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Month: January 2025

Saudi Arabia sponsors 20 Nigerians for lesser Hajj

The Saudi Arabia embassy in Abuja has hosted a farewell ceremony for 20 Nigerians selected for the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Guests Programme for Umrah 2025. A statement issued by the embassy in Abuja said the ceremony was held under the leadership of Faisal Al-Ghamdi, the Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria. It said the…

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NAFDAC seals warehouse with ₦75m expired products after Nigerian’s tip-off

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered and sealed off a warehouse in Kaduna for housing expired food and cosmetic products valued at ₦75 million. The warehouse, Amanat.com, is located at PP2A Bayajidda Street, near Kano Road and New Ogbomosho Road, in Kaduna State. Shaba Muhammed, Director of Investigation…

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NNPC increases petrol prices in Abuja, Lagos

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has raised petrol prices in its retail outlets, with Abuja residents now paying ₦990 per litre, up from ₦965. In Lagos, the price has increased to ₦965 from ₦925. This adjustment, announced on Tuesday, January 21, reflects the ongoing deregulation policy in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, which allows prices…

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BREAKING: Speed Darlington regains freedom after two months imprisonment

Controversial musician, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington has regain his freedom after almost two months in prison.  Darlington’s freedom comes days after he was admitted to a twenty million naira (20,000,000) bail last Wednesday by a federal high court in Abuja.  The singer’s lawyer, Stan Alieke confirmed his release, sharing photos with Darlington…

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FG alerts Nigerians to Anthrax outbreak in Zamfara, lists symptoms

The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has alerted Nigerians to the outbreak of Anthrax, a zoonotic disease, in Zamfara. Mr Ben Goong, Director, of the Information and Public Relations Department in the ministry, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the outbreak occurred on a farm in Zamfara. Anthrax is an…

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Governor Eno approves ₦80,000 minimum wage for verified civil servants

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has authorised the payment of ₦80,000 minimum wage to civil servants in the state effective November 2024. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh in Uyo on Tuesday. Udoh said the authorisation of the payment was sequel to…

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LASTMA arrests leader of ‘One-Chance’ syndicate generating ₦300,000 daily

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended the leader of a ‘one-chance’ syndicate which used a commercial bus to rob unsuspecting passengers. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA. According to Adebayo, the leader was arrested near a Conoil filling station on Funsho…

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Kojie San Soap 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying

The Kojie San bar soap has become an easy go-to solution for people looking to improve their skin’s appearance. In this article, Pulse Picks explores reviews, prices, how to detect fake Kojie San soap from the original, and everything you need to know before making a purchase. What is Kojie San Soap? The viral Kojie…

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Oyebanji condemns looting during Igede-Ekiti fire, pledges relief for victims

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has condemned the reported cases of looting by some unscrupulous elements during the fire outbreak in the Igede-Ekiti community that engulfed property worth millions of Naira. Oyebanji said this on Tuesday during his visit to the spot of the inferno that engulfed two buildings, which included six shops and other…

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5 things you should never use as lube 

When it comes to sexual intimacy, the last thing you want is unexpected problems.  Lubricants (lube) make sex smoother, more comfortable, and even more enjoyable. But what happens when you don’t have any lube on hand?  Many people turn to household products, thinking, It’s slippery, so it should work, right? Wrong. Using the wrong lubricant…

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