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Month: August 2023

LASU streams landing of Indian satellite on moon

The vice chancellor said they were glad to be associated with the initiative, as it aligned with their drive to leverage science and technology. Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello,Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University (LASU), has commended the Consulate General of India for choosing the institution as one of the viewing centres for the launch of her spacecraft, Chandrayaan…

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Police arrest 94-year-old man for defiling minor in Adamawa

The commissioner called on members of the public particularly parents to monitor their wards against criminally minded elements. The Police Command in Adamawa has apprehended 94-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in Tappare ward, Ganye Local Government Area. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in…

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Katsina govt confirms receipt of ₦2bn palliative from FG

He said the government would also utilise the next tranche of the fund from the federal government to purchase maize for distribution to deserving households. The Katsina State Government on Wednesday confirmed receipt of ₦2 billion out of the ₦5 billion palliative approved to the states by the Federal Government. Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, the state’s…

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Mixing relationship and social media like mixing oil and water

Social media may do more harm than good when it comes to relationships. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been in that phase where we see this cute couple online and it’s just them on the screen living your own dream — the perfect fantasy, the perfect love life. But when it comes to relationships, social…

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UK pledges enhanced synergy with Nigerian Army

The UK minister commended the Nigerian army for bringing out so much expertise from its operational engagements. The United Kingdom Minister of State for Armed Forces and Veterans, Mr James Heappey, said the UK government would deepen synergy with the Nigerian military to enhance existing relations between the two countries. Heappey gave the assurance when…

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Egbetokun inaugurates police complaints response unit in Lagos

The commissioner said that crime profile of the state was further accentuated by the prevalence of illegal firearms proliferation, and illicit drug abuse and trafficking. The Acting Inspector- General of police, Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday, inaugurated the first Complaints Response Units (CRU) in the Police Command Ikeja, Lagos. Egbetokun said the purpose of the CRU…

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Nigerians require more re-orientation – Information minister

He promised to look into the request by the institute to create formal cadres for members of the institute working in both the public and organised private sectors. Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris says Nigerians require more re-orientation to achieve the dream country they all desire. Mohammed stated this when he received a…

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I didn’t purchase ₦300m bullet proof SUV – Wike

He explained that when he resumed, the Permanent Secretary, Adesola Olusade had told him that the FCTA has cars that the ministers would use. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has refuted claims of purchasing a ₦300 million Armoured Lexus LX600 SUV on assumption to office. Wike made the rebuttal…

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Naira loses, exchanges at ₦773.42 at investors, exporters window

The naira sold for as low as ₦738 to the dollar within the day’s trading. The naira depreciated against the dollar on Wednesday as it exchanged at ₦773.42 at the Investors and Exporters window. It lost by 0.35 per cent compared with ₦770.72 for which it exchanged for the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative…

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Lagos Assembly rejects 17 commissioner nominees, confirms 22

The speaker commended the committee for its effectiveness and urged the confirmed nominees to always remember that they were in office to serve the people. The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 commissioner nominees of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, including former commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and former commissioner for information, Mr Gbenga…

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