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Month: July 2023

Strike: Tinubu begs labour for more time to meet their demands

Tinubu said he was completely unaware of the demands made by the organised labour. President Bola Tinubu has pleaded with organised labour to give him more time to take a comprehensive look into their demands rather than proceeding with the planned industrial action. The President’s message was delivered by the Speaker of the House of…

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Again, naira gains, exchanges ₦740.08 to dollar

The naira sold for as low as ₦730 to the dollar within the day’s trading. The Naira on Wednesday maintained momentum as it appreciated against the dollar, exchanging at ₦740.08, at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency gained 6.49 per cent when compared with ₦791.42, which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday….

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My father won’t fail Nigerians, Seyi Tinubu

Seyi assured Nigerians that Tinubu will fulfil his campaign promises. Seyi Tinubu, the first son of President Bola Tinubu, has expressed his belief in his father to deliver on his Renewed Hope promise to Nigerians. Seyi said this in a viral video on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in which he also thanked the people for…

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APC Chairmen endorse Ganduje for national chairmanship

The chairman expressed their appreciation to Tinubu for his support to the zone, assuring that they would always rally round him in his effort to make Nigeria greater. Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Northwest zone have endorsed former Kano state governor Abdullahi Ganduje for national chairmanship of the party. This is…

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Wife allegedly cuts off husband’s manhood with razor blade

Police said the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution after investigations. The Police Command in Katsina State, has confirmed the arrest of a tricenarian bride, Tinene Isa, for allegedly cutting off her husband’s manhood. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abubakar Aliyu, confirmed the arrest in an interview with the News Agency of…

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Institute offers scholarships to 3 students who built SUV in Kogi

One of the beneficiaries, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, thanked the rector for the gesture, saying that studying at the institute was a dream come through. Management of Korea-Nigeria Friendship Institute (NKFI) of Vocational and Advanced Technology, Lokoja, has offered full scholarships to three students who built a sport utility vehicle (SUV) at…

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Senate tells Health Ministry to immunise Nigerians against Diphtheria

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said vaccination would save lives and help the country from going into pandemic. The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health to begin immunisation of vulnerable Nigerians against Diphtheria disease given the death of 20 people in Kaduna State. Senate resolution was sequel to a motion at…

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Federal polytechnic in Ebonyi to identify ghost workers

The Chairman of the staff audit and verification committee, Dr Adaku Achilike, noted that the exercise was normal to ascertain the institution’s actual number of staff. The Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Ebonyi, on Wednesday, embarked on staff audit to identify ghost workers in the institution. The Rector of the polytechnic, Dr Felix Attah, told…

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5 happiest places in Nigeria

We asked ChatGPT to compile a list of the happiest places in Nigeria. The list of things to keep Nigerians happy is very short these days — the cost of living crisis is biting everyone, from the escalating fuel prices to the skyrocketing costs of food for survival. But Nigerians are famed for a resilience…

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Fire guts storey-building in Ibadan, destroys valuable property

An official of the Oyo State Fire Service, Amao Simon, said firemen swung into action as soon as they got the distressed call. Fire engulfed a one-storey building consisting of 12 rooms and six shops on Wednesday, destroying valuable property at Bolumole in the Oyinloye street area of Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. The News…

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