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Sun, 19 May 2024 08:30:35 +0000
BREAKING: Soludo sacks 21 transition committee chairmen in Anambra
Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has sacked all the 21 local government transition chairmen in the state. The governor also asked the sacked chairmen to hand over the affairs of... The post BREAKING: Soludo sacks 21 transition committee chair...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:51:38 +0000
100 golfers for new Owa of Igbajo Royal kitty
In a grand display of support and admiration for the new, Owa of Igbajo, HRH Oba Dr. ASK Makinde, over 100 golfers from across Nigeria have registered to compete in... The post 100 golfers for new Owa of Igbajo Royal kitty appeared first on The Natio...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:47:40 +0000
Swiatek dominates Sabalenka to win Italian Open
World number one Iga Swiatek again got the best of Aryna Sabalenka, winning in straight sets to take the Italian Open title. Swiatek won a thriller against the world number... The post Swiatek dominates Sabalenka to win Italian Open appeared first on...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:43:45 +0000
Aerthmetal, Nasarawa, others sign MoU to establish Uke Gold Company
In a landmark move poised to boost the local economy and Nigeria’s standing in the global mining sector, the Nasarawa State Government, Aerthmetal, and Boxmoor have formally signed a tripartite... The post Aerthmetal, Nasarawa, others sign MoU ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:42:37 +0000
Boniface celebrates Leverkusen’s unbeaten season with Nigerian flag
Boniface scored against Augsburg and celebrated in style as Leverkusen were formally coronated as Bundesliga champions following a historic unbeaten campaign. The 23-year-old striker helped Bayer Leverkusen to their first... The post Boniface celebra...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:39:24 +0000
Family of journalism icon marks 80th posthumous birthday
The late Chief Pius Oladapo Odebiyi (Don Debby), first Editor of The Bullion and CENBANK News, a publication of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, came back to life recently... The post Family of journalism icon marks 80th posthumous birthday appeared...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:37:17 +0000
Chelsea wallop Man United to win fifth straight women’s title
Chelsea wrapped up a sensational fifth successive Women’s Super League title by thrashing Manchester United at Old Trafford in Emma Hayes’ final game in charge. The Blues, who led rivals... The post Chelsea wallop Man United to win fifth ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:32:54 +0000
Ndidi considering Saudi millions after contract expiration
Score Nigeria can report that Wilfred Ndidi has been bombarded by several offers from Saudi Arabia and it is now left for him to decide whether or not to give... The post Ndidi considering Saudi millions after contract expiration appeared first on Th...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:31:30 +0000
APC chieftain donates food items to orphanage
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Alimosho  Local Government and former Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf on Friday donated food items... The post APC chieftain donates food items ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:30:57 +0000
Dialogue on future of Journalism in era of AI holds in Abuja
A two day dialogue on the Future of Journalism and the Impact Of Technology in an Era of Artificial Intelligence will hold in Abuja from Monday, May 27 to Tuesday... The post Dialogue on future of Journalism in era of AI holds in Abuja appeared first...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:28:29 +0000
Lawmaker receives fellowship award from French Language Village
By Mujeeb Oyedeji The main auditorium of the Nigerian French Language Village was filled to capacity, recently, as Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, member representing Badagry Constituency at the House of Representative,... The post Lawmaker receives fellowsh...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:27:29 +0000
Chelsea agree £29m deal for Brazil wonderkid
Chelsea are set to sign 17-year-old Estevao Willian from Palmeiras after they agreed an initial fee of 34m euros (£29m) for the winger. The deal does include performance related add-ons... The post Chelsea agree £29m deal for Brazil wonderkid appea...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:24:19 +0000
A’Ibom govt appreciates SFH overself-care intervention for women
Akwa Ibom state government has appreciated the Society for Family Health for partnering it in actualising the self-care intervention to improve sexual and reproductive health among the women in the... The post A’Ibom govt appreciates SFH overse...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:24:16 +0000
My govt building 2,326 new classrooms, renovating 707 others -Sani
As part of activities lined-up to mark his one year in office, Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, Saturday, commissioned blocks of 18 classrooms at two basic education schools in... The post My govt building 2,326 new classrooms, renovating 707...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:23:49 +0000
Ebonyi lawmaker defects from LP to APC
A lawmaker at the Ebonyi House of Assembly, Chief Celestine Ogba (LP-Onicha East) has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogba announced his defection at a ceremony in the... The post Ebonyi lawmaker defects from LP to APC appeared first...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:22:53 +0000
Troops foil kidnap attempt, neutralise two suspects in Imo
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA have foiled an attempted kidnap of another illustrious personality (names withheld) at Umuaka community in Njaba LGA of Imo. The Spokesman of... The post Troops foil kidnap attempt, neutralise two suspects ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:20:21 +0000
‘FG should prioritise tech infrastructure in health sector’
Health information specialist and researcher, Adebukola Adegoke has called on government and stakeholders to prioritize technological infrastructure in the health sector to improve access and outcomes for underserved communities. Disclosing... The po...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:16:51 +0000
Two soldiers feared dead after gunmen attack Abia outpost
Two soldiers attached to the 14 Brigade Headquarters of the Nigerian Army have reportedly died after yet-to-be-identified gunmen attacked an army outpost located at Park Road by Milverton in Aba,... The post Two soldiers feared dead after gunmen atta...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:16:20 +0000
‘Worm infection can hinder child’s education’
Worms, if left untreated can lead to malnourishment, and physical impairment that will compromise a child’s education, medical experts have warned. In a proactive response to these risks, Lagos State... The post ‘Worm infection can hinder chi...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:13:50 +0000
Lawyers Alert unveils report on rights violation associated with TB
A nonprofit organisation in Nigeria, Lawyers Alert has unveiled a report on violations of the rights of Tuberculosis patients and survivors in the country. During the validation of the report... The post Lawyers Alert unveils report on rights violati...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:13:44 +0000
Soludo summons NLC, TUC to emergency meeting over seven-day ultimatum
The face-off between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, over minimum wage, has taken a new dimension. Recall that... The post Soludo summons NLC, TUC to emergency meeti...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:10:29 +0000
FG warns against recruitment of unqualified teachers
•12, 539 write TRCN’s qualifying exam The Federal Government through the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has warned state government and owners of private institutions in the country against... The post FG warns against recrui...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:05:53 +0000
Okauru to step down as NGF’s DG
The Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Asishana Bayo Okauru has put in his pre-retirement notice which will see him officially exiting the organiSation in July. The NGF’s... The post Okauru to step down as NGF’s...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:05:50 +0000
HIV: Stigmatisation of Osun people to attract punishment
The Executive Secretary of the Osun State Agency for the Control of Aids (O’SACA), Dr. Adeniyi Ogini has cautioned against condemnation of people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus ( HIV)... The post HIV: Stigmatisation of Osun people to ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 06:04:38 +0000
Northeast govs allege neglectin capital projects allocation
•Resolve to set up own solar power plants •Shettima commissions Bauchi’s remodeled Government House The North-East Governors’ Forum, NEGF, has alleged neglect in capital projects allocation to the sub region.... The post Northeast gov...

