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NECO buys 70 new Toyota Hilux pickups for exam operations

The government believes the purchase of the vehicles is one step in the right direction. The Federal Ministry of Education has commended the National Examinations Council (NECO) for acquiring facilities to enhance efficiency in conducting credible examinations across the country. Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, said this on Saturday at the NECO Headquarters…

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Chief of Defence Staff pleads for understanding amidst drone attack fallout

He urged the public not to demoralise the troops, noting the military’s determination to end insecurity in the nation. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has implored Nigerians not to judge the military based on the accidental drone attack in Tudun Biri community, Kaduna State, last week. General Musa made this plea…

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Tinubu government wants Nigerians to produce more coconuts to create wealth

Nigeria is ranked 19th in the world among coconut producing countries. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, says the Federal Government is working toward increasing Nigeria’s current production level of coconut from 224,186 Metric Tonnes (MT) to 500,000MT by 2025. Kyari said this during the 2023 10th International Coconut Festival AGUNFEST in…

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Biting economy affects recreation, night life in Abuja as Nigerians stay home

Business owners want the Federal Government to take steps to improve the economy. The harsh economic situation in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidy and high dollar exchange rates, has become a major challenge for recreation businesses. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some recreation spots…

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FCT Kingibe deploy 100 marshals tackle gender-based violence

The senator plans to engage lawyers for pro bono services to fastback SBV cases to guarantee prosecution and convictions. Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said she would establish orange marshals and deploy 100 volunteers in the FCT to fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Kingibe made this known in an…

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Nigerians will experience sunshine, haziness for next 3 days

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region during the forecast period….

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Tragic accident on Kaduna-Abuja expressway leaves 16 dead, 27 injured

Initial reports indicate the driver was at high speed, probably due to fatigue. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Kaduna Sector Command says no fewer than 16 persons died and 27 sustained injuries in a road crash on Kaduna-Abuja expressway. The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the fatal…

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Police officers rescue Kaduna woman kidnapped in her house on Sunday

The kidnapped victim had been reunited with her family unhurt. The Police Command in Kaduna State, said its operatives have rescued a kidnap victim, a housewife in the early hours of Sunday. The command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansur Hassan, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna. Hassan said at about…

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SERAP challenges NNPC to disclose daily oil production, revenue details

The organisation highlighted the importance of a transparent and accountable oil sector for the overall well-being of the nation. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Mele Kolo Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to reveal information regarding the country’s daily oil production and…

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Sheffield United taps manager with relegation experience to avoid relegation

#FeatureByBM Sheffield United’s strategic approach to maintaining their Premier League status revolves around reinstating Chris Wilder, a pivotal figure tasked with steering the team away from the shadows of relegation that haunts them in the 2020/21 season. This decision followed a turbulent period, notably marked by the team’s challenging start during Wilder’s tenure, enduring an…

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