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Trump not satisfied with Iran's new peace proposal: Report
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (325+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump is not satisfied with Iran's latest peace proposal, which seeks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U. S. naval blockade of Iran's ports, U. S. media reported, citing several White House officials. The president discussed Iran's proposal with…...
Tinubu's government "most shameless in Nigeria's history', says ADC
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (395+ words) The African Democratic Congress has lashed out at the ruling All Progressives Congress over its alleged involvement in the crises rocking the opposition parties in the country." In a statement on Tuesday, ADC spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi accused the APC of…...
Military to engage" veterans in fight against insecurity, violent conflicts
22+ hour, 30+ min ago (419+ words) The Nigerian military has announced plans to formally involve retired personnel in efforts to curb rising levels of violent conflict across the country through mediation, conflict resolution, and community-based peacebuilding." The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, disclosed this…...
Obi, South-East leaders hold closed-door meeting with Jonathan in Abuja
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (506+ words) Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and other South-East leaders on Monday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general election. The meeting, held at Mr Jonathan's residence, was attended…...
Cash Transfer: FG releases N48 billion for poverty alleviation in Kano
16+ hour, 8+ min ago (504+ words) The Federal Government, through its cash transfer programme, has expended N48. 1 billion on eradicating poverty and improving livelihoods in Kano State. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, disclosed this on Monday during a beneficiary engagement meeting in…...
U. S. judge orders USCIS to resume green card processing for immigrants affected by Trump's travel ban
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (435+ words) Federal judge George L. Russell III has directed the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to process the green card applications of a group of plaintiffs affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban from 39 nations. Mr Russell ruled that the…...
APC blasts Makinde over 'operation wetie' comment, says governor inciting violence against Tinubu govt, Nigerians
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (537+ words) The APC said by the comment Mr Makinde showed himself unworthy of the high office of governor he occupies. Mr Makinde alleged that Nigeria was drifting towards a one-party state, referencing "Operation Wetie'a Yoruba phrase meaning "wet him or her'a…...
Poor infrastructure, cybercrime laws weaken Nigeria's digital rights ranking
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (481+ words) Nigeria ranked lower on digital rights in The Score Index, weighed down by gaps in digital infrastructure, cybercrime laws and limited press freedom." The Score Index, also known as the Londa Digital Rights Index, developed by Paradigm Initiative, evaluates African…...
Patriotism, collaboration key to Lagos sanitation success: PSPs
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (482+ words) Olugbenga Adebola, the national president of the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria, disclosed this on Monday in Lagos. Mr Olugbenga said that contrary to widespread concerns, the exercise recorded orderly waste collection and active participation across Lagos. He said…...
Civil servants express cautious hope over FG's allowance review
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (772+ words) They said past welfare pronouncements had not always translated into actual salary improvements. Civil servants have welcomed the Federal Government's approval of higher allowances and welfare benefits with cautious optimism, as economic hardship continues to weigh on households." They made…...