World War III
22 Oct
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday expressed concern about the increasing global conflicts, revealing that 58 wars involving 92 countries are currently ongoing. Obasanjo also likened former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, to former British leader and Prime Minister Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, who led Britain to victory in the Second World War. The former…
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The Headquarters of the Naval Training Command, in Rivers State, has provided free medical services to over 1,000 indigenes of Ebubu Community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Guardian gathered that the gesture was to support the government's efforts toward improving quality healthcare services for the people. The free medical services included…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday asked President Bola Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to unfreeze the accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) within 72 hours. In a motion sponsored by Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu and 20 others, the lawmakers said suspension…
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Rosemary Oromoni, the mother of Sylvester Ormomoni, the pre-teen secondary school student who died after enduring bullying from other students of Dowen College, is dead. Her death comes seven months after a court in Lagos ruled against the family on the matter. Quoting an unnamed source in the family, The Cable reported that Rosemary died…
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President Bola Tinubu has called for Nigeria to join the G20, along with South Africa and the African Union, to increase Africa's global influence. Tinubu made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. "Nigeria would like to join South Africa and the…
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South Africa has pledged its support for Nigeria's bid to join the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking during the launch of South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of making the African voices heard on the global stage. "Nigeria will be keenly supported by us," Ramaphosa…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law. The Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 is a comprehensive plan by the state government to address long-standing challenges in the energy sector. The law, according to the state government, will lay a robust foundation for economic growth, fostering industrial…
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Battling insomnia? These simple tips can help you break free from restless nights and wake up refreshed. Embrace small changes like morning sunlight and a calming bedtime routine to reclaim peaceful sleep. Feeling like a night owl who wants to switch to early mornings? There is hope. If you are tired of staying up late,…
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The Lagos State government has declared that hawking dogs and other animals on the streets is prohibited in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this clear on Tuesday in response to public concern over the roadside sale of sickly puppies in Lekki. Wahab noted that street trading and hawking…
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The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its plan to retire 1,000 of its staff. To ensure transparency, accountability, and the proper utilization of funds, the lawmakers at Tuesday's plenary resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the retirement process, which will see the…
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, gave the 18 local government areas (LGAs) chairmen in the state 48 hours to submit their statements of account. This is contained in a statement signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, and made available to newsmen in Benin, Edo State. The governor, who…