Peter Knights
13 Aug 2024
Wild Africa, a global non-governmental organization, has raised the alarm over the declining elephant population in Nigeria, warning that the species faces extinction due to poaching, habitat destruction, and human-wildlife conflict. According to Wild Africa, the elephant population in Nigeria has dwindled from an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 individuals two decades ago to a mere…
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Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said it was special to match Cristiano Ronaldo's first season tally of 33 goals for Los Blancos after netting a brace on Saturday against Leganes in La Liga. Mbappe's double took him to 33 strikes in 44 appearances across all competitions, the same number of goals as his idol managed…
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Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after his injury layoff and scored just two minutes after entering as a second-half substitute in his team's 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Union on Saturday. Messi had missed Argentina's World Cup qualifiers in South America during the recent international window after picking up an adductor strain…
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The wife of the president, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday called on the Muslim faithful to also remember to extend a hand of fellowship to those in need as they celebrate Eid-el-Fitr 2025. "May the blessings of Ramadan bring harmony to our nation and strengthen the bonds that unite us as one people," Mrs Tinubu…
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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Saturday, described President Bola Tinubu as a transformative leader whose vision and courage will leave an indelible mark on history and said Tinubu's life is a testament to God's grace. In a birthday tribute to the President, Alake emphasised that the occasion couldn't have come…
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The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences has urged all fresh intakes to apply for the student loan from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Speaking with the new intakes at the college over the weekend, the Provost, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, disclosed that the federal government, through NELFUND provided student loans. Owolabi said the loan…
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The Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), on Saturday, deployed 400 officers to ensure the free flow of traffic during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd.), announced the deployment while addressing officers in Ibadan. Adesagba said the deployment of 400 personnel was aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow before, during,…
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President Bola Tinubu and the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Michael Drew, held investment opportunities talks on Saturday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Tinubu said: "It's a very great opportunity for Africa to connect widely, and Nigeria in particular, to strengthen our bilateral relations and examine and exploit all the…
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The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has confirmed the sighting of the new crescent moon. Earlier on Saturday, Saudi Arabia announced that the crescent of Shawwal has been sighted. The country also added that Eid al-Fitr will now be held on…
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General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), former Military Head of State, has praised President Bola Tinubu on his 73rd birthday, describing him as the “Asiwaju of the Universe.” In his heartfelt birthday message on Saturday, IBB eulogized Tinubu’s leadership, stating that he has done. According to IBB: “There comes a time in the life of a…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Saturday, felicitated the Muslim Ummah in Oyo State and across the country on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitri 2025. The governor congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of the 2025 Ramadan. Makinde, who hailed the Muslim faithful for their endurance, faith, sacrifices, and trust in Allah throughout…