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Month: October 2023

FG will provide affordable shelter to Nigerians — Minister

Misa-Dangiwa thanked Governor Dikko Radda for submitting his name for the Ministerial position. The Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa-Dangiwa, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to provide affordable shelter to Nigerians. Musa-Dangiwa made the disclosure on Saturday in Kankia, Katsina State, at a reception and prayer session organised by Kankia…

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Breast cancer not demonic, seek medical help, pray – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says breast cancer, like every other cancer, is not demonic but a medical issue that should be treated physically. The Chairman of the Cross River chapter of the association, Dr Felix Archibong, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar during the Go…

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Adeleke hails Tinubu over Adeniyi’s confirmation as Customs CG

The governor said Adeniyi’s confirmation was a bold assertion of the president’s commitment to redirect customs for more efficiency and productivity. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun has commended President Bola Tinubu for confirming the appointment of Mr Adewale Adeniyi, an indigene of the state, as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. Adeleke, in a statement…

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Kaduna govt seals Zaria academy for allegedly beating student to death

Abubakar added that the KSSQAA team visited the Divisional Police Headquarters, Zaria City, where the school principal and the vice-principal were being detained. The Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has sealed Al-Azhar Academy in Zaria over the alleged beating of a student to death. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a…

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INEC cautions parties against fake news ahead of Imo, Kogi Bayelsa polls

INEC said the configuration of BVAS was done simultaneously and exclusively at its offices in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi by teams deployed from the national headquarters. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties against spreading fake news, ahead of the November 11 Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship election. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief…

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NUC approves take-off of 14 programmes at Muhammadu Buhari University

The newly established university was named, ‘Muhammad Buhari University of Transportation Daura’. The National Universities Commission (NUC), has approved the take-off of fourteen programmes for the newly established Federal University of Transportation Daura, in Katsina State. The pioneer Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the university, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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3 Islamic clerics arrested in Ibadan for allegedly beheading man

The suspects reportedly lured the victim to an area under the pretext of being awarded a job. The Oyo State Police Command has detained three Islamic clerics at the state Criminal Investigation Department for allegedly beheading a middle-aged man in Ibadan, the state capital. The suspects were said to have lured the victim to a…

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Senate to make electronic transmission of results mandatory in Electoral Act

The Senate said plans were in the works to amend the Electoral Act 2022 with a view to making electronic transmission of results mandatory. The Senate said efforts are underway to amend the Electoral Act to pave the way for the infusion of changes that will make the Nigerian electoral process more inclusive and credible….

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Seatbelt neglect & 14 common car safety measures drivers often ignore

When we slide behind the wheel and rev the engine, we often take for granted the layers of safety built into our vehicles. While modern cars are equipped with an impressive array of safety features, from airbags to lane-keeping systems, the ultimate responsibility for a safe journey lies with the driver. Unfortunately, there are several…

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College student stabbed to death by lover near police station

The deceased was allegedly stabbed to death by her jilted lover, with the family pursuing justice A family in Kiambu is coming to terms with the shocking death of their 22-year-old daughter who was allegedly stabbed to death by her jilted lover. Alice Wangechi who was a student at Kanjuku Vocational Training Centre, Kiambu County…

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