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29 Feb
The City of Boston has officially declared March 2nd as "Burna Boy Day" to honor the renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter. The City of Boston is the capital and most populous city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. This recognition comes in light of Burna Boy's significant contributions to music and his…
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A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the National Assembly to ensure a proper and efficient scrutiny of the 2025 budget proposals presented by President Bola Tinubu. Uwaleke, a Professor of Capital Market, is also the Director, Institute of Capital Market Studies at the Nasarawa State University Keffi. He said this in an interview…
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The Nasarawa State Government on Sunday arrested the manager of a lithium mining company for operating illegally in Kokona Local Government Area of the state. Mr Yakubu Kwanta, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, led a joint team of security agencies comprised of the Police, Department of Security Services (DSS), and Nigeria Security and Civil…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has solicited the support of Traditional institutions in the campaign on safer roads and good driving culture among the motoring public. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed made the call when he paid a courtesy visit to the Olowo of Owo land in Ondo on Sunday in Owo. The…
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Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to enhance nocturnal traffic monitoring and oversight in strategic areas. Consequently, LASTMA has mobilised more than 2,500 officers for the task. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Sunday in…
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The Federal Government has emphasised the need to improve the quality of care in healthcare facilities across the country and improve the experience of patients. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, who disclosed this during an interaction with journalists in Abuja, stated that there is a need to ensure that Nigerians get…
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Kaduna Police Command has assured citizens of the state of their safety during the Christmas celebration and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen security in every community. Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Abdullahi, in a statement, affirmed the Command's unwavering commitment and readiness to maintain peace and order throughout the festive season. According to him, "proactive measures…
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The ancient city of Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was agog over the weekend as the umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide held its national convention on constitution review. Former IYC presidents, youth leaders, Zonal leaders, clan leaders, government functionaries, and lawmakers from Bayelsa and other…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been applauded for appointing people with diverse backgrounds from the South East. Former Zonal Anchor South East, Election Planning and Monitoring, APC/Tinubu Presidential Campaign Council 2023, Elton Onwu, in a statement, faulted the notions held in certain quarters that the appointments were skewed in favour of a particular state in…
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Following the stampede that claimed many lives in the country, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating hunger and suffering faced by millions of Nigerians, saying that this is a direct consequence of the Federal Government's policies. According to CNPP, recent tragic incidents, including stampedes resulting in loss…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, led by Tony Okocha, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of influencing the outcomes of court cases involving it in the state. Reacting to last Friday's judgement of a High Court in the State which nullified the party's recent congresses in the state, Okocha alleged that the judiciary…