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52233 ncc denies incurring n17bn deficit in 2021 budget

NCC denies incurring N17bn deficit in 2021 budget

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Executive Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umaru Danbatta The Nigerian Communications Commission has denied incurring a deficit of N17 billion […]

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52235 group urges govts to confront girl childs educational challenges

Group urges govts to confront girl-child’s educational challenges  

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Governments in Nigeria have been urged to create a secure learning environment with safe spaces that will enhance learning among […]

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Why I close my nightclub during Ramadan— Shina Peller

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

A member of the House of Representatives, and founder of the popular Quilox nightclub on Victoria Island, Lagos State, Shina […]

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Equities market gains N137bn on capitalised stocks

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Equities market opened the week on Tuesday on a green note with a gain of N137 billion. Market capitalisation gained […]

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JAMB suffers technical hitches, reschedules UTME in 100 centres

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has rescheduled the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates in 100 centres due […]

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Fire guts Bodija plank market in Ibadan

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

25th April 2023 The popular plank market in Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State is currently on […]

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Why emergence of new Alaafin, Soun is delayed – Makinde

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained the reasons behind the delay in the emergence […]

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COVID-19 reimbursement: Ogun dismisses fake news, berates masterminds

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Ogun State Government has described as blatant falsehood, a news report which claimed that the Federal Government refused to […]

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11 short films to battle for Palme d’Or prize

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

11 short films will be screened for the Palme d’Or prize at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which is scheduled […]

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Umahi swears in 6 perm secs, 7 anti-corruption committee members in Ebonyi

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The outgoing Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has a few weeks to hand over power to the incoming administration, […]

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NCC debunks online report that it incurred deficit in 2021 budget

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, on Tuesday said that its attention has been drawn to an online publication with a […]

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Nigeria: The Atiku Bagudu Matter

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Birnin Kebbi — The following is a letter from political activist and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abu […]

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Nigerian maritime industry large enough to engage teeming youths – NIMASA DG

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has said the maritime industry is large […]

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NPC server not hacked – Official

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Federal Commissioner of the National Population Commission in Kogi State, Prof. Habibat Isah, has assured that no one would […]

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Tinubu mourns doyen of journalism, Enahoro

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, mourned the death of doyen of Nigerian journalism, Peter Enahoro, saying his demise […]

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Canadian actor dies after undergoing 12 plastic surgeries

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

A 22-year-old Canadian actor Saint Von Colucci has died after spending $220,000 on 12 plastic surgeries to like BTS’s KPOP […]

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Dangote seeks global action to end malaria scourge by 2030

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has emphasized the need for joint actions by global stakeholders to achieve the collective goal […]

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Makinde explains delay in emergence of new Aalafin, Soun

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says delay in the emergence of new Aalafin of Oyo and Soun of Ogbomosoland, […]

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JAMB begins UTME for Kaduna candidates

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Kaduna State, on Tuesday, commenced the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) […]

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Tinubu’s inauguration: Buhari to unveil Nigerian Army’s new regimental colours

By Ifunanya / April 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to unveil the national and regimental colours for the new and operationalised units’ colours of […]

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