NAHCON: CSO calls for early preparation of 2024 hajj

NewsNigeriaReligionNAHCON: CSO calls for early preparation of 2024 hajj

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 2, 2023

…Warns that time is running out A faith based Civil Society Organisations (CSO) on Monday expressed concern over slow pace with which Nigerian authorities are handling preparations for 2024 Hajj. In a press statement signed by its national coordinator, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), Ibrahim Mohammed, he appealed to National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to exploit the limited time available. The CSO also reminded the supervising authorities that “Nigeria has about 4 months from now...

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Ilebaye wins BBNaija All-Stars season

LifestyleNewsNigeriaIlebaye wins BBNaija All-Stars season

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 2, 2023

After an exhilarating ten-week journey, the “All Stars” edition of the annual reality TV show Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) came to an end on Sunday (Oct. 1) with Ilebaye winning the N120 million grand prize. The All-Stars season commenced on July 23 with 20 housemates, all of whom were ex-participants who had left their mark on previous seasons of the show. Ilebaye beat other top five finalists, Cee-C, Mercy, Adekunle, Pere and Cross with 30.08...

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NLC, TUC and FG reach an agreement on conditions to halt the planned strike

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNLC, TUC and FG reach an agreement on conditions to halt the planned strike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 2, 2023

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC), AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC). The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, met with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) on measures to address the dispute arising from the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The parties noted the following: i) The Federal Government has announced N35,000 only...

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U.S. court okays Atiku’s request for access to Tinubu’s CSU records

NewsNigeriaPoliticsU.S. court okays Atiku’s request for access to Tinubu’s CSU records

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 2, 2023

A U.S. District Judge, Nancy Maldonado has endorsed the ruling of Magistrate Jeffrey Gilbert which ordered Chicago State University, CSU, to release the records of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to Atiku Abubakar. Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last general election, is contesting Tinubu’s election and his affirmation by the election petition tribunal on September 6. He is requesting CSU to release Tinubu’s admission records, attendance dates, degrees, awards and...

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Transcript of President Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTranscript of President Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 2, 2023

Read below the transcript of President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast on October 1, 2023, to mark Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary.. Dear compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. On this solemn yet hopeful day, let us commend our founding fathers and mothers. Without them, there would be no...

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Uzuegbuna Okagbue at 46: The man and his Journey

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsUzuegbuna Okagbue at 46: The man and his Journey

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)September 30, 2023

“Over the years, the contacts he built from his days as a student running a small-scale business have endured…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Throughout Chief Willie Obiano’s two terms of eight years as Anambra State governor, the most consistent name associated with getting things done in that administration is Uzuegbuna Okagbue. As the Chief of Protocol and Deputy Chief of Staff to the then Governor, Uzu’s reputation and style were distinct. Yet, he was rarely seen and...

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Nigeria@63: Lagos PDP says Nigerians are facing hardship

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria@63: Lagos PDP says Nigerians are facing hardship

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the current hardship faced by Nigerians and Lagosians in particular, as the nation celebrates 63rd anniversary. A press statement on Saturday signed by Hon. Hakeem Amode, Publicity Secretary of the party, read, “On the occasion of Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extended warm felicitations to the resilient residents of Lagos State. “Sixty-three years ago, Nigeria...

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Nigeria At 63: Jonathan commends Nigerians’ for their loyalty

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria At 63: Jonathan commends Nigerians’ for their loyalty

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

…Says time for reflection is now Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has commended Nigerians for their steadfastness and loyalty to the country, in the face of the modest successes recorded and the developmental challenges the nation has faced since independence. Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in which he encouraged Nigerians not to despair but remain committed to the task of charting a...

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NGO trains CBOs on village savings/loan association scheme

BusinessNewsNigeriaNGO trains CBOs on village savings/loan association scheme

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

As part of efforts towards attaining the ActionAid Women’s Voice and Leadership project’s anticipated outcome of Improving the Management and Sustainability of Local Women’s Rights Organizations, and enhancing advocacy and programming for gender equality in Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) has coordinated a two-day training on setting up an operational mechanisms for Village Savings and Loan Association Scheme. The two-day training which took place at Ireti Resource Center in...

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Nigeria Forum 2023 set to hold Monday, October, 2

BusinessNewsNigeriaNigeria Forum 2023 set to hold Monday, October, 2

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)September 30, 2023

The Nigeria Forum 2023 is set to hold a business summit on Monday, 2nd October to address challenges and unlock business opportunities in Nigeria. Dr. Brian Reuben, the convener in a press statement made available to journalists stated that the prestigious Nigeria Forum, organised by the Sixteenth Council, aka Brian Reuben Policy Group United Kingdom, is set to take place on October 2nd, 2023, in Ikoyi, Lagos. The statement read, “This esteemed annual event draws policymakers, business...

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