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Niger Coup: Immigration deploys personnel to check illegal routes in Katsina

He said that Nigerian passport was well protected with a lot of security features that made it impossible to be forged, because of its biometric nature and also personalised. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says following the situation in Niger Republic, it has deployed personnels to check all the unorthodox roads through which foreigners may…

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Hiking tuition fees may deepen Nigeria’s education crisis, UK charity founder

Nigeria has an army of out-of-school kids, prevented from classrooms because of various problems, including poverty and banditry, according to UN agency UNESCO. The Chief Executive Officer of the UK charity, IA-Foundation, Mrs Ibironke Adeagbo, has warned that increasing tuition fees in Nigerian universities could compound the crisis plaguing the country’s education sector. Speaking against…

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Petrol marketers believe local refining will reduce PMS price by ₦‎70/litre

President Bola Tinubu has already assured Nigerians that the Port Harcourt refinery will commence operations by December 2023. According to oil marketers, the current price of petrol will reduce by at least ₦‎70 when Nigeria’s refineries start functioning properly. Mike Osatuyi, the National Controller Operations of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) said…

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American internet wizard, McHenry traces origin to Igboland, says Ohaneze

The publicity secretary explained that about 400 years ago, thousands of blacks were shipped out of the continent through slavery. A renowned African American computer wizard, Dr Emmitt McHenry, who developed the .com code for the Internet E-Mails, has traced his origin to Igboland, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide has said. The group said that McHenry, who…

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Scientists have developed drug that kills all cancerous tumours

Scientists have developed a medication that kills all cancerous tumours while leaving healthy cells alone. A groundbreaking cancer-killing chemical has been unveiled by scientists at the renowned cancer research and treatment institution, City of Hope, in the United States. This incredible discovery brings a ray of hope to millions worldwide. The innovative drug targets and…

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Tanzania’s fuel price spikes days after Kenyans began sourcing cheaper fuel from Tanzania

Due to a current scarcity of US currency, petrol prices in Tanzania have spiked by 17%, burdening drivers with higher costs at the pump.The rise in petrol costs is attributed to challenges in obtaining US Dollars, affecting the import of petroleum products. Cap prices for gasoline and diesel have increased, reflecting the scarcity’s impact. In response…

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Tinubu says Port Harcourt refinery will commence operations December

The Labour leadership said the President gave the assurance during their meeting on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu has assured organised labour and Nigerians generally that the Port Harcourt refinery will commence operations by December 2023. The President disclosed this during a meeting with leaders of various labour unions at the State House, Abuja, on the…

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Kaduna NLC targets ₦500,000 minimum wage in 2024

The NLC chairman said the Federal Government should fix the nation’s refineries as soon as possible. The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, says it would only accept ₦200,000 salary increase for now with prospects to demand further increase to ₦500,000 in the second quarter of 2024. Ayuba Sulaiman, the NLC Chairman, Kaduna Council,…

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Tinubu meets APC governors, lawmakers, calls for financial discipline

Tinubu noted that the future of the party belongs to Nigerian youths and women, considering their proven dedication and prowess in election matters. President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to embrace accountability in all forms in order to establish its stability as a governing party. He added…

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Tiktoker who defamed Eniola Badmus sentenced to 3 years for cyber stalking

And thus, a scapegoat has been made. Okoye Blessing Nwakaego, a woman who defamed veteran actress Eniola Badmus by calling her a pimp, has been sentenced to three years in prison for cyberstalking. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal high court convicted her on two counts of cyberstalking on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, after she…

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