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250, 000 out-of-school children: Gov Diri rallies parents, community leaders to reverse trend in Bayelsa

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Bayelsa State Government has put the current population of children not getting any form of education at 250,000, a […]

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Gunmen fire NDLEA operatives, soldiers, rescue Lagos baron

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

Suspected gunmen numbering about 20 on Tuesday ambushed some National Drug Law Enforcement operatives who were trailing a drug baron […]

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5113 blackout as 16 die in california flooding

Blackout as 16 die in California flooding

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

California Mudslides. AFP photo Authorities have announced that at least 16 people have been killed by flooding caused by the […]

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5115 ethiopian airlines admits 15 year tax moratorium demand

Ethiopian Airlines admits 15-year tax moratorium demand

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

File copy: Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines has disclosed that it negotiated for a 15-year tax moratorium and other incentives from […]

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DSS decries slander amid Emefiele’s probe, altercation between DG’s wife, Kano NNPP candidate

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm of plans to discredit its Director General, Yusuf Bichi and […]

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There will be no shortcut to justice, fairness in judiciary under my watch – CJN Ariwoola vows

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has asserted that there will be no shortcut to equity and […]

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150 nurses resigned from LASUTH in 3 years — CMD

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, says more than 150 nurses resigned their appointments with the tertiary hospital within […]

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Nigerian govt resumes work on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, reviews traffic architecture

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Federal Government on Tuesday appealed for further understanding and support of road users as work resumed on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway […]

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Abductors of 31 Edo train passengers demand N620m ransom

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

Kidnappers of the 31 train passengers at the Tom Ikimi/Ekehen train station in Igueben, Edo State, have demanded N20 million […]

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LASUSTECH admits 1,850 pioneer students

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, LASUSTECH VC The Vice-Chancellor, Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Prof. Olumuyiwa Odusanya, has said the […]

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11605 Buhari at national award

I have no land, property outside Nigeria — Buhari

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), late Monday in Damaturu, the Yobe […]

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Lions club seeking awareness on childhood cancer

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

medical analysis concept: cancer treatment The Lions Clubs International, District 404B1, Nigeria, has called on stakeholders in the health sector […]

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5002 family confirms amaa founder peace anyiam osigwe is dead

Family confirms AMAA founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, is dead

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Founder of the African Movie Academy Awards and filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe has been confirmed dead. This was confirmed in […]

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5004 forfeited properties efcc disqualifies n13bn bid for banana island flats

Forfeited properties: EFCC disqualifies N13bn bid for Banana Island flats

By Ifunanya / January 11, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the sale of forfeited real estate assets. On Monday, there was […]

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4996 kate henshaw elected actors guild national pro

Kate Henshaw elected Actors Guild national PRO

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

Renown veteran actress, Kate Henshaw, has been elected unopposed as the National Public Relations Officer of the Actors Guild of […]

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FG waiting on donors for annual contraceptives purchase — Enahire

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

The Federal Government has said it is relying on donor partners to pay its contribution of $4 million for the […]

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5000 musk breaks record for highest personal fortune lost

Musk breaks record for highest personal fortune lost

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

The Chief Executive Officer of Tesla, Elon Musk, has been listed in the Guinness Book of Record for losing $165 […]

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JAMB gives update on 2023 UTME, approves 600 CBT centres

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured of a hitch-free 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The board […]

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Newly redesigned naira: Stop putting old notes in ATMs or face penalty – CBN warns banks

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday urged commercial banks in the country to make sure that they comply […]

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4986 dr dre slams lawmaker for unauthorised song use

Dr Dre slams lawmaker for unauthorised song use

By Ifunanya / January 10, 2023

American rapper, Dr Dre, has objected to the use of his music in a social media video by lawmaker, Marjorie […]

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