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Day: December 27, 2023

I5 million people to watch Calabar carnival live

NAN reports that Calabar is wearing a new look for the carnival with a major roundabout and roads rehabilitated for the carnival. No fewer than 15 million people across the globe will watch the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival which will be beamed live on DSTV on Thursday. This was disclosed to the…

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Akeredolu’s death: Aiyedatiwa declares 3-day mourning period

The governor also announced the suspension of state government ceremonies during the period of mourning. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has announced a three-day period of mourning in Ondo State to honour the late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, former Ondo governor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of…

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The world should prepare for next pandemic – UN chief

The COVID-19 pandemic affected hundreds of millions of lives, caused millions of deaths and inflicted devastating impacts on humanity. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic…

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Shettima promises justice for victims of Plateau killings

Shettima informed the people about how heartbroken his principal, President Tinubu, had been since he received news of the gory incident. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would not rest on its oars until victims of the gruesome attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area (LGA)of Plateau State get justice….

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Corrupt immigration officers to face dismissal, Comptroller warns

While congratulating the new officers and welcoming them to NIS, he urged them to be submissive, well-behaved and loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Comptroller of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command, Aminu Shamsuddin, has warned men and officers of the command to stay away from any form of corruption. Shamsuddin said that any…

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Laundry operator working with kidnap gang arrested in Calabar

The command’s Spokesperson, SP Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect had made a confessional statement on his role in Aliu’s reported kidnap. The Police Command in Cross River says it has arrested the third suspected member of a kidnap gang that has been terrorising residents of Calabar. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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Aiyedatiwa makes new appointments hours after swearing-in as Ondo governor

All the appointments are with immediate effect. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has made fresh appointments to usher in the new administration. A statement by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Segun Omojuwa, listed the new officers as Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary, and Smart Omodunbi, Special Adviser to the Governor on…

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VP Shettima inaugurates redesigned Kano Governor’s office complex

Shettima lauded the political commitment demonstrated by Yusuf to ensure the timely execution of the project. Vice President Kassim Shettima on Wednesday inaugurated the multi-million redesigned Kano Governor’s office complex at the Government House in Kano. The edifice office included a redesigned Council Chamber, Executive Conference Hall and VIP lounge. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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Nigeria is being re-engineered for prosperity of all – Tinubu

Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State thanked Tinubu for his leadership and for being the pathfinder of “the modern Lagos State.” President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive….

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Court sends housewife to prison for allegedly stabbing househelp to death

The magistrate ordered that the defendants be remanded in a Correctional Center and adjourned the matter to Jan. 8, 2024, for mention. A Kano Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 24-year-old housewife, Hafsat Surajo, in a Correctional Center for allegedly stabbing her house help, Nafiu Hafizu, 38, to death. The defendant,…

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