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Skiing in Lesotho: An African adventure under pressure mirrors Sharon Kadangwe. High in the wintry mountains of Lesotho, Sharon Kadangwe from Malawi is learning to ski on a strip of snow that runs down a dry, brown slope at southern Africa’s only ski resort. The experience It’s “exciting and scary,” the 29-year-old said, climbing down…
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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians, particularly those living with HIV, to take preventive measures against the rising threat of Mpox. Director General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori who made the appeal yesterday in Abuja observed that while anyone can contract Mpox, individuals with compromised immune systems, such as…
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The Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Saturday. Abubakar confirmed that his resignation had been accepted by the president, but declined to elaborate on the specific reasons behind his decision. “It’s a routine thing from time to time to brief the…
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The beauty of floral patterns lies in their diversity. There are countless variations to choose from, each with its own unique charm. Classic florals have elegant, traditional floral motifs like roses, daisies, and peonies. Meanwhile, abstract florals have geometric shapes and lines, offering a more modern, contemporary twist. Tropical florals have bold, vibrant blooms that…
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Eleven suspected railway vandals have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Bauchi State Command. The suspects were accused of stealing the tracks and sleepers while loading the stolen items in a truck. The Commandant, Ilelaboye Oyejide who paraded the suspects on Saturday in Bauchi, said that the Corp also…
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) have charged the Bauchi State Government with provision of an enabling space for youths to thrive through youth friendly policies. While speaking during a programme to mark this year's International Youth Day on Saturday, organised by SDGs Office in Bauchi in…
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The First Lady of Kwara State, Olufolake AbdulRazaq, has highlighted the importance of economic empowerment, individual development and political participation as crucial drivers of women's development. She emphasized the need to protect women's rights, ensure education for the adolescent girl child and safeguard them from harm that includes child marriage and gender-based violence. AbdulRazaq stated…
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The federal government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has launched close to 11 key initiatives aimed at stimulating economic growth, assisting small businesses, and developing the skills of Nigerian youth. Among the initiatives launched by the president is the Nigeria Consumer Credit Scheme Loan. Tinubu's mission is to enable access to consumer credit to all…
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National Assembly lawmaker in the House of Representatives, representing Kachia/Kagarko Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Gabriel Saleh Zock, has provided the sum of N100 million to empower 1,000 women and youths in his constituency as a business grant. Nine hundred of the women and youths, who were selected from the 22 wards that make up…
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POISED to help as many Lagos residents as possible in taking care of different health challenges, the Onome Omobolaji Obada Foundation (OOOF) last week partnered with the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on a one-week medical outreach which held at Military Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos. According to the founder and convener, United Lagos and chairperson,…
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Under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag blamed his side's defending for a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday after Joao Pedro headed in a 95th minute winner. United looked to have snatched a point when Amad Diallo's deflected effort cancelled out Danny Welbeck's first half opener for Brighton. But Brazilian forward Pedro was given…