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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, is currently facing unprecedented levels of flooding, which have caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and tragically, at least ten children have lost their lives due to the dangerous floodwaters that have overtaken large parts of the city. For many residents, this is the worst flooding they have ever ...
FG Moves to Decriminalize Attempted Suicide – The News Chronicle
WEB1 day ago · September 19, 2024. 4:38 pm. The Nigerian government is taking steps to decriminalize attempted suicide in the country. This was revealed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, during a press briefing in Abuja, in commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2024. The event, which is observed annually ...
Where Is The “Change” APC Promised Nigerians For Almost A …
WEB1 day ago · September 19, 2024. 11:34 am. When the All Progressives Congress (APC) took over the reins of power in 2015, the party rode on the back of a powerful slogan: “Change”. Their manifesto promised to end corruption, provide better security, and fix the economy. It was a fresh start that millions of Nigerians had been longing for, after years of ...
I have paid Over ₦14.5 Billion As Pension -Oborevwori
WEB1 day ago · Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, restated his administration’s commitment to the prompt and sustainable payment of pensions and other emoluments of its employees. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed that his administration had paid over N14.5 billion in view of various pension obligations, stated this during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and ...
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WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Since 1994 after the end of apartheid, South Africa’s foreign policy has been decidedly robust, developmental, and principled without being isolationist.
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WEBSep 10, 2024 · Why Injury” and not Ajuri? The creme-de-la-creme of the country’s media had gathered in Ibadan, the Pace Setter state and capital of Oyo State, on Friday, 7 June, 2024 for a two-day facility tour of the signature projects of the governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, as part of the activities marking the first year of his second, and final, term of office. Veterans of the media, the young and the ...
Factional LP Leadership Vows to Participate in Anambra LG Polls …
WEB1 day ago · A faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State has affirmed its participation in the September 28 Local Government elections, urging the public to disregard statements from the former National and State Executives, led by Julius Abure and Ugo Emeh respectively, claiming that it is not participating. In a communiqué issued after a meeting of the State Transition Committee on Wednesday in ...
Sunday – The News Chronicle
WEBAug 18, 2024 · This article was first published in December 2017 and repeated with minor changes a few times. I am repeating it because I find it very relevant and perhaps it may make us view Nigeria first over many of the things that pull us apart. Why should a citizen hail a leader today but wail tomorrow when a different leader does what he hailed yesterday? Or why should he wail today when just yesterday ...
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WEBThe Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has expressed displeasure over the N62,000 Minimum Wage offer by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that even N100,000 is not even enough to meet the basic needs of Nigerian workers. Ezeokafor who stated this in an interview noted that he was not happy with what he described as the back-and-forth debate between the ...
Tuesday – The News Chronicle
WEBSep 3, 2024 · The Benin people have long ago embraced the concept of ogieriakhi, which holds that an elder does not revenge an insult. This native wisdom is to ensure that the elders, who are the pillars holding the community, don’t engage in anything that would make anyone question their wisdom. The Oba of Benin is one of the most respected monarchs in the country. His subjects treat him like a deity. If ...
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