Travel snacks
11 Sep
If, like me, you have embarked on a long-distance journey and on the way, you find out that your stomach can make more sounds than a generator as a result of hunger, gather here. I have found ways to overcome this dilemma for a better travel. Like you know, Nigeria is a nation with very…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dropped the retail price of premium motor spirit (petrol) to ₦965 per litre across its outlets in the Federal Capital Territory. This marks the second price reduction in less than two weeks, following an earlier decrease from ₦1,060 earlier this month. Customers at NNPCL's…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) alerted of an alarming increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the last four weeks, signaling the outbreak's severity. Meanwhile, the centre recorded 9,492 suspected cases of Lassa Fever,1,154 confirmed with 190 deaths across the country in 2024. Six states including Ondo (29.7%), Edo (22.7%), Bauchi (17.9%),…
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No fewer than 2000 residents of Jiwa community in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Kaida Tsoho in Gwagwalada area council in the Federal Capital Territory, have benefited from free medical services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report the free medical outreach was provided by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with…
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government and National Assembly to prioritise transparency and accountability in allocating projects in the 2025 budget. The organisation specifically cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such as funds designated for scrapped ministries like the Ministry of Niger Delta and the…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to restore public trust in the corps, acknowledging that motorists no longer stop for FRSC personnel due to perceived lack of integrity. Mohammed made the pledged when he visited the FRSC sector command on Monday in Akure, Ondo state. He emphasised the…
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The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is set to shine a light on the future of Nigeria's healthcare sector as it commemorates its 10th anniversary with a series of impactful events, including a blood donation drive. This was disclosed during the anniversary press conference in Lagos, where the health umbrella body for private-sector stakeholders unveiled…
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Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the rehabilitation of facilities at the Calabar Golf Course. The gesture includes the renovation of the Clubhouse, the golf course, the perimeter fence, and other supporting facilities. The captain of the Golf Club, Maj Gen Ahmed M Sabo (rtd) who disclosed this to sports journalists in…
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Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB Plc) has announced the appointment of Juliet Anammah as its new Chairman, effective 1 January 2025. Anammah takes over from Sijbe “Siep” Hiemstra, who has been serving as interim Chairman since the beginning of the year. The announcement was made by the company's secretary/legal director, Uaboi Agbebaku, following the Board of…
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Controversial Nigerian rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or “Akpi” has regained his freedom after nearly a month in police detention. Speed Darlington, 39, was picked up on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. The arrest was linked to allegations of verbal abuse targeted at Afrofusion superstar Damini Ogulu, famously…
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Mr Ekpenyong Ojoi, Director General, Cross River Tourism Bureau, made the call on Monday in Calabar at an award presentation of N1 million each to 20 hotels and N500 thousand each to 14 restaurants and bars. The Cross River government has charged hotels in the state to upgrade their services ahead of the 2024 Calabar…