Williams Etombi
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Williams Etombi, widely known by his creative alias Willy Kanga, is a Nigerian award-winning content creator, animator, and digital storyteller. His unique ability to blend humour, satire, and social commentary into animated content has earned him a strong presence in the digital space, making him one of Nigeria’s most influential cartoonists. Born on April 28,…
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Following the lack of critical infrastructure at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) in Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the immediate construction of male and female hostels, a health centre, administrative blocks, among others. The governor acknowledged that immediate intervention at the university was necessary to improve the learning standard. Governor Fubara vowed…
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Author and Chief Executive Officer of Savvy Teens Ireland, Susan Hayes Culleton, has urged philanthropic individuals, corporations, and governments at all levels to provide substantial support to charity schools in Nigeria. This call to action was made during her visit to the KNOSK N100-a-day School in Kuje, Abuja, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges and…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for the death penalty for counterfeit drug peddlers in the country. NAFDAC’s Director General, Mojisola Adeyeye, made the appeal on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following a large-scale enforcement operation that resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs worth an estimated…
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, has been called upon to wade into the issue revolving around the removal of the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. The Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria (CGGTN), behind the call, premised their position on the…
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The Federal Government yesterday said the country would aggressively pursue deployment of renewable energy as the Lambata community in Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State got electrified by a 990kWp solar hybrid mini-grid. The project, worth €9.3 million, was funded by the European Union (EU) and co-financed by the German government with collaboration with…
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The Federal Government has explained that its decision to launch the Child Nutrition Fund was to curb malnutrition in children in the country. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, who disclosed this, also reiterated the federal government’s commitment towards achieving a healthy society for children to ensure that they achieve enviable heights…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has slashed its ex-depot price of premium motor spirit (PMS) from ₦890 to ₦825. Esan Sunday, Head of Media Relations and Branding Communications at Dangote Group, announced the reduction in a statement on Wednesday. According to the refinery, MRS Holdings stations, its retail partner, will sell for ₦860 per litre in Lagos,…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Wednesday, received the report of the Committee on the Management/Disbursement of the Bodija Explosion Relief Fund, noting that the state government will look into the recommendations and implement them as appropriate. Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, who also doubles as the chairman of the relief…
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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Wednesday raised the alarm over threats to her life and that of the agency's staff, calling on the authorities to protect the operatives who daily navigate a great deal of hazards while carrying out their assigned…
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The EU's powerful competition regulator on Wednesday gave the green light for a $2.3 billion takeover of US optical semiconductors company Infinera by Finland's Nokia. The telecoms firm announced the acquisition in June last year. "The European Commission has approved unconditionally... the proposed acquisition," it said, after concluding "the transaction would raise no competition concerns".…