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The Yobe government says it is ready to domesticate the Kampala Convention, which aims to protect and assist displaced persons in the country. Information commissioner Abdullahi Bego stated this when development partners, led by Mohammed Jalo, the director of Rescue, State Emergency Management Agency, paid him a courtesy visit in Damaturu on Friday...

Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustain development across key sectors, including roads, health, education, transport, power and security. Mr Otti said this on Tuesday night during a monthly media parley with newsmen, at the Government House, Umuahia. He thanked residents for their cooperation during ongoing infrastructure works across Abia. The governor

The Soun of Ogbomosoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye, Orumogege III, has reiterated his commitment to the development of sports in Ogbomosoland, describing sports as a vital tool for youth engagement, unity and community development. The monarch made this known while speaking at the Oba Ghandi Golf Tournament and the finals of various

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe held a press conference at the Ottawa City Hall to discuss actions that the City of Ottawa will take to battle homelessness. Photo by Jean Levac /Postmedia Article content Mayor Mark Sutcliffe has pledged to end youth homelessness in Ottawa by 2030 through a series of investments in prevention and diversion

At least 60 per cent of the government’s £39bn affordable housing programme for the next decade will be allocated to homes for social rent, the government pledged today. The announcement forms part of a long-term strategy to deliver 300,000 social and affordable homes over ten years, with ministers targeting 180,000 homes let at social rent

BRICS Your browser does not support the video tag. By Umar Farouk Bala Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism and inclusive global governance, pledging support for key BRICS priorities in peace and security, artificial intelligence governance, and health cooperation. Speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said anyone with proof that any 2025 UTME candidate was assigned exam centre other than their chosen centres should come forward for a handsome reward. This was contained in a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin on Saturday. “It

Politics Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he will introduce an income tax cut that will save the average worker about $900 a year if he becomes prime minister. Measure would see income up to $57,375 taxed at 12.75% from current rate of 15% Peter Zimonjic · CBC News · Posted: Mar 24, 2025 8:26 AM