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Day: September 28, 2024

Woman cries for help after Edo poly lecturer rejects twins for ‘japa’

The woman said the ex-partner, who was a lecturer at a polytechnic in Edo State, had instructed her to get rid of the pregnancy as he was not ready to become a father. Nigerians have donated ₦5 million to a woman, identified as Braimoh Blessing Evelyn, to take care of her twins after their father…

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EFCC arrests 13 students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University for internet fraud

EFCC said the recent crackdown is part of its ongoing efforts to combat internet fraud across Nigeria. Operatives from the Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended 13 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Sokoto State. Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, in a statement in Abuja, said the arrests were…

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Please don’t put fire in my state – Makinde seeks peace with Wike

Wike had threatened to put fire in states of PDP governors over their resolution to hand the party’s structure in Rivers to Fubara. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has extended an olive branch to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, over a recent bust-up with governors elected on the platform of the Peoples…

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Who have you made? – Wike taunts Fubara

Wike said God used him to make Fubara emerge as the first Ijaw governor of Rivers State, wondering what roles the latter’s new supporters played in his political success. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taunted his successor in Rivers State, Governor Siminalyi Fubara, further stoking the fire of the…

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4 Nigerian professors set to hold key positions at Gambian university

The NTAC D-G said that the deployment of the crop of volunteers by NTAC to The Gambia earlier in the year was part of the 24-month Nigeria’s TAC scheme. The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says four Nigerian professors have been selected to hold key positions at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology…

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Borno flood relief committee verifies 7,000 victims

Gujubawu urged those affected to remain patient, assuring that no legitimate victim would be overlooked. The Borno Flood Relief Distribution Committee on Saturday commenced the verification of more than 7,000 victims of the recent flooding in Limanti Ward, Maiduguri Metropolitan Council. This followed the earlier assessment and distribution launch conducted in Gwange 1 Ward, where…

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Nigeria loses 50% of agricultural produce post-harvest – FAO

He also noted that inefficient food processing methods, improper packaging, inadequate storage, and unhealthy consumption habits further exacerbate food waste. Ibrahim Ishaka, Food System/Nutrition Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, revealed that Nigeria loses around 50% of its agricultural products along the food supply chain. Ishaka disclosed this in…

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Ganduje condoles families of five slain police officers

Ganduje said he decided to personally go to Bichi because of the enormity of the situation, and because the officers died in active service. Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national Chairman has condoled the families of five police officers who died in a motor accident while returning from Edo. The News Agency…

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China celebrates 75th anniversary in Nigeria

Yu highlighted China’s contributions to global economic growth, averaging over 30 per cent between 2013 and 2023. The Chinese Embassy On Friday in Abuja celebrated the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China’s founding on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the celebration marked a significant moment in China’s history following…

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Tinubu seeks confirmation of board of Northwest Devt Commission

The nominated board members are expected to contribute their wealth of experience and expertise to the Commission’s mandate of developing the North-West region. President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission (NWDC) to the Senate for confirmation. The step follows President Tinubu’s signing…

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