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Osun LG workers resume duties amid conflicting directives
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Local government workers in Osun State on Monday resumed work after more than seven months of a sit-at-home action, despite conflicting directives from the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) and a faction within the association. The Association of Concerned Local Government Workers had last week directed council staff to resume duty, arguing that…
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WHO warns of nicotine addiction among children using e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are fuelling an “alarming” new wave of nicotine addiction, with millions of children now hooked on vaping, the World Health Organisation warned Monday. In countries that have the data, children are on average nine times more likely than adults to vape, the WHO said. The UN health agency said the industry was promoting vapes as supposedly less harmful products…
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JUST IN: Ndume leads Senate motion to address Christian genocide claims
The Senate is set to deliberate on a motion sponsored by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South), alongside co-sponsors Senators Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), Aliyu Wamakko (APC, Sokoto North), and Ibrahim Bomai (APC, Yobe South), seeking to address allegations of systemic genocide against Christians in Nigeria as plenary resumes on Tuesday. The motion, titled “Urgent Need to Correct Misconceptions…
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First Lady launches Measles-Rubella Vaccine Campaign to protect millions of Nigerian children
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the nationwide Measles-Rubella Vaccine Introduction Integrated Campaign, a landmark health initiative aimed at protecting millions of Nigerian children from deadly but preventable diseases. Speaking at the national flag-off ceremony in Abuja, Senator Tinubu described the campaign as “a collective national resolve to end the devastation caused by measles and…
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Flying Eagles coach Zubair speaks on team’s qualification for Round of 16
Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubair, has reacted to his team’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against Colombia on Monday, a result that sealed Nigeria’s passage into the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking after the match, Zubair highlighted his side’s tactical discipline and mental resilience as the key factors behind their qualification. According to…
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Why we established ₦200bn intervention fund for MSMEs, manufacturers — Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has said his administration established a ₦200 billion intervention fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers in order to enhance competitiveness and address structural challenges facing the sector. Declaring open the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Monday, President Tinubu—represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima—said the fund is…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says Western parts found in Russian drones, missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that drones and missiles fired by Russia against his country are filled with parts sourced from Western companies. In a social media post on Monday, Zelenskyy said the hundreds of weapons used in Russian attacks over the previous two nights contained tens of thousands of components produced by firms in the United States, United…
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Redeemer’s University graduates 1,341, honours Mike Bamiloye, others with doctorate degrees
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Redeemer’s University, Ede, has graduated 1,341 students across its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with 185 earning First-Class Honours, including one who achieved a perfect 5.0 CGPA. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shadrach Akindele, announced this on Monday while addressing journalists ahead of the university’s 17th convocation and 20th anniversary celebration. He said the graduating students include 662…
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Debunking the “genocide” frenzy by Senator Ted Cruz, Bill Maher and Van Jones, by Sunday Dare
These three above are piling on false narratives. Orchestrating wild allegations about unproven ongoing “Genocide” in Nigeria. We disagree. Nigeria must reject this attempt to robe it with a garment that is not hers. Nigeria’s elected President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was forged in the crucible of religious tolerance and understanding, that of democracy and respect for individual rights and of…
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NSC DG Olopade hails Lagos as leading sporting hub in Nigeria
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has commended the Lagos State Government for transforming the state into a true sports hub of global repute. Hon. Olopade gave the commendation following the state’s successful hosting of the E1 Electric Boat Racing Championship over the weekend — the first of its kind in Africa. With this achievement,…
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