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In a heartfelt address, Aisha Abdulkadir Yau, a prominent advocate for family and economic stability, urged Nigerians to exercise caution and prioritise peace amid growing calls for nationwide protests against the current economic situation. Speaking to the press, Aisha emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence and the potential dangers of violent protests. Drawing on her…
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Twelve people were convicted on Sunday in Libya's eastern city of Derna over their role in "managing dam facilities" during last year's deadly floods, the general prosecutor's office said in a statement. The defendants, who included government employees and local officials, received prison sentences ranging from nine to 27 years, according to the statement published…
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A coalition of Northern stakeholders under the auspices of Arewa Youths Assembly has asked the National Assembly (NASS) to make public its laboratory report on the quality of products produced by Dangote Refinery. The organisation noted that the call became necessary due to allegations from some quarters over the quality of the products being churned…
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As part of the celebrations of the Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka at 90, a play reading performance of the play, 'Maren', will be held at the Seaside Cottage Theatre, Bariga, Lagos on August 3, 2024. The event is free to the public. The play written by Babatunde Odubanwo and Femi Adebajo revolves around the…
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Rep. Terseer Ugbor (APC-Benue) says Nigeria is at a crossroads and the citizenry cannot afford to undermine her economy in the sequel to the planned protest slated for Aug. 1. Ugbor, member representing Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, said this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. He expressed worry over the planned nationwide…
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THE Labour Party (LP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of instigating crisis in the opposition political parties, using it as an avenue to hijack the party or lure their members into the APC, including LP elected representatives. The party also accused the APC of buying up opposition parties in order to pave the…
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Over 3 million members of the Women for Peace, Security, and Social Inclusion Initiative (WPSSI) gathered at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Saturday to announce the suspension of the planned nationwide protest. The event aimed to counter the scheduled protest from August 1 to August 10, 2024, and offer peaceful solutions to the country's challenges. READ…
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Paris Olympics organisers said Sunday they were "really sorry" if any offence was caused by their daring and quirky opening ceremony while denying any intention to "disrespect" religion after complaints from French bishops. Some Catholic groups and French bishops have condemned what they saw as "scenes of derision and mockery of Christianity" in the parade…
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A group of youths from Kaduna Central Zone has canvassed for the return of Senator Shehu Sani to the Senate in 2027, while urging citizens in the State to support the project. The group, led by Amina Buba Ahmed, Lucky Ibrahim Kajuru, and Sylvester Bobai, in a press statement at the weekend and made available…
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has increased the admission quota for Nursing at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) from 190 to 300 students. According to a statement by Mr. Tunde Olofintila, Director, Corporate Affairs of ABUAD, this was contained in a letter with Reference Number NMCN/REG/RO/DN/026/VOL.1/29 dated July 18, 2024, signed by…
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Nigerian Prophet Christian Shola on Sunday condemned the display of the Last Supper Parody at the Olympics by the Drag Queen, describing it as blasphemy. The prophet, who heads the Solution Family Worldwide Church of God, said in a statement that the perpetrators were out to mock the foundation upon which Christianity is founded. Reaffirming…