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Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has stated that his delegation’s meeting with Niger Republic coup leaders over the weekend was fruitful. Diplomacy, according to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) special envoy, will not fail to restore the democratically elected administration of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. On Tuesday, Abdulsalami informed the ECOWAS Chairperson and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu of the outcome of his delegation’s meeting with the coup leaders in the adjacent nation. Speaking to reporters following the meeting at Aso Villa in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, Abdulsalami emphasized that no one wants war and that diplomacy…

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has pledged to commit 270 million dollars to strengthen and support Nigeria’s humanitarian response and poverty alleviation efforts. UNICEF Country Representative, Cristian Munduate, made this known when she met with the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, in Abuja. According to a statement issued to newsmen by the Deputy Director, Information, of the Ministry, Mrs. Rhoda Iliya, on Tuesday in Abuja, “UNICEF also assured the minister of their commitment to provide technical support towards building the capacity of the ministry’s staff to achieve its mandate.” ”We will also…

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Office of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq, has disclosed that the Authority has committed $500 million to domestic infrastructure while also enabling third-party investments of over $1 billion. He said this at an investigative hearing held on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, by the ad hoc committee constituted by the House of Representatives to investigate the activities of the NSIA since its inception. He explained that the NSIA belongs to the three tiers of government consisting of the federal government, state government, and local government, including the FCT and its Area…

The Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, Barr. Hannatu Musa-Musawa, has officially assumed duty as the first female minister to hold the portfolio and to embark on a national theme song project for Nigeria’s image rebranding. She was received with a loud ovation by the permanent secretary, directors, and other senior officers, as well as members of the staff of the ministry. In a brief remark, Musa-Musawa, who expressed delight with the warm reception, especially appreciated President Bola Tinubu for considering her worthy to serve in such a capacity. She promised to give her best to the rebranding of…

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Engr. Bisoye Coker-Odusote to serve as the Acting Director-General/CEO of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) for a 90-day period with effect from August 24, 2023, after which a full term of four years will begin as the substantive DG/CEO, beginning on November 24, 2023. He also appointed Hon. Yusuf Yakub to serve as the Director and CEO of the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC). Ajuri Ngelale, the spokesperson for President Tinubu, said this on Tuesday in a statement. President Bola Tinubu directs the commencement of 90-day pre-retirement leave for the Director-General/CEO of the…

Mary Nkeki, a 27-year-old Chibok girl who was recently rescued by the Nigerian Army, has asked to be reunited with her husband, a repentant Boko Haram member named Mallam Adamu. Nkeki was abducted alongside over 182 students from the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, by Boko Haram insurgents in 2014. She was rescued by troops of the 81st Nigerian Army Battalion in Dikwa, a border community with Cameroon. She was handed over to the Borno State Commissioner of Women Affairs, Zuwaira Gambo, at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, on Monday, August 21. According to the Theatre Commander OPHK, Maj-Gen. Gold Chibuisi,…

Nigerian artiste, Yemi Alade expressed her gratitude to her creator after surviving a vehicle accident in Spain. In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the ‘Johnny’ crooner revealed that the collision occurred on Thursday. Fortunately, she just lost a fingernail, Alade said. Alade further revealed that she was treated for a minor medical emergency’ for weariness when she returned to work seven hours after the accident. “On the 17th of August, we were in a car crash somewhere between Barcelona and Benicassim in Spain at 12:06 (noon),” she wrote. “I also had a small medical problem due to weariness after performing…

The Oyo State Government has renewed its call for the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation’s (UNESCO) recognition of the Sango festival held annually in the ancient Oyo town. Speaking on Saturday, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, added that this will complement the Oyo State Government’s existing drive to promote its culture-tourism potential. He said while Oyo town showcases the annual Sango festival with its devotees, there are other cultural festivals that showcase the rich culture of Oyo State. Dr. Olatubosun reiterated the Oyo State Government’s commitment to enlist the World Sango Festival among other…

Former US President Donald Trump announced on social media on Monday that he plans to surrender on Thursday in Atlanta in connection with his indictment in Georgia on allegations of attempting to reverse his state’s 2020 election defeat. “I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be arrested,” Trump tweeted on his Truth Social platform, where he is standing for reelection in 2024. The indictment, he said, was a politically motivated attempt to disrupt his reelection campaign. Trump was scheduled to turn himself in at the Fulton County prison in Atlanta on Thursday, according to CNN. According to CNN,…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard’s penalty secured a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on Monday after the visitors finished with 10 men following Takehiro Tomiyasu’s sending-off for two yellow cards. The Gunners dominated possession in the first half, but it took until the 53rd minute for them to take the lead after Eddie Nketiah was upended in the box by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, and Odegaard slotted home the resulting spot kick. Arsenal looked set to cruise to victory, but Palace were thrown a lifeline when two bookings in eight second-half minutes saw Tomiyasu sent…