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By Toyin Falola A group of mice lived in constant fear of a marauding cat. They knew they could never know peace or attain any level of development as long as the cat roamed their environment. Recognizing the imminent destruction that awaited them, they understood that without some cautionary measure or something more definitive, they […] http://dlvr.it/T8TkF9

By Toyin Falola As long as a society has people who constantly evaluate and project the conclusion of their evaluations, they are most likely going to have the advantage of understanding their trajectory and knowing what and where they need to make necessary adjustments for the collective good. Lasisi Olagunji is an evaluator of the […] http://dlvr.it/T8TjzN

Lasisi Olagunju: The Restless Pendant on the Necks of Elites By Toyin Falola Elite failure is pronounced in Nigeria. Whether anyone is confident enough to state it or too timid, they ignore the fearful signs. The government itself is not human; it is a system controlled by people. Therefore, it is understandable why the government […] http://dlvr.it/T8Tjkw

Dateline: Friday, June 14. 2024. Destination: Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Council of Kwara State. The rude news of the death of this great icon, father, friend, compatriot and very virtuous man; hit the ancient city like a whirlwind rumbling through a thick forest.   Pa Omotinugbon,  96, the Iba Oke’agim of Oke’agim clan of Eruku, […] http://dlvr.it/T8J9dv

The French Embassy in Nigeria, through its Cooperation and Cultural Department, has launched a plastic waste management project to be executed in 13 Nigerian universities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mr Sebastien Bede, Science and Higher Education Attache, stated this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the […] http://dlvr.it/T8H06J

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Lagos State on Friday ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. He is to observe Eid-el-Kabir in Lagos, where he will also spend the Sallah holidays, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity. The President will mark the occasion in prayers and reflection on advancing […] http://dlvr.it/T8Gzqh

The Taiye Olayemi Networks for Human Rights, Social Justice, Development and Empowerment (TONHR) has called for an improved resettlement process for terrorism victims. The civil society organisation argued that the current resettlement plan of the federal and state governments significantly lacks concrete rehabilitation plans and the reorientation necessary for communal living for beneficiaries. Expressing concern, […] http://dlvr.it/T8DV6b

BY DARE ADEJUMO There is something quite extraordinary and intriguing about Temitope Balogun Joshua the Prophet! Most people spent around nine months in their mothers’ wombs before they were born but TB Joshua’s case was different. He stayed in the womb to spend double periods, eighteen solid months! Born on June 12, 1963 in a […] http://dlvr.it/T8D4KD

Mr Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, said that the introduction of band A with a higher tariff has reduced electricity subsidy to N1 trillion from about N3 trillion. The minister said this at the public hearing on electricity tariffs in Abuja on Tuesday. The hearing was organised by the House of Representatives Joint Committee on […] http://dlvr.it/T87vXd

President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the recent attacks against citizens in Dutsin-Ma and Kankara Local Government Areas of Katsina State.  While describing the latest attacks as grisly and sinister, the President emphasizes that more will be done to secure citizens and completely degrade terrorists and other harbingers of death and sorrow in any part […] http://dlvr.it/T87vFq

 President Bola Tinubu has expressed sincere condolences to President Lazarus Chakwera, and the people of Malawi over the passing of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and other officials in a plane crash. He commiserated with the families of the deceased over this deeply distressing incident, which happened on Monday, June 10, 2024.  The President assures the Malawian […] http://dlvr.it/T87trx

Soyinka@90: Film about arrest, detention to be screened next month A documentary film based on the building on the University of Ibadan campus, where Prof Wole Soyinka was arrested in 1967 during the Nigeria Civil War is to premiere as part of activities marking the Nobel laureate’s 90th birthday in July. The film entitled Ebrohimie […] http://dlvr.it/T872rc

