The BBC’s chairman acknowledged Monday that it was too slow in responding over a misleading edit of a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump but rejected claims that the broadcaster’s impartiality was being undermined from within its own board. Senior BBC leaders were quizzed by Parliament’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee amid a major crisis at the publicly funded...
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Lagos Govt Slams Viral Kidnapping Alert on Gbagada Expressway as Complete Hoax
The Chief Press Secretary to Lagos Governor, Gboyega Akosile, has publicly denied a viral flyer claiming there’s been a spike in kidnappings along the Gbagada Expressway. He says the memo circulating online did not come from the Lagos State Government. According to the flyer, commuters are being urged to “avoid late-night travel” and even switch...
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Video: Nigerian Artist Folarin Falana Known As ‘Falz’ Suggests Citizens Call Out Leaders ‘For A PUBLIC Hearing To Address The Strategy To Defeat Terrorism’
Falz: “Here’s what I’m suggesting- every citizen contacts their reps & senators with coordinated emails, phone calls and WhatsApp messages with the following – *Dear Hon/Sen, as your constituent, i am urging you to call for a PUBLIC hearing to address the strategy to defeat terrorism, rumours of an ill-equipped military and how Nigerians will...
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“Its Official’—Nigerian Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Officially Joins ADC, Picks Up Membership Card
former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at his home town, Jada ward 1, Jada local government area of Adamawa state. He posted on his X official account on Monday stating: “It’s official” while holding the membership card of the political party in a picture.
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Kenya Host Malaysia Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim At The State House, The Latter Agrees To Eliminate Tariffs On The Nation’s Agricultural Produce And Beef.
Kenyan President William Ruto hosted Malaysia prime minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the State Hosue in Nairobi, where the latter shared important tips on the secrets to being a First World Country. “…I am like you, very passionate about the poverty alleviation, building housing for the poor, for the masses, this exemplifies the spirit...
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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE – FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION, US OFFICIALS STRENGTHEN SECURITY PARTNERSHIP
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DELEGATION, US OFFICIALS STRENGTHEN SECURITY PARTNERSHIP Discussions and engagements held last week between a high-level Nigerian delegation and US officials will help strengthen security partnerships between the two countries and open new avenues for cooperation to protect Nigerian citizens. The delegation, led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, met with senior...
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President Of Nigeria Orders Withdrawal Of Police Officers Guarding VIPs For Core Police Duties Amid Insecurity Breech
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for Very Important Persons in the country. This is coming after insecurity breech and terrorist abducting innocent citizens in the last week. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy states that henceforth, police...
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Is Nigeria Cursed? —Peter Obi Queried, Summarised The Last Ten Days Insecurity Activities In The Country
2023 presidential hopeful and former governor of Anambra state Peter Gregory Obi summarized in security activities that has taken place in the last ten days in Nigeria, says what is happening is a direct consequence of uncompassionate leaders According to Obi: “The past 10 days in Nigeria have witnessed unprecedented negative news, a level of...
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French President Emmanuel Macron Congratulates South African Cyril Ramaphosa Over G20 Summit Success
Emmanuel Macron: “Congratulations to my dear friend Cyril Ramaphosa and his team for this G20 Summit, the first ever on the African continent. Hand in hand as we look ahead to the French G7 Presidency!”