Author: Olayinka Oyegbile ooyegbile

Kaduna bomb attack: Emir commiserates with victims, calls for calm

The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State, Malam Ahmed Bamalli, has commiserated with victims of the recent drone attack by the army on Tudun Biri community, Igabi Local Government Area and sued for calm. The royal father made the call in a message made available to newsmen by Malam Abdullahi Kwarbai, the Emirate Council’s Media […]

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Military clarifies drone attack on Kaduna community

  The Defence Headquarters says the drone attack on Ligarma community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, was based on information about untoward activities of terrorists in the area. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba on Tuesday in Abuja. Buba said […]

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Tinubu orders probe into Kaduna village bombing

  President Bola Tinubu has ordered a probe into the bombing of a village, in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Tuesday in Abuja. There was a bombing of persons alleged to be conducting religious activities in a village at […]

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ACF seeks investigation of military drone attack on Tudun Biri community

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for a full investigation of the military drone attack on Tudun Biri community of Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State and full compensation for the victims. This is contained in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said, “ACF […]

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COP28: 2,456 fossil fuel lobbyists seek to influence participants

    International fossil fuel lobbyists have sent no fewer than 2,456 representatives to the ongoing climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to influence crucial climate talks by Nigeria and other countries. The record-breaking number, who have all been granted access to the summit, signals an unprecedented presence from representatives of some […]

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How media can promote global peace, by NAN MD

    The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ali Muhammad Ali, says the media can contribute to the global peace process by building bridges of convergence between diverse people and groups. He spoke on Monday in Guangzhou, China, at the ongoing fifth World Media Summit.  The Summit’s theme is “Boosting […]

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Tinubu committed to diversifying economy through solid minerals, says Alake

  The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said President Bola Tinubu has identified the solid minerals sector as a pillar of Nigeria’s current efforts to diversify the economy. He made the disclosure while discussing prospects for deep sea mining in Nigeria’s coastal waters during a visit to the Commonwealth Secretariat in […]

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UK to send lawyers to Rwanda as part of asylum deal

  UK Cabinet Minister Lucy Frazer on Monday said that British lawyers could be sent to Rwandan courts as part of a new treaty aimed at finally implementing the government’s plan to fly asylum seekers to the African nation. Home Secretary James Cleverly is said to be close to finalising a treaty with Rwanda as […]

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Court remands man, 30, for allegedly defiling teenager

  An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Monday remanded a 30-year-old man, Reuben Temitope, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. The Magistrate, Mrs E. Kubeinje, who refused to take the plea of the defendant, ordered that he should be remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre. She directed the Police to send the case file […]

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COP 28: CAPPA screens documentary on Climate Change in Nigeria, Cameroun and Kenya

Calls for immediate remediation of climate change effects    The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has released a documentary on the impact of climate change on frontline communities in three African countries. The documentary film which was premiered as part of activities at the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP […]

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