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Month: July 2023

Akpabio explains why Wike was not asked many questions during screening

After presenting his profile to the Senate, the former Governor of River State was asked only one question The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio says ministerial nominee, Nyesom Wike was not asked many questions because the Senate already has his records. Wike appeared before the Senate on Monday, July 31, 2023, to be…

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‘Anambra Govt set to establish LG road maintenance agency’ – Commissioner

The commissioner also noted that there is an ongoing overhaul of the local government infrastructure and training of 5,000 workers to improve the local government administration and management in the state. The Anambra Government says it is drafting a bill to establish a Local Government Road Maintenance Agency to maintain roads within its communities. Mr…

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Lawmaker urges youths to embrace indigenous cultures, respect traditions

The lawmaker expressed that embracing and promoting indigenous cultures would help entrench cultural values and foster integration. Mr Sylvester Ogunkelu, member, Lagos State House of Assembly(Epe II), on Monday, July 31, 2023 called on youths to embrace indigenous cultures and respect traditions, to engender national development. Ogunkelu made the call at the ongoing Kayokayo Festival…

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Half of Ghana’s $7 Billion government debt has been erased

Half of Ghana’s government’s $7 billion debt to the central bank was written off. The remaining balance was replaced with a 15-year bond at a reduced rate. Debt restructuring a key step for Ghana’s eligibility for a $3 billion IMF bailout loan, aims to lower overseas debt payments by $10.5 billion over three years. Half of Ghana’s…

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Security guard steal items worth ₦210,000 from employer, bags 6 months jail in Abuja

The judge urged the convict not to repeat the act again, emphasising that the court would not be lenient on him if he repeated the offence. A Grade l Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Monday, July 31, 2023 sentenced a 28-year old security guard, Mathew Elijah, to 6 months imprisonment for stealing items…

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Hilda Bassey and Enioluwa team up to donate 5000 books to youths

The more you read, the more you know. Guinness world record holder Hilda Bassey and popular social media influencer Enioluwa have teamed up to donate 5000 books to youths. The world class chef made this announcement via her verified Instagram profile, noting that the donation aims to facilitate a reading habit among young people. In…

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Senate moves motion to stop NLC from embarking on strike

Kawu said if the NLC goes on strike, it would compound the security situation of the country. Ahead of the proposed strike of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Senate has moved a motion to prevent the labour union from embarking on strike. Last week, the NLC vowed to embark on a nationwide strike on…

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Where did Nigerian Pidgin come from, and what’s the story behind it?

With over 250 ethnic groups in Nigeria, each speaking their own language, Pidgin has become that bridge that brings us closer together. Nigerian Pidgin feels so familiar, informal and comforting and has become a great part of who we are as a Nation. As a proud Nigerian, I’ve always been amazed by the pidgin language…

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Military recovers 130 illegal weapons in Plateau

Abubakar, Commander of Operation appreciated residents of the state for their support and cooperation in achieving the feat and promised that troops of the operation will continue to be just and fair to all. The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) maintaining peace in Plateau and environs, said it recovered 130 illegal weapons…

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BUA Group denies allegations of illicit forex dealings with CBN

The media personalities have been asked to provide any substantial evidence to support their claims. BUA Group, a leading conglomerate, has come forward to refute and denounce false allegations of engaging in illicit foreign exchange dealings with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) during the period of January to March 2016. The company issued a…

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