Fubara, The Guardian’s investigative journalist, Godwin, others for NUJ Award

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The Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will on Sunday, August 18, 2024, bestow on the Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, the Champion of Peace Award as part of activities marking the 2024 Press Week of the Union. Also, The Guardian’s award-winning investigative journalist, Ann Godwin, was also selected for a…

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President Bola Tinubu congratulated Nigeria's former head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 83rd birthday today. General Babangida, fondly called IBB, was Nigeria's military president from 1985 to 1993. President Tinubu saluted the former head of state on the special occasion, noting his endeavours towards the development of the nation, especially in infrastructure…

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A policy designed to address pressing challenges faced by young people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been reviewed, validated,

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Russia said Saturday it had repelled Ukrainian forces near the town of Korenevo and the villages of Russkoye and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye in the Kursk border region. Ukrainian attacks "were repelled in the direction of the settlements of Korenevo, Russkoye and Cherkasskoye Porechnoye", the Russian defence ministry said.

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Human rights watchdog, Amnesty International, has accused the federal government of the alleged detention of over 1,000 protesters who participated in the recent #EndBadGovernance demonstrations across Nigeria. Protesters took to the streets earlier this month to demonstrate against economic hardship and poor governance. Amnesty, in a post via its X handle on Friday, accused the…

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A resident permit is a legal document issued by a country to a foreign national, allowing an individual to reside within its borders for a specific period of time. It's essentially a permission slip to live in a country. Who Can Apply  ECOWAS Residence Expatriates or Foreigners Foreign Government Officials (GOs) Accredited Diplomats Staff of International…

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Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to declare war against insecurity due to continued reports of kidnappings across the country. Obi made the call less than 24 hours after the kidnapping of the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife. It…

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Matrix Energy Group, an indigenous and independent oil marketing and trading company, has insisted that it has never imported or distributed any substandard cargo in its two decades of operation but has consistently imported products that meet approved specifications. The oil marketing and trading company issued the clarification following an online publication claiming that Matrix…

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The Federal High Court, Abuja has again granted the Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja, and an admission-seeking applicant, Master Aondo Terdoo Caleb, until August 26 to amicably settle a suit brought before it by the minor applicant out of court. Justice Peter Lifu gave the school and the minor an 11-day extension to resolve the dispute,…

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has issued a stern warning to the public, particularly job seekers, regarding circulating rumours about the sale of employment slots within the organisation. NNPC had earlier advertised employment opportunities at the state-owned oil company, where most Nigerians would ordinarily want to work. In a statement issued on…