Mo Abudu At 60
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From small beginnings to being a media mogul, Mo Abudu has shattered every glass ceiling in her path. At 60, she remains a driving force in shaping African narratives. In this exclusive interview with CHIDIRIM NDECHE, the CEO of the EbonyLife Group shares the pivotal moments of her journey, the power of resilience, and her…
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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Sunday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Mawlid 2024. The governor, in a statement made available to journalists, congratulated all Muslims on witnessing the Mawlid, calling on them to pray for Oyo State, Nigeria, and the leadership at both levels. According…
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A fleet of trucks from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on Sunday commenced loading Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at the Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State. Footage shared on the Dangote Group's X handle showed the trucks arriving at the refinery. The post announced, “First set of trucks set…
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The Ekiti State Government has reiterated its commitment to free and compulsory education up to Senior Secondary School (SS3) as both private and public schools resume on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, for the new academic session. The government stated that its agenda is to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to quality…
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Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's efforts to transform Nigeria’s economy. The actress believes the country is seeing progress under his leadership, with less focus on consumption and more emphasis on production. Badmus pointed out that Nigeria's import levels have dropped while exports are on the rise, signalling economic growth. READ…
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The management of Edo University, Uzairue, has launched a mandatory one-year industrial training for students in the departments of Chemical and Mechanical Engineering, with a special focus on acquiring technical skills in the conversion of fuel vehicles to gas. Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Dawood O. Egbefo, who disclosed this during the flag-off of…
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud celebrations. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who made the disclosure, noted that in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Command CPs and their respective Zonal AIGs…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stressed the need for politicians to fully disclose constituency project funds to the public, including details of contractors, timelines, and budgets, for community scrutiny. Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, gave this charge in Kano while speaking at a “One-Day Stakeholders' Consultative Meeting on Fostering Transparency, Accountability,…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced airlifting relief materials donated by the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) to victims of recent floods in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and surrounding areas. As part of its role in providing Military Aid to Civil Authority (MACA), the NAF initiated the missions on September 14, 2024, with 300…
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The National Library of Nigeria has announced that it has issued over 26,000 International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) since the beginning of 2024. It also revealed that authors and researchers can now obtain ISBNs, International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN), newspaper publication indexes, and other services online. National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National…
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A circular has emerged where the immediate past Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, instructed that only academic qualifications are required for entry into the country's civil and public service. The circular, dated April 12, 2021, was written after a meeting of the National Council on Establishment in Lagos. The circular,…