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9 Aug 2024
Juan "Chi Chi" Rodriguez, who rose from poverty in Puerto Rico to golf's Hall of Fame, has died at age 88, the PGA Tour said Thursday. "A vibrant, colorful personality both on and off the golf course, he will be missed dearly by the PGA TOUR and those whose lives he touched in his mission…
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Ramadan, which is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by Muslims worldwide. While the basic practices of fasting, giving alms, and prayer are uniform everywhere, various cultures incorporate unique traditions into their practice to make the period even more fulfilling. Being so eager to…
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The Executive Director, Network for the Advancement of People with Visible Disability (NAPVID), Barr. Melody Omosah, has lamented the killing of Persons With Disabilities (PWD) Efe Ogbeide in the leadership crisis rocking Obazagbon community in Edo State. The Obazagbon community is enmeshed in a violent leadership crisis, leading to the destruction of property and loss…
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Dr. Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has cautioned personnel of the FCT command against inter-agency rivalry. Audi gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja, during the inauguration of the command’s new Quarter Guards at the command’s headquarters. He charged the personnel to leverage on the already existing relationships between…
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It is an undisputed fact that the caliber and expertise of a nation's professionals are pivotal to its economic development. These individuals possess the requisite skills and intellect to drive growth and shape the country's future. The world's most advanced economies owe their success, in large part, to the exceptional professionals who have propelled them…
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A yet-to-be-ascertained number of persons was feared dead, when a truck conveying a 40-feet container, on Tuesday evening, crashed into a shuttle bus, tricycles and pedestrians at the Idemili Junction, near Oba, in Idemili South LGA of Anambra. The Spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mrs. Margaret Onabe, confirmed the…
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The Police Command in Ebonyi has arrested a suspect, Chigozie Ovuta, in possession of two human skulls and three locally made guns. SP Joshua Ukandu, Spokesman of the command, communicated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said that Ovuta was arrested in Okoffia community, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.…
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Niger State governor, Muhammad Umaru Bago, has budgeted N9.864 billion annually for the Ward Development Project out of which N3 Million will be spent monthly on each of the 274 wards of the state. The Governor gave the hint during the inauguration of the State Steering Committee for Niger State Ward Development project, held at…
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Bauchi State Government in partnership with Resident Cement said they have commenced the construction of 10 million metric tons of cement in Gwana, Alkaleri local government area of the state. Speaking at the official flag-off on Tuesday, Bala Mohammed, the State Governor, said that the state owns 10 percent stakes in the factory. He said…
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The growing tension between the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, over the duration of the power supply disconnection may escalate if not promptly addressed. Investigations by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reveal that the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, has been without power for two…
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Starting on Wednesday, travellers to the United Kingdom can apply for the new electronic travel authorization (ETA), a requirement set to become mandatory from April 2. From this date onwards, a passport alone would no longer be sufficient for entry into the UK. The ETA is essentially a digital security check for travellers arriving in…