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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), has conferred Fellowship on 116 Engineers as a testament to their exceptional dedication, skill and commitment to the advancement of engineering and national development. The NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Margaret Oguntala, while conferring the fellowship on the Engineers, said the honour was also in recognition of their commitment to…
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As we enter the peak of wedding celebrations, typically from May to October, we have already witnessed a good number of high-profile celebrity weddings in 2024 so far. Some include the nuptials of the Adelekes, the Kutis, the Nwokes, and the Blisses, among others. Since it's the wedding season, guests need to be mindful of…
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Nigerian authors have gifted us with numerous timeless books, each with its own rich and intriguing storyline. Some of these stories look into the complexities of life in Nigerian society, exploring themes of social change, colonialism, and the human spirit. Additionally, some of these books are in the literature syllabus in Nigerian secondary schools. Not…
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President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms by his government. He said his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution. The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House on Thursday,…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) Branch, has resolved to embark on a two weeks warning strike over unresolved issues bothering on welfare. The union stated this in a notification letter addressed to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Abdullahi Musa, signed by its Chairman, Dr Peter Adamu and Secretary,…
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Disney and Pixar's film sequel Inside Out 2 has surpassed the previous record holder Frozen II to become the highest-grossing animated film in history. After just six weeks in theaters, Inside Out 2 made $601 million domestically and $861 million internationally. Bringing its global total to $1.46 billion. This passes the $1.45 billion earned by…
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American rapper, Travis Scott, recently made headlines with his European "Circus Maximus” tour in Milan. The concert had 80,000 fans in attendance, raising concerns about a potential earthquake during the concert activities. Taking the stage at the Ippodromo Snai La Maura open-air venue, the Houston-born rapper delivered a performance that seemingly caused the earth to…
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Designed as a special-purpose vehicle (SPV) to ramp up the development of the Niger Delta region that is defaced and devalued by oil exploitation activities, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) signposts how not to develop a region.
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Defence Headquarters (DHQ), yesterday, said intelligence revealed that some “unscrupulous elements are bent on hijacking” the planned nationwide protests “for violent purposes.”