The final flight for the 2024 Hajj outbound operations is scheduled to take off in the early hours of June 10th 2024 from Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory to Madinah. The airlift combines about 211 remaining pilgrims from Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Bauchi, FCT and Niger states. Similarly included in the FlyNas flight are the last … The post 2024 Hajj: Last Flight Departs Nigeria Early Hours of 10th June 2024. appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T85TWL

Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has commended the Chief Executive Officer of Daniel Ford International, UK, Yemi Edun, for the extraordinary Chess Match between the Nigerian prodigy, Deborah Quickpen and Guiness World Record Holder Tunde Onakoya. Dabiri-Erewa stated that an initiative such as this, will continuously encourage Nigerians in the Diaspora to … The post DANIEL FORD INTL UK, ROLES OUT HISTORIC CHESS COMPETITION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NIDCOM appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T83FWH

Arising from the misinformation and distortion of facts about the arrest of 127 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Saturday, June 8, 2024, it becomes imperative to clearly present the true facts of the operation. The Operatives executed a classical sting operation at two Clubs simultaneously … The post EFCC’s Akure Arrests: Setting the Records Straight appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T83FK6

In furtherance of his establishment of the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC) and to bring clarity to the functions of the office within the climate and green economy ecosystem, President Bola Tinubu has approved the terms of reference for the pioneering Office of SPEC. By the President’s directive, the Office … The post TINUBU APPROVES MANDATE FOR OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY ON CLIMATE ACTION; EXPANDS GREEN ECONOMY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T8318L

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for immediate global action to de-escalate the spate of extreme violence against noncombatants in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Ambassador Tuggar also confirmed the support of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for proposals put forward by President Joe Biden for a cease-fire. “The Biden Ceasefire proposal … The post Nigeria Calls for Urgent Global Action to De-escalate Israeli-Gaza Conflict, Back Biden’s Ceasefire Proposal. appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T82l3N

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is prioritizing people-focused development by providing essential infrastructure and amenities that will improve the quality of life of citizens. President Tinubu made the remarks at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot II. “Minister Nyesom Wike has provided exceptional leadership at a trying time for the country. It has … The post I DO NOT HAVE A PLOT IN GUZAPE; I DO HAVE THE PEOPLE’S MANDATE TO DELIVER IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL SAYS PRESIDENT TINUBU appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T81Td7

President Bola Tinubu has approved the naming of the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe.  The President stated this during his address at the inauguration of the road in Abuja on Saturday, June 8. This was contained in a post by Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, […] http://dlvr.it/T81GC9

No fewer than 10 Nigerian teenage girls ferried to Ghana to engage in prostitution has been rescued. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), disclosed  this after the teenage girls were fished out at their hideout in Ghana. In a series of videos that went viral on Twitter on Friday, the young […] http://dlvr.it/T81G11

The Honourable Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has restated Government’s commitment to tackle the challenges facing the nation such as illegal bunkering, pipeline vandalism, piracy, illegal fishing, and water trespassing, among others. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the Maritime Security Unit of the Deep Blue Project in 5 Battalion Nigerian … The post ILLEGAL BUNKERING, PIPELINE VANDALISM, PIRACY AND OTHERS TO BE THINGS OF THE PAST- BADARU appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T80kQB

***Says it’s wasteful to abandon projects after spending heavily President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the official residence of the Vice President, saying it is in fulfillment of his promises to Nigerians, including completion of inherited projects which is one of the cardinal objectives of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking in Abuja on Friday … The post VP’s New Residence Fulfills Our Promise To Complete Inherited Projects – President Tinubu appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T80k9H

There are indications that the ongoing negotiations between the labour movement and the Federal Government, may not produce expected result as governors have said the ₦60,000 minimum wage for workers is too high and unsustainable for them. The governors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), stressed that many state governments would spend […] http://dlvr.it/T7zdFq

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has formally launched the Audience Measurement System for the broadcasting sector to generate accurate and reliable data of television viewers in the country. Idris, who performed the launch in Abuja on Thursday said the Audience Measurement System holds immense importance in ensuring that broadcasting endeavors are … The post FG launches First Technology Based Media Audience Measurement System in Nigeria appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7z7G5

