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Chinese President Xi Jinping set off for Johannesburg on Monday to attend the 15th BRICS summit, China's Xinhua state news agency reported. This visit will be Xi's second international trip in 2023 following his trip to Russia in March. The Chinese leader previously visited South Africa in 2018 as he sought to enhance his country's diplomatic and economic ties with the continent....

China President Xi Jinping attends BRICS summit in South Africa Chinese President Xi Jinping set off for Johannesburg on Monday to attend the 15th BRICS summit, China’s Xinhua state news agency reported. This visit will be Xi’s second international …

The inauguration of 45 ministers-designate into the Federal Executive Council is currently underway at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Aguri Ngelale, read the citation of the Ministers, which was followed by their oaths-taking.The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola. On August 7, the Senate confirmed 45 ministers-designate out of the 48 nominees sent by the President....

Wike, Adelabu, Umahi, others take oath of office as ministers The inauguration of 45 ministers-designate into the Federal Executive Council is currently underway at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja.The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu o…

The Deputy National Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hajara Wanka, has resigned from her position. Wanka made this known on Tuesday in her resignation letter addressed to the acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum. Waka said she was quitting her role in the running of the PDP at the national level to serve as commissioner in Bauchi State following her nomination by Governor Bala Mohammed....

PDP Deputy National Woman Leader resigns The Deputy National Woman Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hajara Wanka, has resigned from her position. Wanka made this known on Tuesday in her resignation letter addressed to the acting Na…

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala arrived at the Presidential Villa alongside the former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Ali Pate at about 2:50pm on Tuesday. The purpose of the meeting is not yet known as of press time. Recall that Okonjo-Iweala had earlier in June met with Tinubu when they both attended the leadership summit held in Paris, France. Okonjo-Iweala was the Minister of Finance during the former president Good luck Jonathan’s government.

Tinubu meets DG WTO, Okonjo-Iweala at A*o Villa President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala arrived at the Presid…

The founder of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has died on Monday. The church executives who confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday said he died in USA. “The Fountain of Life Church Family, in total submission to the will of God Almighty, announces the passing unto greater glory of our Father, our Teacher, a great servant of the Most High God, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya,...

Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is dead The founder of Fountain of Life Church, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, has died on Monday. The church executives who confirmed his death in a statement on Tuesday said he died in USA. “The Fountain of Life …

The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead counsel to the NLC, Falana and Falana’s Chambers and obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday. The letter dated Aug. 7 to Falana’s Chambers was signed by the Solicitor General of the Federation, Mrs B.E....

FG withdraws contempt suit against NLC The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead co…

A senior U.S. diplomat said coup leaders in Niger refused to allow her to meet Monday with the West African country’s democratically elected president, whom she described as under “virtual house arrest.” Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland also described the mutinous officers as unreceptive to U.S. pressure to return the country to civilian rule. “They were quite firm about how they want to proceed, and it is not in support of the constitution of Niger,” Nuland told reporters....

Niger coup leaders refuse to let senior U.S. diplomat meet with nation’s president A senior U.S. diplomat said coup leaders in Niger refused to allow her to meet Monday with the West African country’s democratically elected president, whom she described as under “virtual house ar…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has announced Senate Standing Committees and Leadership of the 10th Senate. The list was shared by NTA News on its social media handle on Tuesday. Here is the full list below: SENATE COMMITTEE ON AIR FORCEAKWASHIKI GODIYA SENATE COMMITTEE ON ANTI CORRUPTION AND FINANCIAL CRIMESUDENDE EMMANUEL SENATE COMMITTEE ON AVIATIONBUHARI ABDULFATAI SENATE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL MARKET…...

FULL LIST: Akpabio announces Senate Standing Committees, Leadership The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has announced Senate Standing Committees and Leadership of the 10th Senate. The list was shared by NTA News on its social media handle on Tuesday. Here is the…

Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from the West African bloc ECOWAS to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum or face possible military action. ECOWAS issued its ultimatum a week ago, demanding the generals relinquish power by midnight Sunday (2300 GMT). Bazoum was overthrown on July 26 when members of his own guard detained him at the presidency....

Niger closes airspace over ‘threat of intervention’ as junta defies deadline Niger closed its airspace due to the “threat of intervention” as the junta defied a deadline from the West African bloc ECOWAS to reinstate democratically elected President Mohamed Bazo…

The Independent National Electoral Commission will deploy 11,355 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines for voter accreditation in the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states. A top official in the commission, who spoke on anonymity, disclosed this to our correspondent on Sunday. According to INEC, Bayelsa State has 2,244 polling units; Kogi, has 3,508 polling units and Imo has 4,758 polling units....

