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75% of our beneficiaries are Nigerian students — UK charity

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Seventy-five per cent of clients at Thornaby's Sprouts Community Food Charity (SCFC) are now Nigerian students struggling to cope with a financial crisis, charity manager Debbie Fixter revealed. The charity, which provides food, clothes,…

Oyo opens job application portal for healthcare workers

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The Oyo State Government on Wednesday opened a portal for job applications for healthcare workers across the state. The government announced the portal's opening in a post on X, directing interested applicants to apply via jobportal…

NGE condemns increasing spate of journalists’ abduction

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THE Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the increasing sequence of abduction and arrest of journalists in the country by security agencies, especially the Nigeria Police Force, under the guise of enforcing the Cyber Security Act,…

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Impeachment: Court adjourns Shuaib’s suit against Obaseki, others to June 28

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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, shifted the hearing in a suit instituted by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Phillip Shuaib, against Governor Godwin Obaseki and others to June 28. The suit seeking to declare…

Pope warns against imposing debt burden on ordinary people

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Pope Francis, the Argentine head of the Catholic Church, on Wednesday warned governments struggling with debt not to impose upon their populations "deprivations incompatible with human rights". "After a poorly managed globalisation, after…

Labour will reject unreasonable addition to N60,000 minimum wage offer — Osifo

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The president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, on Tuesday said that organised labour will reject an “unreasonable” addition to the federal government's N60,000 minimum wage offer. Osifo stated this in an interview with…

Tinubu congratulates Mexico’s 1st female president

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Ms. Claudia Sheinbaum on her election as the first female President of Mexico. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, said the president…

Naira Abuse: Court hears case against Cubana Chief Priest, June 25

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A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, further adjourned until June 25 to mention a case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu (Cubana Chief Priest) for alleged abuse of the Naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission …

Heritage Bank depositors to get money back this week

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The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has said that depositors in the recently liquidated Heritage Bank will start receiving their insured funds by the end of this week. NDIC's Managing Director, Bello Hassan, revealed this…

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Andrea Iyamah: Salute To Courage

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Fresh of her wedding, with her long-term lover, Eghosa, may they live longer together than expected. This Wednesday Women Crush, (WCW) is dedicated to her outstanding contribution to the fashion world. Andrea Iyamah, salute to courage. Who…

CBN speaks on banks license withdrawal allegation

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed a report circulating that it plans to revoke the licences of additional banks, following its recent regulatory action against Heritage Bank Plc. Online reports had claimed the apex bank would…

Police confirm three fatalities in Rivers tanker explosion

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The Police Command in Rivers says three people lost their lives in a fuel tanker explosion that took place in the state on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred when a petrol-laden tanker veered off the road, colliding with a taxi and…

Skin Bleaching: Dangers Behind The Pursuit Of Lighter Skin

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Skin bleaching is the practice of using various creams, lotions, and other products to lighten one's skin tone. It has unfortunately become a widespread phenomenon, especially across Africa as a whole. While the allure of achieving a …

Napoli name Antonio Conte new coach

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Former Chelsea and Tottenham coach Antonio Conte was hired by Napoli on Wednesday as the deposed Serie A champions try to bounce back from their disastrous league title defence. "Welcome Antonio," the club's president and owner Aurelio De…

Police grill Mohbad’s dad for allegedly defaming Lagos monarch

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Father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, Joseph Aloba, was interrogated by officers of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State on Monday, following a petition filed by Oba…

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IGP mourns Ekiti monarch

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of two distinguished members of the police community: Retired Commissioner of Police Oba Emmanuel Adebayo, the Elemure of Emure Ekiti,…

Anthony Joshua in talks to takeover Watford for £150m

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Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been linked with a potential takeover of Championship club Watford. According to The Athletic, financial experts working with Joshua reportedly held talks with Watford about a deal…

A’Ibom proposes Oct. 26 for LG poll

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The Akwa Ibom Government has proposed Oct. 26 for the conduct of local government elections in the state. Gov. Umo Eno disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organised by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) in…

D'banj Admits Don Jazzy Added To His Success Story

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Nigerian musician, D'banj has admitted that music producer and CEO of Mavin Records, Don Jazzy made and contributed to his success story. D'banj made this known in a series of Instagram posts while celebrating his 20 years on stage in the…