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The Benue State Government is partnering with the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN) on pricing of agricultural commodities in the state. Mr. Donald Akule, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Agricultural Development Company (ADC), who made the disclosure on Monday in Makurdi, said that the partnership would enhance food security. Akule…
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A Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State on Monday ordered one Bilya Isah to pay the sum of N140,000 as feeding allowance for his child. The Judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad, gave the ruling after one Rabi Musa, an ex wife to the defendant prayed the court to grant her custody of her one…
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The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has appointed new Medical Directors for two key health facilities in Northern Nigeria. Dr. Haruna Shehu has been appointed Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Kafanchan in Kaduna State, while Dr Ali Ramat will lead the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare in Hawul,…
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The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 2,030 bags of smuggled rice, 167 used tyres, and other contraband goods. The command’s Area Controller, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja, disclosed this on Monday in Ibadan while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements over the past 17 days. Adelaja listed other seized items, including…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, disclosed its readiness to sanitise the travel and tour sector in the state. It announced that it will soon move against unregistered travel and tour agencies and other ally tour operators in the state. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this during a press conference…
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The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has re-opened the two secondary schools shut down as a result of an inter-school fight between Government Day Secondary School, Bosso Road, Minna, and Father O'Connell Science College, Minna, on Wednesday, 12th March 2025. According to a statement issued to newsmen in Minna over the weekend…
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In line with its commitment to education and youth empowerment, OPay, has announced its plans to award scholarships to students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, making the institution the third beneficiary of its N1.2 billion 10-year scholarship scheme.
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Talks about African countries developing nuclear power plants have been on the upswing, with more States
keying into them in partnership with global vested interests. Even though the use of nuclear technology is multi-dimensional with proven abilities to radically boost the power sector
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To keep members informed about industry innovations through continued education, stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector have stressed the need for stronger collaboration among community pharmacists to ensure sustainable healthcare delivery and high-quality patient care in Nigeria.
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The Senate of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has approved the renaming of its former registry building in honour of the late Dr. Onofiok Andrew Ufot, the institution’s pioneer registrar. This decision acknowledges his invaluable contributions to the growth and development of the university and his distinguished legacy in education and administration.
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The recent release of General Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir, A Journey in Service, has stirred widespread debate, with scholars and analysts questioning whether the book represents an honest self-examination or an anxious attempt to shape how history remembers him.
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The PharmAccess Foundation and the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have called for stronger private-sector participation in healthcare system to improve service delivery and access to quality care. The HFN delegation, led by its President and PharmAccess Country Director, Mrs. Njide Ndili, engaged with lawmakers at the National Assembly and key government agencies earlier this…
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Prominent scholars and legal experts have raised concerns over Africa’s leadership deficit, stressing the urgent need to reform the continent’s leadership recruitment process. Speaking at a valedictory lecture marking the 70th birthday lecture of the former Director of the Distance Learning Centre (DLC) of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Adebayo Okunade, speakers including former Chairman…
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The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has said that if Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers is impeached, another Ijaw candidate must succeed him. The group’s Director General, Johnson Georgewill, told journalists in Port Harcourt on Monday that the arrangement would ensure that the Ijaw people completed their tenure. He stated that replacing Fubara with another Ijaw…
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Magistrate Nneaka Lesley of a court in Kubwa, Abuja, on Monday ordered a dispatch rider, Alex Williams to clean the Kubwa General Hospital premises for one year, for theft. Magistrate Nneaka also ordered him to pay N475,000 as compensation to the complainant, Ezekiel Marthamabis on or before Sept. 30. Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Okpa told…
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The President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation (NWBF), Seyi Johnson, on Monday, praised BetKing for its support in promoting the growth of the federation. According to Johnson, wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest-growing para-sports in Nigeria, and BetKing’s partnership and sponsorship have significantly boosted its development. “BetKing has proven to be a true…
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The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), threatening to shut down its offices nationwide and commence an indefinite strike if workers’ grievances are not addressed. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, NASU General Secretary…
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— as Tinubu moves to enhance food security, agricultural productivity Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agricultural productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. Presidency officials disclosed that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is part of measures to ensure food security in…
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Nigeria and Cuba on Monday took a bold move towards strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. This is just as both nations mark 50 years of diplomatic relations which formally started in 1974, with Nigeria's Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, describing Cuba as “a sacred land where…
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The President, Nigeria Golf Federation (NGF), Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, has called for calm after the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja was sealed by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Club in Abuja is a prominent recreational and tourist attraction for golf enthusiasts and nature…
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Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has made amends with his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and promised to purchase a house for him and as well cover his medical expenses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Odunsi made this known in new video released online, confirming that his son has reached…
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Amidst efforts to enhance aviation safety, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and Aero Contractors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the capacity of NSIB’s Transportation Safety Officers. The MoU, which is an industry-led safety training, knowledge exchange, and human capital development initiative, will further reinforce Nigeria's commitment to upholding global aviation…
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 40 years. In the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape, a total of 8,375 property owners have not paid ground rent in the…