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Month: January 2024

Governor Zulum says axle load exceeding 100 tonnes is an economic sabotage

The governor stressed the need for strict enforcement of weight regulations to protect both infrastructure and human lives. Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno says axle loads exceeding 100 tonnes on the Maiduguri – Gamboru Ngala road is an economic sabotage. Zulum made this known on Monday in Gamboru town in Ngala Local Government of Borno….

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Taraba Govt reintroduces History subject in primary, secondary schools

History was removed from primary and secondary education curriculums in the 2009/2010 academic session. The Taraba Government has announced plans to reintroduce history as a subject in the basic education curriculum in schools in the state. Gov Agbu Kefas made this known when he hosted journalists to a dinner in Jalingo on Sunday. The News…

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Goodbye Mo Salah! Liverpool reportedly set to pay £60m for Eagles star as replacement

Premier League leaders Liverpool have identified Eagles star as the perfect replacement for club legend Mohamed Salah.

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Rapid surge in Lassa fever cases reported in week 51, 2023 – NCDC

Challenges faced in combating Lassa fever includes late presentation of cases, leading to an increase in the case fatality rate. The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported a sharp increase in Lassa Fever cases in week 51 of 2023. The centre, however, reported a lower fatality rate compared to the same period the…

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FG will investigate alleged fraud by Humanitarian Affairs minister – Idris

He also urged Nigerians to exercise patience as the investigation unfolds. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said that the Federal Government will investigate the alleged payment of funds into a private account involving Dr Beta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Idris said in a statement…

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Avoid fexting in your relationship, here’s why

Fexting in relationships has been around for quite some time. Fexting, a toxic blend of “fighting” and “texting,” simply means fighting over texts. It goes beyond romantic relationships; we’ve most likely experienced it with parents, friends or colleagues at some point. Fexting may be convenient but can easily lead to misunderstandings and hurt feelings, especially…

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Jigawa Govt dispatches teams to monitor students’ resumption in public schools

The state government has warned against late resumption to the schools, while calling on parents to adhere to rule. The Jigawa Government has dispatched teams across Secondary schools to monitor the resumption of students and pupils in all public schools for the second term academic activities. Alhaji Wasilu Umar, Spokesperson of the state Ministry of…

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Mockingjays and 5 other intelligent birds on the planet

The abilities of these feathered geniuses will blow your mind. When we talk about smart birds, the first image that comes to mind is that of parrots. Mention the word “parrot,” and most Nigerians would picture a chatty bird mimicking human speech. But, while parrots’ “talking” skills are undoubtedly impressive, they’re just one of the…

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Sauti Sol attended therapy before embarking on hiatus

Sauti Sol band member Bien gives insight into the group’s split. The Kenya music group Sauti Sol won the hearts of listeners across the continent for their music that richly explores African elements. After over a decade together, the award-winning Kenya group announced that they will be going on an indefinite break following over 20…

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