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14 Dec
Dr. Margaret Taiwo Lawani, a native of Ondo town, assumed the role of Acting Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), The Think Tank of Nigerian Education, three months ago.
14 Dec
Dr. Zainab Shinkaffi-Bagudu is a consultant paediatrician. She is the first African President of the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC); member, African Breast Cancer Council and Chairperson of First Ladies Against Cancer Initiative.
9 Dec
More than a year after the Supreme Court ruled that the new and old naira notes can co-exist, transiting to the new notes has remained an endless wait, a development, which many fear could spur counterfeiting
4 Dec
Recurring deaths in water bodies nationwide have become a source of worry to many. The latest of such tragedy is the death/disappearance of more than 100 in Niger State penultimate Thursday, with possible causes ranging from turbulence to the age of the vessel.
29 Nov
Mele Kyari has pulled it through after all! One of the public refineries has roared back to life after all. The Port Harcourt is fixed and about 200 tankers have rumbled through the forests and through the highways
22 Nov
PricePally, a leading online grocery platform, recently embarked on a mission to train over 160 farmers in Southwest Nigeria, aimed a
15 Nov
As I am wont to say, quoting my boss of blessed memory, Allah-De…Two weeks ago, I drew attention to the spiritual values Professor Wole Soyinka professes which manifest in his familiarisation with the traditional form of worship.
11 Nov
Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, the size of the proposed 2025 Budget is N549,160,417,663.00 billion. The capital component is N312,634,912,672.18 billion, while the recurrent expenditure is set at N236,525,504,990.82billion.
11 Nov
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has re-commissioned Bamalli Nuhu Maternity Hospital after extensive renovations and equipped with the state of the art facility. The Governor's commitment to refurbishing the old maternity was born out of his administration...
11 Nov
Disturbed by the continued environmental degradation occasioned by gully erosion in some parts of the state, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has renewed plan to deploy necessary mechanism to address the situation.
11 Nov
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has reopened Kano’s Horticulture and Livestock institutes, presenting 340 admission letters to students in a move to combat youth unemployment and equip young people with practical skills.
9 Nov
Across FESTAC Town, a housing estate of the Federal Government, the roads are in horrible state, causing harrowing experiences that leave bitter taste not just in the mouth of residents, motorists but also businesses that are daily made to bear extra cost or suffer some loss from the deplorable roads.
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Politicians often make mistakes that deconstruct them without realising it. This happens especially when they are out of favour with those that control the levers of power or when they feel aggrieved.
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There was jubilation among the residents of Kaduna as the prolonged power outage was restored in the early hours of today, following the personal guarantee bond signed with the striking electricity workers by the governor, Uba Sani. Though electricity was restored around 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, while many residents in the metropolis were already in…
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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to work up to looking and feeling your best for yourself and those you love. With these tips, you’ll not only end the week looking better but also feel more energetic and empowered. So you’ve given yourself a week to look your best. But…
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Controversial rapper and music producer, Kanye West, now officially known as Ye, has publicly urged the U.S. President, Donald Trump, to pardon embattled music singer, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Ye took to his X page on Thursday, February 6, 2025, to appeal to the U.S. President, Trump, to free his colleague and friend, Diddy Combs: “@realDonaldTrump,…
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Amidst soaring prices and economic challenges, Nigerian couples are discovering that the essence of love is not about lavish spending but the quiet strength of partnership, the beauty of simplicity, and the unwavering commitment to navigate life’s uncertainties together. Amid the clamour of busy streets and the energy of bustling markets, one can’t help but…
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The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) are collaborating to enforce the car third-party insurance policy.
Speaking during the partnership meeting in Abuja, the Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Olusegun Omosehin
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The House of Representatives has clarified that none of the 30 proposals for new states met the constitutional requirements, stressing that it has not taken a position on the issue.
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The decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to relieve three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Adamawa, Sokoto, and Abia states of their jobs for partisanship during the last general election is a step towards restoring public trust in the country’s electoral process.
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The Ondo State government has clarified that an abandoned oil well reported to have been uncovered by the Nigerian Navy in Ogun State is actually situated in Atijere community in Ondo State.
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The Guardian Woman Festival is a few weeks away and plans are in top gear. With the theme, Women Mean Business, the festival which holds at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island on the 14th of March is keen on celebrating and connecting women from diverse fields.