October 2023 - Page 101 of 312

Pakistan to launch mobile phone app to curb child sex abuse

On: October 1, 2023

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered authorities to prepare a mobile phone app to help parents report child sex abuse after a series of crimes shocked the nation. Khan announced the initiative after police arrested a man for the alleged sexual abuse and murder of four young boys in PunjabContinue Reading

Navy begins enlistment for Direct Service

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: Security and Crimes

With: 0 Comments

The Nigerian Navy has commenced the enlistment of graduates and HND holders into the Direct Short Service Commission. Navy Director of Information, Commodore Suleman Dahun, announced this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Dahun said interested applicants, who must be Nigerians by birth, should possess a minimum of SecondContinue Reading

Army steps up operations against terrorists, criminal elements nationwide

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: Security and Crimes

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The Nigerian Army says it has stepped up operations nationwide to ensure a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for all citizens and residents during the peak of the year. Col. Aminu Iliyasu, Army Operations Media Coordinator disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Iliyasu said that troops in theContinue Reading

Independence Day Dinner: Osinbajo entertains guests to “Nigerian swag’’

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday at a dinner organised in commemoration of Nigeria’s 59th Independence Anniversary at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, thrilled the guests with visual descriptions of attributes that make Nigerians outstanding. Osinbajo, who spoke on a lighter note, said that one of the distinct attributesContinue Reading

World Bank appoints Chaudhuri Country Director for Nigeria

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: Business & Economy

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The World Bank has appointed Mr Shubham Chaudhuri as the new Country Director for Nigeria, succeeding Mr Rachid Benmessaoud who completed his term recently. A statement issued by the World Bank’s Senior Communications Officer, Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja, said Chaudhuri assumed office on Tuesday. It said that Chaudhuri, aContinue Reading

Why Youth, Sports Minister Relocated To MKO Stadium Abuja

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

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The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has relocated his office to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Dare stated that the move was in line with the his promise to ensure that the nation’s sports facilities are restored to become fully functional. He made the disclosureContinue Reading

UNIDO Tasks Society On Solid Waste Management

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

(FLOWERBUDNEWS) The United Nations Industrial Development (UNIDO), has challenged the Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON) to ensure the enforcement of National Policy on Waste Management developed by the Federal Ministry of Environment. Mr Jean Bakole, the Regional Director, UNIDO gave the advice on the sidelines of the roundtable talkContinue Reading

U.S.-Japan trade deal hits snag as Tokyo seeks assurances on car tariffs

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: Foreign

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U.S.-Japan trade deal hit a last-minute snag as Japanese officials sought assurances that the Trump administration will not impose national security tariffs on Japanese-built cars and auto parts, people familiar with the talks said. U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have been aiming to sign aContinue Reading

FIFA Best Awards: Conspicuously-missing Ronaldo turns philosophical

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

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Cristiano Ronaldo, conspicuously-absent from the FIFA Best Awards at the La Scala Opera house in Milan, on Tuesday took to Instagram to express his feelings in philosophical terms. Ronaldo missed out as Lionel Messi was named FIFA Best Player of the Year for the sixth time on Monday. The JuventusContinue Reading

October 2023 (Page 101)

Pakistan to launch mobile phone app to curb child sex abuse

Navy begins enlistment for Direct Service

Army steps up operations against terrorists, criminal elements nationwide

Independence Day Dinner: Osinbajo entertains guests to “Nigerian swag’’

World Bank appoints Chaudhuri Country Director for Nigeria

Why Youth, Sports Minister Relocated To MKO Stadium Abuja

UNIDO Tasks Society On Solid Waste Management

U.S.-Japan trade deal hits snag as Tokyo seeks assurances on car tariffs

FIFA Best Awards: Conspicuously-missing Ronaldo turns philosophical

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