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:57:00 +0000
Northwest governors solicit UN support for region
Governors from the Northwest geopolitical zone of the country have appealed to the United Nations (UN) for support in tackling numerous development challenges in the region. They made the appeal... The post Northwest governors solicit UN support for ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:51:40 +0000
NPA director lauds Oyetola over appointment of Aragbiji, 21 others
• Osun ex-Speakers, Oyewoso, Akere, others make education board Following the appointments of Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdulrasheed Olabomi; former Osun State Speaker of House of Assembly, Professor Mojeed Alabi;... The post NPA director lauds Oye...

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:51:38 +0000
OTSD to scrutinize Ekiti MDAs work plans
Henceforth, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Ekiti, will have their work plans submitted, and scrutinized by the Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD), before onward submission to the... The post OTSD to scrutinize Ekiti ...

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:49:59 +0000
Itire Ikate LCDA holds Artisans’ Day, honours Ooni’s wife
Olori Aderonke Ademuluyi-Ogunwusi, wife of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II), has received the Outstanding Leadership Award. The prestigious award was bestowed on Olori Aderonke,... The post Itire Ikate LCDA holds Ar...

Sun, 19 May 2024 05:49:28 +0000
Three returnee Chibok girls, 186 others bag AUN degrees
Three abducted Chibok girls who escaped from Boko Haram captivity and enrolled at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola, have graduated from the university along with 186 others. The... The post Three returnee Chibok girls, 186 others bag AU...

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