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Month: November 2023

FCT records 2,344 cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV)

The official admitted that there are challenges in reporting incidences of the GBV and how to bring it to the fore. Mrs Adedayo Bejamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary for Women and Children Affairs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says 2, 344 cases of Gender based violence (GBV) have been reported in the territory. Benjamins-Laniyi made this…

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VP Shettima chairs crucial NEC session as Tinubu nurses knee surgery

Onanuga explained that President Tinubu is still recovering from a knee injury sustained during a surgery. Vice President Kashim Shettima has assumed the chairmanship of a crucial session of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The NEC, a constitutional body comprised of state governors, finance ministers,…

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Troops eliminate 99 terrorists, apprehend 198 others in 1 week – DHQ

Troops also rescued a total of 139 hostages and recovered 141 assorted weapons and 1,463 assorted ammunition. The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in the last one week eliminated 99 terrorists and apprehended 198 others in different operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba,…

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Oyo State fire agency records 249 fire incidents in 10 months

The agency received 53 rescue calls, saved property estimated at ₦8.341 billion and recorded two building collapses in the period. The Oyo State Fire Service Agency, said it recorded 249 fire outbreak in the state from January to October. The agency’s Director of Operations, Mr Ismail Adeleke, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria…

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NAFDAC seizes expired pharmaceuticals worth ₦15m in Jos

Unregistered alcoholic beverages worth more than ₦30 million were also seized from shops in the Plateau capital. NAFDAC has seized expired, but revalidated pharmaceuticals worth ₦15 million from a pharmacy in Jos. It has also seized unregistered alcoholic beverages worth more than ₦30 million from shops in the Plateau capital and in nearby Bukuru metropolis….

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Nollywood dominates on TikTok in Africa

#FeatureByTikTok In a remarkable testament to its rapid evolution, Nollywood has adeptly carved its niche, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerian filmmakers and their eagerness to experiment with storytelling. With its distinct amalgamation of drama, romance, comedy, and social commentary, this burgeoning industry continues to captivate audiences worldwide, contributing a unique and refreshing voice to…

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Appeal Court affirms Nasarawa governor’s election after Tribunal sacked him

The appellate court affirmed Sule’s victory 52 days days after the election tribunall in Nasarawa sacked him. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has affirmed the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Sule as the winner of the March 18 governorship election. But in…

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Missing 12-year-old boy found dead after 5 days

The boy’s mutilated body was found inside a bush A 12-year-old boy, John Soyinka, who was declared missing, has been found dead at Kotogbo community inside Asero Estate, Abeokuta, Ogun State Capital. Soyinka was found dead in the early hours of Monday, November 20, 2023, with his eyes removed while his wrists were also said…

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Ranking Nigerian states by their international airports, from best to rest

Let’s fly through the country’s aviation industry, highlighting the best and the rest when it comes to airports. Ever wondered which Nigerian states have the top-performing airports? Well, wonder no more! We’ve ranked them for you, considering things like how busy they are with passengers and cargo, and the quality of their facilities. 1. Lagos…

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Federal government introduces wood saving stove to North East states

The stoves would curtail the use of firewood by 80%. The Federal Government says the use of Atmosfair Save80 Clean Cookstoves, a climate friendly device, will help to address challenges of climate change and reverse environmental degradation in northeast states. The Director-General of National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Dr Salisu Dahiru, said this on…

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