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The first batch of Nigerian evacuees from Ukraine has arrived in Abuja today. An update by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on its Twitter handle, revealed that the passengers, numbering about 450 from Romania, landed at the private jet terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by 7:10 this morning via a Max Air flight. They were received by government officials and are expected to undergo documentation after which […]
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation says it has begun loading of trucks at all depots to clear current scarcity being experienced across the nation. The NNPC Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari who revealed this to newsmen after meeting with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and Petrol Tanker Drivers (PTD), noted that there was availability of 1.7 billion litres of petrol currently in stock. Kyari, who […]
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has commenced the extradition process for the suspended police officer, Abba Kyari. This was confirmed today in a statement issued by Malami's spokesman, Umar Gwandu, following a request by the Diplomatic Representative of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja. While adding that the extradition process is multi-faceted, Gwandu said the submission of request from the concerned party to […]
Various women groups have occupied the gate of the National Assembly in protest, demanding that the Federal lawmakers take another look at the requests for 111 seats for women, citizenship, 35% representation in party leadership, more appointive positions in government, and vote in favour of these amendments.The women gathered early this morning at the three arm zone and marched to the National Assembly gate chanting songs of solidarity. The protest […]
The Department of State Services (DSS), has warned the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, against making unguarded remarks against it and other security agencies in the country. The DSS through its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, noted that contrary to Ayu's recent remarks, it remains neutral and transparent in carrying out its duties. Reacting to a comment by Ayu that Pdp would not use the secret police […]
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja, today, to attend the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP@50), scheduled for 3rd 4th March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. According to a statement by the presidency, Buhari is expected to deliver the National Statement of the country and participate in High Level Dialogue Sessions on the Environment at the event. He will be accompanied by the […]
The Member representing Isuikwuato- Umunneochi federal constituency Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has paid for all 2022 West African Examination Council (WAEC), candidates in public schools in her wards. The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives also extended the gesture to some private Secondary Schools including her alma maters Methodist Girls Model Secondary School, Ovim Isuikwuato; and Wesley International College Isuochi. Handing over cheques to the Principals of the schools at […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will not back down on the current industrial action, accusing the Federal Government of not keeping to its promises. President of the union, Emmanuel Osodeke, stated this today, more than two weeks after ASUU declared a one-month warning strike over the Federal Governments inability to honour its agreement with the body. Osodeke stressed that the members were tired of the federal […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the maltreatment of Nigerians and Africans at the Ukraine-Poland border. Video making the rounds on social media showed Africans being relegated to the back of the queue and prevented from entering the train to Poland from Ukraine, including a mother with her baby, who were forced to give up their seats for Ukraine citizens. The President, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant […]