By Toyin Falola Central to social advancement is a vast constellation of ideas that springs from the knowledge of informed individuals. These ideas are not indiscriminately produced; rather, they are accumulated through dedication and a commitment to improving people’s ideas and transforming their vision. The satisfactory achievement of these goals often leads to people generating […] http://dlvr.it/T7yzQX

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared Friday 7th June, 2024 as the 1st Day of Zulhijjah 1445 A.H. This is contained in a statement by Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Wazirin Sokoto. The Sultan declared Friday … The post New Moon Sighted, Friday 7th June 2024 as 1st Day of Zulhijjah appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7yB7H

…as Vice President Shettima inaugurates 3rd Expanded National MSME Clinics in Ekiti*  The Federal Government on Thursday announced plans to establish an Information Communication Technology (ICT) hub in Ekiti State in addition to the newly inaugurated MSME Clinics Garment Hub in a bid to  further enhance economic growth in the state. The Vice President, Senator […] http://dlvr.it/T7x9wq

On the special occasion of World Environment Day marked every June 5, President Bola Tinubu calls for earnest effort and action by citizens, stakeholders, institutions, and development partners to safeguard the environment and ensure a win-win transition to a prosperous and clean economy future for all. The World Environment Day, established by the United Nations … The post On World Environmental Day, President Tinubu Calls for Win Win Transition to Prosperous and Clean Economy Future appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7x9D1

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have raided A hotel in Lagos where some intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia in the ongoing hajj operation were lodged and caught in the act of ingesting wraps of cocaine ahead of their flight to the holy land on Wednesday 5th June 2024. The four suspects … The post NDLEA Arrests Intending Pilgrims with Cocaine appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7wM9M

The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to two fiscal policy documents in circulation that are being given wide coverage by the mainstream media and social media platforms. One of the documents titled Inflation Reduction and Price Stability (Fiscal Policy Measure etc) Order 2024 is being shared as if it were an executive order … The post Leaked Documents On Fiscal Policy Proposals Not Official appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7wLtZ

By Toyin Falola Many people know that an Olive Tree is a phraseology that symbolizes reconciliation, friendship and, above all, peace. However, not many understand that the same expression also means light, victory, and prosperity, among other things. Perhaps an Olive Tree was what the founding fathers had in mind when they ascribed the word […] http://dlvr.it/T7vgFK

The Nigerian Army has reacted to a false campaign of calumny by Simon Ekpa, a self acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafran terrorists’ group,alleging that troops of the Nigerian Army are carrying out mass killing of innocent Igbos. In a statement the Director Army Public Relations Major General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU says,the report … The post Army Speaks on Allegation of Mass Killing in South East appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7tZw5

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday granted the Federal Government an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order sequel to a motion filed and argued by the counsel to the Economic […] http://dlvr.it/T7t03h

NTIC shines at this year’s NTA Science Quiz Competition Nigerian Tulip International Colleges Abuja has shines bright as they clinch the first position at this year’s Nigerian Television Authority NTA Science Quiz Competition for Senior Secondary Schools. The Competition which is a yearly one has eight schools in attendance. Out of the eight schools, the … The post NTIC Shines at this Year’s NTA Science Quiz Competition appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7sZhl

By Toyin Falola People’s contributions to human affairs differ in approach and models, but this does not eliminate the fact that the quality of our additions to conversations of advancement cannot be homogenized or generalized, for some people have impregnable influence in changing the human world with their outstanding contributions. Differences in the applicability of […] http://dlvr.it/T7qq9p

In honor of International Children’s Day, African Power Girls organized a remarkable event at EbonyLife Cinemas in Lagos, dedicated to empowering the next generation of African female leaders. The event featured a special screening of the movie “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” and brought together a diverse group of influential personalities, including Actress Shaffy Bello, Group Executive Director … The post Shaffy Bello, Godrey Ogbechie, Nancy Isime, And Genoveva Join Adebola Willians To Empower African Power Girls appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7qSCm

