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Military has eliminated fears over general elections – CSO

On: January 23, 2023

By Sumaila Ogbaje A civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Analysis Group (SEAG), says the ongoing military operations across the country has eliminated fears associated with the 2023 General Elections. The group said this in a statement by its Convener, Mr Olatunde Morayo, and co-signed by Co-coveners, Hajara Abubakar and ObidiContinue Reading

Foundation inaugurates incentivised schools sewing championship project

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 23, 2023

In: General News

By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Ladi Memorial Foundation has commenced the Incentivised Schools Sewing Competition Project (SSCP) among schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to promote vocational education in the country. At the inauguration in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Foundation, Mrs Rosemary Ojochenemi said the aim of theContinue Reading

Mentorship of young female athletes, our top priority, says AFFAN president

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 23, 2023

In: Sports

By Victor Okoye The Association of Former Female Athletes of Nigeria (AFFAN), says mentorship of young female athletes in the country is its top priority. Esther Aluko, the association’s President, gave this indication in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of an Awards night,Continue Reading

2023: More women in politics key to peacebuilding – Jerusalem Dep. Mayor

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 23, 2023

In: Foreign

2023: More women in politics key to peacebuilding , Jerusalem Dep. MayorContinue Reading

Israel’s tourism sector to exceed $7.5bn revenue with new holy sites

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 23, 2023

In: Foreign

By Lizzy Okoji Israel is set to exceed the 2022 four billion dollars revenue and pre-COVID-19 revenue of seven billion dollars from its tourism sector with more excavations ongoing to discover new holy sites. The Tour Guide in the City of David, Jerusalem, Ms Shira Allen, made this known whileContinue Reading

Currency redesign policy fuels naira stability — BDCs

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Fabian Ekeruche The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), says that the naira redesign policy of the CBN has fuelled the stability of the naira at the parallel market. Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President ABCON, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

NAFDAC alerts public against use of weight loss pill

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: Health

By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug — Weight Rapid Loss Capsule. The caution is contained in an alert with No. 049/2022, signed by NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, issued to the News AgencyContinue Reading

No casualty as Warri – Itakpe train derails – NRC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 23, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said the Warri – Itakpe Train Service WITS 01 derailed at Km 30 Ajaokuta – Itakpe section of the track at about 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Coordinator of the Warri – Itakpe Train Service, Mr Sanni Abdulganiyu, in a statement saidContinue Reading

Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti wins 21st NIPOGA

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 23, 2023

In: Sports

By Segun Giwa Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti on Sunday in Owo emerged overall winners of the 21st edition of Nigeria Polytechnic Games Association (NIPOGA) after garnering 23 gold, 14 silver and nine bronze medals. Lagos State Polytechnic came second with 13 gold, 22 silver and 17 bronze medals, while The PolytechnicContinue Reading

Doma United coach decries absence of VAR in NPFL

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 23, 2023

In: Sports

By Peter Uwumarogie Akinade Onigbinde, the Technical Adviser of Doma United Football Club of Gombe, says the absence of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) was not good. Onigbinde particularly said it was very bad VAR was non-existent during his team’s match against Dakkada FCContinue Reading

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