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Day: October 7, 2023

Epetedo indigenes holds endurance trek, calls for peace and social cohesion

Oshodi recalled that the walk has become so popular that this year the young and the old trooped out in their hundreds to participate to the glory of the entire family. Epetedo indigenes of the Lagos Island have called on all stakeholders in Lagos to make conscious efforts to sustain and even strengthen social cohesion…

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FG calls for ceasefire, dialogue between Israel, Hamas amid hostilities

The Federal Government said the violence and retaliation the current escalation has assumed will only perpetuate an unending cycle of pain for the civilian population. The Nigerian government has appealed to Israel and Hamas to ceasefire and embrace dialogue in resolving the ongoing hostilities between the two parties. Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprising…

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Gov Abiodun immortalises late son DJ Olu with scholarship scheme

Abiodun described education as the only light to the future of prosperity, development and peaceful co-existence. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has instituted a scholarship scheme for 550 indigent students of the Remo Federal Constituency of the state. He instituted the scheme in memory of his son, Gbemiga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, who died six…

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Plateau Gov condemns murder of herdsman

The governor, who condoled with the immediate family of the ardo over the huge loss, promised to support security agencies to fish out those behind the crime. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has condemned the murder of Ardo Adamu Gabdo, the Fulani leader of Panyam District in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state,…

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SON seizes products that had expired since 7 years ago in Minna markets

Yusuf expressed concern at the high rate of circulation of expired, uncertified, unregistered and substandard products in marketplaces. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has seized expired products worth more than ₦5 million from shops in Minna. Hajiya Hauwa Yusuf, State Coordinator (Niger 1), SON, said on Saturday in Minna that some of the products…

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FG suspends N-Power scheme indefinitely, probes fund disbursement

The minister said the N-Power programme has been suspended indefinitely following the discovery of some irregularities. The Federal Government has slammed an indefinite suspension on the N-Power programme after the discovery of some irregularities. The decision was announced by the Minister of by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, while speaking…

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Lagos Cocktail Week returns with 9th edition

#FeatureByLagosCocktailWeek Prepare to embark on an extraordinary culinary journey as Lagos Cocktail Week returns with an all-new theme, promising an elevated experience for connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike. Launched in 2014, Lagos Cocktail Week was founded with the aim of highlighting the pinnacle of Nigeria’s cocktail culture. Its overarching objective is to solidify the recognition of…

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Atiku begs Supreme Court to allow him file fresh evidence against Tinubu

Atiku asked the Supreme Court for leave to file the CSU documents as evidence against President Tinubu. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag-bearer in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has sought the leave of the Supreme Court to tender fresh evidence to prove that President Bola Tinubu committed perjury. In the documents filed…

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Parents demand free transport for female students in Katsina

Izuara-Songu added that the transition commitment meetings with primary six girls, parents and guardians across six LGAs had recorded huge success. Parents in Katsina State have called on the government to initiate a free transport system for female students across the state. According to them, if such a transport system is provided, it will encourage…

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Police arrest 10 suspected kidnapers in Kaduna

The CP warned criminals to stay clear of the state and reiterated the commitment of the Police to protect lives and property. The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has arrested 10 suspected kidnapers between September and Oct. 3, 2023. The Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, stated this at a…

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