Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has disclosed that the country’s public debt as at December, 2021 is N39.55 trillion. Patience Oniha, the Director-General of the DMO, said this on Thursday, while addressing newsmen on the country’s debt situation. Oniha said that the amount represented the total external and domestic debts of the Federal Government, 36 state governments as well as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The DMO had earlier revealed that the country’s debt stock as at September 2021, was N38 trillion. She said that the increased public debt included new borrowings by both the federal and state governments. “For…
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A medical practitioner, Dr Chioma Ofoekii has advised that under-wears made from pure cotton are the best for adults and younger persons. In the advice which she gave in an interview in Abuja on Thursday, Ofoekii said nylon panties can hold heat, make them bind, unsanitary and uncomfortable in the warmer months. She said that cotton panties are very comfortable because they move effortlessly with the natural body movement, “When it comes to underwear, cotton is the fabric of choice. This is because it is the most absorbent and breathable. “Avoid materials that trap heat and moisture because they can…
It was drama at the inauguration of Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo when the wife of the outgoing governor Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, slapped Bianca Ojukwu at the event. The incident occurred immediately after Mr Soludo took his oath of office. Dignitaries were already seated when Mrs Obiano stepped in and moved to the front row where the widow of Dim Odumegwu Ojukwu was seated and reportedly slapped her. The action drew the attention of security agents and some personalities who pulled Mrs Obiano off the hold of Ms Ojukwu who was visibly shocked by the assault. Mrs Obiano was later…
Israeli forces have thwarted attempted arms and drugs smuggling over the Jordan-Israel border, Israel’s army said Thursday. In the joint operation, military and police forces prevented the smuggling of 37 weapons and drugs worth 2.5 million shekels ($770,000) from Jordan into Israeli territory, the army said in a statement. “The security forces conducted searches in the area where the smuggling took place,” the statement said. It added that 34 handguns, two assault rifles, a sniper rifle, ammunition and a number of bags containing drugs were seized and two suspects arrested at the scene. “The suspects, weapons and ammunition were transferred…
South Sudan said Thursday it has secured $120 million from the World Bank through its development arm International Development Association for infrastructure development. Agak Achuil Lual, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning said the funds would also be used to strengthen community institutions and enhance food resilience in the east African country. “The funds will help improve basic services delivery, particularly for the country’s most vulnerable populations and foster social cohesion which is vital for the development of the country,” Lual said in a statement issued in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. The official said the project will be…
Kenya’s integrated agro-business firm Kakuzi on Thursday said it has secured approval from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to process and prepare export-grade fresh avocados for the Chinese market. Kakuzi managing director Chris Flowers said the firm said they secured the approval following a stringent phytosanitary audit for its extensive Kakuzi farms and pack house. “We recently were subjected to a series of random and procedural inspections by KEPHIS, and I am glad to announce that the Kakuzi’s orchards and Pack house are among the first approved large scale farming and packing operations, cleared for the Chinese market.’’…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved guidelines, timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. The spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagba disclosed this in a communique issued at the end of the 95th NEC meeting of the party in Abuja on Wednesday. Ologunagba said that NEC also approved N40 million cost for nomination and expression of interest forms for the presidential election. He said that the decision was taken after extensive deliberations on issues of urgent national importance as well as preparations for the 2023 general elections. “In preparations for…
Major General Benjamin Sawyerr has assumed office as the Force Commander/Acting Head of Mission for the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Sawyerr took over from Ethiopia’s Major General Kefyalew Tessema who has served the mission for close to two years on Tuesday. During the transfer of authority ceremony at the Missions Headquarters in Abyei, General Sawyer applauded the mandate implementation achievements of the Ethiopian peacekeepers under the leadership of the outgoing Force Commander and Ag Head of Mission, General Kafyalew Tessema especially in the areas of peace and security and, pledged to build on his legacy. The…
The Nigeria Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance (NYPGG) has honoured the Registrar of Sokoto State University, Amina Garba (Tambarar Binji) with an award of excellence. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Umaru Ali Shinkafi Senate Building. Presenting the award on behalf of the Association, the National Secretary, Muhammad Ado said the award is in recognition of the enormous contribution of Tambarar Binji to the development of humanity. “We are presenting this award as an Icon of Youth and Social Development for the year 2022 in recognition of your sterling qualities, exceptional contributions, and personal…
U.S President Joe Biden on Wednesday, referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” on as Moscow intensifies its attack on Ukraine. “I think he is a war criminal,” Biden said to reporters after remarks at the White House. Biden’s designation reflects a shift from the administration’s previous stance. Officials, including Biden, had previously stopped short of saying war crimes were being committed in Ukraine, citing ongoing investigations into whether that term could be used. But officials have been clear they believe atrocities are underway and that the intentional targeting of civilians would constitute war crimes. “The President’s remarks…