Author: milcah
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Senator Ibrahim’s death: Kwara PDP suspends political activities
Stephen Olufemi Oni. Ilorin The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended all Party activities in honour of the late former Kwara South Senator, Dr. Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim. The Party, in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, said it regretted to inform the general public that except…
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2024 Horeb: Prophet Alogbo tasks govt on proved welfare, electricity
” over 10,000 participants expected to grace 2024 Horeb Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The three tiers of Government in Nigeria have been charged to make the welfare of the people their cardinal focus by assiduously working to reduce the hardship the people are passing through. The Acting Spiritual Father and Chairman, Cherubim and Seraphim Movement…
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Alia Aircraft probe: Heads to roll in Benue APC
as EFCC calls for State files from 1999 to date Indications have emerged that there is palpable tension among political leaders in Benue State, particularly, those of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as the state governor Rev Hyacinth Alia, has discreetly launched a probe on a missing Aircraft belonging to the state government. A…
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Telecom Operators Seek Approval for Tariff Hike Amid Economic Challenges
Telecommunications companies in Nigeria, including MTN Nigeria and Globacom, are seeking approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to increase their tariffs. This request comes in response to foreign exchange losses and rising energy costs, which led some operators to report losses last year. The telcos’ proposal for a tariff hike follows similar actions by…
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NNPC Clarifies Fuel Scarcity Amid Growing Concerns in Abuja and Kaduna
By Milcah Tanimu The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has attributed the recent surge in fuel scarcity to logistical challenges. In a statement released by Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, the company acknowledged the difficulties faced in some areas across the country but assured that the issues have been resolved. Despite…
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Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 3 Preview: Odds, Picks, and Predictions
By Milcah Tanimu In a pivotal Game 3 clash, the Los Angeles Lakers aim to rebound from a gut-wrenching Game 2 loss against the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA playoffs series. After squandering a 20-point lead, the Lakers find themselves trailing 2-0 in the series, facing immense pressure to turn the tide. The matchup…
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Bodo-Bonny Road: FG Orders Contractor Back to Site within 14 days
From Lateef Taiwo The federal government has ordered the contractor handling the Bodo- Bonny Road construction to return to site within 14 days or face sanctions. Minister of Works Sen. David Nweze Umahi gave the marching order during a meeting with the handlers of the road project, Julius Berger PLC , as well as representatives…
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Zulum, Qatari Ambassador meet: 1,000 Borno orphans to get support.
From Lateef Taiwo The Qatari ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Ali Bn Ghanem Al-Hajari, has confirmed that Qatari government would be providing support for about 1000 orphans communities resulting from the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State . Ali made the announcement in Maiduguri during a meeting with the governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum,…
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Applauds Trail Sanwo-Olu’s Launch Of Eko Cares Initiative For 500,000 Household
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu earned the praise of no fewer than 70 Civil Society Organizations following the flag-off of the “Eko Cares” Initiative, a social intervention programme aimed at lessening the burden on residents amid economic hardship. The Lagos state government while unveiling the initiative on Wednesday revealed that a total of 300,000 households…
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9-3-4 Education Policy; Gov’t Abolishes Common Entrance Examination As Basis For Admission In Benue
From Lateef Taiwo Benue state government has disclosed that it has abolished common entrance examination as basis for admission into Junior Secondary School, JSS1. Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr, Frederick Ikyaan, announced this in Makurdi, after a meeting with stakeholders to intimate them on the new policy in education. According to Dr, Ikyaan,…