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Month: July 2024

Amid hardship, lawmaker gifts child SUV for graduating from secondary school

The Plateau federal lawmaker gifted her daughter an SUV to mark her graduation from secondary school and her success in JAMB. Despite the hardship being experienced by many Nigerians and the resultant anger permeating through the nation, a member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gadgi, has splurged on a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for…

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Hundreds of Makurdi residents homeless as flood wreaks havoc in Benue

NAN reports that flooding had over the last decade become a yearly routine, destroying properties and causing the loss of lives in some cases Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. A correspondent of the agency, who…

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JTF destroys illegal refining sites, intercepts 14 boats in Abia

The commander said that the mission was planned and executed to combat illegal activities along the Obuzor, Okoloma River and Komkom River regions. The Joint Task Force, codenamed, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), says it has destroyed several illegal refining sites located within Abia. The Commander, Rear Adm. John Okeke, made the disclosure in a statement…

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₦70k minimum wage not solution to Nigeria’s economic challenges – LP

NAN recalls that the Federal Government and labour had, on Thursday, agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Oyo State, Sadiq Atayese, has said that the newly approved ₦70,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers is not the solution to the economic challenges currently facing…

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Sowore lists Tinubu, Yakubu, Cardoso among those inciting Nigerians to riot

Sowore has continued to ginger up Nigerians ahead of the August 5 nationwide protest against bad governance in the country. Omoyele Sowore, #RevolutionNow promoter and social critic has claimed that political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu and his appointees, are the ones pushing Nigerians to the brink of rioting. The former African Action Congress (AAC)…

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Dangote scraps planned investment in steel after FG’s monopoly accusation

Dangote said his company has halted the proposed investment in the Nigerian steel industry to avoid being accused of monopoly. Africa’s richest man and chairman of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Aliko Dangote, has pulled the plug on the proposed investment in Nigeria’s steel industry. The business mogul disclosed this while addressing journalists at his refinery…

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To ensure good morals, Katsina Hisbah destroys ₦60m worth alcohol, drugs

The Hisbah commander further explained that the effort was part of their mandate of ensuring good morals among the people in the state. The Katsina State Hisbah Board says it has destroyed seized alcohol and other illicit drugs worth ₦60 million in Funtua Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The Hisbah Commander in the…

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Lagos couples speak on impact of erotic movies on their relationships

A relationship expert advised couples not to compare themselves with people in erotic films. Erotic movies can elicit a wide range of responses and perspectives from couples in their relationships. Some find such movies as a source of entertainment and a way to spice up their intimacy. For these couples, watching erotic movies together can…

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Stop relying on certificates for survival, Pastor advises graduates

The cleric however advised youths to stop being desperate and focus on their future. Pastor Jeremiah Abiona of the Christ Resurrection Church in Ilorin has advised graduates in the country to stop depending solely on their certificates after schooling. Abiona told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin that graduates need to learn technical…

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Immigration receives 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana

The controller said that NIS was working and collaborating with the Ghanaian government to stop human traffickers. The Seme Area Command of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday evening received 66 trafficked Nigerians from Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 66 trafficked Nigerians arrived Seme-Krake Joint Border Post office of immigration…

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