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Adeboye visits church, explains path to total perfection in Christ

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye and his wife, Pastor Folu Adeboye recently visited the RCCG ‘Overcomers’ Assembly,’ where they were warmly received by members of the church,…

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God is awesome - Part 1

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“Awesome GOD" is a biblical expression that appears several times in the scriptures (Nehemiah 1:5; Nehemiah 9:32; Psalm 47:2, and Daniel 9:4). The phrase is used in the Old Testament to describe God or things related to Him. The phrase can…

Foundation empowers community school with learning materials in Osun

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To contribution to the progress of community education in Osun State,the Three Good Hearts Foundation, in conjunction with the African Craft Shop, distributed school bags to all the students in Community Primary School, Masifa-Ile, a rural…

Gov’s wife seeks alternative communication methods for kids with special needs

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The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasised the need for teachers and carers to adopt alternative communication methods for children with special needs, particularly those suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder…

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Outrage as 4.5 million Kano pupils receive lessons sitting on bare floor

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The Kano State government has said out of 10 million pupils in public primary and secondary schools in the state, about 4.5 million are presently receiving lessons while sitting on the bare floor. The government has, however, said it…

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Tinubu appoints Sadiq as national coordinator of SCO-PMU

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit (SCO-PMU) domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Consequently, the President…

Lady Gaga adds sparkle to star-studded Olympic show

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Lady Gaga and French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura joined dancers, an opera diva and even a heavy metal band in an opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics that sought to proudly showcase French culture with a modern twist. The first-ever…

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Court stops PDP congress in Rivers

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A High Court sitting in Rivers State has stopped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting any congress of the party in the state. The court gave the order following an ex parte motion filed by 21 members of the party in the state…

Lagos postpones e-call up system implementation for Lekki-Epe corridor

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The Lagos State Government has announced the postponement of the e-call-up system implementation for the Lekki-Epe corridor, initially scheduled to commence on August 1, 2024. The Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Bolanle Ogunlola, made…

Leverage AI for improved service delivery, FIDIC deputy president urges engineers

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The Deputy President, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Africa, George Okoroma, has urged engineers to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve quality service delivery in the construction industry and…

7 Romance Films With Tragic Endings

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Every once in a while, it’s great to watch a romance film that makes you have a good cry. Sometimes, shedding tears after watching a film is a sign that it is well-made. This article contains a list of seven romance films, including…

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Paris 2024: Olympic debutant tests positive for steroids

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An Olympic debutant from Iraq, Sajjad Sehen, has recorded the first positive doping test of Paris 2024 , the (ITA) said on Friday. In a statement on Friday from International Testing Agency (ITA) Sehen, a judoka, tested positive for the…

Security agents, pipeline operators behind oil theft — Ex-Naval commander

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Former Commander of Operation Delta Safe, Rear Admiral Suleiman Apochi (retd.), on Friday, alleged that security agents are deeply involved in crude oil theft in the country. Testifying before the Rep Ado Doguwa-led joint ad hoc committees…

South African school video shows 'auction' of black pupils

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A Cape Town school is investigating allegations of racist bullying after a video emerged that appears to show pupils pretending to auction off their black classmates, the provincial education department said Friday. The video shared on…

National Assembly commences repeal, enactment of NIMC Act No. 23

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The National Assembly has embarked on the process of repealing and enacting the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act No. 23. NIMC’s spokesperson, Kayode Adegoke, disclosed this development in a statement on Friday. READ ALSO…

The growing gambling trend among Nigerian youths

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The problem of gambling among young people in Nigeria has become a concern for many parents. Nigerian teenagers often frequent casinos to participate in sports betting or slot games. Many see this as a way to earn money, sometimes even as…

Why we won't join protest against hardship — SOKAPU

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Southern Kaduna people, under the umbrella of Southern Kaduna Peoples' Union (SOKAPU), have dissociated themselves from the planned protest against economic hardship, as they condemned the motive behind the demonstration. The President of…

Late Iwuanyanwu, a dependable partner — Afenifere

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The Yoruba pan-African socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has described the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as a partner in the business of the new Nigeria. According to the mainstream Yoruba group,…

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UN deputy scribe meets Tinubu, calls for democracy in West Africa

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The Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on Friday met with President Bola Tinubu to debrief the Nigerian leader on the effort to restore constitutional rule in some West African countries that have recently come…

Snoop Dogg stars in Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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American rapper Snoop Dogg stars in Paris Olympics opening ceremony holding the flame aloft during Friday's opening ceremony. The flame was also borne by International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and a string of beaming, waving…

NSCDC warns Nigerians over indiscriminate social media use

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, has cautioned Nigerians against indiscriminate use of social media. The spokesperson for the NSCDC Ogun Command, Mr Dyke Ogbonnaya, disclosed this in an interview with the…

Jigawa fixes Oct 5 for council polls

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The Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISIEC), has fixed Oct. 5, for local government elections in the state. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Awwal Muhammad, stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting, in Dutse on Friday.…

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Man, 38 jailed for three years over N3.1m visa scam

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An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday, sentenced a 33-year old man, Olawale Abiodun, to three years imprisonment for N3.1 million visa scam. Abiodun, whose address was not provided, was found guilty of conspiracy, obtaining under false…

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Ex-LP deputy chair declares self acting national chairman

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A former deputy chair (South) of the Labour Party (LP), Callistus Okafor, has declared himself as the new chairman of the party. Okafor addressing a press conference in Abuja on Friday said his declaration was based on a 2018 consent…

Shelve planned protest, Tinubu working hard to revamp economy - Tompolo

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Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has appealed to the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to shelve the action as President Bola Tinubu is doing everything…

One dead in Yobe cattle market explosion

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At least one person was killed in an explosion at the Buni Yadi cattle market in Gujba Local Government Area (LGA) of Yobe State on Friday. Eyewitnesses report that the incident happened at around 11:12 am along the Biu road, during the…

Deaf woman held hostage by Osun varsity hospital over ₦51,000 unpaid bills

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A resident of Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, Abibat Hammed, has been reportedly held hostage by officials of the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, over her inability to pay her hospital bills. Abibat, a deaf woman who…

Reps plan to remove universities from Band A electricity tariff

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The House of Representatives said that it would ensure that Federal Universities were removed from the Band A electricity tariff plan to lessen the huge electricity bill. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman, House Committee on University…

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Guinness Nigeria declares 31% revenue growth in 12 months

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Guinness Nigeria Plc has achieved 31 per cent revenue growth for the financial year ended June 30, 2024, in spite of the challenging macroeconomic environment. The Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria, Mr Adebayo Alli, via a statement on…

Shehu Sani condemns Katsina officials for diverting rice meant for the poor

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Civil rights critic and former lawmaker, who represented Kaduna Central Zone in the 8th National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has lampooned Katsina State government officials for allegedly diverting bags of rice meant for the masses. The…