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FG Implements Capetown Convention Protocol on Deregistration 16/10/24. IDERA/AVIATION The Federal Government says it has fulfilled all judicial obligations and updated rules regarding the Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization, IDERA, to standardize global procedures for registration or deregistration of aircrafts in the Country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…
In a bid to find a lasting solution to the lingering crisis with university-based unions, the Federal government has inaugurated its newly constituted renegotiation committee on the 2009 Agreements with the Unions. At the event in Abuja, The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman charged members to renegotiate realistic and…
President Bola Tinubu has demanded the Disciplinary Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the harrowing experience of the Nigerian National Football Team, the Super Eagles at the hands of their hosts and the Libyan authorities. The President also demanded the adoption of…
UN Human Rights Council Election: Nigeria Not Snubbed – FG The Federal Government has rebuffed some publications claiming that Nigeria was snubbed in the elections to select members of the UN Human Rights Council for the 2025-2027 term. A statement explains that Nigeria did not take part in the elections…
Tunji-Ojo: The Face of Renewed Hope for Nigeria’s Interior Ministry By Haruna A. Okatahi Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, is revolutionizing the country’s immigration services through innovative initiatives. The introduction of a contactless application process for international passports is a significant step forward, eliminating corruption and making it convenient…
The Federal Government has filed a fresh 16-count charge against Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The charge filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja borders on criminal breach of trust to the tune of N110.4 billion. This is contrary to Sections 96 and 311…
An NGO, Mentel Global Educational Services in collaboration with the FCT Secondary Education Board and Solarhub have Organized a Programme tagged ‘The Solar Innovators Team (S.I.T)’ and Launched the “Train the-trainer” Seminar for Teachers of FCT Government Secondary in Abuja. During the event at the FCT Solarhub , Technology Incubation…
Tito Jackson, an original member of the iconic Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, has died at 70. Known for his timeless hits like ABC and I Want You Back, Tito’s death was confirmed by his sons in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday. An official cause…
The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards went down on Wednesday night, September 11, at New York’s UBS Arena, with rapper Megan Thee Stallion hosting the ceremony. Rapper, Eminem opened the show with the help of Jelly Roll. Other performers who took the stage included Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw…
Cases of the mpox virus have killed two people in Cameroon since April with six further and 40 other suspected cases, the health ministry said Wednesday. “Since the resurgence of this disease in April 2024, the country has recorded 46 suspected cases of mpox, six of which are confirmed, with…
