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Lagos First Lady, Sanwo-Olu, concerned over rise in drug abuse
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo=Olu says the rise in drug abuse among young ones in the country calls for concern. She made this known during a strategic meeting held with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other critical stakeholders at the Lagos House, Ikeja. According to her, drug addiction, especially among the youths, has become a…
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EPL: Arsenal lose to Tottenham, falter in Champions League chase
Tottenham overwhelmed 10-man Arsenal to reignite their Champions League qualification hopes with an emphatic 3-0 victory in a breathless 191st north London derby. Arsenal wilted and then imploded on a night of high drama and tension at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Cedric Soares’ push on Heung-Min Son presenting Harry Kane with the 22nd-minute penalty he converted to give Spurs the…
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We must rid Nigeria of money laundering, terrorism, other financial crimes – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration would not rest until the nation has gotten rid of the menace of money laundering, terrorism, and other financial crimes. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, special adiviser to the president on media and publicity, President Buhari said this at the signing of three bills – the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill,…
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Adenike Oladiji becomes FUTA’s first female vice chancellor
Prof (Mrs) Adenike Oladiji has been appointed as the first female vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure. Olajidi’s appointment was announced in a statement signed by the institution’s Registrar, Richard Arifalo. According to Arifalo, the appointment of Oladiji – a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Ilorin – was ratified by the institution’s council at its…
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Why is Turkey causing problems for Finland and Sweden’s plans to join NATO?
Just when it seemed like Finland and Sweden’s accession into NATO was imminent, Turkey has taken its allies by surprise by throwing a wrench into the works. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he didn’t view “positively” the Nordic countries’ desire to join the alliance, accusing the two of being “like guesthouses for terror organizations.” He told his party lawmakers in…
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APC: Delicate primaries, By Salisu Na’inna Ɗambatta
The time for primary elections to nominate candidates for elective offices in the forthcoming general elections is a delicate time for all the political parties in Nigeria. But it is even more critical for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s largest party by both membership and control of state power. There is a keen interest in and strong contest for…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu visits Kaduna ahead APC presidential primaries
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu was in Kaduna State to meet with stakeholders of the party ahead of the presidential primaries.
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Our father’s estate of wrath, By Dare Babarinsa
The 2023 game is on. By the throng of people doling out N100 million each, we now know that this country may have been wounded by those hired to mend her. Thanks to the 2023 game, we now know some of those who are keeping our money on our behalf. Next time Nigeria is broke, we know those to call…
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FG launches app for citizens to report insecurity
The Federal Government has launched an app that will see citizens be able to send alerts to security agencies. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced the launching of the app named Nigeria Internal Security and Public Safety Alert System (N-Alerts) in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the app can be found on the Android and Apple stores…
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PDP dug it’s grave by not zoning presidency to South-PANDEF
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has described the decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to throw open the presidency in 2023 instead of zoning as shameful and unfortunate. PANDEF National Publicity Secretary, Ken Robinson in a statement on Thursday said the party has dug its own grave by the decision. “The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has described…
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