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Kogi INEC Headquarters Besieged by Mob

LOKOJA, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State has condemned the siege on its State Headquarters in Lokoja on wednesday morning by a mob that barricaded all entrances to the office and prevented access to staff to carry out routine duties. The siege also prevented attorneys representing political parties involved in […]

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Nigeria Seeks Increased Investment in ICT R&D from Nokia

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called on Nokia Networks to increase its investments in Research and Development (R&D) in Nigeria to support the growth of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country. The EVC/CEO of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the request during a recent meeting with a delegation […]

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NNPC Wins Nigeria GovTech Awards for Digital Transformation

Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has won the 2023 Nigeria GovTech Awards for its exceptional service delivery in the public sector. The company’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), Mele Kyari, also received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer Award. The awards were given by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), an […]

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Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over 17 hostages

Israel says negotiations are still continuing over the hostage and prisoner releases expected today, on the fourth and final day of the current truce. International efforts are continuing to extend the temporary ceasefire between Israel and HamasIsrael is offering a day’s pause in fighting for every 10 additional hostages released from Gaza, while Hamas says […]

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Nigeria Unveils National Contingency Plan to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

By ZLK Media Consult The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) today launched the National Contingency Plan for Nigeria (2023-2025), marking a significant step towards enhancing disaster preparedness and response capabilities across the country. The plan, developed in collaboration with UNICEF and various stakeholders, outlines a comprehensive framework for managing emergencies arising from natural disasters, public […]

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Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over 17 hostages

Fourteen Israeli hostages, including nine children, have been released by Hamas.Among those freed is four-year-old Abigail Idan, who has dual Israeli and US nationality.Three foreign nationals have also been handed over to the Red Cross.In exchange, Israel has released 39 Palestinians prisoners, its prison service says.Hamas says it is seeking to extend the current four-day […]

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Sierra Leone under curfew after inmates freed from Freetown’s Pademba Road Prison

Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew after armed men broke into prisons, setting inmates free. Detainees from a number of “major” facilities were released on Sunday morning, said the West African nation’s information minister. Earlier on, the gunmen had attacked a military barracks in capital city, Freetown. Residents reported hearing gunshots at […]

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Dozens kidnapped by motorcycle ‘bandits’ in north Nigeria

At least 100 people have been abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s northwest, residents have said. Locals said armed men on motorcycles stormed villages in Zamfara state. The residents were kidnapped after the villages failed to pay a “tax” imposed on them by the gunmen, witnesses said. In recent years, kidnapping for ransom has become rife […]

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