Sacha Jafri
11 Jan
In a monumental feat for both art and space exploration, Sacha Jafri's "We Rise Together with the Light of the Moon" has officially launched to the moon, poised to become the first official artwork to grace the lunar surface. This groundbreaking venture, aboard the United Launch Alliance Vulcan Rocket, marks a pivotal moment in human…
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Immediate past Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that climate change will be the defining challenge of this century due to its far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, economies, societies, and human health, and Africa will be at the centre of its implications. Speaking at the 42th Annual Olumide Memorial Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institution of Surveyors…
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The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that the command on 1st November 2024 received information that some passengers who were on transit in a Toyota Bus vehicle with Reg. No. LG 08 DGS from Sokoto State heading to Bayelsa State were attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gidan-Kwakwa along Tegina-Zungeru road in Rafi local council…
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The police on Monday fired teargas and gunshots to disperse workers of Ikwere Local Government Area who allegedly arrived to resume work. The Guardian gathered that police officers with over 11 hilux vans arrived at the Council secretariat on the tip of that workers including women, men, and youths were at the complex set to…
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Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Monday, rallied youth in Ondo State to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle November 16 governorship election in the state. Leading the youth on a solidarity walk to mobilise voters, Aiyedatiwa, Olawande stated that the youth are ready to vote for the governor. The youths,…
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The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), on Monday, said that it achieved record-breaking revenue in October 2024, generating ₦8,199,976,300, marking a substantial rise in earnings for the agency. Its noted that the surge reflects the country's strengthened commitment to diversifying its economy through the solid minerals sector and improving its mining sector's regulatory framework. Director-General…
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The University of Ibadan Vice Chancellor Professor Kayode Adebowale has called for the support of security chiefs in Oyo State. Adebowale said the security challenges in the country have become hydra-headed, and as such, combined and concerted efforts, through a multi-dimensional approach, are required to combat the challenges. The VC stated this when he led…
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Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged to make the state the hub of medical tourism and put an end to the exodus of people moving overseas for health services by expediting the completion of the ongoing construction of the 300-bed Enugu International Hospital. The governor, who made this commitment on Monday in Enugu…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, disclosed its plans to strengthen primary health centres in each of the local governments of the state. Oyo State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Toyin Balogun, revealed this at an event in commemoration of the International Day for the Elderly, held at the House of Chiefs, Agodi…
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The Oyo State Government, on Monday, promised to continue to promote and use the culture and tourism to expand and improve the economy as envisioned by Governor 'Seyi Makinde in the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development. The state's Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, stated this at a press conference heralding the…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his relentless condemnation of the policies of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration. APC spokesman Mr. Felix Morka in a statement argued that Atiku’s antagonistic posture is not only politically motivated but hypocrisy taken too far. Urging Nigerians…