Wellington Omoragbon
30 Jul
The Federal Government, yesterday, expressed concerns over Nigeria’s fish import bill, stressing that initiatives, including locally-designed technologies, storage facilities as well as the inclusion of women and youths in production, are underway to increase local capacity.
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A fire at a vegetable market in north China killed eight people and injured 15 on Saturday, local authorities reported. "The injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment and are currently not in life-threatening danger," the Qiaoxi District People's Government said after the blaze in Zhangjiakou city, northwest of Beijing. The fire at…
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Which matches your vibe? Music has a way of defining our moments, and 2024 has been a phenomenal year for fans of Afrobeats and Nigerian music, delivering unforgettable albums that reflect joy, resilience, and cultural pride. From Ayra Starr’s youthful reflections to Wizkid's soulful tribute to his late mother, this year has been packed with…
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Russia said on Saturday it had shot down eight US-supplied ATACMS missiles, whose use Moscow has warned could spark a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on central Kyiv. ATACMS missiles have a maximum range of 190 miles (300 kilometres), according to publicly available data. "Air defence systems downed eight ATACMS US-made missiles and 72 drones," the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid an official visit to the Oba of Lagos, His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu at the Iga Idunganran palace. The president said that traditional institutions play important roles in the society. “During my visit, Kabiyesi and I engaged in meaningful conversations about the role traditional institutions play in shaping our…
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Two police officers lost their lives during a shootout with Lakurawa bandits during an attack on Alhaji Lawal Block Farm and nearby Fulani settlements in Natsini village in Kebbi State. The village is along the Argungu-Kangiwa road, the Kebbi State Police Command said. The police spokesperson, Nafiu Abubakar, disclosed in a statement that the attack…
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has commended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs Nkechinyere Iyioku, for embarking on humanitarian services in Ugwulangwu Autonomous Community, Ohaozara Local Government Area. Nwifuru, accompanied by his wife, Mary-Maudline, made the commendation on Friday, while launching an empowerment programme organised by Iyioku’s support groups, called “Women Of Honour…
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has announced plans to subsidise the cost of a litre of petrol at N600 for farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum announced the subsidy on Friday evening in Bama town when he flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers hitherto displaced by…
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Gunmen ambushed a Pakistan convoy travelling to bring aid to a region besieged by sectarian fighting on Saturday, local government said, wounding several officials despite a ceasefire announced three days ago. The Kurram region of northwest Pakistan has been wracked by Sunni-Shiite violence for decades, but around 200 people have been killed since a fresh…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has dismissed an AI-generated image circulating online that depicted him as an alhaji. The image, which showed the respected pastor in Islamic attire, sparked widespread reactions on social media after it went viral in December 2024. Speaking during the first…
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Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has revealed that former President Umaru Yar’Adua stopped the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries because his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo, did not follow due process. According to Falana, a consortium led by Dangote Oil had offered to buy the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries but the late Yar’Adua…