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6 Dec
The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed M. Fall, has emphasized that no cultural, social, economic, or traditional pressures can justify the violence endured by millions of women and girls worldwide. In a statement issued in Abuja, Fall declared, "Our role is to challenge these harmful narratives. Gender inequality and violence against…

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Cross River State Government said it will soon take delivery of information communication technology (ICT) equipment worth millions of naira to completely transition from analog to digital technology, operate 100% e-governance, with all files imputed into its e-governance structure, and drive state affairs with ICT. The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr Justin Beshel, disclosed…
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Nigerian music artiste, Abdulazeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley, has called on the public to hold him accountable for his actions rather than attributing his lifestyle to Islam. Taking to his X handle, the singer emphasised that while Islam remains a perfect faith, its adherents, like all humans, are fallible. He wrote: “Islam is…
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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. Mike Okiro, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his intervention in Rivers State, which he says restored peace to the region. President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 18, 2025, in response to ongoing political crises that had impeded democratic governance in the…
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Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to give Gabon a crucial 2-1 win over Kenya in an African 2026 World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The 35-year-old, who now plays in the Saudi Pro League, struck after 16 and 52 minutes in front of a sell-out 15,000 crowd in Nairobi before Michael Olunga…
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The founder of the non-governmental organisation Values for Affordable Education (VOA), Dr. Olabisi Adekoya, is set to speak at the 'She Creates The Magic Within' Conference organized by The Idea Mills Africa. This Female Creatives, Innovators, and Disruptors' Conference is scheduled to hold on the 29th of March, 2025, at Popcentral Haus, Lekki, Lagos. In…
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Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarm over water borehole drilling in homes, warning that the repercussions of such actions could be devastating. Speaking in commemoration of World Water Day, Obasanjo lamented the incessant construction of boreholes, particularly in Abeokuta, the state capital. He attributed this trend to the failure of subsequent administrations to sustain the…
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As Nigeria’s Super Eagles gear up for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe in Uyo on Tuesday night, Nigerian Breweries Plc, through its brands—Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zagg Energy Drink—is set to further energize the team by recognizing the game's standout performer with the ‘Man of the Match’ award. The initiative, dubbed "Operation Super…
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Palpable fear of a possible crisis is mounting in the ancient city of Kano following a parallel Sallah Durbar festival scheduled by the 15th Emir, Alh. Aminu Ado Bayero, and the 16th Emir, Khalifa Mohammadu Sanusi II. The prolonged emirate tussle in the city is taking another tough dimension amidst a legal battle, as both…
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Emzor Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to boost local drug production and improve the availability and affordability of quality drugs in Nigeria. The company revealed that its new $230 million Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) production facility will begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2025. Speaking during a media interaction and facility tour of the Emzor…
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Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) conducted a raid at a well-known hotel in Zamaru, near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, resulting in the rescue of seven suspected victims intended for trafficking to Baghdad, Iraq. The operation also led to the arrest of the hotel manager. The…