October 5, 2023

[GIST] We need African solutions to global problems, says U.S. envoy

[GIST] We need African solutions to global problems, says U.S. envoy

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The Consul General of the U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Will Stevens, has said African solutions are needed to address global problems, which include climate change, food insecurity, poor leadership, among others.

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[GIST] Newcastle thrash PSG on Champions League homecoming

[GIST] Newcastle thrash PSG on Champions League homecoming

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Newcastle enjoyed a dream return to the Champions League at St James' Park as Paris Saint-Germain were humbled in a 4-1 victory for the Magpies on Wednesday.

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October 4, 2023

[GIST] Abductors of fish seller demand N5m ransom 

[GIST] Abductors of fish seller demand N5m ransom 

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Abductors of a fish seller in Cross River State have demanded N5 million ransom for her release. The Guardian gathered that the victim, Mrs Rosemary Ofem, was kidnapped on September 26, alongside others in a boat along Ikang, in Bakassi Local Local Council on her way to buy fish for sale. According to a family member, […]

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[GIST] Minister commends  BUA for reducing cement price to N3,500

[GIST] Minister commends BUA for reducing cement price to N3,500

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Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has applauded BUA Cement’s decision to reduce the price of cement from about N5,500 to N3500. According to Dangiwa, the price reduction is a major boost in housing, as well as support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu to provide affordable housing to Nigerians. […]

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[GIST] Army probes alleged poor feeding of troops

[GIST] Army probes alleged poor feeding of troops

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Nigerian Army high command has launched investigation into alleged poor feeding of troops in the frontlines across the country.     Army spokesman, Brig-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, who made the disclosure, yesterday, noted that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, ordered discreet investigation into the claim.    According to Nwachukwu, the attention of the Nigerian Army […]

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[GIST] Obi hero of modern democracy, says MASSOB

[GIST] Obi hero of modern democracy, says MASSOB

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Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), yesterday, described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, as the hero of modern Nigerian democracy. MASSOB, in a statement in Enugu by its leader, Uchenna Madu, said Obi should be commended for holding Nigeria “together in a […]

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[GIST] Strike: ACF commends labour, FG truce

[GIST] Strike: ACF commends labour, FG truce

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AREWA Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended the truce between labour unions and the Federal Government to avert industrial action over the economic crisis in the country. The Northern elders welcomed the truce reached by the Federal Government and labour unions, specifically the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). In a statement, yesterday, ACF […]

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