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In a major diplomatic milestone, Brazil announced on January 17, 2025, that Nigeria has been officially recognized as a partner country in the BRICS group. This marks a significant step in expanding global collaboration among emerging economies. What Is BRICS? An Overview of the Bloc BRICS is a coalition of emerging economies initially comprising Brazil,…
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Nweze Umahi, on Thursday, bemoaned poor condition of Nigerian roads, stating that it had turned veritable tools for bandits and kidnappers.
A Vision for a Stronger and More Prosperous Nigeria Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that…
By James Eze “The world will little note, nor long remember, what we say here,” declared venerated US President, Abraham Lincoln in his famous Gettysburg address, delivered in the heat of the American Civil War. Lincoln spoke at the solemn dedication of the National Soldiers Cemetry in Gettysburg in 1863. That speech is rated as…
NSUKKA—The Nsukka Journalists’ Forum, NJF, on Monday, congratulated the Chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu, on his emergence as the Chairman of South East Traditional Rulers’ Council.
The United Kingdom and Nigeria are on the verge of signing a historic partnership agreement that will allow British legal practitioners to conduct business and provide services in Nigeria. The deal, named the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP), aims to boost cooperation, promote trade and investment, and create new opportunities for both nations. This…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, revealed on Monday that the ongoing battle against banditry and kidnappings in the Abuja metropolis is being hindered by insufficient equipment and operational vehicles. During a media chat in Abuja, Wike highlighted the inadequacy of equipment in tracking criminals at some border communities of…
A group of retired generals from the Nigerian military has offered strategic advice on addressing the persistent insecurity challenges in the country. The retired military officers expressed their views during a discussion on how to effectively tackle terrorism, banditry, and other security threats within a six-month timeframe. One retired Airforce General emphasized the need for…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has granted universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and other tertiary institutions an exemption from the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS) payment platform. Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Maman, revealed this following a federal cabinet meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. Maman clarified that institution heads can…
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended that a judge from the Osun State High Court, Justice S. O. Falola, should retire. This decision came as he was found guilty of issuing a court order against Polaris Bank for a large amount of money in a suspicious way. The NJC mentioned that an investigation discovered…