Further to the negotiation by the Tripartite Committee on National Minimum Wage (NMW) and subsequent withdrawal of Labour from negotiation, the Leadership of the National Assembly intervened on 2nd June, 2024. The Organised Labour declared nationwide strike on Monday, 3rd June, 2024 to drive home its demands. The Federal Government, in the National interest, convened … The post Resolutions Reached At The Meeting Between The Federal Government And The Organised Labour Held On Monday 3rd June, 2024 appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7nq2F

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the revocation of the licence of Heritage Bank Plc with immediate effect. This is according to a statement by Hakama Sidi-Ali, the Acting Director,  Corporate Communications Department on Monday in Abuja. He said that the action was in accordance with the apex bank’s mandate to promote a […] http://dlvr.it/T7mMfH

By Toyin Falola Ideas about concepts and phenomena are commonly generated by very observant people who routinely project replicable information on studied items, topics, or issues. Much as these people are referred to as precocious and foresighted, their postulations often spring from something outside of the reach of ordinary people who are not usually conscious […] http://dlvr.it/T7mMKf

The meeting between the leadership of the National Assembly, the Executive Arm of government, the Organised Labour, the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has ended in deadlock after four hours. This was the outcome of the meeting between the National Assembly leadership, the Executive Arm of government and the organised Labour, initiated to avert the proposed […] http://dlvr.it/T7m0H6

As the organized labour movement in Nigeria resumed its planned indefinite national strike, Monday, the nation begins to witness total blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), notifies that the national grid has been shut down. A statement by Ndidi Mbah, General Manager, Public Affairs, of TCN, the shutdown of the national grid was […] http://dlvr.it/T7lzy2

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has Released additional 3,921 Results, just as it Reschedules 24,535 Other Candidates for Examination The Board in a statement by the head of public affairs, Fabian Benjamin says a supplementary 2024 UTME has been scheduled for Saturday,22nd June,2024 for candidates whose results are up till now under investigation. … The post JAMB Releases Additional Results appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7kxLV

The Senate Committee on Army condemns the cowardly attack on the troops of Operation UDO KA at the Obikabia Junction Checkpoint in Abia State on the 30th of May, 2024, during the Biafra Remembrance Day. Chairman of the committee on Army Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua in a statement says the assault orchestrated by the IPOB/ESN terrorists, … The post Senate Committee on Army Condemns Cowardly Attack on Troops in Abia appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7jrQB

The Nigerian Army has described recent propaganda by ISWAP terrorists amplified by some media outlets urging Kukawa and neighboring communities in Borno State to flee or face attack as a blatant act of intimidation and a desperate move by a group on the verge of defeat. A statement signed by the chief military information officer … The post Operation Lake Sanity 2 Continues Despite Terrorist Propaganda appeared first on Nigerian Television Authority - Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T7jrDw

Marian Robinson, the mother of former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, has died. Recall that Robinson passed away on Friday at the age of 86. In a heartfelt message shared on X, Michelle Obama expressed that her mother had always been a constant source of support for their entire family.  In a statement, the […] http://dlvr.it/T7j5DD

The African National Congress (ANC) party lost its parliamentary majority in a historic election result Saturday that puts South Africa on a new political path for the first time since the end of the apartheid system of white minority rule 30 years ago. With nearly 99% of votes counted, the once-dominant ANC had received just […] http://dlvr.it/T7hqfF

Tension soaks Aba, Abia state, as soldiers have taken over the city following the killing of five of their colleagues at a military checkpoint located at Obikabia junction, Ogbor Hill. Gunmen suspected to be enforcers of the sit at home order directed by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, had attacked the checkpoint and killed […] http://dlvr.it/T7hHVD