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30 Oct
The Ogun State Government on Tuesday sent a second delegation to commiserate with the family of Monday Arijo, who died on Friday after being subjected to corporal punishment by a teacher at Obada Grammar School, Idi-emi. This comes as the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, is already conducting a post-mortem on the deceased to determine…
1 Oct
The Oyo State Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Olubunmi Oni, and her siblings are set to empower 30 less privileged students in Nigeria through an education support scheme in memory of their late parents. According to her, the scheme, aimed at alleviating the financial burden of education for underprivileged students, will be implemented across the…
5 Sep
Afrobeats sensation Ayra Starr has condemned the killing of Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Christianah was kidnapped between Ikorodu and Yaba in Lagos and was later reported to have been killed by her abductor. READ ALSO: Abductors kill kidnapped FUNAAB student in Lagos Christiana, who was completing…
29 Feb
A University of York student, Charles Henry Johnson, tragically took his own life after mistakenly believing he was suffering from incurable cancer. The 18-year-old computer science student, described as "happy to start university" and achieving top grades in his academic career, was found deceased in his dorm room on September 20th, 2023. According to reports,…
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Civil Society Organisation, Citizens' Gavel, has described the arrest and detention of investigative journalist and founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as a dangerous precedent to press freedom in Nigeria. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed on…
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A Chief Magistrate in Osun State, Mrs Olufunke Oyeniyi, has lamented the increase in cases of sexual and gender-based violence despite the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act, which imposes stricter punishments on convicted abusers and violators. Oyeniyi made this known at a three-day workshop on the Implementation of the VAPP Law and the Role…
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President Bola Tinubu has praised French President Emmanuel Macron, noting that his cordiality and interest in Africa
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Nigeria and France have signed a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security, worth €300 million. Presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement after President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France. Earlier, President Tinubu…
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The Niger State Coordinator, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and Niger State Chairman, Breast Milk Multidisciplinary Committee, James T. Kigbu, has stressed the need for exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life. Kigbu, who made the emphasis while interacting with journalists in Minna on Thursday, November…
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The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo at an illegal oil bunkering site in the Niger Delta region. The arrest, which sparked widespread concern and condemnation, occurred during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism. The confirmation follows public outcry over Soyombo’s detention, with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism…
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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has discharged and acquitted 50 individuals, including four women, accused
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On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, FXCG reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development by conducting a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit to Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos. The initiative showcased the company’s dedication to empowering communities and inspiring the next generation through impactful support and engagement. The visit was a vibrant event, filled…
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Cornelius Essen, a correspondent for The Guardian Newspaper, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the property, environm