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Nigeria to inaugurate 6-storey building Culture House soon

Runsewe said the purpose of the building was to ensure proper welfare of NCAC staff and make the council perform its mandate of cultural promotion. Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), on Friday said that a six-storey building of “Nigeria Culture House” would soon be inaugurated in Abuja to market…

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Accept ex-convicts as changed persons, FG urges Nigerians

Akinlade charged the public to stop stigmatising ex-offenders. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade has called on Nigerians to welcome and accept ex-convicts back into the society. Akinlade made the call during familiarisation tour to Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Headquarters on Friday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the…

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Army tackles Asari Dokubo over oil theft allegation

He promised that the army authority would not spare any black sheep in its fold if identified. The Nigerian Army has reacted to allegations by ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, that some cabals in the military are involved in oil theft in the region. Dokubo made the claims when he visited President Bola Tinubu…

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This week’s best celebrity pictures on Instagram

Another week, another slay. Every week we curate the most liked and fashionable pictures on Instagram. What were some of our favourite celebrity sightings on Instagram this week? Davido Davido was blinged out and stylish as he posed for cameras in his car. Damilola Adegbite Damilola looked stunning, yellow suits her, and the structural sleeves…

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Chef Dammy says she will embark on an official 150-hour cook-a-thon

Chef Dammy will attempt a 150-hour cook-a-thon to submit to Guinness World Records. Last week, a student from Ekiti, Adedamilola Adeparusi, also known as Chef Dammy under the auspices of Spirit Global Missions cooked for 120 hours. After the 120-hour marathon generated controversies and comments on social media, Chef Dammy is speaking up and saying…

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Lagos Govt introduces digital registration for Keke and Okada riders

This development is an initiative of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation & SiiTech in collaboration with Lagos State Parks and Garages (LASPG). In a bid to address the challenges associated with the operations of commercial tricycles and motorcycles better known as Keke and Okada respectively in Lagos, the State Government is introducing digital registration…

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NPC trains 850,000 supervisors for 2023 census

The 2023 census was postponed indefinitely by the immediate past administration. The National Population Commission (NPC), says it trained 850,000 supervisors and 62,000 facilitators in preparation for the postponed 2023 Population and Housing Census. The Director, Public Affairs Department, Dr Isiaka Yahaya, said this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. Yahaya said that…

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Association decries spate of skin cancer among albinos

He called on government, groups and individuals, to provide special support for these category of people to enable them live meaningful and more productive lifestyles. The Ekiti State chapter of the Association of Persons with Albinism, has decried the spate of skin cancer among its members, due to absence of proper treatment and care. Johnson…

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Customs intercepts ₦37.8m Indian hemp, drugs in Kebbi

The NDLEA Commander in Kebbi, Sulaiman Usman, thanked the NCS for their efforts, assistance and collaboration with the agency. The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kebbi Area Command, has intercepted 104 parcels of Indian hemp, 359 sacks of diazepam and 70 packs of tramadol in the state. The Area Controller, Dr Ben Oramalugo, made this known…

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Lagos govt begins demolition of distressed buildings at Alaba Market

The general manager said he had suddenly developed phobia for rain because of the constant fear of defective buildings collapsing hence the proactive step to save lives. The Lagos State Government on Friday began process toward removal of distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government of the state. The News Agency…

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