Tag Archives: Adamawa

Speaking at its “Facts Behind the Figures” session on the NGX Nigerian Exchange (NGX) in Monday, Champion Breweries Plc (“Champion” or “the Company”) projected more than a five-fold increase in revenue and over ten times growth in profit after tax following the acquisition of Bullet, Nigeria’s No. 1 ready-to-drink (RTD) alcoholic brand.

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When the Federal Government announced with much fanfare that it had disbursed a colossal N330 billion in cash transfers to poor Nigerians, I paused, not in celebration, but in disbelief. Where, exactly, is the evidence of this money?

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Determined to enthrone a peaceful society for business to thrive, the Nigerian Army's nationwide operations, have recorded major gains as four terrorists were killed while 64 criminal suspects were arrested.

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In this chilling but fierce interview, Olivia (her pseudo name for security reasons) explains to Okosun Dennis, Nationalwire, her narrow escape from the jaws of death orchestrated by her husband, who desperately wanted her dead.

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The International Press Centre (IPC) is set to hold the fifth edition of its Election Multi-Stakeholders’ Dialogue series in Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday, 27th November 2024. The event will bring together up to 70 key electoral stakeholders to discuss the critical theme, “Rebuilding Trust in the Electoral Processes, Institutions, and Elections.” Building on previous editions in Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, …

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After what he described as a bloody Easter, a United States-based human rights lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, has recounted the bloodbath across Nigeria during the Christian celebrations. According to Ogebe, a fact finding mission across Nigeria has revealed several attacks that led to loss of lives during the holy week and Easter. “After a human rights fact-finding mission to South South, …

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Bayo Akinloye Germany has announced a new contribution of 15 million euros to UNICEF Nigeria to support the provision of quality and equitable basic education and strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable communities, especially children, in Adamawa and Yobe states. Provided through the German government’s development bank – Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), this  new contribution will enable UNICEF to …

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The United Nations (UN) said on Friday it welcomed as an “important milestone” the release of 833 children by the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF). The group was formed in 2013 to protect communities and support the country’s security forces against Boko Haram extremists, but it also recruited young boys and girls into its ranks. “This is an important development …

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed Nigerian youths via a live broadcast on Facebook. The former Vice President who spoke on Sunday was so passionate about the plights of the youths especially in the area of unemployment. Below is the full broadcast as captured by National Wire.   FULL TEXT: “Hello, my name is Atiku Abubakar. I am speaking …

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While Nigerians still await the return of abducted Chibok girls, and the final end of Boko Haram insurgent, police source has confirmed another abduction of 16 women and girls by suspected Boko Haram fighters in Adamawa State. The abduction which took place on Wednesday in Sabongari Madalali in Madalali Local Government Area, was masterminded by the insurgents who are now …

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