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Month: January 2024

Gov Bello urges new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland to prioritise peace, unity

Ahmed Anaje was appointed by the state government following the death of Dr Ado Ibrahim, who died on October 29, 2023, at the age of 94. Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Thursday tasked the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Anaje not to fail the Ebira Kingdom and Kogi on unity and peaceful coexistence…

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Benue Agency orders refund of excess WAEC/NECO fees to SS3 students

All schools were also directed to adhere strictly to the approved handling charges of ₦5000 per student. The Benue State Education Quality Assurance Agency (BSEQAA) has directed school principals in the state to immediately refund the excess WAEC/NECO handling charges paid by SS3 students. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Francis Terna, gave the directive…

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Security expert says collaboration is key to tackling insecurity in FCT

Collaboration will ensure optimal performance in the fight against all forms of insecurity affecting the country. A security expert, Prosper Okafor, says strong collaboration between government security agencies and private security initiatives is needed to strengthen response to the security challenges in the nation’s capital. Okafor, who is the founder and Chief Executive Officer, of…

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Former PDP governors endorse Earl Onaiwu for Edo governorship

The former governors’ endorsement was indicative of the party’s admirable show of support and unity. Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have endorsed Earl Osaro Onaiwu’s bid for the governorship of Edo State. Onaiwu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Onaiwu said the former governors’ endorsement was…

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FG guarantees media freedom but emphasises truthfulness, responsibility

The minister says that without press freedom, democracy will not strive. The Federal Government has guaranteed absolute media freedom to practitioners but wants them to be truthful and responsible in their work. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known during his remark at the 21st annual Daily Trust Dialogue on…

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The Japa syndrome will continue till we fix Nigeria – AY Comedian

He acknowledged that planning to leave the country is the current reality for many Nigerians. Nigerian comedian, AY Makun has weighed in on the mass emigration of Nigerians from Nigeria, aka, the ‘JAPA syndrome.’ AY Makun shared his thoughts on the JAPA syndrome via his X account on January 25, 2024. He acknowledged the current…

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5 ways Nigerians can earn in dollars

With the naira devaluing seriously, here’s how Nigerians living in Nigeria can earn in dollars. There is a current economic downturn in Nigeria which means the naira is devalued against the dollar and due to inflation, the cost of goods and services is high. Currently, it’s better to save and earn dollars while living in…

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Katsina Govt gives ₦200k to each families affected by bandit attack

Each of the families of those killed, got ₦200,000 each, while those injured were given ₦100,000 each. The Katsina Government extended financial assistance to 30 families affected by the recent bandits attack in Jibia Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking during the disbursement on Thursday at Jibia, Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina, said…

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CAN chairman shuns DHQ’s warning, insists soldiers are killing Plateau citizens

The military accused him of spreading falsehoods and cautions him to cease such actions immediately. Reverend Timothy Daluk, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, has declared that he will not withdraw his allegations against the military regarding the recent crisis in the region. The…

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WHO urges global ban on e-cigarettes, new tobacco products

International conference highlights need for regulation to safeguard public health. During a virtual media briefing organised by the Network for Accountability of Tobacco Transnationals on the global tobacco treaty, the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued a call to member nations, urging them to either ban or regulate the use of e-cigarettes and other novel products…

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