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Gov. Yusuf pledges to enhance industrialisation, security in Kano

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has affirmed his administration’s determination to enhance industrialisation, energy and security in the state. Yusuf renews his commitment while receiving Course 45 participants of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, who are in Kano as part of their study tour. Represented by his deputy, Malam…

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Nigeria launches ambitious tax reforms to boost tax base through informal trade

Nigeria’s federal revenue agency collaborates with the Market Traders Association of Nigeria (MATAN) to collect value-added tax (VAT) from millions of informal traders as part of President Bola Tinubu’s campaign to expand the tax base and increase revenue. Africa’s largest economy has embarked on an ambitious reform program, including the removal of gasoline subsidies and currency…

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WHO releases guidance to protect children from aggressive food marketing

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday, July 3 2023 released fresh guidance on shaping policies to best protect children from harmful impact of food marketing. WHO’s Director of Nutrition and Food Safety, Francesco Branca, in a statement said aggressive and pervasive marketing of foods and beverages high in fats, sugars and salt to children…

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Abuja building collapse: 9 evacuated, rescue operations suspended

NAN reports that the building, which was said to be a hotel under construction, collapsed around 4 p.m. on Monday. The Federal Fire Service says rescue operations at the site of the collapsed four-storey building at Dape in Life Camp, Abuja, will resume on Tuesday at 8.a.m. Mr Emeribe David, a Superintendent of Fire, told…

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Tinubu to defend election victory on Tuesday

Justice Haruna Tsammani, Chairman of the five-member panel of the court adjourned hearing in the petition until Tuesday. President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday, open his defence at the Presidential Election Petition Court,(PEPC) to defend his victory at the Feb. 25 presidential polls. This is in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP)…

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Mmesoma’s father claims JAMB manipulated his daughter’s UTME result

Ejikeme accused JAMB of manipulating his daughter’s UTME result. Mr Romanus Ejikeme, the father to Mmesoma Ejikeme, has said that her daughter had always come out as overall best student from her nursery school days till date. Ejikeme made the disclosure while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Onitsha. NAN…

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Niyi Akinmolayan on what it takes to be a successful Nollywood filmmaker

For the director, being successful and making films that people love all the time don’t go hand in hand. Niyi Akinmolayan has made a name for himself as a filmmaker who is not afraid to take risks, often putting out various movies across different genres. While some of these have paid off, with The Wedding…

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Top 7 most deadly foods in the world that must be avoided

These are the world’s most dangerous foods that can cause food poisoning and death. If you’re a world traveller with a passion for savouring the diverse flavours of the world, it’s important to stay informed about the potential risks associated with certain foods. Even if you’re not much of a traveller, having knowledge about these…

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Ejikeme Mmesoma says she didn’t forge her UTME result

Ejikeme in a viral video on Monday, July 3, 2023, said she’s not capable of forging her UTME result. Anambra candidate, Ejikeme Mmesoma accused of manipulating her Unified Tertiary and Matriculation Examination (UTME) result has refuted the allegation against her. The Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) had in a statement on Sunday, July 2, 2023,…

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Simi recounts her love story with husband Adekunle Gold

Clearly, what’s meant to be is meant to be. Simi walks us through memory lane, recounting the humble beginnings of her relationship with Adekunle Gold. In a recent radio interview on Beat 99.9FM, Simisola Bolatito Kosoko, who goes by ‘Simi‘, disclosed that her husband’s initial attempts at getting to know her were unsuccessful. It turns…

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