Kole Shettima
24 Aug
Encomium, praises and positive testimonies were showered on the Country Director of McArthur Foundation in Nigeria, Dr Kole Shettima, when he featured in the “Impact Series,” of the Akin Fadeyi Foundation
27 Jul
Leading voices in Nigeria’s civil society community have described the MacArthur Foundation Director for Nigeria, Kole Shettima as a blessing to the country. The speakers, including feminist activist and policy advocate, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; media entrepreneur, Simon Kolawole; television host, Kadaria Ahmed, and about 15 others who spoke on Shettima reeled out beautiful attributes, listing…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a Nigerian businessman, Ezeokoli Sylva, upon his return from Brazil, for smuggling 700 grams of cocaine concealed in his stomach. The arrest was made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy,…
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The French embassy's physical health experts have emphasized the importance of regular exercise and a balanced diet as essential components for enhancing cardiovascular health and promoting overall well-being. They noted that engaging in frequent physical activity not only strengthens the heart but also improves blood circulation and reduces the risk of heart disease. This call…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has decried the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for denying discussions with Senator Ned Nwoko regarding the Okpai Independent Power Project (IPP). Speaking at a press conference on Sunday in Abuja, the group's national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the governor’s statement as a deliberate attempt…
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Some residents of Kajola town in Oke Ero Local Government, Kwara State, have threatened legal action against the state government for allegedly installing a monarch who is standing trial. The newly crowned monarch was dragged to a magistrate court in March by some princes and ruling houses for allegedly parading himself wrongly as the Edemorun…
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President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration's unflinching determination to root out all forms of security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilize the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads…
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the successful hosting of the 2nd African Military Games (AMGA) in Abuja. Mr. Tinubu, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation during the competition’s closing ceremony at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja on Saturday night. He said the military had…
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Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported Saturday. Attorneys representing the billionaire and his AI startup, xAI, filed the injunction Friday, the financial news site reported. The injunction also requests that OpenAI be stopped from allegedly barring its investors from funding competing…
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Organized labour in Nasarawa State is preparing for an indefinite strike due to the state government’s delay in implementing the new national minimum wage. The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state, Comrade Ismaila Okoh, revealed in a telephone interview with Radio Nigeria that despite several meetings, including those chaired by Deputy…