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WNTD: Protect Young People From Tobacco Products, WHO Urges Member States

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged its Member States in the African Region to step up their efforts to protect young people from tobacco industry interference by ensuring governments honour and abide by their obligations under…

1st Anniversary: Insecurity, Hunger Persist In Zamfara Communities – Group Laments

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The group under the aegis of Zamfara Progressive Movement for Peace and Development (ZAPPDE) has lamented how people are suffering from insecurity, hunger, and depression despite electing their representatives at state and National levels.…

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NGO Condemns Gruesome Killing Of Soldiers In Aba, Condole With Army Chief

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A non-governmental organization, #Prayer & Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces & other security agencies, has strongly condemned the brutal killing of two soldiers at a checkpoint in Aba, Abia State, on Thursday morning. The attack,…

Kwara Gov Greets Assembly Speaker, Danladi-Salihu At 39

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu on his 39th birthday. The Governor commended Danladi-Salihu for his patriotic leadership of the House and handling…

NGO Holds Community-Based Dialogue On SGBV Prevention In Zamfara

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A Zamfara-based NGO, “Voluntary Aid Initiative (VAI)” held dialogue simultaneously in four communities of the state educating best ways on how to prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). This was disclosed by the NGOs Project…

Five Remanded For Alleged N3.9m Fake Alert In Abuja

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No fewer than five persons were on Friday charged for issuing a false N3.93 million bank alert to a construction company. Ahmed Sarki, Nura Usman, Jidda Lawa, Safiya Ibrahim, and the Mohammed Family, all from Jabi in Abuja, were charged at…

Yinka Ayefele Breaks Silence, Says Impregnating My Wife Was A Miracle

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Nigerian gospel singer, Yinka Ayefele has disclosed that having children despite his spinal cord injury was a miracle. Ayefele who spoke in a recent interview on ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ revealed that any man with cord injury might not be…

OAN Sets For October New York Parade

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The Organization for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and NIDC have announced their readiness for the 2024 edition of the yearly parade. This was contained in a statement made available to the media in Nigeria over the weekend. OAN was…

Sikiru, Others In Battle For NPFL Golden Boot

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About four players are currently fighting for the highest goal award of the ongoing 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with the season already on MatchDay 34. Leading others at the top is Remo Stars’ striker, Sikiru…

33-Year-Old Man Docked For Killing Wife In Ibadan

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Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered the remand of Kabiru Arewa, 33, in a correctional facility for allegedly killing his 24-year-old wife, Suliyat. Arewa, whose residence was not supplied, has been charged…

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Efe Warri Boy Reacts To New Nat’l Anthem, Says Tinubu Trying To Become Hero Through Backdoor

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Nigerian comedian, Efe Warri Boy has reacted to the reinstatement of Nigeria’s old National Anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee.” According to the comedian, the reintroduction of the old anthem by Bola Tinubu’s administration is an attempt by…

Kizz Daniel Dedicates New Song To Wife, MJay

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Ace Nigerian singer, Kizz Daniel has dedicated his latest song ‘Double’ to his wife, MJay Anidugbe. New Telegraph reports that Kizz Daniel new single arrives with a music video starring his wife. The couple serenade fans with their…

US Election: Trump Must Not Return To White House, Biden Tells Americans

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Joe Biden, President of the United States (US) has urged citizens to make sure that Donald Trump never holds the presidency again. President Biden who made this plea on Friday said using the voting booth is the only method to remove Trump…

ISWAP Threatens Borno Residents To Leave Communities

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A terrorist group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has given Kukawa Local Government Area an inhabitant notice to leave their communities or risk being killed by the group. The ISWAP’s warning is coming barely four days after…

Reintroduction Of Old National Anthem, My Priority – Tinubu

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Amid the controversy that have greeted the new National Anthem, “Nigeria, We hail Thee”, President Bola Tinubu on Friday said his top goal has always been to reinstate the old national anthem. President Tinubu made this known in a…

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Nigerian Military Mourns Five Soldiers Killed In Abia

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Following the tragic demise of some soldiers in Aba, Abia State, the Nigerian military on Friday mourned the deaths of five Operation Udoka officers who were killed in action by alleged members of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB).…

Regina Daniels Speaks On Marriage With Ned Nwoko

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Nollywood actress cum billionaire’s wife, Regina Daniels, has said she and her husband, Ned Nwoko, has continued to bask in the euphoria of their marriage. Recall that in 2019, when the couple’s marriage hit the internet, it created a buzz…

Kanu: Atiku Advises FG To Adopt Political Solution To End Sit-At-Home In S’East

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for political solution to security challenges in South East, to end the over two-year sit-at-home in the region. Atiku in a statement on his X platform on Friday, condemned the killing of…

Gully Erosion Threat: Eno Orders Relocation Of Occupants Of Affected Areas

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has ordered immediate relocation of families and demolition of structures within areas of the ongoing Uyo-Ewet gully erosion reclamation and beautification project, as the contracting firm assured…

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FG To Create 40 Jobs In Four Years

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…As UNIzik Executes N60 Billion Projects . The Federal Government is to create a total of 40 million jobs within it’s four years in office under the Labour and Empowerment Enhancement Programme (LEEP). This is coming as the Nnamdi Azikiwe…

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You’re Doing Well, S’West Youths Tell Tijani, NCC Boss

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The South-West Progressive Youths (SWPY) has commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida for their leadership and contributions to the…

NANS Urges FG To Be Transparent In Disbursing Students Loan

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to administer the student loan plan in a transparent manner. In a statement released in Abeokuta on Friday, Pedro Obi, the National President of NANS…

Sokoto Govt Shutdown Ifeoma Guest Inn Over Death Of Girl

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The Sokoto State Government has shut down Ifeoma Guest Inn due to illegal activities, following a recent report of a girl’s death in the Hotel. It would recalled that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Ali Kaigama paraded one…

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Man Arraigned In Abuja For Stealing Goods Worth N500,000

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A 22-year-old Yusuf Musa has been prosecuted by the Zuba Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing N500,000 in items. New Telegraph gathered that Musa, a wheelbarrow worker at Zuba Hansel, is charged with stealing on Friday, May…

Residents Urge Sanwo-Olu To Ensure Proper Implementation Of Water Channelisation

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Residents of Mende in Lagos are hopeful that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will fulfill his electoral promise to provide water transportation facilities and improve channelisation projects in the area. Speaking to journalists, some residents…

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Over 300 Women Groups Call For Immediate Boycott Of Erisco Products

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...demand FG’s intervention, immediate release of Chioma Okoli The coalition of over 300 women groups, Womanifesto has called for immediate boycott of Erisco Products, while demanding Federal Government’s intervention and immediate release…

Abia Flourished From 1999–2007, It’s Wrong To Say Nothing Was On Ground – Rev Ubani

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Popular Abia born cleric, Rev Chika Ubani has described the former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu as an icon of hope who led the state in the right direction. According to the cleric, the former governor is an excellent natural…

FG Inaugurates Steering Committee For Review Of Intellectual Property Policy, Strategy Draft

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The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee to review the Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy Draft for Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony which took place in Abuja, the Minister,…

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Tinubu Urges Govs To Prioritise Needs Of Local Communities

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Amid the celebration of his one year in office, President Bola Tinubu has urged the 36 state governors to prioritise the needs of their local communities at all levels. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday while receiving the…

Biafra Civil War Scandalized My Youth – Charly Boy

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Legendary Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reminisced on the painful memories of the Nigerian civil war. Taking to his X handle on Thursday to commemorate Biafran Day and honour the fallen heroes, who died…