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Lagos socialite Farida Sobowale rescued from attempted suicide on Third Mainland Bridge
Farida Sobowale, a well-known figure in Lagos social circles, was saved from a suicide attempt on Thursday evening at the Third Mainland Bridge. Sobowale, the proprietor of House of Phreedah, a skincare brand situated in Surulere, Lagos, reportedly made an attempt to end her life. A video which was seen by our correspondent, captured the moment when passersby intervened just…
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BREAKING: Tinubu to hold first Federal Executive Council meeting next Wednesday
President Bola Tinubu will next Wednesday hold his first Federal Executive Council meeting since he was sworn in as president on May 29. The first FEC meeting will come after the president swears in new ministers into his cabinet on Monday. WesternPost broke the news on Tuesday that the president would swear in the 45 minister-designates who were confirmed by…
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Over 1,680 school children kidnapped in Nigeria since 2014 Chibok girls abduction
More than 1,680 schoolchildren have been kidnapped in Nigeria since the 2014 abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, with fear of attacks stopping some children from ever attending school. This was contained in a statement by Save the Children on Thursday. In April 2014, the abduction from a school in Chibok made global headlines and sparked the…
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The small difference between developed and developing countries, By Eniola Ajayi
I found that just like the difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is the little extra; so the difference between developed and developing, is in small things. The other day, Folake and I were doing our morning walk as we have done for a couple of days now, then it hit me from the road signs. I noticed that…
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Tobi Amusan cleared of anti-doping violation by AIU Tribunal
The Disciplinary Tribunal of the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has ruled in favor of Tobi Amusan, clearing her of the alleged Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) involving three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period. This was contained in a statement by the AIU on Thursday. The panel said Amusan was found not guilty by a majority decision of the tribunal. The…
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Ọmọkọmọ! By Toyin Falola
Do you remember the wedding party I attended the other day? The one I saw Bẹ́kùnBẹ́kùn at? Yes, that one. I called it Ayamatanga! Google it!! I saw something else too. The bridesmaids’ dresses looked like they had a mission to seduce. Indeed, two of them were looking at me, and it reminded me that my father married my mother…
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BREAKING: FG announces N5bn palliative for each state
The Federal Government has introduced a palliative measure of N5bn for each state in the federation, as well as the federal capital territory (FCT), to help mitigate the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, told State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after the end of a meeting held by the National Economic…
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We’ll work with stakeholders for more inclusive, prosperous Nigeria – Bosun Tijani
Minister-designate Bosun Tijani says he hopes to work with all stakeholders to build a better future for all Nigerians. Tijani who would be sworn in as Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy on Monday, also appreciated President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to join his team. Tijani said this on a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on…
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Alleged illegal arms possession: Court strikes out charges against Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday struck out charges of illegal possession of firearm and ammunition preferred against suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Nicholas Oweibo struck out the charges for lack of diligent prosecution, following an application by the Federal Government to withdraw the charges. The oral application was made on Tuesday by…
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We’ll leverage digital technology for socio-economic progress – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared that his administration would leverage digital technology to create Nigeria’s desired socio-economic progress that is necessary to transform society. Receiving in audience a delegation from Google (West Africa) led by its Director, Olumide Balogun, the President noted that his administration is determined to use education and technology to improve the lives of its citizens,…
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