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Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Eid Holiday in Lagos

President Tinubu Resumes Duties After Extended Lagos Stay President Bola Ahmed Tinubu returned to Abuja on Tuesday , concluding his extended stay in Lagos , where he observed the Eid-al-Adha festival and attended the 50th anniversary celebrations of ECOWAS . The president arrived in Lagos on May 27 for the regional event and spent several days in the city, engaging with religious leaders, political allies, and state officials. He left Lagos on Tuesday morning, accompanied by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , as seen in a video shared by presidential social media aide Dada Olusegun . A Productive Holiday and Regional Engagement Tinubu’s time in Lagos was not just about religious observance—it also included high-level meetings and strategic engagements tied to both national and regional priorities. His presence at the ECOWAS anniversary reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to West African unity and […]

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Low Worker Turnout in Kano as Civil Servants Resume After Eid-el-Kabir

Kano Offices See Low Staff Turnout After Sallah Break Government offices across Kano State experienced low worker turnout on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 , as civil servants resumed duty following the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The federal government had declared Monday, June 9 , and Tuesday, June 10 , as official holidays to mark the Festival of Sacrifice , observed by Muslims worldwide. However, reports from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicate that most Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) in Kano metropolis saw only a handful of staff return early in the morning. Mixed Scenes Across Kano Secretariats At the Kano State Secretariat along Audu Bako Way , few workers were seen arriving as at 9:00 a.m. Those present were settling into their roles or engaging in informal discussions. At the Gidan Murtala Secretariat , some senior officers held brief meetings […]

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Zamfara Residents Still Displaced Weeks After Windstorm – NEMA

Hundreds of Zamfara Residents Still Without Homes After Windstorm Residents in Bungudu and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State continue to live with relatives and neighbors nearly one month after a powerful windstorm struck their communities on May 15, 2025 . The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) shared this update following an assessment conducted in the affected areas and posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday . According to NEMA, the storm hit nine communities , including: Hayin-Gebe Sabon Fegi Furfuri Sabon Gari Furfuri FGGC Mamula/Yarkuka Kofar Yamma Rawuya Baila These areas saw damage to approximately 300 houses , with reports of collapsed walls and fences , blown-off rooftops , and disruptions to public facilities. “Approximately 300 houses were damaged… Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were recorded,” NEMA said in its report. While some families have started rebuilding their […]

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Benue and Borno Lead Nigeria’s Internal Displacement Crisis — NHRC Report

Benue and Borno Top List of States With Highest Displacement Rates The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised alarm over Nigeria’s growing internal displacement crisis, revealing that Benue and Borno states experienced the highest rates of forced migration between February and April 2025 . Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN), Executive Secretary of the NHRC, made this known during the launch of Nigeria’s first Human Rights Internal Displacement Dashboard in Abuja. “This is not just about data—it’s about the lived realities of Nigerians who feel unprotected, unheard, and left behind.” He warned against the increasing normalization of suffering among displaced communities. Rising Numbers of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) According to the dashboard: 44,295 people were displaced in April alone This involved 5,953 households and affected over 20,000 children The main causes include armed conflict, sexual violence, and natural disasters like flooding […]

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Les Evala 2025 : Plongée au Cœur d’un Rite Sacré Kabyè

Un Événement Culturel Hors du Commun Du 19 au 27 juillet 2025, les montagnes de la préfecture de la Kozah, au nord du Togo, vibreront au rythme des Evala, ces luttes traditionnelles qui constituent bien plus qu’un simple spectacle : un rite de passage sacré pour les jeunes Kabyè. Cet événement, patrimoine culturel inestimable, attire chaque année des milliers de visiteurs, dont le Président Faure Gnassingbé, lui-même originaire de cette région. Les Evala : Bien Plus qu’un Tournoi de Lutte Les Evala représentent un passage obligatoire pour tout jeune Kabyè, généralement âgé de 18 à 20 ans, marquant sa transition vers l’âge adulte. ✔ Un rite initiatique – Les jeunes hommes, appelés Evalou, doivent prouver leur force physique, endurance et maturité.✔ Une célébration culturelle – Musique, danses et rituels ancestraux accompagnent les combats.✔ Un attrait touristique majeur – Des visiteurs du monde entier viennent vivre cette expérience unique. La Préparation : Un Engagement Physique et Spirituel Months before the event, […]

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Nigeria’s Economy Back on Track – Says Minister Atiku Bagudu

