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Year: 2024

TETFund suspends foreign scholarship for lecturers over high cost, abscondment

The Board of Trustees, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved the suspension of the foreign component of the TETFund Scholarship for Academic Staff (TSAS) Intervention with effect from January 1 2025. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Director, Public Affairs of the Fund, Abdulmumin…

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Nigerians react as French President Macron ‘blows’ pidgin to welcome Tinubu

French President Emmanuel Macron has got Nigerians talking on social media after welcoming President Bola Tinubu to Paris in an X post written in pidgin English. Tinubu departed Nigeria on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation of Macron and his wife, H.E Brigitte Macron. The President, who…

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It’s Rivers State’s turn to produce Ohanaeze President General – Igbo youths

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Wing has declared that it’s the turn of Rivers State to produce the next President General of the parent body, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo organisation. The post became vacant following the death of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, an Imo State-born businessman and politician on July 25, 2024. Rising from its 57th National Executive…

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Race to Glory: Athletics Stars Shine as Africa Military Games Near Grand Finale

The ongoing Africa Military Games 2024 in Abuja has transformed Nigeria’s capital into a vibrant hub of military sportsmanship, showcasing the continent’s athletic prowess and unity. With over 2,000 athletes from 40 nations participating in 19 sporting events, athletics have taken centre stage, offering thrilling competitions and record-breaking performances as we approach the grand closing…

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UK made over N68bn off Nigerian visa applicants between 2023-2024

Between June 2023 and the same month in 2024, the British government earned over N68 billion from processing visas for Nigerian applicants. Marc Owen, the Director of Visa, Status, and Information Services at the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration made this known at the launch of Africa’s biggest UK visa application centre (VAC) in Lagos…

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Here are 5 Yoruba Nollywood movie stars who have relocated abroad

Migration is a trending phenomenon. Couched under the familiar ‘japa’ term for Nigerians, notable Yoruba movie stars have embraced it as much as regular citizens. While fame can be intoxicating, it can also be long-lasting. In the case of these five movie stars, they chose to live what you may refer to as ‘normal lives’…

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VEECEE drops powerful drill anthem ‘No Drama’ under Trenches Ville Records

Rising Nigerian artist VEECEE is set to shake the streets with his new single, No Drama, releasing on 29th November 2024. Produced by Asuzu, the track is a raw and unfiltered glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of a youth navigating the complexities of street life in Nigeria. A Message from the Streets No Drama…

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Save Big, Spend Less – Unbeatable Black Friday Deals You Can’t Ignore!

There’s Black Friday and then there’s Midea Black Friday! Every year, shoppers look forward to the biggest sale event of the year—where discounts are plentiful and wishlists can finally be fulfilled. Many brands release interesting offers and so does Midea. The difference? Exclusive discounts you won’t believe! Mark your calendars, Black Friday has kicked off…

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Gunmen invade health clinic, abduct doctor

No fewer than five gunmen, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, invaded a medical clinic and abducted Dr. Donatus Nwasor, a renowned doctor, outside his health facility in Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 8:15 pm when Dr. Nwasor, after closing for the day, was preparing to leave his…

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4 secondary school students gang-rape 17-year-old girl

Four teenage boys, aged between 16 and 17, have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command for the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. The incident, which took place in the Ganye Local Government Area, was reported by a relative of the victim. According to the police, the suspects, all students of Government Secondary School…

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