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The Federal Government has expressed concerns about theconditions of Nigerians serving jail terms in Ethiopia.The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, AbikeDabiri-Erewa noted that most of the Nigerians in Ethiopian jailwere arrested for drug-related offences.This was made known in a statement signed by thespokesperson, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abdur-Rahman Balogun....

The Presidency has said that law enforcement agencies willclampdown any acts of voter intimidation and violence duringthe March 18 th poll.The Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu made theassertion during an interview.He said despite the growing concerns over governors’reported plans to manipulate the election in Rivers, Edo,Enugu, Kano and others, the will of Nigerians will prevail onthe outcomes....

The Federal executive Council hasapproved 3.7 million Euros as contract variation for theTransition Company of Nigeria.The Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu made this known tonewsmen after the FEC meeting in Abuja.The minister said the amount was meant for the procurementof some equipment and to complete the construction of twosub-stations that would help boost electricity supply in thecountry.The ...

The Federal executive Council (FEC) has approved 15 billionnaira for the construction of an access road linking the Benin-Asaba expressway to the Second Niger Bridge.The Information and Culture Minister Lai Mohammedannounced this when he briefed State House correspondentson the outcome of the council’s meeting, presided over byPresident Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.The minister expressed the hope that the completion of ...

The United States Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduledto travel to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia later this month,according to a statement by her office.The visit will make it the most senior President Joe Bidenadministration official to visit the African continent, CNNreported.Harris’ trip comes as the administration seeks to strengthenits relationships with African countries, as competitors likeRussia and ...

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The National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, SenatorAbdullahi Adamu has admitted that the conduct of theFebruary 25 Presidential and National Assembly poll was notperfect.Adamu made the statement while giving his speech at theparley of APC National Working Committee with thepresident-elect, Bola Tinubu; vice president-elect, SenatorKashim Shettima and members-elect of the NationalAssembly.Speaking at t...

The presidency has said that PresidentMuhammadu Buhari-led administration should becommended for the remarkable improvement in the conductof elections in the country instead of vilification.The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, hascome under heavy attack over the alleged irregularitiesoccasioned by the delay in uploading the Pulling Units resultsfrom the BVAS to the iREV immediately after collation.Bu...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said old 200, 500,1,000 naira bank notes remain legal tender Till December 31,2023.The apex bank’s Acting Director of CorporateCommunications, Isa AbdulMumin stated this in a statement.The highest court of the land had on March 3 ordered that old200, 500 and 1000 naira notes remain valid till December 31,2023.This was after 16 states of the Federation instituted...