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…Cite Reform Gains The Forum of PBAT CEOs has called for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, saying continuity is necessary to consolidate the gains of his administration’s reforms. The Convener of the Forum and Director-General of the National Board for Technology Incubation, Dr Kazeem Kolawole Raji,…
The Emir of Pai in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abubakar Sani Pai III, has called for data-driven and community-focused approaches to poverty alleviation, stressing that accurate information remains critical to the success of development interventions. The traditional ruler made the call at a one-day…
“We are investigating the reported deaths to establish what actually happened,” Professor Abbas said” The Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, has begun investigating reports that more than 50 children died in Kano Local Government Area following suspected cases of diphtheria. The investigation followed concerns raised by…
Media scholar and public affairs analyst Dr Austin Maho has urged Nigerian journalists and diplomatic correspondents to critically evaluate and contextualize international development models, arguing that lessons from China’s poverty reduction efforts could inform policy discussions in Nigeria if adapted to local realities. Speaking at a workshop organized by the…
The Federal Government has called for a careful assessment of China’s development experience to identify lessons that can be adapted to Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts while taking into account the country’s social, political and economic realities. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Provost of the Anti-Corruption Academy of Nigeria and Head of Contemporary China-Africa Research, Prof Sheriff Ghali Ibrahim, has outlined China’s targeted poverty reduction strategy as a model worthy of study in efforts to address poverty challenges in Nigeria. Speaking at a one-day workshop on Nigeria’s poverty alleviation and China’s development…
President Donald Trump has ordered flags across the United States to be flown at half-staff for one week in honour of country music legend Dolly Parton following her death. Trump described Parton’s passing as a significant loss to millions of people around the world, saying the music icon was one…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has apologised to commuters and residents of Edo and Delta states over the deplorable condition of the Benin-Sapele Road, saying the situation has caused severe hardship for road users. Umahi also ordered the arrest of contractors, concessionaires and others found removing asphalt from federal…
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s nephew, Brian Seaver, announced her death on Instagram on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. “My name is Brin Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt,…
Nollywood actress Ronke Ojo, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has explained her decision to support politicians for financial reasons, urging the public not to criticise or insult her when she is seen associating with political figures. Speaking in an interview with African A-List, the actress said she was not interested…
