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Presidency Moves To Open State House Library To Students

Presidency Moves To Open State House Library To Students

August 29, 2022 4:55 am

The presidency of Nigeria has opened up on its plans to address lack of direct access to archival documents about Nigeria by giving a rare opportunity to students to take a tour of the State House Library and acquaint themselves with relevant information going forward.

The permanent secretary, State House, Mr Tijjani Umar, dropped this hint yesterday in Abuja during the launching of ‘A Handbook for Modern Archives and Records Management,’ which was written to address poor culture of record keeping and management in Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the book was authored by the …

Yobe @31 Gov Buni Singles Out Past Leaders For Praise

Yobe @31: Gov Buni Singles Out Past Leaders For Praise

August 28, 2022 2:28 am

While commemorating the 31st anniversary of Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni has congratulated the people of the state for making it thus far following the creation of the state while singling out some past leaders for praise.

In his remark, Buni lauded the past Governors of the state for establishing and setting up the state for growth and peace; this statement was related to the public on Saturday in Damaturu by Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed.

According to the governor, every one of the state’s previous leaders contributed a significant and generous effort towards its …

Nigerian Fraudster, Hushpuppi, To Be Sentenced On Sept 21

Nigerian Fraudster, Hushpuppi, To Be Sentenced On Sept 21

August 27, 2022 4:38 am

Nigerian internet fraudster and social media sensation, Ramon Abbass, popularly known as Hushpuppi, is set to be sentenced on September 21, 2022, according to the The United States Attorney’s Office for Central District of California, Los Angeles.

This was made known to newsmen yesterday by the court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mroze.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the Nigerian, who had defrauded many people of their hard earned money before now, running into millions of dollars, has had his sentence moved three times since getting convicted in 2021.

The first came on February 14, then postponed …

Bakassi Only Three Dispute Areas Yet To Be Settled – FG

Bakassi: Only Three Dispute Areas Yet To Be Settled – FG

August 26, 2022 7:31 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the delineation Of the Bakassi peninsula and adjacent boundaries between Nigeria and Cameroon has now been lowered from 13 to 3.

The Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) made this statement yesterday in Abuja, at the 34th session of the mixed commission Nigeria-Cameroon, which was hosted by the National Boundary Commission.

He hailed Mahamat Saleht, the Chairman of the Mixed Commission, for spearheading the building of lots 6, A, B, and C, which he described as remarkable accomplishments.

He emphasised that under Saleh’s direction and leadership, the CNMC has achieved …

Out-Of-School Children In North-Western Nigeria Alarming – EU

Out-Of-School Children In North-Western Nigeria Alarming – EU

August 25, 2022 5:24 am

The European Union has described the population of out-of-school children in the North West as alarming, raising the alarm that it could trigger insecurity in the region in future if not addressed.

The Head of the European Union Delegation to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Samuela Isopi, who made the observation on Thursday said human capital development is the surest way to end insecurity in the country.

He made this assertion while speaking during the pre-departure orientation event for over 200 young Nigerians who have received the 2022 postgraduate scholarships offered by the EU under …

We’ll Speak To Terrorists In Language They Understand –Buhari

We’ll Speak To Terrorists In Language They Understand –Buhari

August 24, 2022 5:45 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security agents to go after terrorists within the country’s borders and restore law and order.

Buhari pointed out that security agents have been given the mandate to hunt, pursue, and speak to terrorists in the language they understand.

He made this known while speaking at the Citizens Summit for National Integration, Peace, and Security organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and Partners, held in Abuja.

The President who was represented by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Buhari said terrorists would be expunged from Nigeria.

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We Have Enough Doctors In Nigeria-, Health Minister Insists

We Have Enough Doctors In Nigeria, Health Minister Insists

August 24, 2022 5:02 am

Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire reiterated that the country has enough medical doctors that are working diligently in Nigeria’s health care system to help in attending to the health needs of the people.

He, however called on Nigerians to ignore the belief and statements of some people that there is shortage of manpower in public health care facilities, especially medical doctors and other specialists.

Dr. Ehanire made this in Abuja, at a press conference to provide updates on the activities of the Ministry of health, vis-a-vis the COVID-19 vaccination and other efforts to strengthen health care services in …

Soyinka Lambasts Those Saying He Installed Buhari In 2015

Soyinka Lambasts Those Saying He Installed Buhari In 2015

August 23, 2022 6:09 am

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Monday slammed those lashing out at him for ‘installing’ former military head of state, Muhammadu Buhari, as Nigeria’s President back in 2015.

The octogenarian spoke on Channels Television’s NewsNight, a pre-recorded interview aired on Monday which was monitored by Africa Daily News, New York.

‘When people talk about Wole Soyinka installing Buhari, they are talking rubbish; they don’t know what they are talking about. They are talking from ignorance. When I think of the governed themselves, I asked myself, ‘What am I doing among these people that they don’t understand that if somebody …

Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

Fresh Strike Looms As Doctors Issue 2 Weeks Ultimatum

August 22, 2022 4:21 am

Fresh reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily News, New York has it that the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has served a two-week ultimatum to both the Federal and State Governments to press home members’ lingering demands warning of impending industrial action.

The President of the association, Dr Godiya Ishaya issued this ultimatum during a news conference organised at the end of the Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) Meeting yesterday in Ilorin.

The E-NEC meeting, which was hosted by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), had about 79 chapters of the association …

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

Malaria Has Killed More Nigerians Than Terrorists – PECAN

August 21, 2022 6:20 am

The Pest Control Association of Nigeria, PECAN, has identified Malaria as a major killer of Nigerians and mankind in the Sub-Saharan region of Africa over the years, saying that the sickness has killed more Nigerians than terrorists.

The Abuja chapter of the association on Saturday claimed that Malaria had killed Nigerians more than Boko Haram, bandits, and any war over the years.

The Chairman of the Abuja chapter of PECAN whose name was given as Terungwa Abari made this disclosure while speaking yesterday during a public awareness campaign programme to mark this year’s World Mosquito Day.

According to Abari: ‘…

Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

Why Nigeria Must Stabilise Chad, Niger, Others – Buhari

August 20, 2022 3:15 am

The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has announced that the stability of Republic of Chad and all the neighbouring countries which has been severely criticised is actually in the best interest of Nigeria.

The president made this known while speaking on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a special envoy which was sent from the transitional president of Chad, General Mahamat Idris Derby.

Presently, Africa Daily News, New York can confirm that Chad is holding a sovereign national dialogue and according to the special envoy, Mr Brah Mahamat Dallah, the outcome would be respected, and not tampered with.…

2023 Tinubu Will Transform Nigeria’s Economy – Hon Faleke

2023: Tinubu Will Transform Nigeria’s Economy – Hon Faleke

August 19, 2022 6:53 am

Ahead of the official commencement of the campaign, the Secretary general, All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, James Faleke, has asserted that the APC presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will turn around Nigeria’s economy from import dependent to production based.

Faleke made this assertion when he received members of the APC National Integrity Movement (ANIM) who visited him on Friday in Abuja.

He expressed the strong belief that APC would win the 2023 presidential election, owing to the belief that the Tinubu/Shettima project was a project for all APC groups and party loyalists across the country.

Faleke pointed out that …

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