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12th African Games: Allowances of all athletes paid – FG

On: October 1, 2023

The Federal Government has paid the allowances of all Nigerian athletes to the on-going 12th African Games in Rabat. Mr Olusade Adesola, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, shortly after arriving Rabat to support and cheer TeamContinue Reading

HK protesters must be prosecuted – Lam insists

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: Foreign

With: 0 Comments

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said on Tuesday that she was open to dialogue with young people including protesters, but that she would not accept their demands. Lam said this at a news conference following yet another weekend of protests in Hong Kong. “It is not the question ofContinue Reading

Kidnappers seize CAN members sent to deliver ransom

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cried out over the abduction of two of its members sent to deliver ransom to kidnappers keeping the two children of a Kaduna-based bishop hostage. Kaduna CAN Chairman, Rev. Joseph Hayab while speaking in Kaduna, alleged that the kidnappers abducted its members andContinue Reading

Court fixes Sept. 11 for hearing in IMN’s case challenging proscription

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: Judiciary

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The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed Sept. 11 to hear a a motion filed by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), asking the court to vacate the exparte order it gave on July 26 proscribing its activities in the country. Justice Nkeonye Maha of Court adjourned the caseContinue Reading

At 28, Delta witnessing better days – Okowa

By: Biola Lawal

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

As Delta state marks the 28th year of its creation, Gov. Ifeanyi Okowas has saluted the people of the state, saying ‘the state was witnessing better days’. In a statement issued in Asaba by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the governor thanked the people ofContinue Reading

Primary: APC NWC approves 9 Kogi governorship aspirants

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved nine Kogi governorship aspirants out of the 16 screened to contest for party’s primaries scheduled to hold on Aug 29. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, in Abuja onContinue Reading

12th African Games: Team Nigeria now fourth on medals table after Day 12

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

Team Nigeria to the 12th African Games in Morocco on Tuesday moved up the medals table to the fourth position with 20 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals. The development meant Nigeria, who were second at the 2015 Games, now have a total of 49 medals after 12 daysContinue Reading

Theatre, films, will foster national integration, says UNICAL VC

By: Lara Olaniyi

On: October 1, 2023

In: General News

With: 0 Comments

he Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Zana Akpagu, says the interpretation of plays and films will promote national unity and integration in Nigeria. Akpagu made this known on Thursday during the 2nd Calabar International Conference of Theatre and Media 2019, holding at the Chinua Achebe Arts Theatre inContinue Reading

Meeting Iran counterpart, Japan minister says he hopes to ease Mid-East tension

By: Ibrahim Abusadiq

On: October 1, 2023

In: Foreign

With: 0 Comments

Japan will try to help ease tension in the Middle East, Foreign Minister, Taro Kono, said on Tuesday as he began a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Zarif. Zarif said he looked forward to discussions with Kono as both countries had special interests in the security of the energyContinue Reading

2023 (Page 206)

12th African Games: Allowances of all athletes paid – FG

HK protesters must be prosecuted – Lam insists

Kidnappers seize CAN members sent to deliver ransom

Court fixes Sept. 11 for hearing in IMN’s case challenging proscription

At 28, Delta witnessing better days – Okowa

Primary: APC NWC approves 9 Kogi governorship aspirants

12th African Games: Team Nigeria now fourth on medals table after Day 12

Theatre, films, will foster national integration, says UNICAL VC

Meeting Iran counterpart, Japan minister says he hopes to ease Mid-East tension

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