Rafiu Taye Oladejo
29 Aug
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has handed over 72 bags of Cannabis sativa, each weighing 40kg, and four arrested drug suspects, comprising three Ghanaians and one Beninoise, to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Marine Command.
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The Nigerian government has announced that over 15 leading aircraft manufacturers are set to participate in the Nigeria International Airshow in April 2025. Scheduled to take place in Lagos, the three-day event aims to showcase advancements in aviation technology, safety, and innovation. Themed "Redefining Aviation Industry through Investments and Global Engagements," the airshow will feature…
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Africa accounts for about 25.9 million people, representing 65 per cent of the global burden of HIV, with Nigeria contributing approximately 1.9 million cases, making it the fourth-largest HIV-burdened country globally. An estimated 39.9 million people were living with HIV worldwide in 2023, while 1.3 million people became newly infected with HIV within the same…
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The former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd.), has commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, on November 5, 2024. According to a statement from his media office, No.1, Uphill, Minna, General Babangida said his death, especially at this point in his…
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The Oyo State House of Assembly, on Thursday, applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for approving an N80,000 minimum wage for workers in the state, stating that the governor's worker-friendly policies are unparalleled. A statement issued and signed by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, noted that with this announcement, Oyo State has moved to the second…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he was "ready" to hold discussions with "courageous" Donald Trump, as he congratulated him on his victory in the US presidential election. "I take this opportunity to congratulate him," Putin said in remarks to the Valdai forum in the southern city of Sochi. Asked whether he was open…
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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his deputy, Atiku Abubakar, will headline the events celebrating the 80th birthday of renowned economist and journalist Onyema Ugochukwu. Obasanjo and Atiku, who led the nation from 1999 to 2007, recognize Ugochukwu's significant contributions during their administration, where he held various important roles. Other state governors and dignitaries will…
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has stressed the need to address consumer concerns over data depletion and billing transparency amid growing data consumption, fueled by digital advancements. According to the commission, Nigerians spend an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes on social media daily, far above the global average and underscoring how deeply embedded…
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Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rose from a meeting in Abuja on Thursday and resolved to urgently identify and find quick solutions to the party’s challenges. At the inauguration of the Board of Trustees of the academic unit of the party, the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI), the leaders urged all stakeholders to sacrifice…
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Medical activities at Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital resumed this evening following the suspension of the industrial action embarked upon by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The medical doctors announced the suspension Thursday evening after meeting with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Government House, where the controversy between the union and the Kano commissioner was…