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PHOTO NEWS: Rano Air debuts in Kano, excites Governor Ganduje
Rano Air was officially launched in Kano on Sunday with the State governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje expressing his happiness alongside other prominent indigenes. At the official launch of the new airline were the state Deputy Governor, Dr. Nasir Yusuf Gawuna; Emir of Kano, HRH Kabiru Muhammad Inuwa (Autan Bawo), and others. The event took place at the Malam Aminu…
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Max Air aircraft crash lands at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
Panic gripped passengers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday when a Max Air aircraft crash-landed following a tyre burst incident. According to Dr. Mike Ogirima, former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) who was an eyewitness, the tyre burst happened after takeoff at Yola Airport. Fortunately, the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire-fighting Service (ARFFS) promptly responded to…
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NCC commits to creating digital job opportunities for youths through DJCY program
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to creating digital job opportunities for young people in the country. Speaking at a press conference, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of the NCC, explained that the Digital Job Creation for Youths (DJCY) program is part of the National Digital Economic Policy and Strategy, which aims to promote economic…
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Nami, FIRS win ICAN Merit Award
…also named winner BusinessDay Newspaper Excellence in Public Service Award 2022 Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr. Muhammad Nami has been named winner of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Merit Award 2023 in its Non-Members Category at the Institute’s 2023 Annual Dinner Awards. Mr. Nami, who received the Award at the Monarch Event Centre, Lagos,…
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Ahead of inauguration, Kenyan President Ruto sends special envoy to Tinubu
…seeks President-elect’s support on areas of mutual interest As the May 29 inauguration date of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu draws closer, Kenyan president, Dr Williams Ruto, has sent a special envoy to discuss areas of mutual interest between Nigeria and Kenya with the president-elect. Ruto, in a letter he personally signed, congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the polls…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo attends Airforce parade in Enugu
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Saturday was the Special Guest of Honour at the Nigerian Air Force Day which took place at the NAF Base in Enugu, Enugu State. The Vice President was accompanied by his wife, Dolapo and the event was graced by Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Airforce and other brass hats from the military branches. Photos by Tolani Alli
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U-17 African Cup of Nations: Review of Nigeria vs South Africa match, By Ifeoluwa Leo-Olagbaye
Whoever spoke to the boys after that first half deserves all the accolades. They came out blazing, like the same team we supported at the WAFU ZONE B tournament. They were calm and it reflected in both their style of play and goals scored. The second half clearly was an improvement on the first one. Here are the six takeaways…
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PHOTOS NEWS: Yoruba cultural troupe adds colour to King Charles III coronation in London
A United Kingdom-based Yoruba group, Tayese London, gave a spectacular performance to the admiration of people in London on Saturday to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. The cultural troupe wth the mission to promote arts and culture through education, events, and documentaries joined the world to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and to wish him a…
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Senator Remi Tinubu and the colour of things to come, By Olabode Opeseitan
In Sen Oluremi Tinubu, Nigerian masses may find their best friend ever She is a real toughie. She is the wife of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She is Nigeria’s First Lady-in-waiting. She has also sharpened her own political teeth as First Lady at Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, and as a three-term Senator of the Federal Republic. She has leveraged…
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PHOTO NEWS: Archbishop of Canterbury leads Bishops to Westminster Abbey
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby performed the Coronation ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Saturday and crowned King Charles III as the new constitutional monarch of Great Britain. He led other officiating Ministers to the church. In a Facebook post after the Coronation ceremony, the Archbishop wrote: “Walking with Archbishop Hosam Naoum and my fellow bishops to Westminster Abbey for the…
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