FG launches CNG buses initiative

Federal Government has flagged off the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), with the unveiling seven conversion centres across Nigeria. The flag-off of the initiative was done by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajibiamila. In a symbolic handover of the CNG buses to the State House, the Chairman of the Presidential CNG…

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Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) blames vandals for electricity outage in parts of the Federal Capital Territory

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has blamed cable vandals for the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory. AEDC disclosed this in a notice released on Friday. Garki areas were most affected by the outage, which lasted for more than 24 hours. Residents living around Niger Delta Power Holding Company office,…

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ozekhome, describes The Delborough, a newly opened luxury hotel, as a place for serenity

Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. (Chief) Mike Ozekhome, has said that The Delborough Lagos is not just a hotel but a place of therapy, given its world-class standard and services. The household name with a storied career in the Nigerian legal landscape was recently appointed as a Board Member of The…

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Benue State University Teaching Hospital to assume management of Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi

Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) is to take over the Muhammadu Buhari Mother and Child Hospital, Makurdi. BSUTH Chief Medical Director Dr Stephen Hwande made the announcement during an interactive session with journalists in Makurdi on Friday, where he noted that the objective was to make the hospital, which will commence services on November…

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Federal government targets 7.7 million girls for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to curb cervical cancer

Nigeria has officially incorporated the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) into its routine immunization system, with the aim of reaching a record 7.7 million girls in a single round of vaccination, marking the largest endeavour of its kind in the African region. The Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, voiced his deep…

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FIFA releases BEST 20 African teams

The 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists are ranked at position 13 globally, behind Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Croatia, USA and Mexico in that order. Morocco had 1658.49 unit points, 5.45 points behind 12th-placed Mexico. FIFA uses a relatively complex points-calculation formula that was revised in September 2023. The world football…

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Debt management and reduction

By Damilola Adeleke Debt management and reduction are pivotal steps towards achieving financial stability. Many individuals and families grapple with various forms of debt, from credit card balances to student loans and mortgages. It’s essential to develop a comprehensive strategy to tackle these financial obligations. Start by organizing your debts, categorizing them by interest rates,…

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University of Port Harcourt student allegedly murdered by boyfriend, shocking details emerge

Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested a man identified as Collins for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Otuene Justina Nkang. Nkang, a 300-level Biochemistry student of the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) who had earlier been reported missing, was found mutilated at the suspect’s residence situated on Road 15, NTA Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State…

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Nigeria’s top presidential candidates absent as Supreme Court judges rule on pre-election cases

President Bola Tinubu and his main contenders in the presidential elections – Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi – of the Peoples Democratic Party and the Labour Party were absent from the Supreme Court in Abuja. The court is billed to deliver judgement today on the Atiku and Obi’s appeals against the tribunal’s judgment affirming Tinubu’s…

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China-Nigeria cooperation on Belt and Road Initiative lauded as catalyst for economic growth

From October 17 to 18, the third Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation was held in Beijing, China, featuring the theme“High-quality Belt and Road Cooperation: Together for Common Development and Prosperity”. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the forum and delivered a keynote speech. President Xi noted that the Belt…

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Super Eagles star, Osimhen, sets sights on winning Ballon d’Or, dreams of lifting Champions League trophy

Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen hopes to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or award in his career. Osimhen is among the 30 players nominated for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Mohamed Salah, Andre Onana and Yassine Bonou are the other Africans on the shortlist. Argentina captain, Lionel Messi and Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland are…

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Our Country’s Finances can’t Cope – Nigerian lawmakers says NO to motion seeking a free WAEC, UTME

The Nigeria House of Representatives has disannuled a motion that seeks to mandate the federal government to make the 2023/2024 secondary school examination free for all Nigerians. The controversial motion which was moved by Anamero Dekeri, called on the Nigerian government to make WAEC, NECO and JAMB free for the current academic session, but the…

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Tinubu approves INEC RECs for 9 states

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Mr Ajuri Ngelale, who made this known in a statement, said the appointments were subject to the confirmation of…

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Brymo points finger at Burna Boy for song theft

Nigerian Maverick singer, Ọlawale Ọlọfọrọ, stage named as Brymo, has raised pointing fingers at Grammy-winning musician, Burna Boy of stealing his intellectual property. The popular ‘Ara’ crooner alleged that Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys’ and ‘I Told Them’ sampled the album title track of his upcoming album, ‘Macabre.’ He said what Burna Boy did was a…

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