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The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Marine Beach, Apapa, on Sunday celebrated its 60th anniversary. The event featured a N50 million fund raiser and the unveiling of the church’s magazine. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event also included thanksgiving to God. The magazine is about the gospel of Jesus Christ. The…
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Some retired federal civil servants in Kaduna, Kano, and Katsina states have decried the non-payment of their retirement benefits. The disappointed retired workers said that the situation was unbearable given the harsh economic circumstances in the country. A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the civil servants who retired in…
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FBNHoldings Plc has opened its Rights Issue, offering 5.983 billion ordinary shares at 50 kobo each, priced at N25 per share, totaling N150 billion to existing shareholders. This offering is based on one new ordinary share for every six ordinary shares held as of Oct. 18. The Chairman of FBN Holdings, Mr. Femi Otedola, made…
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The Coalition of CSOs in Katsina State has lamented the prolonged power outage affecting several states in Northern Nigeria. The Chairman of the coalition, Mr. AbdulRahman Abdullahi, in a statement issued in Katsina on Sunday, said that access to electricity-driven healthcare services has been compromised, leading to the tragic loss of lives daily. Abdullahi lamented,…
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A 21-year-old corps member serving with Taraba State University, Judith Tsaaior, has emerged the winner of the 11th edition of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Essay Competition organised by the African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI). Tsaaior, who hails from Benue State, is a graduate of English and Literary Studies from Veritas University, Abuja. The…
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A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Diran Odeyemi, has expressed displeasure over the invasion of his Ibadan residence by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force under the guise of investigating a kidnapping incident. Odeyemi, in a statement he personally issued on Sunday, narrated that some heavily armed policemen, numbering…
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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are through to the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship after defeating Niger Republic 3-1 in Lome, Togo on Sunday. Nigeria will now face arch rivals Ghana in the final of the WAFU B U-20 championship on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that by progressing to…
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An experienced academic staff, Department of History and International Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Chukwuma Opata, has offered an insight into why the western is claiming civilization ahead of Africa despite its rich cultural heritage. Opata, who gave the clarification while speaking as a guest lecturer at a memorial lecture in…
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In today's fast-paced world, productivity is paramount. Professionals often juggle multiple tasks, tight deadlines, and constant distractions. To stay ahead and maintain a healthy work-life balance, effective productivity strategies are essential. See how you can boost productivity today: 1. Master the art of prioritisation Effective prioritisation is the cornerstone of productivity. Begin by identifying your…
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The Alliance for Good Governance (AGG) has expressed concern over the likelihood of the federal government blocking the release of statutory allocations to the 44 local councils of Kano State. AGG National Coordinator, Malam Tanko Musa, in a statement on Monday, remarked that their fear was based on the realization that the Governor Abba Kabir…