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Month: July 2023

President Tinubu eulogises late Diya

He enjoined the family to remain united and to keep the legacies of the patriarch intact. President Bola Tinubu on Saturday extolled the virtues of former Chief of General Staff, deceased Gen. Oladipo Diya, whom he described as selfless and diligent leader. The president stated in his message to the final funeral rites of Diya…

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Ondo Assembly lawmaker appoints 10 aides

Fayemi-Obayelu, who was the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs, congratulated the appointees, and implored them to discharge their duties effectively. Princess Olawunmi Fayemi-Obayelu, representing Ilaje Constituency 2 at the Ondo State House of Assembly, has appointed 10 aides. In a statement she signed on Saturday in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Fayemi-Obayelu said that…

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BUA donates ₦115m items to host communities

Responding on behalf of benefiting communities, the Caretaker Chairman of Wamakko local government area, Alhaji Bello Tureta, thanked the company for the intervention. BUA Cement company has donated drugs, bags of cement, school uniforms and learning materials worth N115 million to communities in Sokoto State. The Managing Director, BUA Cement, Alhaji Yusuf Binji, represented by…

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Subsidy: Borno, Adamawa, Yobe, subsidise transportation for workers, students

He said that other measures taken by government was the approval of ₦10,000 monthly subsidy for all workers and pensioners. The governments of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe have started taking steps to contain the hike in transportation caused by removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

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It’s unfair to return as minister after 20 years, El-Rufai caught in video

El-Rufai believed it would be unfair for him to accept a ministerial appointment 20 years after his stint as the FCT Minister. The immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has been caught in a trending video discussing how it is unfair for him to take up a ministerial appointment at his current…

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3 common diseases that affect Nigerians

Affecting different organs, systems, or parts of the body with specific symptoms, the list of diseases out there is endless. While diseases are worldwide, some tend to be more prominent in certain regions or countries than others. This varying prominence may be attributed to series of factors like climatic conditions, sanitation practices, population, illiteracy level,…

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Retired Colonel who sold property to support Obi says LP abandoned her

The retired Colonel reportedly sustained a gunshot wound during the 2023 general election. Retired Army officer, Colonel Chinyere Obi, has claimed that the Labour Party abandoned her after an election-related incident in which she reportedly sustained a gunshot wound. The retired soldier gained virality before the election after reportedly selling off her property and pumping…

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Amotekun arrests teenager for alleged attempted shop breaking

Amotekun implored parents on the proper upbringing of their children, decrying the rising level of teenagers and young children involvement in crimes. Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (Rtd.), State Commander, Osun Amotekun Corps, on Saturday said the corps arrested a 17-year-old boy in Osogbo for allegedly attempting to burgle a shop and hijack a motorcycle. Adewinmbi, in…

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Criminal suspects behind call for DSS boss’ resignation, Group alleges

The convener said it was shameful that some greedy Nigerians had teamed up with enemies of the country just because of selfish financial gain. A Civil Society Organisation, Save Nigerian Movement (SNM), has condemned call by some individuals and groups for the resignation of Mr Yusuf Bichi, the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS). The…

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Kidnappers release famous Anambra native doctor after ₦300m ransom demand

According to Ikenga, the abductors have contacted with friends and relatives and are demanding millions, in the neighbourhood of ₦300 million. The Nigeria Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the release of a popular native doctor, Chukwudozie Nwangwu, popularly known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki”, by his abductors. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Tochukwu…

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