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27 Oct
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has urged Lagos State Government to use technology to monitor building performance and identify potential risks. Mr Gbolahan Oyelakin, BCPG Ikeja Cell Coordinator, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. According to him, the use of technology will help…
27 Oct
Some experts in the power sector have called on the Federal Government and stakeholders to invest more in the sector to ensure stability of the grid. The experts said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. NAN reports that following the incessant grid collapses, the country has…
26 Oct
In the wake of incessant national grid collapse, state governments have been advised to build strong solar energy systems and mini grids as alternative sources of electricity. Some residents of Makurdi, gave the charge in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday. According to the residents, the recurring collapse of the…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a farm owner along with his manager along the Akure Airport, Oba-Ile/Osi axis, in the Akure North Local Council Area of Ondo State. The farm estate owner, identified as Olanrewaju Oyeleye, and his manager, whose identity was yet to be ascertained as of press time, were abducted over…
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has advocated unity and togetherness among critical stakeholders for the overall growth and development of Niger State. Bago stated this during a special Ramadan Iftar organised for critical stakeholders at the Hauwa Wali Multipurpose Hall, Government House, Minna. He noted that the Iftar was organized to use the Ramadan…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15, 2025. The party's national secretary, Udeh Okoye, disclosed on Sunday that the postponement was due to emerging issues, including the need to conclude pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses.…
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The Directorate of Media and Publicity of the Alaafin of Oyo, on Sunday, warned those stoking crisis in Oyo Town over the 21-day traditional rites called 'Oro Opebi,' embarked on by the Alaafin-elect, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. It would be recalled that a group under the auspices of the Yoruba Muslims for Freedom (YMF) had,…
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President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Jimi and Segun Agbaje, as well as the entire Agbaje family, on the passing of their mother, Mrs Margaret Agbaje, on March 5. The President’s condolences were conveyed in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. Tinubu described Mrs Agbaje as a…
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in a bid to promote peaceful stability in the region, has trained over 200 selected youths from the nine states of the commission in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism. The one-day capacity-building workshop, held in Port Harcourt, aimed to equip the youths with the skills to manage conflicts…
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A former lawmaker and civil rights activist, Sen. Shehu Sani, says his major political interest in 2027 is to see Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna re-elected for a second term in office. Sani, who recently defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to his former political party, All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in an interview…
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You may have sampled countless pasta dishes, but few capture the heart quite like Marry Me Shrimp Pasta. This irresistible creation, with its creamy Parmesan sauce, tender shrimp, and sun-dried tomatoes, promises to enchant your taste buds and elevate any meal into a memorable affair. Best of all, you can bring this gourmet treat to…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says his administration pulled out of an existing loan arrangement with the World Bank to save the state from “debt overhang”. Soludo said this while addressing members of the Late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah Media team who were on inspection of the ongoing Government House and Governors Lodge project in Awka…
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Nigeria spent a staggering ₦930 billion on fuel imports in February 2025, despite increased output from local refineries, raising concerns about the continued reliance on foreign petroleum products. Official data shows that oil marketers, licensed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), imported 701.75 million litres of petrol and 265.88 million litres…