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Former House of Representatives member, Robinson Uwak, has explained why President Bola Tinubu should be commended for ordering an immediate resolution of the age-long disagreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates which resulted in visa ban on Nigerian applicants and the suspension of Emirates flights to Nigeria. Recall that …

Shehu Sani Former lawmaker in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, shares his views with JUWE OLUWAFEMI and GODWIN ISENYO on the coup in the Niger Republic and the threat of a military invasion by the Economic Community of West African States, among other issues Is it right for Nigeria to …

  Mohammed Idris Malagi As Arts, Tourism Ministers Pledge Better Marketing of Nigeria abroad Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, has promised Nigerians that there will be no room for lies and fake news as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given him a matching order to …

  Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike. Denies using N300m official vehicle Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed disappointment over the failure of Abuja Rail Mass Transit project.The metro rail, which was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari on July 12, 2018, and opened for passengers the following …

  Asiwaju Foremost Historian and expert in African borderland and regional integration, Emeritus Prof. Anthony Asiwaju, spoke with MUYIWA ADEYEMI on the danger of deploying military to resolve crisis in Niger Republic, and how to stem the tide of military coups in Africa. What’s your view on the ECOWAS decision …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 of the 39 commissioners-nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The commissioners-nominees rejected by the Lagos Assembly are listed below. 1. Mrs. Folashade Adefisayo (Education); 2. Prof. Akin Abayomi (Health); 3. Gbenga Omotoso (Information and Strategy); 4. Olalere Odusote (Energy); 5. Mrs. …

• Space programme gulps N101.744 billion in three years with little progress • NARSDA received N6.166bn in 2021 while 14 supporting mini agencies gulped N15bn same year • FG increased NASRDA budget by over 450 per cent in 2022 but over 70 per cent spent on salaries Despite gulping N101.744 …

Algeria and Egypt have moved against military intervention in the Niger Republic, insisting that dialogue remains the best option out of the current political crisis in the country. Recall that West African leaders had, in the aftermath of the coup that toppled President Mohamed Bazoum, threatened to embark on military …

IT is a truism that a country’s foreign policy is the reflection of its domestic circumstances. A country that faces huge economic, political and security crises at home would be foolhardy to prosecute a war abroad. Furthermore, a robust foreign policy depends on domestic support. Thus, it’s utterly reckless and …

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, will appear in court in the British capital on October 2 after being charged with bribery offences relating to her time in office, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday. Recall that earlier this year, British authorities said they had provided evidence …