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In a bid to address soil contamination and contribute to remediation efforts in Ogoniland, a civil society organisation, Lekeh Development Foundation (LEDEF), has organised a three-day Agroecology Conference for farmers and stakeholders in the area. Speaking at the opening session of the conference, which has its theme as: “Agroecology, Bioremediation and Climate Solutions: Enhancing Soil […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said any foreign troops operating as part of a peacekeeping force in Ukraine would be considered a “legitimate target” by Moscow.
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Friday enjoined Muslims to shun bitter partisanship and unite for a greater cause. Governor AbdulRazaq gave the admonition in a Maulid Nabbiy message he personally signed. “As we commemorate the Maulid today (Friday), I urge the Muslim community to remain committed to the path of guidance, shun bitter partisanships, […]
Maritime and trade stakeholders have commended the elevation of Muhammad Babandede to the rank of Assistant Comptroller General (ACG) of Customs by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Stakeholders described Babandede as a reform-driven officer who has consistently demonstrated excellence in revenue generation, trade facilitation and anti-smuggling operations across commands he has […]
The stability in the distribution and availability of petroleum products being enjoyed by Nigerians is about to be aborted as a result of the seeming cold war between management of the Dangote Refinery and one of the umbrella union of workers in the oil industry, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). […]
Hamas has released a video showing two Israeli hostages, one of whom says he is being held in Gaza City, where the IDF has launched a major offensive.
Britain’s Duchess of Kent, Katharine Worsley has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday. The Duchess, who was well known for her long association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament, was married to the Duke of Kent, a first cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II. “It is with deep sorrow that […]
United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has resigned after an investigation found she underpaid £40,000 in stamp duty on a property purchase in East Sussex. Rayner, who also served as Housing Secretary and deputy leader of the Labour Party, confirmed her decision in a resignation letter released on Friday. She admitted she had failed […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful in Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-ul-Maulud, using the opportunity to call for national reflection and urgent action from the country’s leadership to address mounting economic and social challenges. In a press statement issued on Friday and signed by its President, […]
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has urged Muslims across the country to use the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud to reflect on the virtues of love, unity, and compassion while praying for the peace and progress of the nation. In a goodwill message issued on Friday, September 5, […]