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Month: January 2025

Tinubu commissions ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ barracks to tackle accommodation shortage

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the newly constructed barracks in Abuja to accommodate officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to address the shortage of accommodation. The barracks named “Bola Ahmed Tinubu Barracks”, Asokoro Abuja, comprise 16 Major General’s Quarters, 34 Brigadier Generals Quarters, 60 Major – Colonel Flats and 60 Lieutenant-captain – -captain…

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Can you survive on ₦50,000 a month?

₦50,000 is less than the minimum wage, yet many people survive on this amount—your housekeeper, driver, cleaner, caregivers, and even some private school teachers. But how do they manage it? Some of these individuals have families—two kids, give or take—and still pay rent, school fees, and other expenses with this meager salary. ALSO READ: How…

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I need to work a hundred times harder than my male counterparts – Qing Madi

Spotify has named rising star Qing Madi as its EQUAL Africa Artist for January 2025. This isn’t Qing Madi’s first time in the spotlight under Spotify’s EQUAL programme as she previously graced the EQUAL playlist.  Spotify Wrapped data for 2024 highlights ranks her among the most-streamed female artists in Nigeria with her hit American Love….

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5 reasons single ladies should go on more solo dates in 2025

As a single lady, it’s natural to receive a lot of offers to go on dates, either from friends, family or a potential love interest. While enjoying the company of your loved ones is a blessing to treasure, you can also make memories alone by going on solo dates. If you’ve ever needed a sign…

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NDLEA arrests 734 suspects, convicts 253 in Katsina State

The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), says it has arrested 734 suspects in connection with various drug-related offences in 2024. The Commander of NDLEA in the state, Mr Mohammed Aminu-Abubakar, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Wednesday. According to him, about 253 of the suspects were prosecuted and…

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7 relationship red flags you should never ignore

Love can make us colourblind—turning glaring red flags into harmless beige, only to leave us heartbroken in the end. Self preservation should push you to spot red flags early and walk away, saving yourself from weeping every two business days over someone who was never worth it in the first place. ALSO READ: How to…

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21 Gombe corps members to repeat service year for illegal travel

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Gombe State, on Thursday, said that 21 corps members who absconded from their duty posts would be remobilised to repeat the service year. The State NYSC Coordinator, Mrs Chinwe Nwachuku, disclosed this in Gombe, during the Passing-Out Parade of the 2024 Batch “A” Stream 1, corps members. Nwachuku explained…

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Tinubu reportedly meets Lagos lawmakers in Abuja amid Obasa’s impeachment

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly expressed disappointment over the impeachment of Hon. Mudasiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, describing the process as akin to a coup. Obasa was removed last week by 32 out of the 40 Assembly members, who cited alleged corruption and highhandedness as reasons for the decision….

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5 signs you may have anxiety

Anxiety is a natural response to stress, and it is not unusual to be anxious once in a while.  But then, when that same anxiety becomes overwhelming, persistent, and interferes with daily life, it may be a sign of an anxiety disorder. Recognising the symptoms is the first step toward understanding and managing the condition.  …

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Workers decry inflation, say new ₦70,000 minimum wage ineffective

Some government workers have lamented the ineffectiveness of the new minimum wage in the face of rising food inflation in the country. The workers disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. NAN reports that the most recent minimum wage increase was signed into law by President…

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