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Month: August 2023

France bans female Muslim students wearing abaya dress in schools

The ban was implemented in time for the start of the school year on September 4. France’s incoming school ban on the all-covering Muslim robe abaya has unleashed a heated public debate about the nation’s prized secular values and the extent to which they can encroach on civil liberties. Education Minister, Gabriel Attal, said on…

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Tinubu bars non-essential officials from travelling to US for UNGA

Tinubu says the decision is part of broader efforts to reduce the cost of governance. President Bola Tinubu has directed that only government officials who have direct relevance to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) should travel as part of Nigeria’s delegation. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and…

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Tinubu charges new ministers to hit the ground running

The president has charged the ministers to work as a team and quickly move the country forward. President Bola Tinubu has tasked the new cabinet ministers to hit the ground running by working hard to turn around the fortunes of the country. He gave the charge on Monday while addressing the cabinet members at the…

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Suspected smuggler offers ₦‎50 million bribe to Customs officials

The agency says it won’t be part of nefarious acts that jeopardise the safety and lives of Nigerians. The Tincan Island Port Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says a suspect, Boniface Ike, offered its officer ₦‎50 million gratification for the release of his seized container. The Command Area Controller, Comptroller Adekunle Oloyede,…

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NEMA begs Nigerians to calm down as Cameroon releases water from Lagdo Dam

The agency is working to ensure the release of excess water does not cause negative impacts in Nigeria. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised Nigerians not to entertain fear over the release of the excess water from Lagdo Dam from Cameroon. This is contained in a statement signed by Manzo Ezekiel, Head of…

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Overflowing rivers flood 700 houses, farmlands in Bauchi

A majority of the affected villages were on the bank of the stream. The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that flood has destroyed at least 700 houses and farmlands in Cheledi Community, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The Director, Planning, Research and Statistics of the agency, Adamu Nayola, said this in…

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What’s so special about the viral Sprite lemon tea drink?

It is the most refreshing drink this year with three unusual flavours blended together to make a palate elixir. The recipe alone could make you a cool party wizard! So what is this drink and how does it deliver maximum refreshment and enjoyment? If you spend any amount of time on social media watching people…

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NGF/UNDP retreat for governors will deepen governance – Makinde

Makinde added that discussions equipped governors with adaptive leadership strategies and identifying pathways to effective governance and nationwide sustainable development. Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the leadership retreat for Nigerian governors in Kigali, Rwanda will deepen governance. Makinde, Vice-Chairman of NGF, made this known in a statement jointly signed by NGF…

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Kwara Govt equips general hospital in Offa with modern lab machines

The governor revealed that additional doctors and nurses would be deployed to the Offa general hospital. The Kwara Government has equipped the General Hospital in Offa with modern laboratory machines to boost healthcare delivery in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the machines which include Haematology Analyzer, Hormonal Profile Analyzer and…

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Donald Trump: Mugshots, money, and political lessons

Donald Trump has raised $7 million off the back of his mugshot and criminal case in Georgia. Political communications strategists around the world are watching the most recent Donald Trump indictment and taking notes. Just a few days after he was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, on allegations that he had…

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