Nigeria’s Economy Is Improving — Says Economic Planning Minister The Nigerian economy is moving in the right direction , though it has not yet reached its full potential, according to Atiku Bagudu , Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos residence over the weekend, Bagudu praised the administration’s bold policy decisions and outlined how they are setting the stage for long-term growth. “We’re not where we want to be, but these steps have turned the economy in the right direction.” Structural Reforms Begin to Pay Off Bagudu credited President Tinubu’s government for making tough but necessary choices , including the removal of costly subsidies on fuel, foreign exchange, and electricity —a move that freed up billions for more impactful spending. “Decades of underinvestment brought Nigeria to a point where […]

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Group Demands Removal of Sharia References from 1999 Constitution

Civic Group Calls for Full Removal of Sharia Provisions A civil society organization under the End Sharia Now Campaign is pushing for the full removal of all Sharia-related content from the 1999 Nigerian Constitution . The group argues that these clauses threaten Nigeria’s secular foundation and promote legal inequality among citizens. Benson Sunday, convener of the campaign, stated that Nigeria must return to its founding promise: a nation governed by law, equity, and democracy , not religion or tribal ideology. “Nigeria is a proud, diverse nation of over 200 million people,” he said.“We were promised a country where no single faith dictates governance.” Why the Group Is Targeting These Clauses The campaign reviewed the constitution and found that: The word “Sharia” appears 73 times “Grand Kadi” appears 54 times Terms like “Islam” and “Muslim” appear 28 and 10 times , […]

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Repos Biologique : Une Bouffée d’Oxygène pour la Pêche Togolaise

Lomé, Togo – Le gouvernement togolais a instauré une période de repos biologique pour favoriser la régénération des ressources halieutiques, une décision saluée unanimement par les acteurs de la filière pêche : mareyeuses, transformateurs, et pêcheurs. 🎣 Une mesure saluée sur le terrain Selon la Fédération Nationale des Unions de Coopératives de Pêche, cette initiative est pleinement comprise et soutenue par les professionnels. Elle permet de lutter contre la surpêche, les techniques de capture destructrices et la pêche illégale, tout en assurant la préservation de l’écosystème marin. 📈 Des résultats déjà visibles Les effets du repos biologique sont concrets. En 2022, une suspension d’un mois de la pêche avec filets à petites mailles a permis une hausse significative des prises dès la reprise : les quantités capturées ont doublé en seulement deux semaines. Les pêcheurs eux-mêmes avaient réclamé cette pause, […]

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Togo Veut Transformer Son Littoral en Moteur de Développement Durable

Nice, France – À l’occasion de la 3e Conférence des Nations Unies sur l’Océan (UNOC 3), qui s’est ouverte ce lundi à Nice, le Togo a clairement affiché son ambition : faire de son littoral un moteur de développement durable. Pays côtier bordé par le golfe de Guinée, le Togo veut désormais valoriser son potentiel maritime dans le cadre de l’Objectif de Développement Durable 14 (ODD 14), dédié à la préservation de l’environnement marin. Une ambition portée par la vision présidentielle Sous l’impulsion du président du Conseil, Faure Gnassingbé, le pays a engagé depuis plusieurs années une transition vers l’économie bleue, avec un accent sur la pêche durable, le transport maritime, l’aquaculture responsable, et la conservation des écosystèmes marins. Avec ses 50 kilomètres de côte et son port autonome de Lomé, hub logistique sous-régional, le Togo dispose d’atouts majeurs. Mais […]

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ASCK Couronné Champion du Togo : Le Bilan de la Saison 2024-2025

Lomé, [date] - La saison 2024-2025 du championnat de première division togolaise a connu son épilogue ce dimanche avec une 26e journée décisive qui a scellé le destin des clubs. Sans surprise, l'Association Sportive des Conducteurs de Kozah (ASCK) a été sacrée championne du Togo, confirmant sa domination tout au long de la compétition. Un Sacre Mérité pour l'ASCK Le club de Kara a parachevé sa saison en beauté avec :✔️ Une victoire 3-0 face à l'AS Binah✔️ 47 points au classement général✔️ Une différence de buts de +15 Cette performance permet à l'ASCK de représenter le Togo dans les tours préliminaires de la Ligue des Champions 2025-2026, un aboutissement pour le club qui a fait preuve d'une régularité exemplaire. Gbohloesu en Ligue Confédération Dans la bataille pour les places continentales :✔️ Gbohloesu s'est adjugé la 2e place (45 pts) après sa victoire 0-1 contre l'AS OTR✔️ Le club se qualifie ainsi […]

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