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China says experiencing ‘smaller, less severe’ flu season

In the US, the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there have been at least 5.3 million flu illnesses, 63,000 hospitalizations, and 2,700 deaths — including at least 11…

Biden To Honour Messi, Denzel Washington, Others With Prestigious Medal Of Freedom

President Joe Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 distinguished individuals on Saturday, recognising their remarkable contributions to society. The Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in…

‘We Can No Longer Sleep’ – Kogi Community Protests Killings, Kidnappings

Angry youths from the Odo-Ape community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have blocked a federal highway to protest escalating insecurity following the killing of two individuals by…

Bauchi: PRP blasts Gov Bala Mohammed, state assembly’s plans to spend N3.4bn on fuelling vehicles, generators

Bauchi: PRP blasts Gov Bala Mohammed, state assembly’s plans to spend N3.4bn on fuelling vehicles, generators The Bauchi State Chapter of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has condemned the allocation of over N3.4 billion for fueling vehicles, generators, and travel expenses in the 2025 budget by the Bauchi State Government and the State House of Assembly, describing it as a shameful display of mismanagement and greed. In a statement issued on
Bauchi: PRP blasts Gov Bala Mohammed, state assembly’s plans to spend N3.4bn on fuelling vehicles, generators

Rivers crisis: I owe Odili no apology – Wike

Rivers crisis: I owe Odili no apology – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he owes no apology to former Governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili. Speaking during a luncheon held at his residence in Old GRA, Port Harcourt, on Friday, Wike said his recent comments about Odili were not insulting but merely a reminder of
Rivers crisis: I owe Odili no apology – Wike

2024: Nigerian box office records 60% growth, rakes in N11.5bn

The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), says the Nigerian film industry has experienced a significant surge with the Box Office recording an impressive 60 per cent increase in 2024.…

Drama as organiser stops Portable from performing at Ibadan show

The organiser of the much-anticipated Taye Currency concert has revealed why controversial singer Portable was prevented from performing at the event in Ibadan. The concert, hosted by renowned Fuji musician…

Myanmar Junta grants amnesty to nearly 6,000 prisoners

Myanmar’s Junta Government on Saturday announced the release of nearly 6,000 prisoners to mark the country’s 77th Independence Day. This annual amnesty comes amidst ongoing political turmoil following the military’s coup in February 2021, which ended a brief period of democratic governance. According to AFP, the junta revealed that over 5,800 individuals, including 180 foreign
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Myanmar’s Junta Government on Saturday announced the release of nearly 6,000 prisoners to mark the country’s 77th Independence Day. This annual amnesty comes amidst ongoing political turmoil following the military’s coup in February 2021, which ended a brief period of democratic governance. According to AFP, the junta revealed that over 5,800 individuals, including 180 foreign

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UPDATED: Ondo SSG dies few days after road crash

The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. It was gathered that the SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital. The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in a
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The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. It was gathered that the SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital. The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in a

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Ondo SSG dies few days after surviving road crash

The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. It was gathered that the SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital.   The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in
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The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead. It was gathered that the SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital.   The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in

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Business & Economy

Nigeria Economic Society to honour G-24 director Iyabo Masha, Shettima, others
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