Somesh Adukia
1 Jun 2024
To empower women with necessary skills in the imaging and print industries, Canon Central and North Africa through its Women Who Empower 2024 programme in Nigeria, in collaboration with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR), is helping women thrive professionally.
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It’s no news that even the sharpest minds in the world of screenwriting often hit a creative wall called writer’s block. However, what happens when the struggle is not just about ideas refusing to flow, but about a deeper challenge: the fact that some screenwriters don’t even enjoy the act of writing? When and why…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) plans to spend N13 million for the construction, installation and provision of streetlights in communities in Kogi and Katsina states, as well as other selected locations across the six geopolitical zones in the country despite lamenting a lack of funds to launch new satellites. The agency made…
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Frank Abiodun Aig-Imoukhuede, on his 90th birthday, describing him as a national treasure whose contributions have shaped and enriched Nigeria's cultural and literary landscape. Born on January 8, 1935, in Edunabon, Osun State, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede's illustrious career spanned journalism, literature, and public service. In a statement issued by his…
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Football analyst Godwin Dudu-Orumen has said that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has made a mistake by hiring former Mali coach, Eric Chelles. The announcement of Chelles' new assignment, made on Tuesday by the NFF, marks the beginning of what is hoped to be a transformative chapter for Nigeria’s national football team ahead of the…
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The Kaduna State Government has decided to plant about 10 million trees in four years under its afforestation programme to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect the environment and citizens. Commissioner of Environment in the State, Abubakar Buba, spoke to stakeholders on Wednesday, pointing out that the Government had already planted about 1.7…
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A former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, has advised the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to call his supporters to order, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not lifted the ban on campaigns. Onochie alleged that two years after Obi’s loss at the 2023 polls, his…
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Imo State Police Commissioner, Aboki Danjuma, has said that the command arrested 75 criminal suspects and rescued seven kidnapped victims during the just celebrated Yuletide season. He said his men also recovered seven AK-47 rifles, four shotguns, three pump-action guns, and over 150 rounds of ammunition in the same period. Danjuma disclosed this at the…
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The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, has denied announcing plans to revive the controversial Nigerian Air deal with Ethiopian Airlines. Kana made this clarification in response to speculation surrounding remarks he made during his inaugural statement at the ministry’s handover ceremony. “Since my inaugural statement on…
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League Cup organisers have poked fun at Mikel Arteta after the Arsenal manager suggested the "tricky" match ball played a part in his side's defeat by Newcastle.Eddie Howe's men took a major step towards the Wembley final in March with a 2-0 semi-final first-leg victory at the Emirates on Tuesday, with goals from Alexander…
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Record 31-time Copa del Rey winners Barcelona were drawn at home against Real Betis in the last 16 on Wednesday. Holders Athletic Bilbao welcome Osasuna while Spanish champions Real Madrid host Celta Vigo.Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid visit second-division Elche, while fourth-tier Pontevedra, the lowest ranked side left in the competition, host La Liga team Getafe.…