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Cobhams Asuquo appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF
Popular producer and Songwriter, Cobhams Asuquo has been appointed National Ambassador for UNICEF Nigeria. He shared the good news in a tweet Via his twitter handle. He wrote: “Family, I’ve just been named the National Ambassador for UNICEF NIGERIA; the first in fifteen years. “I am humbled and honored at the opportunity to serve in this capacity. Children’s rights and protection mean a lot to me and my music to me has always been a vehicle for.”
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Corps Members who met in Plateau State set to Wed
Two corps members who met in plateau state are set to get married two days after their POP on the 28th of May. According to a statement from NYSC, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna state and Mark Makafan from Kogi state, met at the Mangu Orientation Camp in Plateau state in 2019, fell in love and their relationship is leading to marriage. Read the statement from NYSC announcing their upcoming nuptial below Corps Members Felicia Haruna PL/19B/2197 from Kaduna State and Mark Makafan Odi PL/19B/1217 from Kogi State have demonstrated symbol of true friendship, affection and love towards a blissful marital…
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If God wants me to return, I will continue – Obaseki
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has expressed confidence in God hoping to return for a second tenure. Speaking on Channels Television ‘Sunrise Daily’, Obaseki noted that he is not a violent man but also added that no man can stop him from returning as Edo State’s Governor. “I am not a violent person. But I am confident that the way I got into power is the same way I will return. God gave me power. If he wants me to return I will continue. No man can stop me. Power comes from God, he said “We have always canvassed…
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NANS urges Buhari to appoint more Youths in Government
The National association for Nigerian students have called on president Muhammedu Buhari to appoint more youths in government and reduce his likeness for appointing old people. This was according to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the student union, Azeez Adeyemi where he stated the appointment of Gambari could be described as a round peg in a round hole. He further insisted that there are many capable and intelligent youths who should be given a chance. “President Buhari has continued to push the youth away by not considering them worthy of appointments. This attitude towards the youth…
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Ogbeogonogo Market in Delta State gutted by Fire.
Parts of the Ogbeogonogo market in Asaba, Delta state capital was razed by fire in the early hours of today May 26. Several properties worth millions of Naira were said to have been destroyed in the inferno. The cause of the fire is yet unknown.
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“Nigeria is the world headquarters for extreme poverty” – Reno Omokri
Reno Omokri has come out to question the use of $39billion that has been borrowed in the last 5 years by the Buhari-led administration. According to his post on twitter, he said no government in Nigeria’s history has ever borrowed this much, questioning what the loan was used for, as the Naira is devalued. He wrote: “Dear General @MBuhari, You borrowed $39 billion in 5 years. No government in Nigeria’s history has borrowed that much. Nigeria is the world headquarters for extreme poverty. You built no schools for almajiri. The Naira is devalued. Where did the money go?”
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El-Rufai proposes Jail term for Parents who enrol their Children into Almajiri system
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai has proposed a two year jail term and a fine of N100,000 or N200,000 per child for parents who enrol their children into the Almajiri system. Islamic Clerics not exempted. He stated this when he visited 200 Almajiri children repatriated from Nasarawa State and undergoing rehabilitation and optical screening at Government College, Kurmin Mashi, Kaduna, on Monday May 25. The governor while expressing his delight at the rehabilitation of the repatriated Almajiris, said the state has a responsibility to do whatever it can to give them hope and a better future. “We will, therefore,…
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Man slumps and dies after observing Eid prayers in Kano
A man reportedly slumped and died after observing eid-el-fitr prayer in Unguwar Sharada, Kano State. Reports have it that he came from an area called Kofar Dan Agundi to observe the prayer in Sharada. A source told Vanguard: “We don’t know his name, address, and his place of work among other details. “What we know is he is from Kofar Dan Agundi but he came to observe the prayer in Sharada. He collapsed after the eid prayer was observed. “His relation and Hisbah evacuated his corpse. They took him back to Kofar Dan Agundi where his burial rites were conducted.”
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Former DG of IBC stabs wife to death
Former Director General of Imo Broadcasting Corperation, 88-year-old Theophilus Okere has reportedly stabbed his wife to death. Reports have it that Mr Okere has a rare case of dementia which is a disease condition characterised by a decline in memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking skills that affect a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. “Okere has been down with dementia and the family has been managing the problem. Even today that he stabbed his wife to death, when he was asked why he did it, he responded that his wife was still sleeping, The other Sunday, Okere went to…
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Wike to compensate victims of 2019 general election with N450m
Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has announced his plan to compensate victims of the 2019 general elections in Ijaw communities in Abonema, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state as they recorded widespread destruction of lives and properties during the election. Wike who met with the victims, family members of deceased victims, and the council of chiefs at their town hall in Abonema assured them of his compensation. He told them that beginning from Wednesday May 27, the victims will be credited with the approved compensation and families of 37 persons who were killed during the election, are said…
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Lagos State Government to Close Marine Beach Bridge for Five Months
Lagos state government has announced its plan to partially close the Marine Beach Bridge located by Total Gas, inwards Apapa for five months which will take effect from Wednesday, May 27 till Wednesday, October 21. This was according to a statement by the Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde, where he stated that the closure is to enable repair work on the bridge. “Motorists inwards Wharf Road will be diverted to the other section of the bridge for vehicles exiting Apapa. “A contraflow of 200 metres will be put in place for vehicles to realign with a proper direction inwards Ajegunle…
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There is no Money to import Food, we must produce what to eat -Buhari
President Muhammed Buhari has urged farmers to get back to their farms to produce food for Nigerians as there is no money to import food into the country. He said this while speaking with State House reporters after Eid prayers on Sunday, as he also prayed for a favourable raining season. “I hope the raining season would be bountiful so that we get a lot of food. I wish the farmers will go to farms and save our lives so that we can produce what we need in sufficient quantity so that we don’t have to import food. “In any…
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