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17 Feb 2024
In a candid and spiritually enriching interview with The Guardian, renowned Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter, Bukola Bekes, opens up about the divine inspiration behind her powerful music and the profound impact it has on her audience. With a deep connection to biblical teachings, Bukola Bekes shares insights into her creative process, the challenges she…
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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has assured Nigerians that the government is open to making adjustments where necessary, emphasising the administration's commitment to addressing citizens' concerns and building a prosperous future. Speaking at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Abuja, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development, Shettima, represented by his special adviser…
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The Senate of Lagos State University (LASU) has elected Prof. Opebi Afisi the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) of the university. Mrs. Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, LASU, made this known in a statement on Monday. “Afisi, a Professor of Philosophy. He will succeed Prof. Olufunsho Abayomi Omobitan, whose…
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The Cross River, FTZ, and Akwa Ibom Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it generated 44,784,396,813.00 between January and December 2024. This figure represents a 31.97% increase compared with the command's 2023 result, which stood at 19,488,472,984.00. The Controller in charge of the area, Chukwudi Ogbonna, disclosed this at Customs House Calabar during the…
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The Nigeria Police Force has debunked claims that it arrested the Chairman of the Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Mr. Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado. According to a statement by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Magaji was not arrested but invited by the police pertaining to a petition received against him. He said the petition…
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Kano State High Court has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbedokun, from arresting the Chairman of the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Muhuyi Rimin-Gado. Additionally, the court issued an interim injunction restraining the IGP from interfering with the litigation involving the ex-Managing Director of Kano Agricultural Supply Company (KASCO), Bala Muhammed,…
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members to utilize the opportunities provided by the scheme through the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) to become job creators. SAED National Director, Mr. Kehinde Aremu, made the call on Monday at the flag-off ceremony of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II SAED in-camp training…
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As varied reactions trail the recent exit of former Governor of Osun, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola and his group, Omoluabi Progressives, from the All Progressives Congress (APC), a chieftain of the party, Mr. Sunday Akere, on Monday, said the development will make the opposition party stronger and better positioned for future challenges. Akere, who was the…
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended Julius Berger Nigeria Plc for its superlative track record of performance and ability to deliver projects on schedule. Musa, who spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Armed Forces Complex, Asokoro, Abuja, flagged off by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, praised the military…
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As part of activities leading up to the 2025 United Nations International Interfaith Harmony Week, the Kaduna State Peace Commission has launched its Interfaith Harmony Campaign on Monday in Kaduna. The event was led by Pastor Yohanna Buru, the 2022 recipient of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Award, who was joined by a delegation of…
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In a major step towards transforming Ogun State into a logistics and trade hub, the Ministry of Transportation has presented two master plan layouts for the development of dry and deep-sea ports to APM Terminals Management. The Commissioner in the Ministry, Olugbenga Dairo, during the presentation in Abeokuta, unveiled government plans to integrate railway routes…