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28 May 2024
A mayor in the United States of America has declared a day in honour of the spiritual and humanitarian work of John Ikechukwu Anosike, the Senior Pastor of the Spirit Revelation Ecclesia. Honorable Byron W. Brown, the Mayor of Buffalo, gave a declaration in Anosike's recognition and also named May 23rd after him in honour…
Dominic Joshua Foundation: Illuminating Hope, Progress in Nigeria Through Transformative Initiatives
16 Feb 2024
In a world often shadowed by challenges, the Dominic Joshua Foundation shines brightly as a beacon of hope and progress, spreading its transformative impact across Nigeria. Founded by esteemed entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. Dominic Joshua, the foundation stands as a testament to the power of compassion and collective action in driving meaningful change. One of…
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Nigerians are still lamenting the high cost of food commodities 180 days after the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, promised a crash in prices. Kyari made the promise in a post he shared on X on July 10, 2024, where he unveiled measures that would bring down food prices in the…
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The last has yet to be heard about the appointment of Prof. Aisha Maikudi as substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), as 43 professors at the institution have asked President Bola Tinubu to dissolve the Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (retd)-led Governing Council of the university. This comes as the professors sent a…
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No fewer than 19 suspects have been apprehended by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command over the violent cult clashes that rocked Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Council Area of the state. According to the newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the state, Wilfred Afolabi, those found culpable will face the full wrath…
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The Nigeria Police high command cyber squad, popularly called 'Cyber Hawks,' has successfully dismantled no fewer than 5,049 malicious domains and networks, including major cybercrime syndicates operating within and beyond Nigeria’s borders in 2024. The operations have also resulted in over 751 arrests and prosecutions of cybercrime threat elements, while 685 devices were recovered, which…
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CEO and Founder of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, has been announced as one of ThisDay’s 2024 Young Global Leaders of the Year. The award celebrates young, exceptional Nigerian leaders across different sectors such as politics, technology, finance, fashion, entertainment, etc., who have represented Nigeria positively by making significant contributions in their respective fields on the global…
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has vowed to reduce the scourge of poverty and unemployment, reassuring his pledge to boost economic empowerment of women in Kano. Governor Yusuf renewed the commitment on Tuesday while flagging the distribution of another N260 million monthly empowerment facility to indigent women at Coronation Hall, Kano. The governor expressed concern over…
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The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has urged residents of the state to adopt the use of facemasks due to the unhealthy air in the atmosphere. According to researchers from the institution, the dry season, which will extend to March 2025, is responsible for the harsh atmosphere. While revealing the quality of air…
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To address Nigeria's out-of-school children crisis, the federal government has announced plans to redefine the classification to exclude Almajiri children, citing their established Islamic education system. Suwaba Saidu, the minister of state for education, made the statement during an interview on Arise TV, arguing that Almajiri children are not out-of-school but part of an alternative…
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The Imo State Police Command has detained two suspects, Obinna Obiekea, widely known as "Losky," and his son, Chidubem, for their alleged involvement in the burning of their kinsman, Chima Okafor, in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA). The incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day in Nnebugwu, where the victim, 35-year-old Chima,…
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Popular TV host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that rumours accusing him of domestic violence nearly cost him his job as the host of the widely-loved game show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Edoho said the allegations reached the show’s sponsors and put his career at risk.…