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Month: August 2023

‘BBNaija All Stars’: Saturday party leads to more kisses and fights

The rave was immediately followed by chaos, with Ilebaye getting into an altercation with more than one housemate. The second Saturday night of the Big Brother Naija All Stars was one for the books for several reasons. We got more kisses, some vibes between new partners, and a major fight between Ilebaye and Doyin, which…

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First Lady renames auditorium after Maryam Abacha

On July 18, Mrs Tinubu renamed the centre after Mrs Maryam Babangida, the late wife of former military head of state, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has renamed the main auditorium of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development after Dr Maryam Abacha. Maryam is the wife of late Gen. Sani…

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COAS rules out coup in Nigeria, says Army will defend democracy at all costs

The COAS said the desire of every Nigerian is a flourishing, uninterrupted constitutional democratic governance. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has dismissed any possibility of military intervention in Nigeria, pledging the commitment of the Army to defend the nation’s democracy at all costs. The Army chief made this known while…

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Chicago court rejects Atiku’s request for Tinubu’s records

Atiku had asked the court to compel the Chicago State University to make available Tinubu’s academic records. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag-bearer in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has lost his bid to compel the Chicago State University (CSU) to provide him with academic records of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku had recently…

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We’re not selling tickets online for Lagos-Ibadan train, NRC warns passengers

The NRC said it was working hard to introduce secure online ticketing on Lagos to Ibadan and Warri to Itakpe train services soon. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has cautioned Lagos-Ibadan train passengers against falling for fictitious claims that it was selling online tickets on the route. This is contained a statement on Saturday, in…

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5 foods nursing mothers must avoid when breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is incredibly important for a baby’s growth and health. Since it’s recommended to exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first six months, you must make sure the milk you express is completely healthy. Breast milk is packed with antibodies and special components that protect your baby’s delicate immune system, keeping them safe from infections….

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PDP advises Tinubu not to send military to Niger Republic

The meeting was attended by Atiku, Okowa, and all PDP governors with the exception of those of Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Oyo and Plateau. The national leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Bola Tinubu not to engage the military as a means of restoring democratic government in the Republic of Niger. The party…

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Resident doctors to begin peaceful protests over unmet demands Aug. 9

The Federal Government had on Tuesday through a letter to all concerned issued a ‘no work, no pay’ policy following the doctors’ ongoing strike. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says it will embark on a daily peaceful protests from Wednesday as part of measures to ensure its demand are met. The association gave…

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Nigerian Consulate celebrates festival of drums in New York

The envoy said that drums had the ability to transcend barriers and to bring people together regardless of their background and origin. The Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York and the Royal Festival Inc. have celebrated “Ayan Atayero Festival” (Festival of Drums) to promote the understanding and appreciation of Nigeria’s rich culture and heritage in…

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FG partners WEMA bank to set up MSME technology hubs in 7 states

The government said that one million young adults would be trained in software engineering, product management, business analysis, cloud computing, and product design. The Federal Government, through the Office of the Vice President (VP), Kashim Shettima, is set to launch a digital hub that will empower one million youths across the country with digital and…

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