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There’s nothing fun in schooling here – Canada-based Nigerian student says
A Nigerian student studying in Canada has expressed her disappointment over the lack of enjoyment in her educational experience abroad. In a TikTok video she posted, the student emphasized that her main priority is maintaining a balance between her grades rather than focusing on earning money. She shared that the coursework is extremely demanding, with each course costing $3000, and if she fails any of them, she would have to pay that amount again to retake them. Furthermore, the student refuted claims that it is easy to find jobs abroad. She explained that despite the income they earn abroad being…
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We no longer know who to trust because of the society has become as a result of Banditry – Rev. Fr. Kukah
Rev. Fr. Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, has emphasized the urgency of addressing the prevailing insecurity in the country. During a conference held on Thursday, June 22, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Rev. Fr. Stephen Ojapah’s ordination, Kukah expressed that Nigerians now face fearful travels due to insecurity. The Catholic Bishop further asserted that national development is unattainable without security. He stated: “Unless we have a sense of respect for one another is enshrine and we take the sense of community beyond the boundary of religion and begin to see ourselves and create some level…
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FG is committed to eradicating Polio by the end of the year – Vice President, Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed Nigeria’s dedication to eliminating the variant poliovirus by the year’s end. Addressing a gathering of governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, convened by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Shettima emphasized that Nigeria will persevere in its endeavors to completely eradicate polio by December. Furthermore, he revealed that Nigeria has made notable progress in its three-dose pentavalent vaccine coverage, which has risen from 33% in 2016 to 57% in 2021. He said; “The proposal is to provide timely domestic financing for the procurement of vaccines, which couldn’t have come sooner, to boost our industrial capacity…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu donates N5M to LASU law graduate with a 5.0 CPGA
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has made a personal donation of N5 million, in addition to another N5 million from the State Government to Aminat Yusuf Imoitsemeh in recognition of her outstanding achievement. Aminat Yusuf Imoitsemeh graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) with a remarkable CGPA of 5.0 in Law. The governor presented the donation during the 26th convocation ceremony of the university, which took place on June 22. This generous gesture from Governor Sanwo-Olu is a commendation and support for Aminat’s remarkable academic feat. Congratulations to her!
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Workers group urges FG to increase minimum wage to N200,000
The Workers’ Alliance for Inclusive Socio-economic Reforms (WAISER) has urged the federal government to establish a new monthly minimum wage of N200,000. In a statement released on Tuesday, Amodu Isiaka, the national coordinator of the group, stated that this step would help alleviate the impact of the recent removal of petrol subsidies on Nigerians. Following President Tinubu’s declaration that “petrol subsidy is gone” during his inaugural speech on May 29, the country witnessed a resurgence of fuel queues and an increase in pump prices nationwide. This policy has sparked varied reactions among Nigerians. Currently, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and…
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The president has not approved salary review for political office holders – Dele Alake
In a statement released on Thursday, Dele Alake, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on special duties, communications, and strategy, clarified that there has been no approval from President Tinubu regarding a salary review for political office holders and judicial officers. Alake emphasized that the responsibility of reviewing and adjusting remuneration rests with the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) as mandated by the constitution. He further dismissed the news of a salary increase at this juncture as false information or “fake news.”
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Mr. President’s policies in the last three weeks have encouraged more foreign investors to be interested in the affairs of Nigeria – Dele Alake
Dele Alake, the Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communication, and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has said that the Presidency has announced that several Western Presidents have expressed their interest in meeting with Tinubu in France. Alake made this revelation while speaking to reporters in Paris, France, where Tinubu is attending the Global Financing Pact Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Alake highlighted that the Western leaders were eager to meet with Tinubu due to the remarkable steps he has taken within just three weeks of assuming office as President. He said; “Mr President’s policies in the last three…
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Beyonce donates £8,000 to struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London
Renowned American singer, Beyoncé, has generously donated £8,000 to a struggling Nigerian restaurant located in North London, which was on the verge of closure due to escalating energy bills. Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas restaurant operated by siblings Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederik in Tottenham, emerged as one of the ten fortunate recipients of a grant from the 41-year-old music icon’s foundation, BeyGOOD, earlier this month. As part of her Renaissance World Tour, Beyoncé’s foundation, BeyGOOD, had committed to donating a portion of $1 million (£806,000) to ten businesses across various cities worldwide. Chuku’s had encountered significant challenges since its launch amidst…
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“Japa” syndrome will favour Nigeria – Peter Obi
Mr. Peter Obi, a member of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed his agreement with Bill Gates’s statement regarding Nigeria’s “japa” syndrome. Obi acknowledged that he concurs with Gates’s perspective that the recent trend of Nigerian professionals leaving the country in search of better opportunities is ultimately beneficial for Nigeria. Through his verified Twitter account on Thursday, Obi emphasized that he has long maintained the belief that “Our brain drain today will be our brain gain tomorrow.” The former governor of Anambra State highlighted that while the departure of Nigerians may seem like a loss at present, their knowledge and…
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Presidential Tribunal: Peter Obi asking for non-existent documents against the president – INEC
During the sitting of the Presidential Election Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, it was revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that some of the documents requested by Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, to be presented as exhibits were non-existent. Obi and the Labour Party filed a petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu on February 25. The respondents in the petition include INEC, President Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, and their party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Lawrence Bayode, the Deputy Director of ICT at…
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Once you find out you are pregnant, Choose a responsible father for your baby – South Africa Lady tells Women
A South African journalist, Karoro Mitchelle has advised women to look for a befitting father figure when they discover that they are pregnant. “Once you find out you’re pregnant, choose a responsible father for your baby,” she tweeted on Monday, June 20, 2023. Twitter users did not take this lightly it ignited the Paternity fraud conversation
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Odumosu refutes claims on appointment as EFCC chairman
Hakeem Odumosu, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), has refuted claims that he was appointed as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Tuesday, reports surfaced suggesting that Odumosu’s appointment was pending confirmation by the Senate. This development came after the suspension of the former chairman of the anti-corruption agency, who was accused of misconduct during his tenure. Following the suspension, the former chairman was summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) for questioning. However, in a statement issued on Wednesday and personally signed by Odumosu, he denied having any knowledge of such…
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