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Month: July 2024

Senate threatens to close UNIBEN if dialogue fails to end students protest

The senate resolved that if dialogue with the students failed and the protest persisted, it would have no other option than to shut down the institution. The Senate of the University of Benin on Wednesday threatened to shut down the institution if the dialogue to end the ongoing student protests failed. The News Agency of…

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Shettima unveils policy to transform Nigeria into $1trn economy by 2030

The Vice-President noted that the idea was to provide access to capital and eradicate poverty through legislative interventions and critical policies. The Federal Government has unveiled a new financial inclusion policy aimed at transforming Nigeria into a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030. According to the Presidency, the project is designed to combat poverty and catalyse…

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Flood: Lagos hoodlums arrested for charging passersby ₦100 to use walkway

The miscreants were captured in a video circulated online by netizens extorting ₦100 from each passerby to use a makeshift crossover bridge during the torrential rainfall. Operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) have arrested a group of miscreants for charging residents ₦100 to access a makeshift crossover bridge along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Many…

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DISCOs with the highest metered customers

The total number of metered customers by 11 DISCOs during the period dropped by 63.2% from 23,724 customers recorded in April 2024. The “Metering and Customer Service Standards” report released by the National Electricity Regulatory Commission, (NERC) for the month of May 2024 has revealed a decline in total number of metered customers. According to…

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My salary below ₦400k but I got ₦25m allowance as Speaker – Dogara

Contrary to public perception, Dogara argued that lawmakers earn way less than what many Nigerians believe. A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has disclosed details of his remuneration while he was the number four citizen, declaring that his salary was less than 400,000 naira. Dogara, who represented Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal constituency…

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VIDEO: ‘Ignore every distraction’ – Akpabio backs Wike in feud against Ireti

Tensions between Wike and Kingibe have been ongoing since his appointment as Minister of the FCT by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to disregard the criticisms from FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe. Akpabio made these remarks on Tuesday, July 2, during…

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Abuja man hired to ride tricycle for work takes it to Kaduna to sell

The tricyclist has been convicted in court. Magistrate Oyepeju Mustapha of a a court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Wednesday ordered a tricyclist, Ayuba Yusuf, to sweep the court premises for one month for criminal breach of trust. The court had earlier convicted Yusuf of criminal breach of trust and attempt to commit an offence of…

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5 fun things to do with your friends

Spending time with friends helps us relax, have fun, and create lasting memories. In our busy lives, it’s easy to forget how important it is to spend quality time with friends. Whether you’re juggling work, school, or family responsibilities, making time for friends can improve your happiness and mental health. Spending time with friends is…

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Lagos govt seals house after residents dumped refuse inside flood

The Lagos State Government has appealed to Lagosians to keep calm over the flash flood caused by the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state. The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has sealed an apartment in Itire-Ikate local council. The apartment at No. 2 Akewukewe Street beside Ikate local council in Ijesha-Surulere…

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7 of the world’s deadliest diseases

These deadly diseases continue to affect millions worldwide. Throughout time, numerous deadly diseases have emerged, claiming countless lives and leaving societies grappling with fear and loss. From viruses that spread like wildfire to chronic conditions that erode health over time, these deadliest diseases come in many forms. Here, we will provide an overview of seven…

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