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30 May
The acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki, has responded to those criticising the Federal
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The ‘ember’ months—September, October, November, and December—are the last four months of the year, most of which end with ‘-ember’. These months are often shrouded in misconceptions, myths, superstitions, and beliefs that have given them a reputation for being ominous. However, it is important to note that beliefs can shape our perceptions, often leading us…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has charged the 173 state contingent to the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta to be worthy ambassadors of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the contingent comprised 124 athletes and 49 officials. Soludo, who gave the charge before their departure on Monday in Awka,…
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Commandant Nuhu Bello Muhammadu has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command. The state NSCDC's spokesperson, SC Habbeeb Badamasi, in a statement on Tuesday, said Muhammadu noted that discipline is the bedrock of any prosperous and successful organisation. Badamasi, however, called on personnel to…
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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has raised concerns over the slow pace of financial disbursements in the $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, raised the concern during the Midterm Review…
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says crypto scams in the country surged by 45% since last year, and Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. The FBI report, released on September 9, disclosed that Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. It also stated that its Internet…
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The Federal Government has expressed doubts over claims by some Nigerian researchers that they have discovered a cure for HIV/AIDS. The government urged researchers, especially those claiming to have a traditional cure for the ailment, to provide more information and evidence to support their claims. The Director-General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA),…
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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to grant the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a special foreign exchange rate. TUC President Festus Osifo, in an interview with Channels Television, said the special foreign exchange rate would significantly lower the cost…
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A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales, announcing that her chemotherapy has finished marks a dramatic shift in communications for the British royal family, media and commentators said Tuesday. Kate, as she is widely known, posted the three-minute footage on social media on Tuesday, some six months after she dramatically revealed in another video…
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Motorists and commuters plying the Abuja Airport Road are currently facing a herculean task as a fallen trailer has caused a serious traffic gridlock. The incident, which happened adjacent to the ShopRite area on the popular road, has left motorists trapped for the last three hours. When our correspondent passed the area at around 12:02…
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A UN spokesman on Tuesday said flooding has affected Sudan and Chad, while drought has affected Lesotho, another African country. Stephane Dujarric, the chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, made the announcement at the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) ‘s daily briefing. He said OCHA has warned that heavy rains…