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The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally endorsed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) launched by President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China. The endorsement was conveyed by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, and the Government of Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja,…
Former Information Minister, Prof. Jerry Gana has come hard on present leadership of the country, stating that: “Our leaders are no longer thinking. No more initiative. No more programmes.” Gana, who was the Chairman at the 25th Year Anniversary of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and the Commemoration of the 2025 International…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of the first tranche to staff of the Colleges of Education in Ekiadolor and Igueben, who were disengaged under controversial circumstances by the immediate-past administration of Godwin Obaseki. This milestone reflects Governor Monday Okpebholo’s commitment to fairness, justice, and the welfare of its workforce. A total…
China has reiterated its commitment to building a fairer and more inclusive global governance system, pledging closer cooperation with Nigeria and Africa under the newly launched Global Governance Initiative (GGI). Speaking at a seminar in Abuja organised by the Centre for Contemporary China-Africa Research and the Centre for China Studies, China reaffirmed its commitment to…
By Emamuzo Iboma The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings of traders—including a pregnant woman—by a state-backed security outfit in Onitsha, Anambra State. In a statement, Obi described the incident as “deeply troubling” and emphasized the urgent need for thorough investigation, restructuring, and accountability of security agencies operating…
President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of emergency rule in Rivers State, which began six months ago. Tinubu, who announced this in a statement he signed on Wednesday, explained that from the intelligence available to him, there was a new spirit of understanding, “a robust readiness, and potent enthusiasm on the part of all…
..Approves recruitment of 50 nurses for Gwoza General Hospital Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has commissioned three key projects in Gwoza Local Government Area in the southern part of the state. The commissioned projects included the state-of-the-art Gwoza College of Nursing and Midwifery, a new block of 20 modern teachers’ quarters, and 200 newly…
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) for the 2025 Independence Day celebration. The committee is saddled with the responsibility of planning, organising, and executing all approved programmes to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, explained the importance of unity and patriotism in…
The Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic groups of Warri Federal Constituency have declared their boycott of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, demanding that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must first implement the final report of the Supreme Court-ordered fresh delineation of electoral wards and units in the constituency. The protesters who stormed the…
By Uko Okon The Ekid people of Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State have issued a warning to Governor Umo Eno, accusing him of ‘inciting’ clashes between Eket and Ibeno communities over land ownership disputes. They asserted that the governor was fronting gov’t officials in land racketeering in Okoiyak Ekid…