The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “As we continue to work closely with our partners and monitor the
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Adulterated Fuel Importation: FCCPC engages regulators, distributors
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is currently engaging multiple regulators and entities involved in the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) that
Exclusive EU, Gates Foundation Support African Medicines Agency
The European Union and the Gates Foundation are set to announce financial support for nascent efforts to set up an African medicines regulator to boost
FCT Polls: Voting commences in Maitama
Voting has commenced at Mississippi Street, Maitama, with 2,651 registered voters at polling unit Code 022. Election materials arrived at 9:35 am, with a low
EFCC charges Femi Fani-Kayode with amended 17 count money laundering allegation
On Monday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, with an amended 17-count money laundering allegation. Fani-Kayode
Bank seeks guardianship for Wendy Williams
There are serious concerns by TV host Wendy Williams’ bank that she is incapacitated and needs a guardian. The bank, Wells Fargo, in a letter sent
WTI Crude hits $94 per barrel
The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures surged more than 4. 5% to almost hit $94 per barrel on Friday afternoon, its highest since 2014
FCT POLLS: Acredditation/voting begins in Kuje
Accredition and voting has begun in Kuje central Ward 1 polling unit 006. The independence National electoral commission INEC has started the process with
Congo Bids Painful Farewell to Victims of Snapped Power Cable
The velodrome in Kinshasa’s Kintambo neigbourhood rang out with howls of disbelief on Friday, as thousands gathered to say farewell to the 25 people killed
FCT Poll: Accreditation, Voting commence at Jiwa Ward
Residents of Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, were at seen at 7am searching the list of the print out names at the Jiwa ward
Deputy U.N. Chief Left near Tears by Rape Accounts in Ethiopia
Deputy U. N. Secretary-general, Amina Mohammed said on Friday she was deeply shaken by accounts of rape from Ethiopian women, which she described as “your
UPDATE: 2022 FCT Area Council Election
Today’s 2022 FCT area council election has a record of fourteen political parties competing for six chairmanship and sixty-two councillorship seats in the FCT. The
FCT Council polls: Voting begins in Abaji
Voting has commenced at Naharati Sabo LEA primary School, Abaji Area Council, Polling Unit 009. Election materials arrived at 8. 30am, then commenced registration
Kwara constitutes 12-person Inter-religious Council
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has constituted a 12-member Inter-Religious Council, IREC comprising elder statesmen, women and clergies drawn from the Muslim and Christian
TCN begins Full Digitization of Old Transmission Substations
The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN has commenced the digitization of old transmission substations in its network. It aims at improving the automation system of