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Let’s talk up Nigeria, Osinbajo says at poet Umukoro’s book launch
Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo said a significant part of building a great nation is both in words and actions of all citizens motivated by the patriotism and the collective efforts of citizens and leaders alike. He stated this on Sunday at the formal presentation and book launch of “The Memory of Seasons,” by award-winning writer and journalist, Arukaino Umukoro.…
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BMO applauds Buhari on Oguta Lake dredging project
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the take-off of the Oguta Lake dredging project which is aimed at channelling the waterway to the Atlantic Ocean. BMO noted that when the project is eventually realised, it will create many economic opportunities for Imo State, Nigeria and the West African region as a whole. The group…
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UPDATE: Chef Hilda breaks Guinness World Record for ‘longest cooking marathon by an individual’
Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey has broken the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark. Chef Hilda who started cooking 4pm on Thursday, broke the record early Monday morning. If certified by the Guinness World Record, she will be displacing the current world record holder, Lata Tondon, an…
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Femi Adesina: The man who loves Buhari, By Samuel Boaten
Femi, in Yoruba language of Western Nigeria, literally means love me. And there is one man who has lived out his name in the service of another. Femi Adesina, a well-known Nigerian journalist and media personality, has been working with Buhari since he was first elected as Nigeria’s leader in 2015. Born in Osun state, he worked as a journalist…
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Germany to supply Ukraine with largest aid package yet, worth nearly $3 billion
Germany announced on Saturday that it would supply Ukraine with an aid package worth nearly $3 billion to strengthen the country’s defense, marking Berlin’s largest pledge in military aid since the start of the war. The German Ministry of Defence said in a statement that the package may include a variety of military hardware, including armoured personnel carriers, 30 Leopard…
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PHOTO NEWS: Sanwo-Olu mobilises support for Chef Hilda to beat Guinness World Record
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has visited the venue of the ongoing cooking competition by Hilda Baci in Lagos to motivate and inspire her. Hilda Baci is playing to beat a world record set for longest cooking hours in the world. The governor, who shared pictures of his visit on his social media accounts wrote: “I showed up to support…
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Presidency denies knowledge of President Buhari granting study leave to CBN governor Emefiele
The Presidency has denied knowledge of reports claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari granted study leave to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed that the President’s secretariat headed by the Chief of Staff was not aware of any such decision. Shehu told…
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Yoruba actor Murphy Afolabi dies at 49 after tragic fall
Tragedy has struck the Nigerian movie industry once again as Yoruba actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, has passed away. The sad news was shared on social media by Seun Olaiya, the president of the Yoruba Movies Directors Guild. According to Olaiya, Afolabi fell in his bathroom in Ikorodu, Lagos on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The news comes less than 24…
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IG orders Seun Kuti’s arrest after slapping policeman
Social media users on Saturday expressed outrage at the action of a popular singer, Seun Kuti, who was filmed assaulting a policeman on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. While some expressed disappointment at Kuti’s action, others asked that the artiste be sanctioned A 12-second video clip which went viral showed Kuti, who wore a red shirt and white…
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Zulum wants more investments on science-tech in universities
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has emphasised the need for more investments in science and technology across universities and other tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He noted that science-tech has huge opportunities to create millions of jobs for Nigerian youths. Zulum made the call on Saturday while attending the 27th convocation ceremony of Modibbo Adamawa University (MAU) for the 2019/2020…
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