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Month: July 2023

Adeleke clears more half-salary arrears owed by Aregbesola administration

Adeleke had promised to pay the salary arrears every quarter. In line with his promise to clear the half-salary debts left behind by one of his predecessors, Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved payment for another batch of state workers. Settlement of the salary debts and other supports to state workers were part of…

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Enugu youths protest against illegal sit-at-home order in South-East

Nebo reiterated the displeasure of South-East over the continuous incarceration of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and called for his freedom. Enugu youths have stormed the streets in peaceful protests to support an end to IPOB’s illegal sit-at-home order in South-East. The youths, in their numbers on Saturday, marched through major roads and streets in Enugu metropolis…

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Yahaya Bello receives more PDP defectors ahead of Kogi guber election

The group assured the governor of their full support for Ododo and their commitment to securing victory for the APC in the upcoming election. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has received more People’s Democratic Party (PDP) defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the struggle for the Lugard House intensifies. The defectors, led by…

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How we sold 2 FG-owned helicopters for ₦1.2bn – Aviation college

The NCAT Rector added that the auctioneer also accepted and executed the disposal of the helicopters via a letter signed by Mr Baba Malik on 7th April 2023 The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, says it auctioned two helicopters at 556,200,322USD (₦1.2 billion), because of under utilisation. The Rector and Chief…

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50,000 Lagos residents to get operational grant

Oluwatoyin, Head of Delivery Platform 1.3 under WAPA urged the officials to be diligent and dedicated when carrying out their duties. The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) in collaboration with the Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus programme (NG-CARES) has reiterated commitment to revive businesses which were incapacitated by…

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Police begin investigation to identify man electrocuted inside transformer

A staff of the school said there was lightning at the transformer on Wednesday night making residents assume that it had blown up. The Imo Police Command says it has begun investigations to unravel the identity of a middle-aged man who was electrocuted while allegedly stealing cables from a transformer. The Command’s Public Relations Officer,…

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West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention

The European Union and France have cut off financial support to Niger and the United States has threatened to do the same. Niger’s military leaders have warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders are set to gather in Nigeria’s capital on Sunday for an emergency summit to decide on further…

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I’d not have suffered like this if I supported Tinubu, Obi supporter laments

The retired soldier went viral before the election after reportedly selling off her property and pumping the money into supporting Obi. Retired Army officer, Colonel Chinyere Obi, is still ruing her decision to support the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections. The ex-military officer joined the Labour Party during the electioneering period and vigorously…

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Friendship red flags: 5 ways to recognise a toxic friend

Ending a relationship can be tough, but it’s best to prioritise your wellbeing over a toxic friendship. In life, we meet different people and make friends with some of them. Some friends may stick around for a while, but others leave. Each person we encounter teaches us something valuable, and these lessons can stay with…

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Does your partner have to be your best friend?

Is it really necessary for your partner to be your best friend, or is it just a common opinion in society? “I married my best friend” is a common expression among newlyweds on social media. It gives off this notion that the best relationships are the ones in which the lovers are also best friends….

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