Category: News
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CPJ Urges Press Freedom Reforms in Nigeria After 22 Journalists Killed Since 1992
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has drawn attention to the alarming danger faced by journalists in Nigeria, revealing that 22 journalists have lost their lives in the country since 1992. To address this concerning trend, CPJ has called upon President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps to enhance the safety and freedom of journalists.…
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From Street Vendor to Stardom: Yemi Elesho, the Actor, Shares His Inspirational Journey
Adeyemi Elesho, a prominent figure in Nollywood and the world of online influence, bared his humble beginnings in a recent interview. The accomplished actor opened up about his early days, when he was involved in street vending, selling products like Aboniki (a popular medicated balm), face towels, and even bread to make a living before…
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Messi Unable to Score in Inter Miami’s Draw Against Nashville
Lionel Messi, the acclaimed player for Inter Miami, couldn’t find the back of the net in his first Major League Soccer (MLS) match at home, resulting in a 0-0 tie against Nashville SC. Despite this outcome, Inter Miami’s undefeated streak continued, reaching an impressive 10 games. In an uncommon turn of events, Messi didn’t contribute…
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Katsina Govt Offers to Increase NYSC Medical Corpers Allowance and to Automatically Employ Willing Medical Corpers After Completion of Service Year
From Lateef Taiwo The Katsina State Government has disclosed its plan of giving automatic employment to medical corps members willing to stay in the State (after their service programme) and offer their services to Katsina residents. The Permanent Secretary of the Katsina State Ministry of Health, Dr. A. T. Hamza revealed the plan on Tuesday…
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Thuggery to Attract 7- Year Jail Term in Borno
Botno State Governor has reiterated his three to jail a ynidy who engages in political thuggery. The Governor, Babagana spoke on Wednesday during the inauguration of a vocational training centre in Biu town, headquarters of Biu Local Government Area. Named Borno State Vocational Training Enterprise, Biu, the centre consists of 15 workshops equipped with modern…
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Be Fair, Just to Stakeholders, Speaker Charges Reps Panel
….says investigation will assist government on planning Speaker House of Representatives, Hon Abbas Tajudden has urged members of the Ad-hoc Committee investigating funds accrued to the Great Green Wall project from 2015 till date to be fair and just to all stakeholders as they began their assignment saying that recommendations made at the end will…
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Kwara begins distribution of 250,000 bags of rice palliatives in first phase
• It’s a token of empathy for our people, says Gov Kwara State Government has flagged off the distribution of rice palliatives to the most vulnerable persons in the state, with the committee disclosing that it would share at least 250,000 10kg bags in the first phase. In an attempt to ensure non-partisanship, fairness and…
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Two in NSCDC net in Kwara for allegedly raping minors
Two people are currently cooling their heels at the office of the Kwara state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly raping 15-year-old and 17-year-old girls. While Idowu Yahaya (39), a private security guard at Gaa Akanbi area in Ilorin, was alleged to have raped a 15-year-old girl in an…
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NEPC Organizes Workshop on Upscaling Production of OSOP Products In Gombe
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council, NEPC has organised a one-day workshop of training the trainer on Upscaling Production on Osop product in Gombe. In his remarks the Regional Coordinator, Mr. Okorie J. O stated that the workshop was organised to benefits the people of North-East Okorie said, the Council was in the forefront of championing…
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Honor Nigerian Youths, Appoint ‘Yerima Shettima’ into your Cabinet – Ohanaeze youths to Tinubu.
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called for the inclusion of the National President, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), Alhaji Yerima Shettima into the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet. It said Shettima, a unifying figure for all the youth organisations in the country, will represent all shades of interests. The Igbo youths…