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The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized plans to formally inaugurate the National Climate Change Council and its Secretariat, pursuant to the Climate Change Act 2021. A statement circulated by the presidency revealed the government’s approach to mobilizing Nigerians to transition the country to a low-carbon economy and society in line with global best practices. It read, “The Climate Change Act 2021, signed into law by President Buhari on November 2021, provides an overarching legal framework to achieve Nigeria’s long-term climate goals. These goals include meeting Nigeria’s Nationally Determined Contributions; among which is President Buhari’s pledge, at the COP 26,…

By Chidi Omeje Nigerians woke up Thursday morning to a grisly picture splashed on the social media of a battered female personnel of the Nigeria Police Force drenched in the pool of her own blood. The vexatious story behind the ghastly picture was that the Policewoman was brutalized to a point of near-death, reportedly by a female professor she was attached to as an orderly or for whatever role. The lady professor who was later identified as Zainab Duke Abiola, according to the story, procured the assistance of her other aides to physically assault the police officer for yet to…

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has disclosed that Nigeria Air is set to commence flight operation. However, he said it is subject to approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). He also disclosed that Ethiopian Airlines emerged as the preferred bidder for the airline among 60 airlines that indicated interest to operate it. According to Sirika, “the national carrier, Nigeria Air, is well on its way to being launched with three Boeing 737-800 in a configuration very suitable for the Nigerian market.” He said Nigeria Air would launch with a shuttle service between Abuja and Lagos to establish a…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to shut down the country if the ongoing labour action by ASUU is not resolved. The Students Union Government (SUG) President of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Comrade Usman Abubakar, issued the threat while speaking at a press conference organized by a NorthEast zone of NANS in Bauchi state. Usman lamented that the strike would deny students who are close to the age of 30 from experiencing NYSC because of the law that bars graduates who are over 30 years from participating in the scheme. “The federal government and ASUU…

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has revealed that the country loses 700,000 barrels of crude oil on daily basis to bunkers. Lai said the Federal Government is determined to end crude oil theft through “the deployment of technology and additional security measures”. He also advised the Federal Government to invest in technology to help curb the menace. According to a statement by the Special Assistant to the President (Media), Segun Adeyemi, the Minister gave the charge while addressing a Press Conference. “The investment in technology has become critical because the nefarious activities of vandals are causing Nigeria…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled its Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) for the 2023 candidate of the party, Bola Tinubu. The council list which comprises about 422 members, was released the PCC Secretary, James Faleke, a federal lawmaker. Prominent names among the list includes the ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi who was the first runner-up at the primary. He was named Special Adviser on Infrastructure. President Muhammadu Buhari is the PCC Chairman, Tinubu is the Deputy Chairman, and APC National Chairman, Deputy Chairman II. Vice Presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima is the Vice…

The federal government of Nigeria has demanded for two permanent seats to be allocated to Africa in the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this in New York. Onyeama, who spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said that such a move would make the UN a fair and more equitable organisation. President Joe Biden on September 21, while addressing the UNGA during the high-level debate, called for the reformation of the UN Security Council. Onyeama commended the U.S. president…

The paramount ruler of Benin Kingdom, Oba Ewuare II, has called for global peace in Russia and Ukraine war, amidst deep and growing discord seven months after the war commenced. Oba of Benin said he has been praying to God and his ancestors to abate the conflict and ease the pains and pangs of the war. He expressed optimism that the war will end soon. The paramount ruler expressed this concern when the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar, paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Benin City, Edo State. He specifically commended…

A renowned human resource expert, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to obey the judgment of the National Industrial Court. Ibrahim also advised the union not to appeal the judgment but to return to the classrooms in line with the democratic process and as patriotic intellectuals. He made the appeal in a statement he issued in Abuja. Ibrahim further advised the Federal Government not to proceed with the suit filed in the National Industrial Court but to withdraw the case. He said the government should also direct the immediate payment of outstanding salaries…

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called for a meeting to address stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. The meeting is the first in the state since the party’s presidential primary and the crisis that followed its outcome. Though the agenda of the meeting could not be ascertained, a source told Nigeria NewsDesk correspondent that since the recent happenings in the party at the national level, party stakeholders in the state had yet to hear directly from the governor. Therefore, the stakeholders are expected to hear from the governor directly about his…