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We’re making efforts to rescue kidnapped corps members – NYSC DG
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yush’au Ahmed,says efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the five prospective corps members abducted in Zamfara. Ahmed made this known at an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Youth Development on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that of the eight prospective corps members abducted in…
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MohBad’s mum: my light is dead, By Gbenga Omotoso
She isn’t that old, but she has aged. Suddenly. That is the picture you get when you see the grieving mother of music star Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba(aka MohBad). The agony of a distraught mum was vividly demonstrated today when Deputy Governor Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat shunned the revelries of a birthday and chose to visit MohBad’s Lekki home. “My light…
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UNGA: Tinubu has presented Nigeria as number 1 investment destination, says information minister
Minister of Information Mohammed Idris spoke to the Nigeria Television Authority on the President’s achievements at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly. Read the excerpts below: Well, it’s been a fantastic outing for for the president of Nigeria, as you know, and as you have said this is the first major outing he has had since been in this leadership…
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First lady commemorates International Day of Peace
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says first ladies of African countries play a pivotal role in promoting peace in the region. She was speaking at the commemoration of the International Day of Peace organized by the African First ladies Peace Mission. The First Lady pointed out that women in general have the capacity deal with conflict without violence. She said,…
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PHOTO NEWS: Zambia Vice President, Mutale Nalumango welcomes Pastor Kumuyi to Lusaka
Vice President of Republic of Zambia, Mutale Nalumango on Thursday welcomed Pastor Williams Kumuyi to Lusaka. The Deeper Life Church founder is in Zambia for Global Crusade of the church which has been going on across the world. Pastor Kumuyi and his wife, Mrs. Esther Kumuyi alongside other members of his delegation will Minister at the National Heroes Stadium in…
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Davido, Zlatan, Falz, others attend late Mohbad’s candlelight procession in Lagos
Nigerian musicians, Davido, Zlatan and Falz, were among celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of late singer, “Mohbad”, on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos. Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that fans in their numbers echoed, “Justice for Mohbad”, as Falz and…
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Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu apologises to Governor Obaseki
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Thursday, apologized to Governor Godwin Obaseki and asked for his forgiveness if he has offended him unknowingly to enable them to finish well and strong. Shaibu has been at loggerheads with Governor Obaseki over his ambition to contest the forthcoming 2024 governorship election. The governor has relocated his deputy to another…
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FULL LIST: AMAA unveils nominations for 2023 awards
The nominations for the 2023 Africa Movie Academy Awards has been revealed by the organisers. The event billed to hold in Lagos, October 28, has 26 categories. Top on the list of nominated movies this year are Anikulapo, Gangs of Lagos, The Trade, Mami Wata, Obara’m, and Bashoru Gaa AMAA 2023 Nomination List1. Efere Ozako Award for Best Short Film•…
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PHOTO NEWS: US embassy hosts Nigeria’s female entrepreneurs
United States embassy in Nigeria has hosted group of female entrepreneurs in the country. In a post on X, the mission posted on Thursday, “we are proud to support Nigeria’s dynamic entrepreneurs through our various exchange programs. “In Lagos, we hosted alumni from various Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (#AWE) cohorts and learned how the program has positively impacted their businesses…
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We will achieve a tax-to-GDP of 18% within 3 years — FIRS boss Adedeji
The Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji, has promised to lead the service to achieve a tax-to-GDP of 18 per cent within three years. Adedeji said that by so doing, the FIRS would reduce the nation’s reliance on borrowing and ensure financial sustainability. Adedeji stated this during the handover ceremony where he took over…
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