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Year: 2023

LP confirms its membership of coalition formed by PDP, others

The LP has joined the PDP, the NNPP and other parties to form a coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The leadership of the Labour Party has confirmed their party’s membership of the new coalition that was launched this week. In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, a group of political parties on…

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Gombe Govt expresses concern over rising cases of HIV among children

Gombe State is said to be one of the states with the highest cases of HIV/AIDS in the northern part of Nigeria. The Gombe State Agency for the Control of AIDS has identified gender-based violence as a contributing factor to the rising cases of the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus among children in the state. The agency’s…

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NNPP denies membership of coalition of concerned political parties

The National chairman urged Nigerians and the international community to disregard any news of the NNPP going into coalition with any political party or parties. The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has denied membership of Coalition of Concerned Political Parties. The NNPP said this in a statement by its acting…

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Nigerian Breweries announces Ighodalo’s resignation, Hiemstra’s appointment

Ighodalo stated that the decision came with mixed emotions of a painful sacrifice to enable his full devotion to the new cause. Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced changes to the composition of its board of directors with the resignation of the Chairman, Mr Asue Ighodalo. The Company’s Secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, made this known via…

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Niger Government pledges support for NDLEA on drug free society

The agency is urged to intensify enlightenment campaign to the general public on the dangers of drug abuse and other social vices. Niger Government has pledged continuous collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to fight the menace of drug abuse in the state. The Secretary to the Niger State Government (SSG), Alhaji…

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Betta Edu says Bishop Oyedepo prayed for her to become minister

Seven months after receiving Pastor Oyedepo’s blessing at the 2022 Shiloh programme, President Bola Tinubu appointed Edu as a minister. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church prayed for her to become a minister in Nigeria. Edu disclosed this while recounting…

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FG issues warning against using rapid test-kits for blood transfusion screening

This was said was in line with the resolutions made during the 55th National Council on Health to ensure unhindered access to safe blood and blood products. The Federal Government, Friday has warned against using rapid test-kits to screen blood meant for transfusion purposes in the country. Prof. Ali Pate, Minister of Health and Social…

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Tinubu will restore peaceful co-existence in Plateau – Shettima

Shettima said that every part of Nigeria would be made to feel the impact of the government under President Tinubu’s administration. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday assured that the President Bola Tinubu’s administration would restore peace in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau within the shortest possible time. Shettima gave the assurance when he…

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Governor Radda suspends school principal for alleged sexual scandal

The governor directed the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary School Education to immediately suspend Ibrahim and investigate the allegation with dispatch. Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State has directed for immediate suspension of a staff of Ministry of Education in the state for alleged sexual harassment of a female student. The directive is contained in…

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Zuma Film Festival a springboard for economic growth in FCT – Wike

He added that the festival was a veritable platform to drive tourism and stimulate huge economic opportunities for the FCT. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has described the annual Zuma International Film Festival(ZUFF) as a catalyst for economic growth in the Territory. The minister stated this at the closing ceremony…

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