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Turkey To Be Added To Christian Pilgrimage Sites Visited By Nigerians – FG

By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government is set to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Turkey, focusing on tourism and trade. This development was announced by Senator Hassan Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, while receiving a delegation from the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) and the Turkish delegation of Turquaz group and Afrosum Faith Tourism at the State House Presidential Villa in Abuja. A statement signed by Celestine […]

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Group Advocates Boycot Of DSTV/GOTV Over Price Hike

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian consumers have been urged to explore alternative platforms and consider boycotting DStv and GOtv until MultiChoice demonstrates genuine respect for their rights. This follows the recent 21% price increase imposed by MultiChoice Nigeria on its DStv and GOtv services, effective March 1, 2025. This is according to Save the Consumers, a non-governmental which is also asking the Federal Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC to initiate legal proceedings […]

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Defamation: Governor Monday Okpebholo Threatens Legal Action Against PDP Chieftains

By Chinedu Echianu Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has issued a five-day notice to Chris Osa Nehikhare, Edo State Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a Chieftain of the party, Mr. Shedrach Udugbai to immediately tender an unreserved apology to him (Okpebholo) following what the governor described as defamatory remarks made by them at various times and on different platforms. While Nehikhare is accused of making […]

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Become Catalysts For Societal Development, Kalu Tasks Universities

Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has tasked Nigerian universities to close the gap between academia and real-world challenges to drive national progress. This is as he stressed the need for education to go beyond theory. He stated this while speaking at the University of Calabar’s 50th anniversary, 37th convocation lecture and award ceremonies in Calabar. He urged institutions to become catalysts for societal […]

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House Moves To Strengthen Gaming Industry

Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has highlighted the importance of a comprehensive legal framework for the nations growing gaming industry. Abbas stated this at a public hearing on a bill, seeking to repeal the National Lottery Act of 2005 and its 2017 amendment. Represented at the hearing by the Chairman, House Committee on Health Institutions, Patrick Umoh, Abbas noted that the bill aims to increase […]

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Unical Confers Doctoral Degreee On Unoma Akpabio ,Wike.

By Anayo Akwitti As part of the activities to celebrate the golden anniversary of the University of Calabar, the wife of the President of the Senate, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Godswill Akpabio was on Saturday, March 22, 2025 conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in Education Management. The ceremony held at the main campus of the institution in Calabar, Cross River State also saw the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, […]

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UniPort Governing Council Visits Wike, Seeks Support for Key Projects

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his contributions to the institution and national development. During a courtesy visit to Wike at his official residence in Abuja, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, lauded the Minister’s support for UniPort, including the establishment of the Faculty of Law and the construction […]

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NCPC Committed to Provision of Quality Service to Pilgrims, Says Bishop Adegbite

By Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Bishop Stephen Adegbite has assured of the Commission's resolve to providing quality service delivery to Christian Pilgrims. Bishop Adegbite made the call while hosting the National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM, Mrs. Nnenna Akajemeli, and her management team in his office in Abuja. This is contained in a statement signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and […]

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France Commends Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics Efforts

Oluwakemi Kindness The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The commendation was given by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Marc Fonbaustier while handing over some operational equipment donated by the French government to the Chairman of NDLEA, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba […]

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