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- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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Tinubu appoints 560 governing council members for federal institutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 560 individuals as chairmen and members of the governing councils of federal government-owned tertiary institutions across the country. Tinubu approved the reconstituted governing councils and boards of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The appointment was announced by the Permanent Secretary for General Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Nnamdi Mbaeri, in a statement released on Friday. Mbaeri stated that…
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- June 15, 2024
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Nigerian couple gets life sentence for human trafficking, others in South Africa
A Nigerian national Jude Ijegulu and his partner Elizabeth Botes have been sentenced to life in jail after being convicted of human trafficking and operating a brothel in South Africa. This is according to South Africa Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). Ijegulu, 34, and his 29-year-old partner, who is from Centurion in Pretoria, received their sentences in the Pretoria High Court. Ijegulu was sentenced to two life terms for two counts of rape and an additional two years…
- Biz & Economy
- June 15, 2024
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Ten most expensive Nigerian states to live in May
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate quickened to 33.95 percent in May 2024 from 33.69 percent in April 2024, for the seventeenth read more Ten most expensive Nigerian states to live in May
- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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EFCC arrests Abubakar Isa Funtua for alleged N28billion fraud
Abubakar Isa Funtua The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest and detention of th Son of late Isa Funtua, Abubakar for allegedly stealing over N28billion and other fraudulent activities. Abubakar and his Ugandan businesses associate, Asega Aliga, where alleged to have looted N28billion from Keystone Bank and fled Nigeria. While Abubakar was said to initially moved to Spain where his estimated to worth $300million in cash and properties, Aliga was said to…
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- June 15, 2024
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Why I halted Kano Durbar activities – Ado Bayero
The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has that the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were halted following recommendations of the security and for peace to continue to reign in the State. The Emir said this while delivering a broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. “On this day when all Muslim faithful are observing the day of Arafat, we felicitate with all during this important occasion,” he said. “Eid is practiced and we are…
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- June 15, 2024
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Governor Lawal promises support for families of fallen Zamfara Guards
Governor Dauda Lawal decorates a member of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards with a gallantry medal. Governor Dauda Lawal has promised full support to the families of officers and men of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards (CPG) who lost their lives in the fight against banditry. In a statement on Saturday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, it was revealed that Lawal spoke at a ceremony held at the Government House, where 20 members of…
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- June 15, 2024
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Tinubu orders reorganisation of Bureau of Public Procurement
President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Mr Mamman Ahmadu as Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a statement on Saturday, said that the directive was part of a larger reorganisation effort in the public procurement system. “The goal is to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and transparency. “The Director-General is to hand over to the most…
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- June 15, 2024
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NIDCOM confirms return of 10 girls trafficked to Ghana
Arrival on trafficked girls from Ghana. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has disclosed that ten Nigerian teenage girls who were allegedly trafficked to Ghana for prostitution have safely returned to Nigeria. The girls, all of whom were under the age of 18, were allegedly lured from Nigeria to Ghana. In a viral video that showed the girls after they were rescued, a NIDCOM official was heard saying, “We just rescued all these ones from one…
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- June 15, 2024
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Nigeria inflation remains high at 33.95% despite month-on-month slowdown
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate ticked up to 33.95 percent in May. However, month-on-month headline inflation slowed to 2.14 percent in read more Nigeria inflation remains high at 33.95% despite month-on-month slowdown
- Health
- June 14, 2024
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All It Takes is Half An Hour: Your Blood Could Save a Life
By Ida Mbuthia As a medical practitioner, I am very fortunate to be educated in the often-subtle workings of the human body. This has served me, not only in my profession and with patients but also personally, as I recognise potential medical issues in myself and seek care when I feel something isn’t quite right. This was the case in my second pregnancy. I suddenly felt odd 38 weeks in, with about two weeks to go. …
