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Month: January 2024

FG commences allocation of affordable houses to Nigerians

The controller noted that application forms are available at the offices of all controllers across the country at no cost. The Federal Government has commenced the allocation of affordable houses to Nigerians, an official has confirmed. Martin Gyado, the Federal Controller of Housing in charge of Adamawa, disclosed this in an interview with the News…

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The love story behind the origin of ‘Ìyàwó’ – the Yoruba word for wife

Have you ever wondered where the Yoruba word “Ìyàwó” originated from? If you live in Nigeria, you must have heard this word being used to refer to a married lady especially those from Yoruba origin. Surprisingly, Ìyàwó does not directly translate to “wife”. The actual Yoruba word for wife is – “Aya”. So, how come…

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Zulum seeks collaboration with FG to boost electricity in Borno

The minister said that the Electricity Act of 2023 had made provision for Sub Nationals (States) to participate in the electricity market. The Governor of Borno, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has solicited collaboration with the Federal Government to boost electricity in the state. Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communication and Media Relation to the Minister of…

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Kashimawo, play on MKO Abiola, to be staged in March

‘Kashimawo’ is also expected to attract prominent members of the Abiola family amongst other such prominent Nigerians, the statement said. Kashimawo, a play on the late Chief Moshood Abiola, the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, is to be staged in March. The play, produced by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, is…

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Winning AFCON will renew our hopes in Nigeria — Reps member

He said he has been impressed with how Ivorians have used the AFCON to rally national pride and infrastructural development Rep. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Youths in Parliament, has charged the Super Eagles to go all out to defeat Cameroon on Saturday in Abidjan. The lawmaker said the win will be…

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FG promises massive staple crops production with mechanisation technology

Kyari said the ministry was aware that the agricultural sector in Sokoto had experienced remarkable achievements since the governor assumed office. The Federal Government has promised massive production of staple crops with the use of mechanisation technology to reduce food inflation in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, said…

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Plateau Governor relaxes curfew in Mangu after latest round of killings

The governor urged the residents to collaborate and support the security agencies in their bid toward a peaceful and virile Plateau. Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by Gyang Bere, the governor’s Director of Press…

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Police assure Lekki peninsula residents prompt response to security threats

Bello said the better handshake between the police and Lekki residents would boost the confidence of residents, investors, businesses and stakeholders in the area. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Adegoke Fayoade, has assured residents and businesses across the Lekki-Epe corridor of a prompt response time of five minutes to distress calls. Fayoade also…

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Don’t leave your children’s training for teachers, Proprietor tells parents

The proprietor, however, advised parents to see their children’s training as a necessity and not optional. The Proprietor of a private school in Ilorin, Tade Olayinka, has advised parents not to leave their children’s moral teaching to teachers to handle. Olayinka, who gave the advice in Ilorin on Friday in an interview with the News…

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AFCON: Can Super Eagles tame Indomitable Lions

The highly anticipated match is slated for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan by 9.00 p.m. (Nigerian time). Amidst a plethora of block burster fixtures in the AFCON 2023 Round of 16 fixtures, the mouth-watering clash between perennial rivals, the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on Saturday in Abidjan stands…

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