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A daughter of South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma was among hundreds of women and girls who danced for the king of Eswatini in a traditional ceremony Monday, confirming her engagement to the monarch. Nomceba Zuma, 21, was among 5,000 people from around the small kingdom at the annual Reed Dance at the Ludzidzini Royal…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday urged Northern leaders to seek robust solutions to the numerous challenges confronting the region. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call at a stakeholders’ roundtable on Northern Nigerian Youth Development, organized by the Sir. Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja. The theme of the roundtable was ‘Empowering the…
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First runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe Competition, Chidimma Adetshina, has returned to Nigeria amid jubilation and fanfare. Adetshina, who clinched the coveted position on Sunday, November 17, in Mexico City, received a rousing welcome upon her arrival. A viral video capturing the moment shows fans chanting Thanksgiving songs in various dialects as they celebrate…
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US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday—a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration. Lutnick will also lead the country's tariff and trade agenda, with "additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative,"…
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared that the development of Northern Nigeria remains fundamental to the nation's prosperity. This came as he unveiled a comprehensive youth development strategy spanning multiple key sectors to drive Nigeria's economic transformation. Speaking during a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in…
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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, on Tuesday launched a Revised Strategic Plan for the Clean Nigeria: Use the Toilet Campaign. Funmi Imuetinyan Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in a statement, on Tuesday, said the event coincided with the 5th anniversary of the campaign and was…
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The Wife of Abia Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, emphasised the importance of early detection as a critical tool in the fight against cancer in the state. Otti said this during the Abia State 2024 Cancer Awareness Day organized by the wife of the governor in collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Umuahia.…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday joined his former colleagues at the Senate to pay glowing tributes to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, saying the free spirit of the late lawmaker who passed on earlier in the year, broke down political and ethnic barriers. Shettima's tribute followed the parliament's valedictory session held at the Senate…
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Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has sworn in 15 new permanent secretaries, charging them to perform their duties with utmost integrity and accountability. Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsagave the charge on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony held inside the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, Yenagoa. The Chief Registrar of the State High Court, who…
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United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday reiterated the urgent need to address open defecation, describing it as a critical challenge affecting health, education, nutrition, and poverty alleviation outcomes in Nigeria. UNICEF said all stakeholders needed to take collective action to tackle open defecation and improve sanitation facilities in Oyo State. Joli Ann Maulit,…
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The NNPC Foundation Limited has reiterated its commitment to promote global awareness and advocacy for better policies to mitigate sanitation crisis. Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, Managing Director NNPC Foundation Ltd., made this known on Tuesday while commemorating the 2024 World Toilet Day (WTD) at the Junior Secondary School, Peyi, Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Arukwe underscored the…