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Day: July 22, 2023

Buhari, Shettima, Dangote, storm Maiduguri for marriage of Gov Zulum’s son

The marriage, at Maiduguri Central Mosque, was conducted by Chief Imam of Borno, Zanna Laisu. Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aliko Dangote, serving and former governors were in Maiduguri on Saturday to grace the wedding fatiha of Governor Babagana Zulum’s son, Mohammed. The serving governors at the event include that of Lagos,…

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Alaba International Market demolished to save lives — Lagos govt

Chris Maduka, Secretary to the seven-man Technical Committee on Alaba International Demolition, commended action of the government to sanitise the market. The Lagos State Government says recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Council was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives. Gbolahan…

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Tinubu applying necessary treatments to Nigeria’s problems – Keyamo

Keyamo said Tinubu is currently conducting a surgical procedure to completely route out suffering and abject poverty in Nigeria. The immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to Nigerians to endure the increasing hardship caused by the policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu. Since his inauguration into office on May 29,…

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PCN inducts 64 ESUT graduates into pharmacy profession

The ESUT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie, congratulated the graduands and the faculty for their resilience at ensuring academic excellence. The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has inducted 64 graduates of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) into the Profession of Pharmacy. The induction/Oath taking which…

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Ex-agitators threatening to shutdown NDDC are uninformed, ignorant – Group

The group appealed to the youth being recruited to block access roads to NDDC, not to join as security agencies would arrest and prosecute them. The Movement for Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has described ex-militants threatening to shutdown the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as ignorant and uninformed. MOSIEND…

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PDP urges Gov Alia to prevent Diphtheria, Anthrax outbreaks in Benue

The PDP urged Governor Alia to be alive to his sworn duty of safeguarding the lives of the people by taking necessary steps to keep the state safe from disease outbreaks. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue has urged the state government to put in place measures to prevent the spread of Diphtheria and Anthrax…

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Foundation donates materials for cemeteries’ maintenance in Katsina

A Special Adviser to the foundation, Alhaji Lawal Isa-Sullubawa, said they had been engaged in the programme for a long time. A Katsina State-based Non-Governmental Organisation, known as Mangal Foundation, has donated materials for the maintenance, repair and sanitation within cemeteries in the state. The Chairman of the Organising Committee for the distribution of the…

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2 siblings recovered dead from Ikorodu building collapse

Two siblings have been recovered dead from a partial building collapse at No 25, Ajao street CWC, by Olainukan Bus Stop. Ishawo. Ikorodu. Ibrahim Farinloye, Coordinator. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Territorial Office, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos. Farinloye said that the siblings, Rakib Atolagbe, 7 years old, and Mujib Atolagbe,…

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IBEDC intentionally threw us into darkness, Ibadan communities allege

On his part, Vice-Chairman of Wakajaye Community, said the kind of treatment they were receiving from IBEDC was annoying. Communities under the umbrella body of Iwo Road/Lalupon Feeder Electricity Consumer Association in Ibadan have accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) of intentionally throwing their communities into darkness. The leaders of the over 80 communities…

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Lagos residents express views over women bearing maiden name after divorce

A psychologist, Lilian Brendan, said that an individual’s psychological state might be affected by change of name. Divorce is a legal affair that signals the end of a civil marriage. As a woman, will you go back to your maiden name and as a man will you allow your ex-wife retain your surname after a…

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