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Year: 2024

Edo assets committee uncovers N200bn road contract debt by Obaseki

The Edo Assets Verification Committee says it has uncovered some irregularities in the award of contracts, including an N200 billion road contract debt owed by the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Chairman of the committee, told journalists on Thursday in Benin that some contractors even returned mobilisation fees to government officials,…

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Nursing mothers: 3 quick and easy ways to relieve engorged breasts

 This condition, which occurs when breasts become overly full of milk, can be painful and uncomfortable for nursing mothers. Engorged breasts often feel swollen, firm, or tender and can make it difficult for a baby to latch properly. If left unmanaged, it can lead to issues like clogged ducts or mastitis.   Fortunately, breast engorgement is manageable,…

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Tinubu calls for probe of Ibadan tragedy, demands priority for children’s safety

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan which resulted in loss of lives and left many injured. The president directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy thoroughly, Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. Tinubu emphasised that it was imperative to…

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Revoked FCT land doesn’t belong to Buhari, get your facts right – Garba Shehu

Garba Shehu, former President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, has dissociated his principal from the revoked land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reports on Thursday, December 19, 2024, claimed that FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, revoked land titles belonging to several prominent and high-profile individuals, including former President Muhammadu Buhari, ex-Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen, Secretary…

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Adekunle Gold reveals the role Pheelz played in getting him signed to YBNL

Adekunle Gold celebrates 10 years since releasing his debut single ‘Sade’. In December 2014, Adekunle Gold announced himself on the Nigerian music scene with the hit single ‘Sade’. The song, a cover of British boy band One Direction‘s smash hit ‘Story Of My Life,’ became a viral hit that brought Adekunle Gold mainstream attention and paved the way…

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Lagos has experienced only one successful bank robbery since 2007 – IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has highlighted the progress recorded in the fight against insecurity in Lagos State, noting that only one bank robbery attempt has succeeded in the nation’s economic capital since 2007. Egbetokun disclosed this while speaking at the Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s 18th Annual Town Hall Meeting on…

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Canadian court rejects PDP politician’s asylum request for making ‘overcooked’ claims

A Canadian court sitting in Toronto has rejected the asylum request filed by one Omozakari Ayonote, a Nigerian politician and member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Ayonote had sought refugee claims in a petition before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), an immigration board in Canada that entertains and decides claims for refugee protection. Court…

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Lagos fresh food agro-hub records ₦2.5bn transactions

The Lagos State Government says transactions worth ₦2.495 billion were recorded by 348 vendors in the first year of operation of the Mushin Fresh Food Agro-Hub. Ms Abisola Olusanya, State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food System, gave the figure in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. According to…

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Reformed Ogboni Fraternity celebrates 110th anniversary in Lagos

The Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF) has called for more love, culture promotion and integrity among Nigerians to foster national cohesion and development. ROF made the call at its 110th-anniversary celebration in Lagos on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was attended by members of the fraternity from within and outside…

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Oludidit celebrates 10th anniversary with Lagos store launch & Christmas shopping party

In the spirit of Christmas celebrations and in honour of their 10th year anniversary and expansion into Lagos, Oludidit, one of Nigeria’s leading brands for innovative gifts, stationery, and lifestyle products, is inviting you to their Christmas Shopping Party. Scheduled for Friday the 20th of December and Saturday the 21st of December at the Oludidit…

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