Dr. Rahila Aliyu Mukhtar
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has commended the founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC) and president of Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW), Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for bringing Christ Compassion crusade to the ancient City of Ibadan. Makinde spoke at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, when he graced the event on the night of…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Saturday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe's struggles this season are due to his team's overall lack of consistency. The French forward missed a penalty as Spanish and European champions Real Madrid lost on Wednesday in the Champions League against Liverpool, their third defeat in five matches in the competition. Mbappe,…
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The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has lamented that the harsh operating environment and poor road infrastructure have negatively affected its operating with many of its members operating at loss, asking for special palliatives for its members to remain in business. They, therefore, appealed to the Lagos State government through the Lagos Waste…
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Earlier in the week, Afro pop star, Davido, stirred the hornet's nest when he reportedly warned potential foreign investors not to even think of coming into Nigeria to invest claiming the nation's economy was in ‘shambles’. That was fair enough, Nigeria has been going through a lot of economic challenges for years now, but that…
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Investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, on Saturday thanked Nigerians for the public pressure that led to his release from detention by the Nigerian Army. Soyombo, who was detained by the Nigerian Army's 6th Division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said public support through the #FreeFisayoNow campaign and…
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Benin City-born seasoned filmmaker, Patience Oghenevo Okhuofu, is set to bring the epic story of Queen Idia, a powerful and influential queen of the Benin Empire, renowned for her exceptional leadership, courage, and strategic thinking to the big screen. As a pioneering female leadership, Queen Idia defied traditional gender roles, demonstrating that women could lead…
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Farmers in Taraba State have been encouraged to use farm guides as a proactive measure to prevent cattle invasions and protect their crops. The recommendation emerged during the 17th Peace Architectural Dialogue (PAD) stakeholders meeting, which recently took place in the Grand Shield Hotel, in Jalingo, the state capital. The dialogue, supported by Search for…
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The Executive Director, Health of Mother Health Foundation (HOMEF), Dr. Nnimmo Bassey, has described as false some of the claims by promoters of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) that GMO crops produce more than conventional crops. A GMO is a plant or microorganism that has been subjected to biotechnology. GMO developers use biotechnology to alter an…
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Businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Emeka Offor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for making significant strides in the nation's education sector. Offor said this shortly after being conferred with an honorary Doctorate by the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja during the institution's 12th Convocation Ceremony. Offor reiterated his call for sustained and enhanced government…
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Katsina State Government said it will commence payment of N70,000 minimum wage to civil servants in December. This was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Faskari, at a press briefing in the early hours of Saturday. The announcement followed intense negotiations Friday between state government representatives as well as officials of…