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Enterprise Life Assurance Limited has sponsored the 6th edition of the Insurance Open Golf Tournament in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tournament, which brought together over 250 golfers over a three-day period, had Enterprise Life as its major sponsor. Expressing his excitement about the tournament’s return, the Captain of the Club, Seyi Alaba, lauded the organising…

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Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic's son Maximilian, 18, has been selected to join Sweden's national youth squad for the first time, it was announced Tuesday. The young centre-forward signed his first professional contract this summer with AC Milan, where his father ended his career in June 2023 at the age of 41. "He's had a…
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As you celebrate Independence Day, remember that freedom isn't just about rights; it's also about responsibilities. The journey towards a better nation doesn't end with securing freedom; it continues with the actions you take every day as a citizen. Here are six ways you can contribute to making Nigeria a better place by being a…
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Australia's Central Coast Mariners slumped to a dismal home defeat in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, stunned 2-1 at home by Thailand's Buriram United and finishing the match with 10 men. Buriram's Brazilian striker Guilherme Bissoli opened the scoring in the 30th minute at Gosford, north of Sydney, poking home Dion Cool's cross…
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Adebisi Adenipekun Nigeria's Naira is one of the worst-performing global currencies. As an import-dependent economy, the weak position of the Naira against the US dollar has triggered high levels of inflation and a cost-of-living crisis across the country. The hardship has worsened banditry, kidnappings, and other desperate activities that cause insecurity. Also, Nigeria continues to…
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As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) emphasises the critical role of water resources in national development. The Agency Director General Umar Ibrahim Mohammed in a statement on Tuesday highlighted the agency's commitment to sustainable water management amidst the growing challenges of climate change. According to him, the NHSA…
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The Nigerian Air Force said it has commenced an investigation into the alleged killing of innocent civilians during an Air raid on a terrorist enclave in Giwa, Kaduna State. This is the second time such 'mistake killing' by the military forces has occurred in the Kaduna axis. It is exactly nine months now after Tudun…
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Nigeria’s Independence Day is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm as citizens across the nation commemorate the journey to freedom and unity. This special day serves as a reminder of Nigeria's rich history, resilience, and achievements. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained its independence from British rule. For over 60 years, Nigeria was under colonial…
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The Association of Landlords in Jukwoyi Phase 4, a satellite community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently revamp the management of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) due to alleged poor performance and incompetence. The Association lamented that the neglect by AEDC has inflicted immense suffering…
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The Federal Government has announced a N32,000 increase in the monthly pensions of retirees, following a consequential adjustment in salary structures by the committee set up to review the new minimum wage. This was revealed in a memo from the National Salaries, Wages, and Income Commission (NSIWC), dated September 27, 2024, and signed by NSIWC…
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It’s Nigeria’s Independence Day; a perfect day to go back in time and ruminate on things that truly make us special and stand as testament to the struggle, freedom, history and our uniqueness. The Nigeria’s flag is not only a symbol of unity and peace but of hope and prosperity. Beyond this, there are lesser-known…