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Ignore sit-at-home orders, vote massively – South East traditional rulers

On: February 18, 2023

By Stanley Nwanosike The South-East Council of Traditional Rulers has urged its subjects and all residents of the South-East to ignore any sit-at-home order and massively go out to vote for their preferred candidates. This is stated in a communiqué issued on Friday at the end of theContinue Reading

Cargo tracking note scheme will be used for oil export – Minister

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Minister of Transportation, Mr Mu’azu Sambo, says the Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (E-CTN) scheme to be implemented by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) will also be used to track oil export. Sambo said this when he paid a visit to the councilContinue Reading

Naira redesign: Ondo residents swap old notes for foodstuffs

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: General News

By Aderemi Bamgbose Residents of Okitipupa, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State appeared to have find succour in Hausa traders in Sabo Market in the town where they now swap their old naira notes for foodstuffs and condiments. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

Yusuf twins recount pleasant experience as voluntary blood donors

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Health

By Olanrewaju Akojede Twin Sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Yusuf have recounted their four-year experience of voluntary donation of blood, an exercise which they described as fulfilling. The Yusuf twins narrated their experience to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 6th Valentine’s DayContinue Reading

UK-based Tinubu group empathises with Nigerians over naira hardship

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kamal Tayo Oropo The Head of Media and Publicity of Bola Tinubu Support Organisation in the United Kingdom (BTSO-UK), Mr Olumuyiwa Adeliyi, said the naira swap crisis was avoidable. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos, Adeliyi expressed disappointment over theContinue Reading

LASG empowers over 10,000 women, youths through MESI — Commissioner

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Health

By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), says 10,385 vulnerable women have benefitted from its Micro-Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) since 2019. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this known during an empowermentContinue Reading

Expert calls for increased education on mental health issues

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Health

By Lilian Okoro Dr Samuel Aladejare, the immediate past President, Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has called for massive awareness campaigns on mental health issues. Aladejare, also a psychiatrist, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading

Sofiat Olaide, 6-year-old gan-gan drummer excites Nigerians with mind-blowing performance

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Taiye Olayemi Six-year-old gangan (Talking Drum) drummer, Sofiat Olaide, on Thursday thrilled Nigerians during her drumming performance in Lagos. Olaide performed during the commemoration the Day of the African Child, organised by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), held, in Lagos. The six-year-old whoContinue Reading

Equity market records mixed performances, gains N8bn

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Business

By Olawunmi Ashafa Trading activities on The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, closed on mixed performances with a bullish tilt as the market capitalisation appreciated further by N8 billion. The market capitalisation rose by N8 billion to close higher at N29.696 trillion compared with N29.688 trillion on Wednesday. The upturnContinue Reading

GOC seeks media support for credible election

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Oladapo Udom The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, has called on the media to support the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies to achieve a free and fair election. Ajunwa made the call on Thursday during a media parley with DefenceContinue Reading

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