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31 Jul
As the House Committee on Solid Minerals accelerates efforts towards the amendment of the Minerals and Mining Act of 2007, the Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities has appealed for deduction of the proposed five per cent from the 13 per cent derivative to host communities before sending the remainder to states.
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The Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara in Kogi State has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to commence six new courses. The courses are Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT), B.Rad. Radiography, B. Agric. Agriculture, B. Eng. Agricultural Engineering, and LL.B. Law respectively. This is a…
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Pop sensation, Lady Gaga, has opened up about her journey to love, revealing that she once feared she would be single forever. The "Bad Romance" singer, who recently announced her engagement to Michael Polansky, shared her heartfelt story in an interview with Vogue. "I kind of thought I was going to have to do this…
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The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has appealed to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to help address irregularities stopping polytechnic students from participating in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Mr Ridwan Opeyemi, President of the association, led a team to JAMB Headquarters in Bwari, Abuja, and made the appeal on Friday.…
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The Oyo/Osun Command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has appealed for closer ties with traditional institutions and other stakeholders to achieve common goals and end smuggling in the country. Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Dr. Ben Oramalugo, made this call during a visit to the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Owolabi Olakuleyin, at…
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Miss Kwara, Ufa Dania, who is the first plus-size contestant for Miss Universe Nigeria, shares her experience of pageantry. In a recent interview, the Edo-born beauty queen shared her success story, challenges, and hopes as the first plus-size woman to win Miss Charismatic Nigeria. She recalls being the first contestant to express interest in the…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has disclosed the graduation date of the 6th Regular Course Cadets. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the event is an important milestone that underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to excellence and professionalism. According to him, the event is set to take place on Saturday, September 7,…
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President Bola Tinubu, on Friday in Beijing, concluded his official engagements in China with a pledge to replicate his experience in the area of infrastructure, as well as institutionalise discipline and commitment to national service back home. Addressing members of the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over the growing number of social media attacks on its officials by individuals dissatisfied with election outcomes. The commission stated that the harassment of its staff is being fueled by fake news circulating on social media. Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, expressed…
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The Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BVCCA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sanction an investigation into over $6 billion owed to global suppliers by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). BVCCA in a world press conference on Friday in Abuja expressed shock that Nigeria, a major crude oil-producing…
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At least 17 young children were killed and 70 missing after a fire ripped through a primary school dormitory in central Kenya overnight, officials said Friday, leaving relatives desperate for news. The blaze at the Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county began around midnight, engulfing rooms where more than 150 children were sleeping. Police said…