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Manchester City survived a scare to beat giant killers Plymouth 3-1 and progress to the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday after Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe-Mateta was hospitalised in the Eagles' 3-1 win over Millwall. Plymouth had shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool in the previous round and were on course for another stunning upset at…
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An economic expert, Ismaila Yusuf Atus, has advised Nigerians to shift their focus from relying on government interventions and instead prioritise investment as a means of securing financial stability and long-term success. Atus, who is the Managing Director of Atus West Africa Investment, a leading provider of financial solutions, in a statement on Monday, said…
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The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the employment of a total of 1,010 teachers for secondary schools in the state. While giving the approval shortly after the completion of the recruitment process by the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), which screened thousands of applicants last year, Aiyedatiwa stated that the move will solve…
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The Plateau Ministry of Education has closed down two private schools in Jos for operating below minimum standard. Mr Sabastine John, the Director, Quality Assurance of the ministry, disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. John identified the schools as First Academy and Niret Private School, located in Jos North and Jos South Local…
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The government of Jigawa, the third poorest state in Nigeria, spent the sum of 2,204,515,190.89 on SUVs, furniture for its government house, and construction of laundry and toilets at the presidential lodge, among others, in 2024. Other capital expenditures include the renovation of the governor's residence and the renovation of the G-9 guest house. The…
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An entrepreneur, Salisu Danjuma, from the Difa community in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, says he earns over N2.5 million annually from tomato cultivation during the season. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Difa, Danjuma described tomato farming as one of the most profitable…
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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has stated that caution must be exercised against sacrificing the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over unproven allegations. The frontline Yoruba group, which described Akpabio as a committed patriot, advised that the allegation should be thoroughly examined, particularly since the allegations were made after an act of discipline against Senator…
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The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) has lauded Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara's resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgment, which he graciously accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive state broadcast delivered by Governor Fubara on Sunday,…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has stressed the importance of securing a good ending in life, stating that a greater tomorrow is vital for every individual. Speaking during the church’s monthly Thanksgiving Service at its Lagos headquarters on Sunday, which coincided with his 83rd birthday, Adeboye underscored…
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It is both shameful and appalling that despite the prolonged persecution of the Dasuki family—from the dethronement of Sultan of Sokoto
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has granted leave to former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and others to challenge the judgment of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Barewa Old Boys Association (BOBA)’s land dispute. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar III, who is also a member…