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US state adds Yoruba to learner’s permit knowledge test
The US state of Maryland has added Yoruba as one of the new languages for its learner’s permit knowledge test towards getting a driver’s licence. Yoruba was one of the nine new languages added, the state published on the website of the Motor Vehicle Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The nine new languages brought it to a total…
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Portable and the 2023 NBA unbarred concert – A sheer display of immaturity, By Mutalubi Adebayo, SAN
I was at the Unbarred concert of the NBA and I left the venue at 01:45am not because of the Musician known and called Portable, but because I was very tired and I also had a meeting to attend at 10am later that morning. I therefore, needed to have some rest, more so that reality is now dawned on me…
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Crude oil production has increased to 1.6m bpd, says Kyari
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced that Nigeria’s current crude oil production level, including, has reached 1.67 million barrels per day (bpd). The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC, Mele Kyari, made this statement during a press briefing held in Abuja on Friday. In July 2023, Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate output experienced a decline, falling…
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Alake expresses FG’s commitment to curb illegal mining
The Federal Government on Thursday expressed commitment to eliminate illegal mining and empower 30 master jeweller trainees to create job opportunities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, said this in Abuja during the graduation and presentation of starter packs to graduands of the third batch of jewelry-making training. The programme was organised by the ministry, in conjunction…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tunde Idiagbon Bridge Ilorin nears completion
Progress report of the General Tunde Idiagbon Bridge in Tanke. The bridge which is one of the legacy projects of the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration is nearing completion. It will ease gridlock in the busy Tanke area and boost economic activities.
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G20: Tinubu leads Nigerian business leaders to India to drive investments
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu will lead a delegate of influential business people to the G20 summit in India next week in attempts to promote foreign investment in Africa’s largest economy and mobilize global capital to develop infrastructure, his spokesman said in a briefing. “The focus of the summit will be heavily predicated on the urgent need to attract foreign direct…
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Zulum celebrates ‘rare mentor’ Shettima at 57
Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has penned a glowing tribute to Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 57th birthday. Zulum in the tribute, praised Shettima for his “unique style of mentorship”. He wrote, “I once read a quotation attributed to Steven Spielberg which said: ‘The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving…
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First lady canvasses support for elders, widows in Imo
The First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has participated at the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting. At the event which was well attended by women from all over Imo state, Senator Oluremi Tinubu lauded the efforts of women in shaping the society, saying they must not relent in giving directions to younger women. She emphasized the need to acknowledge the accomplishments…
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FG recalls high commissioner to UK, Sarafa Isola
The Federal Government has recalled Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK) Sarafa Isola. His recall was contained in a letter dated August 31, addressed to him by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. “I have the honour to notify you of Mr President’s decision to recall you, signalling the end of your tenure as Ambassador Extraordinary and…
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Otti sacks all Abia works employed since December 2022
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has ordered the sack of all government workers employed into the state civil service since December 2022. This was contained in a circular signed by the Head of Service, Joy Maduka, addressed to all heads of ministries departments and agencies in the state. Maduka said the directive dated August 31, 2023, was with immediate effect.…
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