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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20).The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time (Monday 3.03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil.He was accompanied by Mr Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; and Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Tourism, Culture and Creativity.Others are: Dr  Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, and Amb. Mohammed Mohammed,…

The President of G12 Group, Olujide Olurankinse, congratulates Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his recent victory in the Ondo State election. In a message released today, Olurankinse extended his best wishes to Governor Ayedatiwa for a successful tenure in office.”Congratulations to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his well-deserved victory in the Ondo State election,” said Olujide Olurankinse. “I have no doubt that Governor Aiyedatiwa will serve the people of Ondo State with integrity, diligence, and dedication. I wish him all the best in his term in office and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will have on the state.”Governor Aiyedatiwa’s…

Nigerian authorities have given a detailed explanation of how 58 kidnapped victims were rescued from the terrorist den in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.The Federal Government has since, handed over the rescued victims to the Kaduna State Government, after examining their health condition.The 58 rescued victims, according to BBC Hausa Service, include 23 females and 35 males, who were abducted at Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State during separate attacks by the terrorist groups, before they were herded to forests in Birnin Gwari area in Kaduna State.The eldest among the freed captives is 65-year-old Ibrahim Audu,…

Organised Labour, a weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State, urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the floating of the national currency and energy cost to lessen the hardship across the country.Under the aegis of the National Union of Shop and Distributive Employees, NUSDE, Organised Labour noted that Nigerians and businesses are passing through very difficult times and that the federal government needs to address the issues urgently before things get out of hand.President of NUSDE, Aminu Megbontowon, who spoke while addressing guests and members of the Union at the 6th Quadrennial and 13th National Delegates Conference, NDC, of NUSDE in Ibadan,…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced on Sunday that its fighter aircraft have successfully neutralized several bandits, including key loyalists of notorious bandit leaders Dan-Isuhu and Dogo Sule, in Zamfara State.This operation is part of the NAF’s ongoing air interdiction campaign, Operation Farautar Mujiya, aimed at eliminating the growing bandit threat in Northwestern Nigeria.According to the NAF, the airstrike mission on November 15, 2024, targeted a large gathering of bandits in Babban Kauye village, located in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.Intelligence reports indicated that the bandits were planning coordinated attacks on military personnel and civilians along the Tsafe…

Nigeria has been selected to host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026, taking the reins from Saudi Arabia.The announcement was made at the 4th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance, which was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from 15 to 16 November.Confirming the development on his X account, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, acknowledged the success of the 4th bi-annual high-level ministerial meeting and pledged to build upon it for the 2026 edition.Pate noted, “We will learn and build upon your success for the 5th edition in 2026. Counting…

 Residents of Imo and Abia in the South-East have blamed the persistently rising prices of foodstuffs in the country on the hike in the cost of transportation of goods.The News Agency of Nigeria reports that prices of various foodstuffs, especially farm produce, have continued to skyrocket notwithstanding the season of harvest.A cross-section of the people in Owerri said that the high cost of transportation was a direct impact of the fuel subsidy removal.A cassava farmer, Mrs Chikaodi Igbokwe, said that although this is the period of harvest, farmers were paying through their noses to move their produce from the farm…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States and Western nations of using the Ukrainian military as “shock troops” to fight Russia, warning that such actions could escalate into a global conflict, according to state media on Monday.Seoul and Washington have alleged that nuclear-armed North Korea has deployed more than 10,000 soldiers to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine. Experts suggest Kim is eager to secure advanced Russian technology and combat experience for his troops in return.Pyongyang has denied these allegations, and Kim did not address the claims in his speech to battalion commanders, as reported…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the success of the All Progressives Congress in the Saturday governorship election in Ondo State which returned Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.In his reaction to the outcome of the election, the former president said the voters had spoken “lucidly and loudly” about the confidence they have in the party and the governor.Buhari said in a statement by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday that the voters had expressed their wish through the ballot box, adding that this should be respected by other stakeholders.“The former President said while the election outcome has shown that democracy remains strong…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday, described Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s resounding victory during Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State as an affirmation of the people’s will and endorsement of his pro-people agenda. In his congratulatory message, Prince Abiodun emphasized that Aiyedatiwa’s victory was not only well-deserved but also a testament to the outstanding performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. He said: “This victory reflects the unwavering support of the people for our party’s vision and dedication.”The governor highlighted the APC’s focus on an issue-based campaign, which resonated deeply with the electorate. Prince Abiodun also…