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Edo governor offers automatic employment to daughter of late NLC Chairman, Ebiogbodin
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has offered automatic employment to the daughter of a former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Edo State Chapter, late Comrade Anthony Kaduna Ebiogbodin, who died recently. Ebiogbodin reportedly slumped and died during a scuffle with policemen in Benin City. The governor stated this while on a condolence visit to the widow and…
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UN Chief hails end to ‘Dictatorial Regime’ in Syria
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday hailed the end of Syria’s “dictatorial regime” and urged the country to rebuild after President Bashar al-Assad’s sudden fall. “After 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the people of Syria can seize an historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future,” Guterres said in a statement.…
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Ghana Presidential Election: Tinubu congratulates Mahama, praises democratic process
By KUNLE SANNI President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his victory in the December 7 general election, commending the peaceful conduct of the electoral process. In a phone call to Mahama, President Tinubu expressed hope that his return to power would foster greater stability within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where…
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Vulnerable Children: LASG calls for more collaboration among stakeholders
The Lagos State Government has said for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in the state to be given a better life, there is a need for more collaboration among various stakeholders in both the public and private sector. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu stated this at the OVC Technical Steering Committee…
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Ogun emerges best overall performing State in ICT
Ogun State has emerged as the Best Overall Performing State in Digital Technology Development. This is the result of the collaborations between the State Government and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professionals, as well as startups, towards advancing the digital economy. Previously, the State had received several awards in the sector, including the Most Digitally Compliant State in 2023 by…
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Tinubu expresses optimism amid economic challenges
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s economic future despite the current challenges facing his administration and criticism from some quarters. Speaking on Saturday at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, Tinubu, represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, highlighted the…
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VDM shares update on Rapper Speed Darlington
Social media activist, Martins Ortse, popularly known as Verydarkman, has shared an update regarding the rearrest of rapper Speed Darlington. In a video posted on Instagram late Saturday, VeryDarkMan praised Burna Boy, claiming that the Grammy-winning singer had withdrawn criminal charges against Speed Darlington in the defamation case. VeryDarkMan further alleged that Speed Darlington is expected to be released on…
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Customs celebrates Service’s first female pilot
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has celebrated deputy superintendent of customs (pilot) Olanike Balogun who has made history as the Service’s first female pilot. Balogun’s journey, which began as a cabin crew member, marks a significant milestone in the Service’s history. A statement posted on Sunday via X, the NCS revealed that Balogun, born in Kaduna and originally from Odo-Otin…
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Lagos agency sensitises staff on curbing gender-based violence
In a demonstration of the commitment of the Lagos State Government to build the right mindset amongst its employees, the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), in collaboration with USAID/LUWASH, has organised a one-day sensitisation programme on curbing Gender-Based Violence for its staff. Speaking at the programme held at the LSWMO’s Office in Ikeja, the General Manager, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi,…
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NDLEA nabs engineer for allegedly concealing illicit drugs in pressure machines
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwu Phillip Inya, who claims to be a building engineer, while attempting to take delivery of illicit consignments concealed in pressure machines imported from South Africa. According to a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, the 42-year-old Egwu was arrested on…
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