Britain on Thursday unveiled a package of £225 million ($286 million) in new military aid to Ukraine for next year, including drones, boats, and air defence systems. The move came …
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ACReSAL project to enhance food security, combat desertification – Minister
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has stated that the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes project is crucial in addressing land degradation, food insecurity, among others. Lawal spoke on Thursday …
Read More »Israel denies HRW’s genocide claims in Gaza
Human Rights Watch on Thursday accused Israel of committing “acts of genocide” in the Gaza Strip by damaging water infrastructure and cutting off supplies to civilians, which Israel dismissed as …
Read More »Woman arrested for assaulting FRSC official, not police officer – PPRO
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that its officer assaulted a personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps in the Lekki area of the state. The command spokesperson, …
Read More »Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, quits priesthood
A former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has resigned from priesthood over his alleged failure to handle child abuse cases properly. PUNCH Online reports that a BBC investigation had found …
Read More »[UPDATED] Yuletide: Dangote refinery slashes petrol price to N899.50
Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit to N899.50 per litre, in a bid to offer Nigerians some relief as the holiday season approaches. …
Read More »JUST IN: State House budgets N15bn for SUVs, car tyres, office complex
The State House has earmarked N15.09bn for the purchase of tyres for bulletproof vehicles, Sport Utility Vehicles, operational vehicles, and plain cars, and the construction of an office complex for …
Read More »Stone tablet engraved with 10 Commandments sells for $5m
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the 10 Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby’s, a leading New York auction house specialising in art and historical artefacts, …
Read More »Restructuring key to tax reform success, says Edwin Clark
Elder statesman and leader of the Ijaw nation, Chief Edwin Clark, has said that the only solution to the ongoing debates on the Tax Reform Bills of President Bola Tinubu, …
Read More »Kano unveils four-year plan to curb corruption
The Kano State Government has officially unveiled its Anti-Corruption Strategy (2024–2028), a comprehensive framework aimed at tackling corruption and promoting integrity across the state. The strategy was unveiled at an …
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