Your Policies, Approach To Governance Are Killing Nigerians, Atiku Tells Tinubu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsYour Policies, Approach To Governance Are Killing Nigerians, Atiku Tells Tinubu

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 12, 2024

…Says, Citizens Shouldn’t be Pushed To Prefer Military To Civilian Rule The former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has told President Bola Tinubu that his policies and approach to governance are killing Nigerians. Phrank Shaibu, Special Assistant on Public Communication in a press statement on Monday noted that the President should focus on governance rather than verbally assaulting political opponents. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, who spoke in reaction...

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Odumegwu Ojukwu University Hosts International Interdisciplinary Conference

EducationNewsNigeriaOdumegwu Ojukwu University Hosts International Interdisciplinary Conference

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 11, 2024

Prof. Omenugha Takes over as Consortium Chair The 9th International Interdisciplinary Conference of the International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa was successfully hosted by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria, and was attended by all the Vice Chancellors of the Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa. The International Interdisciplinary Consortium Africa – IICA, is made up of the leadership of universities within and outside of Africa. The theme of the 9th international conference is; “global development and contemporary challenges...

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West African Nations Endorse Nigeria’s Push for UN Security Council Position

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWest AfricaWest African Nations Endorse Nigeria’s Push for UN Security Council Position

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 11, 2024

Nigeria has secured the support of some West African nations in its quest for a permanent seat on the United Nations, UN, Security Council, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar. Tuggar disclosed this at a press conference in Abuja, detailing recent diplomatic efforts aimed at securing regional backing for Nigeria’s bid. The UN Security Council, established in 1945, currently has 15 members, including five permanent members—the United States, Russia, China, the...

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ANPMP’s Chairman Says Nigerians Take to Self-Medication over Hardship

HealthNewsNigeriaANPMP’s Chairman Says Nigerians Take to Self-Medication over Hardship

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 11, 2024

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) says the nation’s economic situation has forced several Nigerians into self-medication, resulting in organ failure and subsequently, death. ANPMP’s Chairman, Dr Odia Festus Ihongbe in an interview in Abuja, noted that Nigerians now google their symptoms and buy “drugs from chemists until it gets to the terminal stage. Dr Odia revealed that the situation has resulted in private hospitals in Nigeria folding up and explained that morgues...

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Minimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress To Commence Indefinite Strike

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsMinimum Wage: Nigeria Labour Congress To Commence Indefinite Strike

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 11, 2024

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC in states yet to commence the implementation of the new minimum wage are to begin an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024. This is contained in a communique issued after the NLC National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held at the weekend. The communique of the meeting read in part, “The NEC notes with deep frustration the persistent delay and outright refusal by some state governments to implement the...

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Fuel Price Hike: Car Owners in Kano Now Use Bicycles, Electric Bikes

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaFuel Price Hike: Car Owners in Kano Now Use Bicycles, Electric Bikes

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 11, 2024

Due to high cost of petroleum which jumped to N1, 150, 00 in Kano state, some car owners have abandoned their vehicles and resort to trekking, while others use bicycles, electric bikes and commercial tricycles for mobility. It was observed that the number of pedestrians, bicycle riders and electric bike users have increase with fewer cars on the road. One of the pedestrians, Sani Isa, said he resorted to the use of a bicycle because...

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Cyber Crime On The Increase In Nigeria – University Don

EducationNewsNigeriaCyber Crime On The Increase In Nigeria – University Don

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 10, 2024

A university Don has alerted the federal government on the rising cybercrime in the country, calling on the government to sit up in order to secure the digital environment and boost national security. A Professor of Law and Director of Academic Planning in the American University of Nigeria, (AUN), Yola, Prof. Mohammed Bello Magaji, stated this  while speaking on the topic, “The Significance of Cybersecurity for National Security and Development in Nigeria”, at the 55th...

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Islamic Cleric Advises Nigerians To Stop Cursing The Country

NewsNigeriaPoliticsIslamic Cleric Advises Nigerians To Stop Cursing The Country

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 10, 2024

Nigerians have been advised to stop cursing the country but continue to pray for the country and its leaders. The Chief Imam of University of Ibadan, Professor Muftau Abdulrahman Oloyede gave the advice at an event held to precede activities for the 2024 convocation ceremonies and 76th Foundation Day Anniversary of the institution. The professor of Arabic and Islamic studies also advised the citizens not to be involved in vices nor contribute to the brain...

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Okonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

BusinessEconomyNewsPoliticsWorld NewsOkonjo-Iweala Emerges Sole Candidate for WTO Second Term

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 10, 2024

Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, has been confirmed as the sole candidate for a second four-year term, with overwhelming support from member states. This development follows the African Group’s proposal for Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment, backed by 58 countries. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history as the first woman and African to lead the global trade body in 2021, is set to conclude her first term on 31 August 2025. The WTO formally...

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Hon. Chidi Ibemeka Champions Skill Acquisition in Njikoka I Constituency

BusinessNewsNigeriaHon. Chidi Ibemeka Champions Skill Acquisition in Njikoka I Constituency

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)November 9, 2024

The Anambra State House of Assembly member representing Njikoka I constituency, Hon. Chidi Ibemeka, has commenced up skilling programme to train and equip his constituents with all the necessary tools that would enable them to thrive in the marketplace. The programme which commenced in Enugwu-Ukwu a few days ago, has St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Hall Enugwu-Ukwu, as the venue of the training. However, this training is expected to be extended throughout the Njikoka I State...

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