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The five new non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2025-2026 term officially assumed their duties on Thursday. The new members – Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark – are taking seats vacated by Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland, whose terms ended on 31 December. Elected by the General Assembly in June, … [Read more…]
Telecommunications firms in Nigeria have suggested a 100 per cent increase in their rates and are awaiting regulatory approval from the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC). This proposal has been presented to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and aims to tackle the escalating operational expenses, including inflation and higher service delivery costs. This was disclosed by … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR has announced a N10 million bounty for information leading to the capture of each of the gunmen responsible for an attack during a burial ceremony in Ihiala last Monday. During a condolence visit to the family of the late Bridget Akanma Onuchukwu in Umuike, Ubahuekwem Ihiala, Governor … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A Operation Whirlwind Unit has intercepted smugglers attempting to ferry over 10,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in sacks by smugglers in Badagry. In a statement, the Commander of Operation Whirlwind, Mahmood Bello, said the operation took place on New Year’s Eve. Customs operatives, he said, conducted … [Read more…]
Five months after the federal government announced a 150-day window for free importation of food items, the policy is yet to be implemented, Daily Trust learnt. The government had on July 8, 2024, announced the duty-free import window for food commodities so as to ensure a reduction in food inflation in the country. The window … [Read more…]
…Urges Nigerians to kindle the fire of love, empathy and charity Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the people of the state that there would not be any slowing down in the new year the speed of transformation witnessed by the state in the year 2024. This was even as he urged … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu will announce his ambassadors within the next few weeks, one of his aides, Ademola Oshodi, has said. Oshodi, a Senior Special Adviser on Foreign Affairs and Protocol to Tinubu, stated this on Channels Television’s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on Sunday. “I believe in the next few weeks, there will be a pronouncement for the … [Read more…]
…President Biden, President-elect Trump, other US ex presidents pour tributes Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the centre he founded has confirmed. The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October. The Carter Center, which advocates for democracy and human rights around the … [Read more…]
At least 124 people have been confirmed dead after a Jeju Air flight crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport early Sunday morning. The Boeing 737-800, carrying 181 passengers and six crew members, was en route from Bangkok, Thailand, when it veered off the runway and collided with a wall before bursting into … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Dr. Barr. Patricia Nwobodo, wife of the former governor of old Anambra state, Sen. Dr. Jim Nwobodo, is set to receive a Chieftaincy title. The Chieftaincy which is to be conferred on Friday, January 3, 2025 during the second ofala of HRH Igwe Greg Ugwu will hold at Igwe’s Palace, Attakwu, Akegbe … [Read more…]
The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State has called on the good people of Nkanu West LGA and Enugu State to emulate the messages of sacrifice and love which is exemplified by the birth of Jesus Christ. The Council Chairman made this call in a Christmas message issued by him … [Read more…]
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his warmest congratulations to Ndi Anambra and Nigerians at large on the happy occasion of 2024 Christmas celebration. In his festive goodwill message, signed by Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to the Governor, Governor Soludo stated that this special season reminds us of God’s … [Read more…]