blackout. Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relation to the Minister of Power, said this in a sta