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Year: 2023

Nigeria plans to return 15 million out-of-school children to classrooms

Nigeria plans to return 15 million out-of-school children to classrooms by 2027. The Federal Government has expressed commitment to return 15 million out-of-school children back to the classroom by 2027. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday at a One-Day Retreat on Quick Wins in the Ministerial Deliverables (2023-2027)….

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Senate confirms 11 Supreme Court Justices President Tinubu nominated

The lawmakers called for improved funding of the judiciary as it would ensure the speedy dispensation of justice. The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 11 Supreme Court Justices nominated by President Bola Tinubu to fill the vacancies on the apex court bench. This followed the adoption of the report of Senate Committee on Judiciary,…

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Nigerians complain about inability to afford chicken for Christmas

In major markets in Ibadan, an average chicken was sold for between ₦15,000 and ₦17,000. As this year’s Christmas draws near, it is likely that most families will be celebrating the day without chicken on their menu. A cross section of consumers, poultry sellers and producers, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Men need skincare too! 5 products every man needs for glowing skin according to Aproko Doctor

Not all men have skin as fresh as a baby’s butt. Skincare is not just for women. Men need skincare products, and contrary to popular opinion, men have skincare challenges like hyperpigmentation, pimples, acne, and others. Doctors and content creator Aproko Doctor shared skincare must-haves for men. Here they are: Sunscreen Aqua sun gel [konga]…

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3 states lead as average pump price of PMS jumps by 220% in 1 year

Kebbi State led the states with the highest retail price of petrol at ₦691.00 per litre. A fresh report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown that the price of petrol soared to over 200% in the space of 12 months. The report titled ‘Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch (November 2023)’, showed…

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19-year-old boy stabs girlfriend to death over ₦5,000 dispute

The suspect was said to have stabbed the girl to death when she demanded the ₦5,000 he owed her from their previous affair. A 19-year-old boy identified as Muhammad Ibrahim, stole ₦400,000 from his father’s account with which he used to have a “nice” time with a girl. The girl, who was romantically linked to…

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Man hacks father to death for raining curses on him

The suspect was alleged to have attacked his father with machete for always raining curses on him. A 23-year-old man identified as Saidi, has been dragged before a Kwara Magistrates Court sitting in Ilorin, the state capital, for hacking his father, Chief Musa, to death. Saidi was arrested and charged for killing the late Chief…

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Police arrest 2 men in Lagos for making fake drinks inside dirty building

The premises where the fake drinks were produced was flooded with stagnant stinking water. The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested two men in connection with alleged production of fake drinks in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday. Hundeyin said the suspects, Imo Lawrence,…

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Supreme Court reserves judgment in Abba Yusuf’s appeal over Kano election verdict

The panel contended that Yusuf of the NNPP lacked proper registration within the party. The Supreme Court has withheld its judgment on the appeal lodged by Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, who contested the verdict of both the Court of Appeal and the State Election Petitions Tribunal, resulting in his removal from office. A…

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Top 5 lifestyle trends in Nigeria in 2023

2023 – a year that Gen Z coined as the one that “yeared,” and it did live up to the hype. This rollercoaster ride of a year left us holding on tight, with twists and turns that defined this chapter of our lives. The most glaring shift? A change in government. Our new president was…

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