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39 rape cases reported in Kebbi in 6 months

The 39 rape cases were recorded between January and June 2023. Wife of Kebbi Governor, Zainab Nasiru-Idris, has expressed concern over report of 39 cases of rape recorded in the state in six months. She stated this when officials of the National Union of Kebbi State Students (NUKESS) and National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN),…

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Governor Otu plans to digitise crumbling Cross River Library

Otu said libraries, as centres of knowledge, are pivotal to growth and development. Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has assured that the dilapidated Cross River Library will be renovated and digitised. Otu gave the assurance in Calabar on Tuesday during a working visit to the library complex in the company of the deputy governor,…

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Over 25,000 trafficked Nigerian girls, women trapped in Mali

Rescued victims pass through NAPTP’s shelter for rehabilitation. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says no fewer than 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women and girls are trapped in Mali. The Commander of the Benin Zone of NAPTIP, Nduka Nwanwenne, gave the figure on Tuesday at a workshop organised for media professionals…

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Governor Yahaya Bello sacks commissioner, 2 other officials

Two of the officials were relieved of their appointments because of misconduct. Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday sacked the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture, David Apeh. Also sacked are Special Adviser to the Governor on Emergency Management, Danladi Isah-Yunusa, and Maryam Salifu, part-time chairman, Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board. The sacking of the…

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US congratulates Nigeria on the inauguration of the 10th NASS

US congratulates Nigeria on the inauguration of the 10th NASS The United States of America has extended its warm congratulations to Nigeria following the successful inauguration of the 10th National Assembly. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria conveyed its message of felicitation through a tweet on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. In the tweet, the U.S. Mission…

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Boat transporting over 100 passengers capsizes in Kwara

The bodies of 15 people have so far been recovered out of the over 100 on board. A boat ferrying over 100 people has capsized on the River Niger around Patigi in Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday as they were returning to…

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oraimo marks 3rd e-Shop anniversary with massive sales, discounts for fans

#FeatureByoraimo Nigeria’s leading e-shop platform, oraimo Nigeria e-Shop, is thrilled to announce it’s highly anticipated third anniversary celebration. This remarkable milestone marks three years of providing exceptional service and high-quality mobile accessories to its loyal customers across Nigeria. To express gratitude for the continued support and patronage, oraimo Nigeria e-Shop has curated an extraordinary anniversary…

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Tinubu calls for unity, progress as 10th NASS leadership takes office

The President extended his congratulations to all members of the National Assembly, irrespective of party affiliations. In a recent press release from the State House, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated the newly elected leaders of the 10th National Assembly and called for unity and progress in serving the Nigerian people. Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio and…

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Enjoy Father’s Day with the Cold Stone Father’s Day and Energize deals

#FeatureByColdStone The month of June honours and celebrates the strength of all the amazing fathers in our lives and around the world. To this end, Cold Stone Creamery as usual is giving the worthy celebration a boost through exciting offers for everyone. Cold Stone is bringing a tasty, delicious, and even more exciting experience to…

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Akpabio outlines legislative agenda

Godswill Akpabio commits to people-oriented legislation, economic revitalisation, and oversight to reduce wastage of resources. In an address following his election as the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio expressed his commitment to renewing hope among Nigerians through the enactment of people-oriented legislation, given the current state of the nation. Akpabio highlighted the pressing challenges…

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