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Month: August 2023

5 most prominent ancient African kingdoms

In most African countries, their political systems are based on forms of government put in place by colonial authorities during the era of European rule. There was a time this was not so and the continent had some ancient kingdoms that not only thrived, they left a legacy for historians and students to marvel at….

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The second edition of the Showcase festival: Unveiling the True Essence beyond the event – (Highlights)

#FeaturebyTheShowcaseFestival The city of Lagos was alive with melodies and rhythms as music enthusiasts and industry professionals gathered at Victoria Island, for the second edition of The Showcase Festival which took place on the 29th of July, 2023. The event became a connection point for emerging artists to display their musical prowess, connect with music…

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NLC holds peaceful fuel subsidy protest in Kano

NLC Chairman Kano, commended the demonstrators for the peaceful conduct and lauded security agencies in the state for giving them cover and maintaining peace in the state. Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) took to the streets of Kano on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in a massive but…

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‘Nigerians want functional refineries as solution to economic woes’ – Expert

Aliyu also expressed regrets on the president’s remarks on economic issues like subsidy, palliative, preferential exchange rate system among others, noting that they were the most disturbing in recent times. An economic expert, Mr Yusha’u Aliyu, says that Nigerians are expecting functional refineries to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)…

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Organised Labour in Ebonyi urges FG to cut cost of governance

TUC chairman also joined the call on the need to cut the cost of running government for the interest of the poor citizens. The Organised Labour Union in Ebonyi has urged the federal and state government to prioritise slashing the cost of governance for sustainable development. The Union, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and…

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Doctor Vwaere Diaso falls to death in faulty elevator at Lagos hospital

The deceased was inside an elevator that crashed to the ground from the 10th floor. The management of the Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan, has been accused of negligence following the death of a medical doctor, Dr Vwaere Diaso, in an elevator accident. On Monday, July 31, 2023, the young woman was inside the hospital’s…

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Pere, Ike set trap for Alex and Cee-C to clash on ‘BBNaija All Stars’

Housemates are setting each other against each other in the house. In a conversation on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Pere, Ike, Kiddwaya and Cross discuss their thoughts about Cee-C and Alex’s beef on BBNaija All Stars. Pere shares that he would have loved to see Cee-C and Alex exchange blows and was always disappointed when…

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See details of the latest economic partnership between the UK and Nigeria

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) teams up with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) to launch the Mobilizing Institutional Capital Through Listed Product Structures (MOBILIST) program. This collaboration aims to drive sustainable development in Nigeria by encouraging investments in goods listed on the NGX.Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Group Plc,…

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‘45% COVID-19 vaccination coverage low in Anambra’ – WHO

Mrs Soludo also urged the women to prioritise good nutrition for their families by eating natural foods. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says only 45% of Anambra State residents are vaccinated against Coronavirus (COVID-19). An Assistant Public Health Officer at WHO, Mrs Uju Ojiagwu, gave the statistics in Awka on Wednesday at the first August…

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‘Ondo Assembly to support NDLEA in fighting drug abuse’ – Speaker

The speaker also called on parents, stakeholders and individuals to always enlighten the youth on the danger inherent in drug abuse. The Ondo State House of Assembly has expressed its determination to continue to support any law that forbids drug abuse in the state, promising to collaborate with relevant authorities in waging war against illicit…

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