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Month: November 2023

Nigerian Army inaugurates 3km access road, others in Nasarawa

Lagbaja said the Nigerian army recognised the continuous support of the people of Nasarawa state. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Saturday, inaugurated a 3-kilometre access road, solar street light, e-library and gallery in Nasarawa town of Nasarawa State. Lagbaja was represented by the Commander of the Nigerian Army 4 Special…

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Gov Mbah inaugurates 120m litres per day water scheme in Enugu

Mbah promised during his electioneering campaign to deliver water to the Enugu metropolis within his first 180 days in office. Enugu State’s Governor Peter Mbah inaugurated a 120 million-litre-per-day water scheme in Enugu on Saturday. He said at the inauguration at the 9th-Mile Corner area of the state capital that the scheme and its reticulation…

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England charity offers lifelines to millions of visually-impaired Nigerians

Many Nigerians in the diaspora had in recent years, risen to the challenge of touching the lives of their less-privileged compatriots back home, to make life worth living for them. An England-based charity, Seeing Hearts Foundation, has commenced due diligence in Lagos and Ibadan on how to assist a cross-section of Nigerians who are visually…

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Warring parties in Ond crisis sheathe swords after Tinubu’s intervention

Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly Oladiji Olamide who read the details of the resolution, said, “We resolve that one, we shall embrace peace. Opposing factions in the political crisis between Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo and his deputy Lucky Aiyedatiwa have agreed to embrace peace and maintain the status quo after a…

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Poor road network fueling insecurity in North-East – Governors

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the forum comprises the governors of Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States. North-East Governors Forum says poor road network is fueling insecurity, stalling development and making life more difficult for the people in the region. This was contained in a communique issued at the end…

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Datti-owned Baze University barred from admitting law students for 5 years

The regulating council said Baze University erred by exceeding its admission quota of 50 students per session into the Law Faculty. Baze University, owned by the Labour Party vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has been barred from admitting students into its Law Faculty for five years. While announcing the ban,…

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The success story of 2023 African Food and Drinks Festival Lagos

#FeatureByAFDFL The recently concluded African Food and Drinks Festival Lagos, organized by the African Food Network, was a vibrant and immersive experience that unfolded at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, on November 19th. This gastronomic delight served as a testament to the richness of flavors, diverse cultures, and culinary traditions found across the African continent….

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KWASU promotes 3 staff to Professorial status

Prof. Luqman noted that the appointment, which takes effect from October 1, 2022, was a positive development for the University. The Kwara State University (KWASU) said three of its staff have attained professorial status following the ratification of their qualification for the appointment. This is contained in a statement from the Acting Director, University Relations,…

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104 students bag first-class degrees in Al-Qalam university

The V-C said the awardees were honoured in recognition of their immense contribution to the development of the University and education in the country. About 104 students of the Al-Qalam University, Katsina, graduated with first-class degrees. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, disclosed this at the second combined convocation of the University on…

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How to end violence against women by Peter Obi

Noting the political influence of women in our polity, Obi, said: “Reports also show that women are critical players in our politics. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, says unhindered access to good education and provision of good healthcare will eliminate violence against women in the society. Obi, in a…

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