Aside the APC and major opposition party PDP, about 20 other political parties conducted their presidential primaries over the weekend. The parties elected various candidates to fly their flag for the February, 2019 general elections. This was done at their respective party conventions held from Friday to Saturday with prominent figures emerging as flag bearers. […]
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Legendary Actor and comedian Olaiya Moses Adejumo popularly known as “Baba Sala” is dead. The news of his demise was made known by one of his sons Emmanuel Adejumo, via his Facebook page. The post indicated that the ace comedian passed on in the early hours of Monday October 8, 2018. Prior to his death, […]
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has rejected moves by the Government to increase tuition fees in public universities and establish education banks. According to reports, this move was made known by the Chairman of Government Renegotiating Team with ASUU, Dr. Wale Babalakin, SAN. Announcing the Union’s disapproval at a briefing in Kano on Wednesday, Kano Zonal […]
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The Bankers committee has said it is ready to engage the use of mobile courts to punish people who abuse the Naira in events and gatherings. NAN reports. This was made known during a press conference held after the Bankers committee meeting in Lagos on Thursday. Speaking to Newsmen, the Director, Corporate Communications Department, Central Bank […]
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The Amputee football team of Nigeria, The Special Eagles, have resolved to seeking funds from the public to enable them debut at the Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico. The tournament begins in three weeks time, but despite being prepared, the team lacks proper funding to make its first bow in the competition. Special Eagles and Arsenal […]
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The Federal Government says it has wrapped up plans to stop the use of tobacco in Nigeria, due to it’s increasing negative health effects. This was made known by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, while addressing the 8th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP8), to the WHO Framework Convention […]
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Reports by the German mission in Nigeria indicates that Nigeria is among the top 5 countries with the most vulnerable climate. Vanguard reports. The Philipines ranks highest followed by Cambodia, Vietnam, Nigeria and Haiti in second, third, fourth and fifth respectively. Statements from the missions report reads..“ “With global waste growth predicted to increase by […]
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In recent times, Nigerians have experienced a drop in electricity supply and this has been pinned down on gas shortages and collapse of various generating grids. According to reports, power generation is struggling to stay above the 3000Mega Watts mark as gas problems and low load demand is said to be limiting factors. Latest data […]
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A collection of christian groups in Nigeria has demanded that the Federal Government do everything in its power to facilitate the release of captured Dapchi school girl, Leah Sharibu. Leah Sharibu has remained in Boko Haram custody, even after 112 other girls captured with her have been released. The young girl was held back by her captives […]
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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Adebule, has announced her support for Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the Lagos state All Progressives Congress governorship primary election. In an incredible twist of event, Dr Idiat dumped support for her boss, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and has decided to throw her weight behind Sanwo-Olu in the Lagos State APC primaries. Speaking […]
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