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United Nations’ Secretary-General, António Guterres has opened up about the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine while opining that the war will come to an end when the Russian Federation decides to end it and when there is a good  possibility of a serious political agreement which can only come after a ceasefire.

The Secretary-General, António Guterres said this on Wednesday during an open interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

He said that it would take more than meetings to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

‘The war will not end with meetings.’

‘The war will end when the Russian

Africa’s rapid economic expansion creates a daunting energy challenge, combined with rising expectations of improved resilience and sustainability.

Finding a sustainable way to meet growing energy needs is one of the core development challenges for the continent.

Africa is rich in renewable sources, including hydro, sun, wind and others, and the time is right for sound planning to ensure the right energy mix.

A Decisions made today will shape the continent’s energy sector for decades. Endowed with substantial renewable energy resources, Africa can adopt innovative, sustainable technologies and play a leading role in global action to shape a sustainable …

The National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) and other stakeholders on Wednesday converge on Abuja to validate the National Accessibility Standard Code to make movements of persons with disability into facilities easy.

The Executive Secretary of NCPWD, Mr James Lalu, in his address at the meeting said the commitment of the commission to the implementation of the National Accessibility Standard Code document was total.

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Lalu explained that the commission had drafted otter policy documents that would make life easy for the disability community.

“We are just waiting

Nigeria daily consumption of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, has risen from 72.07 million litres a day in December 2021 to 74 million litres per day as at the week ended April 3, 2022.

This came as 36 states along with the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, received a total of 1.03 billion litres of petrol in 14 days.

This was contained in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, limited weekly National PMS Evacuation Report for the 21st of March-3rd of April 2022.

Meanwhile, the average retail price of petrol increased to N185.30 in March 2022 indicating a …

Leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has alleged that the political bigwigs in the North are dividing the South as part of their game plan to retain power in 2023.

Adebanjo spoke on Monday in Abuja, during a Greater Nigeria Conference (GNC) organised and well-attended by political bigwigs in the South East consisting of serving governors, former governors, senators and others.

The theme of the conference was ‘Quest for presidency of South East extraction #togetherwecan#

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Adebanjo said the Northern political gladiators have been emphasising zoning but now preach merit and competence …

The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N), has released four preliminary reports on serious incidents and accidents involving aircraft owned and operated by some Nigerian airlines.

The airlines included United Nigeria Airlines Limited, Max Air, Air Peace and the Nigerian Police Air Wing.

The bureau’s General Manager, Public Relations, Mr Tunji Oketunbi, disclosed this in a statement in Lagos, on Tuesday.

Oketumbi explained that the reports were not the final reports as they only contained details of the initial facts, discussions and findings surrounding the occurrences.

He said the reports contained information gathered from witness statements, flight recorders, Health and …

The Federal Government has approved the installation of two kilowatts of solar power at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry, to improve power supply at the institute.

Mrs Cecilia Gayya, Director-General of the college, said this on Tuesday in Badagry.

She said the Ministry of Power had communicated the approval of the project by President Muhammadu Buhari to the college, after a request was made by the institute.

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“The request is to provide the two kilowatts of solar alternative power to the college.

“So, the officials of the …

Ikeja Electric Plc says it is offering customers a one-day metering initiative where they can complete their Know Your Customer (KYC) and get metered in 24 hours.

The electricity Distribution Company said the move was part of its efforts to accelerate installation of prepaid meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme.

The programme which is being done in collaboration with MOJEC International Ltd. began on Tuesday at the Ikeja Electric’s Shomolu Business Unit for customers in Ilupeju, Oworo and Igbobi areas of Lagos State.

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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, on Tuesday inaugurated a befitting official accommodation for the Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of Army Headquarters Garrison at Mogadishu cantonment in Abuja.

Yahaya said construction of the new edifice was in fulfillment of his resolve to reinforce fragmentation in the Nigerian Army and enhance the welfare of soldiers.

He said the official quarters had been built across 18 commands, divisions, units and formations nationwide in addition to official vehicles that had been given to the RSMs.

The COAS said that RSMs occupied a unique place in the hierarchy and scheme of affairs …

The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government ( FG) to resolve the lingering crisis that has led to the closure of all public universities.

Ajakaye said that the resolution should be in the interest of students, parents and the country at large.

This is contained in a statement by Mr Adebayo Adegbenro, the Deputy Director of Information and Protocol of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), on Sunday in Akure.

The statement was made on the sideline of the burial ceremony of …