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Month: June 2024

Renowned Ifa priest proposes traditional DNA test to curb paternity fraud

The Ifa priest said cases of paternity fraud have continued to rise because Nigerians have abandoned their traditional religions in favour of foreign ones. A renowned Ifa Priest and Nollywood veteran, Ifayemi Elebuibon, has advocated for the adoption of traditional Yoruba DNA tests to reverse the alarming rate of paternity fraud in Nigeria. According to…

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FCCPC visits Osun markets, meets market leaders over rising cost of goods

Ogunyinka said that since the removal of the fuel subsidy, prices of food items had been going up. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Friday visited markets in Osun on a fact-finding mission to ascertain factors responsible for the hike in food prices. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FCCPC…

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Ogun govt transports 324,000 passengers in 6 months with CNG buses

Jokotagba said the buses were part of the efforts to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government. The Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered mass transit in Ogun, has provided cheaper and safer movement for over 324,000 residents since it started operations in December 2023. The spokesperson of the Ministry of…

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Save food, beverage industry from collapse – Stakeholders tell FG

He said that the industry was faced with various challenges including high cost of raw materials and increase in levies. Qassim Elhusseini, the Managing Director of Nestle Nigeria Plc., has advised the Federal Government to diversify energy and invest in boosting local resources to save the food and beverage industry from collapse. Elhusseini, who spoke…

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GITEX: Nigeria to host largest tech expo in 2025

While a date for GITEX Nigeria had not been announced yet, the agreement marked a significant step towards positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global tech scene. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says Nigeria will host the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in 2025. Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External…

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Construction workers threaten strike over sack of 30,000 workers

Adeyemo said that the unions were also concerned with the disagreement between the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) and the Minister of Works. The Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA) and the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), have threatened to stop work on major roads due to…

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NNPP hails Gov Yusuf for reinstalling Sanusi as Emir of Kano

The spokesman added that Kano State had begun to experience a drastic change in governance due to the unwavering commitment of the state governor. The Lagos State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday applauded Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts at preserving the cultural heritage of the ancient…

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Tems, Timini and 12 other Nigerian celebrities born in June

Welcome to the sixth month of the year! Falling into the third quarter of the year are the June babies! People born in June are considered to be social butterflies because they are charismatic, talented and good-looking! June babies fall under the Gemini and Cancer star signs and are characterised by their own distinct traits….

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