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Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, is now the most viewed Nigerian female artiste on Youtube. This position was formally held by Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube, but Starr has surpassed it. READ ALSO:Tems, Ayra Starr And Others Make Forbes Africa’s “30 Under 30” List…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated its 2024 nationwide ember months sensitization campaign to reduce Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the end-of-year travels. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Thursday in Abuja. Mohammed emphasized on aggressive sensitization of…
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Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved a new minimum wage of N72,000 for civil servants in the state, with effect from November. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday. Musa said that the approval of the new minimum wage was…
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), has pledged to strengthen the management of surface and groundwater resources for the benefit of the Nigerian population. NIHSA’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, made this commitment at the National Regional Action Plan (RAP) Validation Workshop on the Niger Basin Iullemeden-Taoudeni/Tanezerouft Aquifer Systems (NB-ITTAS) in Abuja on Thursday. Represented by…
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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has confirmed the release of Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, one of their member and registrar in the Ophthalmology Department, at the National Eye Centre (NEC), Kaduna, who was abducted by terrorists ten months ago. NARD spokesperson Omoha Amobi, in a statement, expressed the relief and joy felt by NARD's…
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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured full restoration of power supply to 17 Northern states by next Sunday when the second line of the Makudi-Bauchi route is completed. The Minister said the ongoing engineering work on the vandalized facility has resulted in partial power supply in the North and maintained that the Shiroro-Mando plant…
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Social media is ablaze with tributes celebrating the late veteran actor Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, affectionately known as Charles Olumo or “Agbako.” Famed for his powerful and often intimidating performances, Agbako carved an unforgettable niche in Nigerian cinema, particularly within the Yoruba film industry. [a] Following the announcement of his passing by the Theatre Arts and Motion…
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The Police in Niger State said the command would embark on a shooting range practice slated for November 1, 8, and 15, 2024, between 6:00 am to 4:00 pm behind the Nigeria Air Force Base, Maikunkele in Bosso local council of the state. Police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun in a statement advised members of the public,…
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The Delta State House of Assembly said it is poised to ensure that the State Budget for the 2025 fiscal year is realistic and implementable in line with the developmental goals of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's government policy. The Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, gave the assurance in his remarks at the opening session of…
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A Senior Magistrates` Court sitting in Karu, Abuja on Thursday, sentenced a 22-year-old security man, Boniface Yusuf, to eight weeks community service for stealing six bundles of cables worth N2.7 million. The Magistrate, Anwar Kazaure, however did not give the convict an option of fine, but ordered him to pay a compensation of N360,000. Kazaure…
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The people of Ekoken in the Uhunmwode local Government Council area of Edo State have celebrated a Court of Appeal judgement that gave them victory in a lingering boundary dispute between them and the Igueosagie village. In their celebration, they asserted that the Appeal Court victory was only an affirmation of the earlier resolution of…