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10 Mar
Filmmaker Xavier Dolan, who received the jury prize for Mommy at the 67th Festival de Cannes in 2014, has been named President of the Un Certain Regard jury of the 77th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival.
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The Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has advised the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to seek amendment of laws that affect children and women’s wellbeing to protect their rights. Ogunmoye gave the advice at an annual lecture organised by FIDA on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. The lecture’s title was: “Achieving Enhanced Institutional…
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Ministry of Primary Health Care, Niger State, has held a week-long training for 240 frontline health workers on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) with the theme: Adequate Nutrition. The training was held in the Bida Local Government Area of the state.…
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Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has slammed UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, urging governments of African countries to prevent her from ever coming to the continent. He said this after Badenoch dissociated herself from Nigeria which she described as corrupt, adding that she has nothing in common with the Islamic northern region of the country…
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The luxury perfume brand Clive Christian captivated Lagos society with an exclusive launch event on December 12th, hosted at the renowned Alara Lagos
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The Human Rights Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has praised the Appeal Court's judgment nullifying the Federal High Court's order to seize Rivers State's statutory allocation as a significant victory for constitutional democracy and the rule of law. The association commended the Appeal Court’s decision for upholding the principles of federalism and safeguarding the judiciary’s integrity…
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The Minister of Livestock Development, Dr Idi Maiha, has called for commitment from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, saying such will enable the country to access the $23bn livestock exotic breed market and enhance leather production. Maiha said this during a courtesy visit by RMRDC Director-General, Prof Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso to the ministry, which…
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The pastor of Nation Family, Tobi Adegboyega, has said he's not about to be deported from the UK where he's facing allegations of financial misconduct. Speaking to BBC, he said, "There is no deportation order. Let me make that clear." On whether he will eventually get deported, the cleric said, "The courts and all the…
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New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday. READ ALSO:Yuletide: Police ban use of knockouts in FCT Led by seamers Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson, the tourists fought back with the ball after openers Tom Latham…
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There is a sense in which we can claim that Morocco’s bid to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Portugal and Spain and Saudi Arabia’s 2034 have been remarkable for the Arab world and Africa.
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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout…