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  1. Naija at COP28: Nigeria Drops N2.7 Billion on Massive Climate Squad

    Nigeria Naija at COP28: Nigeria Drops N2.7 Billion on Massive Climate Squad

    In a bold move that has ignited public outcry, the Nigerian federal government is reportedly spending a staggering N2.7 billion to sponsor a massive delegation of 1,411 individuals to the United Nations' annual climate summit, COP28, currently underway in Dubai. This financial commitment ranks...
  2. Delegates at COP28: Not Just Politicians – Seyi Tinubu, Chefs, Stewards and More

    Nigeria Delegates at COP28: Not Just Politicians – Seyi Tinubu, Chefs, Stewards and More

    In response to the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, controversy surrounds Nigeria's massive 1,411-strong delegation, with the government claiming to sponsor only 422 individuals. Presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, along with civil society organizations, criticize the delegation...
  3. COP28 Splash Scandal: Ugandan Delegates Opt for Jet-Ski Thrills Over Summit

    Africa COP28 Splash Scandal: Ugandan Delegates Opt for Jet-Ski Thrills Over Summit

    A viral video capturing Ugandan COP28 delegates jet-skiing instead of attending the summit has stirred controversy on Twitter. African citizens express discontent, comparing their representatives to those in Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Critics highlight the contrast in commitment, raising...
  4. Budget Crunch? Nigeria's COP28 Delegation Swells by 250% Despite Austerity

    Nigeria Budget Crunch? Nigeria's COP28 Delegation Swells by 250% Despite Austerity

    Nigeria's representation at the ongoing twenty-eighth Conference of Parties (COP28) has witnessed a staggering surge, with the number of government-funded delegates skyrocketing by over 250% compared to the previous year. Premium Times' analysis reveals that the official delegation, led by...
  5. Tinubu Returns to Abuja After COP28 Summit: Key Talks and Controversy Surrounding Delegates

    Nigeria Tinubu Returns to Abuja After COP28 Summit: Key Talks and Controversy Surrounding Delegates

    President Bola Tinubu concluded his participation in the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference with a return to Abuja on Tuesday. The summit, hosted in Dubai, UAE, saw Tinubu engage in multifaceted diplomatic activities. During the conference, President Tinubu held crucial bilateral...
  6. Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Criticizes Small Nigerian Delegation at COP28, Advocates for Larger Presence

    Nigeria Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Criticizes Small Nigerian Delegation at COP28, Advocates for Larger Presence

    Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South District in the 10th National Assembly, has defended his stance on the size of Nigeria's delegation at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. In an interview on Channels Television's Politics Today program, the APC chieftain argued that the 422...
  7. President Samia Suluhu Hassan Abandons COP28 Summit Amidst Devastating Floods and Landslides, Rushes Back to Tanzania as Death Toll Soars to 63

    Africa President Samia Suluhu Hassan Abandons COP28 Summit Amidst Devastating Floods and Landslides, Rushes Back to Tanzania as Death Toll Soars to 63

    President Samia Suluhu Hassan has decided to cut short her participation in the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to address the escalating crisis caused by widespread flooding and landslides in northern Tanzania. The death toll has now reached 63, with homes, infrastructure, and farmland severely...
  8. Peter Obi Criticizes Nigeria's COP28 Delegation, Urges Fiscal Responsibility Amid Economic Struggles

    Nigeria Peter Obi Criticizes Nigeria's COP28 Delegation, Urges Fiscal Responsibility Amid Economic Struggles

    Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, took to Twitter to express his dismay at Nigeria's 1411-member delegation to the ongoing UN climate summit, COP28, in Dubai. In a series of tweets, Obi drew attention to the irony of Nigeria matching China's contingent numbers despite vast economic...
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