Buhari congratulates ex-NTA DG, Omole, at 70

President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to former Director-General of Nigerian Television Authority, Olusola Omole, on his 70th birthday, November 14, 2021. The message is contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘President Buhari congratulates former NTA DG, Sola Omole at 70’. The President congratulated the former […]

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Army confirms death of Brig Gen in Borno attack

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a Brigadier General in a recent attack by Islamic State West Africa Province in the Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday. In a statement signed by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu on Saturday, the Army stated that the troops […]

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Olumoru, Oba Obamuwagun lays foundation for new palace

History was recorded in Imoru kingdom, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Thursday, as people from all walks of life gathered to witness the turning of the sod of a modern palace for the ancient community. The ceremony was performed amid fanfare and glamour, devoid of any encumbrance. During the carnival-like event, the […]

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Reversal of inherited Osun education policy yielding results – Govt

Osun State Government has said that the education policy reversal by the Gboyega Oyetola administration is yielding the expected results. Commissioner for Education, Folorunso Oladoyin made this known while receiving furniture items valued at several millions of naira donated by Apomu Descendants Union to some selected schools in Apomu. While thanking the Union and Alapomu […]

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52 women suffered electoral violence during Anambra poll – GPSDC

Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) members at the launch of the Stop Violence Against Women in Politics campaign. No fewer than 52 cases of electoral violence against women were recorded before and during the just concluded governorship election in Anambra State, the Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) has revealed. Executive Director, […]

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25,000 more youths to benefit from FG’s N75b loan

Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare Saturday revealed that an additional 25,000 youths are waiting to undergo training to benefit from a N75billion soft loan for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs), which President Muhammadu Buhari approved in 2020. According to him, 6,054 entrepreneurs have so far benefited from the loan. Noting […]

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How Amotekun arrested busload of bandits with sacks of guns, other weapons – Ondo Commander

Some of the suspected bandits and the recovered over 500 assorted weapons The Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, speaks about the recent activities of the corps in tackling banditry in the state in this interview with Peter Dada. It has been over a year since […]

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Direct primary: Governors angry over uncertainty to produce successors, win senatorial tickets

APC Governors •How Osinbajo, APC governors, NASS caucus agree on primary mode – Presidency There are strong indications on Friday that many governors are angry that the direct mode of primaries passed by the National Assembly may deny them the opportunity of producing their successors or winning senatorial tickets after their tenure. These, it was […]

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Bauchi poly gets NBTE approval to commence nine new courses

The National Board for Technical Education has approved the commencement of nine new Higher National Diplomas and National Diploma Courses at the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. The Rector of the Polytechnic, Sanusi Gumau, disclosed this in his speech at the matriculation of 5,181 newly admitted students, held at the School’s Sports Complex on Saturday. He said […]

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FG moves to regulate sodium in packaged foods

The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has disclosed the Federal Government’s plans to regulate sodium consumption by Nigerians through packaged foods. Ehanire stated this at the first multi-sectoral stakeholders’ meeting of Nigeria’s Sodium Reduction Study, jointly organised by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the University of Abuja. Represented by […]

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