Kim Dong-soo of the Institute for National Security Strategy adviser has explained why more North Korean Diplomats are defecting to the south In recent years, a series of cases continues that senior diplomats, many of whom are considered key elites in the North Korean regime, have defected to South Korea, including Il-kyuRi, 52, who served in the North Korean embassy in Cuba. The cases of diplomats defecting from North Korea’s diplomatic posts abroad, which are North Korea’s “outposts” for foreign relations and a source of foreign currency, have been frequent in recent years. These days, those most loyal…
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***Give Tinubu time to address demands -Rep Agbodike By Stella Alozie Abuja Apparently unhappy with the level of destruction of lives and property in parts of the country by angry protesters in the ongoing nationwide protests, a member of the House of Representative, Hon Paschal Agbodike has pleaded with youths to calm down and give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu time to meet their demands. Hon Agbodike who represents Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra state and a member of House Committee on Hydrological Services, begged the protesters to suspend the protest and allow government to address their grievances which indeed reflect…
Following the harrowing hardship affecting his constituents in recent times, the Senator representing Kogi East, Isah Jibrin Echocho has embarked on a series of interventions to empower the youths. The senator was in Omala Local Government Area on Thursday where he launched a 4-day training program in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre and Danfulani Ideas Limited. Speaking through his Senior Legislative Aide, Danlami Garba, Echocho indicated that the training program is designed to equip the youths with viable business strategies, capacity building, and empowerment tools. He said it is part of his efforts to mitigate the economic crunch in…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy has unveiled an ambitious plan to position Nigeria as a global leader in the art, culture, and creative sectors in its bid to harness the nation’s creative potential The Minister, Barr. Hannatu Musawa made this known on Tuesday, at the flag off of the Creative Leap Accelerator Program (CLAP) , a flagship initiative designed to drive economic growth, foster innovation, and empower creative talents. Special Adviser to the Minister on Media and publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze quoted her to have stated that with a vision to contribute $100 billion to Nigeria’s GDP…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun has reiterated the resilience of African economies and their commitment to achieving consistent growth to alleviate poverty across the continent. Edun gave the indication at the opening ceremony of the African Caucus Meeting 2024 held in Abuja, Nigeria Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement quoted the minister who chaired the event, to have highlighted the critical need to identify strategic opportunities and align with investor interests to effectively deploy resources for economic advancement. “African growth must be embedded in human capital,” HM…
***Recover Fertilizer other items By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse The Jigawa state police command has arrested 212 hoodlums suspected to have looted and vandalized public properties in various parts of the state during EndBadGovernance protest. This was disclosed by the state commissioner of police, Mr Ahmed Tijjani Abdullahi while addressing news men over the security situation in the state He said so far 74 of them have been charged to court. The police boss provided an update on the situation and the measures being taken to restore law and order in the State. Abdullahi stated that the Nigeria police in conjunction…
Nigeria has broken the world record for the highest number of lactating mothers breastfeeding simultaneously as 31,250 mothers breastfed their babies, across the country in one day, the Federal Ministry of Health has indicated Permanent Secretary and Director of Nutrition in the Ministry, Daju Kachollom Shagti spoke at the flag-off and World Breastfeeding Record Initiative at Abuja Continental Hotel The 2024 Breastfeeding Week is themed: Closing the Gap, Break the Record, Break Barriers: Breastfeeding Support for All. According to the Permanent secretary the target was put at 30,000 however, they achieve 31,250 mothers breastfeeding their babies across Nigeria in one…
The Chairman, Owo South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Ondo State, Hon. Shehu Lawalson has commended the good people of Owo South LCDA, for their commitment to peace, stability and progress especially in the light of the nationwide hunger protest that has ravaged other states in the country. He specifically lauded the Ojomoluda of Ijebu-Owo, Kabiyesi, His Royal Majesty, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo and Kabiyesi, Alale of Ilale, His Royal Highness, Oba Kokuma Oluwabamise, all Community Leaders, Religious Leaders, other traditional Leaders, market Women and Youths in the LCDA. A statement by his personal assistant/ media aide, Olubunmi Babatunde quoted…
By Maliki Salaudeen Formerly, a visible elected member of the Adamawa State House of Assembly representing one of the constituencies in Hong Local Government, Wafari Theman served between 2011 and 2015 on the platform of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) which later transformed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) . He thereafter defected to the party, and later served as its State Secretary in Adamawa prior to the 2023 general election, where he indicated interest to grab the top job in the state, but unfortunately came a distant second to the last among his fellow Governorship aspirants of…
***FG promises to restock food reserve system Stakeholders have again expressed their commitment to putting in place a comprehensive approach to strengthening nutrition outcomes for sustainable healthy diets in Nigeria. At the Launch of the 2024 Global Food Policy Report Jointly Organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Globa Aliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) with the theme”improving food system for healthy diets and nutrition in Nigeria. The Co- Convener and the Country Director of GAIN, Dr Michael Ojo said the conference was designed to advance nutrition outcomes in improving the consumption of safe food for every…