INEC prepares 11,355 BVAS for Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo elections The Independent National Electoral Commission will deploy 11,355 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System machines for voter accreditation in the November 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa, and …

The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said his principal is looking to “double” the current minimum wage. Ngelale stated this while in an interview on Channels Television on Thursday night. He said the federal government knows the removal of petrol subsidy is “hurting” Nigerians. Currently, the national minimum wage is N30,000, but Ngelale noted that with the removal of the subsidy, states now have enough funds to afford a new national minimum wage....

Subsidy removal: Tinubu ‘ready to double minimum wage’ The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has said his principal is looking to “double” the current minimum wage. Ngelale stated this while in an interview…

Imo police have foiled an attempted robbery at Goldwise jewellery Shop located at Ikenegbu Layout near Kilimanjaro Ekwema Crescent Owerri, the Imo state capital, shooting guy the gang driver dead in the process. Goldwise Jewellery, owned by Wisdom Anosike from Mbano, deals on all kinds of gold, diamonds and other expensive precious stones. it was gathered that the gunmen stormed the popular jewellery shop on Saturday afternoon, and while carting away valuables, encountered the operatives of Imo police who had cordoned the area....

Imo Police kill one, arrest two suspected robbers in Gold shop heist Imo police have foiled an attempted robbery at Goldwise jewellery Shop located at Ikenegbu Layout near Kilimanjaro Ekwema Crescent Owerri, the Imo state capital, shooting guy the gang driver dead i…

The US will help Australia produce guided multiple-launch rocket systems by 2025, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in Brisbane on Saturday. Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are in Queensland state for the annual Australia-US Ministerial dialogue with their Australian counterparts. "We are pursuing several mutually beneficial initiatives with Australia's defence industry, and these include a commitment to help Australia produce guided multiple launch rocket systems......

US to help Australia develop guided missiles by 2025 The US will help Australia produce guided multiple-launch rocket systems by 2025, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in Brisbane on Saturday.  Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are…

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio on Friday, expressed concern over the influx of hoodlums into the National Assembly complex, stressing that lawmakers now feel threatened by their presence. He said as the 10th NASS settles down for legislative activities, hoodlums and people who do not have any business in the premises, loiter all over the Senate and Reps wings, begging and constituting a security breach against lawmakers and staff of the National Assembly....

Senate president, Akpabio decries influx of hoodlums into NASS complex President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio on Friday, expressed concern over the influx of hoodlums into the National Assembly complex, stressing that lawmakers now feel threatened by their pre…

The abducted Anambra based Native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popular known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, have been released SpeedUp9ja reports. According to source who revealed the outcome of the incident to SpeedUp9ja, Akwa okiko was released on Saturday morning, his friends and well wishers gathered in his mansion in Oba, anambra state to welcome him back. “He was released very early this morning....

Kinappers set free abducted Anambra Native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki The abducted Anambra based Native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, popular known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, have been released SpeedUp9ja reports. According to source who revealed the outcome of the incident…

Abia state Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered immediate suspension of principals under all state-owned nursing/midwifery training institutions in the state, pending investigations and directives. He also suspended the Director of Nursing in the State’s Ministry of Health, Nwosu Dorathy Njideka. The suspension orders were contained in a message signed by Mr Kazie Uko, his Chief Press Secretary, on Friday....

Gov Otti suspends principals of all nursing/midwifery institutions in Abia Abia state Governor, Alex Otti, has ordered immediate suspension of principals under all state-owned nursing/midwifery training institutions in the state, pending investigations and directives. He …

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to end a decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after the West African country's military junta abruptly asked the 13,000-strong force to leave - a move the United States said was engineered by Russia's Wagner mercenary group. The end of the operation, known as MINUSMA, follows years of tensions and government restrictions that have hobbled peacekeeping air and ground operations since Mali teamed up in 2021 with Russia's Wagner group, which was behind an abortive armed mutiny in Russia last weekend....

UN ends peacekeeping mission in Mali, US blames Russia’s Wagner The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously voted to end a decade-long peacekeeping mission in Mali after the West African country’s military junta abruptly asked the 13,000-str…

At least 13 people have died from the extreme heat wave that has been tormenting the southern United States for two weeks, officials said Friday, with air in other parts of the country polluted by forest fires in Canada. The highest death toll, 11 people, was registered in Webb County, Texas, near the Mexican border. "As of Wednesday, there has been 11 total deaths," local officials said in a statement to AFP....

At least 13 die in extreme heat wave in US At least 13 people have died from the extreme heat wave that has been tormenting the southern United States for two weeks, officials said Friday, with air in other parts of the country polluted by …