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2 Dec
Ah, harmattan! That dry, dusty, and chilly season has returned, especially affecting northern Nigeria. While the season has its unique charm, keeping the house tidy during this time can feel like an endless battle against dust. No matter how often we clean, the harmattan wind seems determined to leave a layer of dust everywhere. The…
2 Sep
With Nigeria’s rainy season in full swing, protecting your home from flash flooding is imperative, especially for those living in bungalows or on the ground floor. Flash floods, which sometimes flow into interior spaces, can cause significant damage. Although weather forecasts often predict heavy rainfall, it can quickly escalate, leading to interior damage. Thankfully, there…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted over 8,665 missions and 9,928 sorties within 15,915 flying hours across all aircraft types between June 2023 and December 2024. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, while playing host to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Amb.…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on journalists in Sokoto State to ensure professionalism and accuracy when reporting eyewitness accounts, particularly on security matters. The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Usman Alfadarai, made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the state Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists…
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Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen know they will need to be close to perfect to hunt down leaders Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns from a three-week winter break. Four points behind Bayern with 15 of 34 games played, Leverkusen reopen their title campaign at Borussia Dortmund on Friday. Unbeaten league and cup…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the need for a collective approach to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the country’s youth. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), led by Dr Onyeche Douglas, the team leader. He outlined a…
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The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is jittery over the recent visit of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, and former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd), to the SDP.…
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Niger Government has launched the emblem appeal fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a donation of N50 million. Gov. Mohammed Umar-Bago launched the emblem at the Council Chamber, Government House Minna on Thursday. Umaru-Bago acknowledged the sacrifices made by Nigeria’s fallen heroes in maintaining peace in the country. He assured that his…
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The UN Security Council hailed the election of Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun as the country's president on Thursday, saying it ends "more than two years of vacancy of this important position." Council members emphasized the need for "fully functional state institutions, to address the pressing political, economic and security challenges" in Lebanon, according to…
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Nigeria’s statistical agency agency on Thursday said it will add illegal and hidden economic activities while calculating the GDP of an African powerhouse where corruption and black marketeering are rampant. Gross domestic product estimates the size of an economy by calculating the value of goods and services produced. Nigeria is currently the fourth largest African…
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The Bauchi State Government has dismissed allegations that it allocated N400 million in the 2025 budget to purchase six computers for the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), labelling the claim as "a lie from the pit of hell." In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo,…
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Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has honoured his Aide-de-Camp, DSP Daniel Ndirpaya, and Escort Commander, DSP Emmanuel Habila, on Thursday in Jos, praising their exceptional services. The ceremony followed their promotion to Deputy Superintendent of Police by the Nigerian Police Force. The governor commended the officers for their loyalty and diligence, revealing that he first…