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NLNG commends Olukoyede’s efforts in fight against financial crimes
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), Leye Falade, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as significant achievements in the fight against corruption, economic sabotage and financial crimes in Nigeria. Falade gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit…
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In devastating blow, Nigeria-US joint strikes takes out 175 terrorists, key figures
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations between Nigerian forces and the United States Africa Command have led to the elimination of 175 ISIS terrorists in North-East Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said the coordinated strikes, which began a few days ago, had recorded significant…
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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Abdulsalami, Sultan, Bishop Kukah grace Gowon’s book presentation in Abuja
Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar and Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese Matthew Kukah were among dignitaries who attended the presentation of a book by former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. The event, held on Tuesday, attracted political leaders, traditional rulers, clerics and other prominent Nigerians who…
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A weed smoking generation: Understanding the trend and helping your grown child — by Simbo Olorunfemi
Cannabis, commonly called “weed”, “igbo”, or “marijuana”, is becoming alarmingly common among secondary school and university students in Nigeria and parents are totally ignorant. What used to be hidden is now normalized in music, skits, and peer groups. Parents can’t afford to ignore it. Now, cannabis use among young adults aged 18-30 is worse and rising fast. For many, it…
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Funke Akindele mobilises support for evicted special needs children in Lagos
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Veteran Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has appealed for support for children with disabilities after sharing a heartbreaking video of children from the Magnificent Therapy Centre following their eviction from their premises in Sabo-Yaba, Lagos. The therapy centre had raised an alarm via Instagram on Saturday, sharing videos showing properties scattered outside the building while the special…
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ALGON procures 90 patrol vehicles to support security agencies in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, on Tuesday donated 90 security patrol vehicles procured by the association to strengthen the activities of security agencies in the state. Chairman of the association, Hon. Samuel Abiodun, disclosed this during the presentation of the patrol vehicles to security agencies at the state police…
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Irish leaders condemn Israel’s detention of president’s sister
It is “unacceptable” that Irish citizens who were taking part in an aid flotilla to Gaza have been detained by Israel, the Irish PM has said. Dr Margaret Connolly, sister of Irish President Catherine Connolly, is one of the 12 citizens. The flotilla organisers said 10 boats in a 60-vessel convoy were intercepted in international waters and boarded by Israeli…
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Nigerian MBA student, athlete killed in suspected robbery attack in US
A Nigerian athlete and postgraduate student, Oluwabukola Pereira, has been shot dead during a suspected robbery incident at a car service centre in Lockland, Ohio, United States. Pereira, 30, was working as a cashier at the facility when the incident occurred on May 8. According to reports, the attacker allegedly fled with about $1,500 after the shooting. The deceased, a…
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Ukrainian mid-range strikes deal double blow to Russia’s war effort
From burning oil refineries to a stalling ground offensive, Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks. By targeting Russian air defences and logistics dozens of kilometres behind front lines, Ukraine is disrupting Russia’s battlefield advances and opening the way for long-range strikes on…
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Gowon: Steady symbol and voice for one Nigeria — by Ibrahim Babangida
Perhaps no other former Nigerian leader embodies our national history as much as General Yakubu Gowon. For this, he deserves the salute of our nation as his Autobiography is presented at the ripe age of 91 years and still in good health. Like most patriotic Nigerians, I am joined by my family to wish him many more years of service…
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