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Hijrah: Oyetola declares Monday, Aug. 9 as public holiday
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has declared Monday, Aug. 9, as public holiday to commemorate the Islamic new year — Hijrah 1443 AH. The information is in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Mr Tajudeen Lawal on Friday in Osogbo. The governor enjoined both Muslims and people of other religions to use
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8 tigers die in Vietnam after being rescued from captivity
Eight tigers out of 17 that police seized from two farms in a central province of Vietnam have died after being transported to an eco-tourist site, state media said on Friday. “Eight tigers have died after being injected with anaesthetic, transported, and placed into care,’’ Tien Phong newspaper reported, quoting Senior Lieutenant Colonel Tran Phuc
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Jigawa Govt. promises to close manpower gap in health sector
The Jigawa Government has reiterated its commitment toward addressing the widening manpower gap in the state’s healthcare sector. Alhaji Habibu Kila, the Special Adviser to Gov. Muhammad Badaru of Jigawa on Media and Public Relations, stated this in a statement in Dutse on Friday. He said that the governor gave the assurance while
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Women’s Olympic marathon brought forward due to heat
Saturday’s women’s Olympic marathon at the Tokyo Games has been brought forward an hour to a 6. 00 a.m. (2100 GMT Friday) start in order to protect runners from the heat, organisers have said. The move was made on the advice of the medical commission of the governing World Athletics. Marathons and the race walks
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NFSC mourns former NFF President, Oneya
The Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) on Friday expressed sadness over the death of a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), retired Brig.-Gen. Dominic Oneya. Oneya died on Thursday in his home in Effurun, Uvwie Local Givernment, Delta, at 73. Rev. Samuel Ikpea, the Chairman of NFSC, in a statement in Lagos described
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NOPPMAN President lauds FG for sustaining Anchor Borrowers’ Programme, others
The President, National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Alhaji Aliyu Maitasamu, has commended the Federal Government for sustaining the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme (ABP). Maitasamu said that other interventions by the Central Bank of Nigeria which handled ABP, and programmes from the Bank of Agriculture had greatly bolstered food security in Nigeria.
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Plateau killings ungodly, inhuman, says Inter-Religious Council
The Plateau Inter Religious Council (IRC) has condemned the recent killings and wanton destruction of farmlands, houses and other properties in parts of the state. The Council in a statement on Friday in Jos by its co- chairmen, Rev. Pandang Yamsat and Alhaji Muhammadu Haruna, described the killings as “ungodly and inhuman.” Yamset is a
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Nigeria bridges 5-year gap, produces new diving supervisors
Two divers working on Nigerian waters have been upgraded to Air Diving Supervisors, after completing the mandatory 200-panel hour by the International Maritime Contractors Association (IMCA). The Chief Inspector of Diving (CID), Mr Julius Ugwala, said this in a statement signed by Mrs Ezinne Azuna, his media consultant on Friday in Lagos. Ugwuala said the
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Close ranks to end insecurity, association urges political leaders in Imo
The Pan- African Association of Scholars of Humanities and Social Sciences (PASHASS), has urged political leaders in Imo to unite to tackle the security challenges in the state. Dr Abah Ikwue, President of the Association, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), said this while speaking with newsmen in Owerri on Friday. Ikwue, a senior lecturer at
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COVID-19: NCAT Rector seeks accelerated recovery plans for aviation industry
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) says the aviation industry requires accelerated recovery plans, for it to overcome its current challenges caused by the rising cases of COVID-19 pandemic. Capt. Alkali Modibbo Rector of the college, made this known at the 25th Annual Conference and Award Ceremony, organised by the League of Airports and
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Supreme Court gets new Chief Registrar
Tunde Oyesina, Abuja The Supreme Court of Nigeria Friday appointed Hajo Sarki Bello as the new Chief Registrar. The appointment was approved by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad following the retirement of the substantive Chief Registrar, Hadizatu Uwani-Mustapha who will be attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60 years
IBB: I annulled June 12 to prevent violent coup
*Admits loved ‘Maradona’ name given him by media Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has shed light on what informed his annulment of the June 12 general election. Babangida inexplicably annulled the June 12, 1993 general election which was considered by most Nigerians as the freest and fairest poll in
Nigeria airstrikes kill at least 78 bandits
The Nigerian military says it has killed at least 78 gunmen belonging to what it calls criminal gangs during an aerial bombardment of their hideouts in the north-west of the country. Many fighters were killed as they tried to escape the airstrikes on motorbikes, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said In recent weeks the Nigerian
Zuma admitted to hospital for medical observation
Former South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has been admitted to a hospital outside prison for medical observation, the prison authorities have said. His foundation said it was an “annual medical routine check-up” and there was “no need to be alarmed”. As a former head of state Zuma is treated at a military facility, the
JUST IN: I Fought Corruption Better Than Buhari – Babaginda
*Says Nigeria needs younger president in 2023 Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has said he fought corruption better than President Muhammadu Buhari. The former military General said this during a live interview on Arise Television, on Friday morning IBB, also said Nigeria’s next president should have a very good understanding of the economy. Babangida,
Michael Ballack’s son, Emilio, dies aged 18 in quad-bike accident
Emilio Ballack, the son of former Germany and Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack, has died at the age of 18. The teenager was involved in a quad-bike accident which police told Reuters took place in the early hours of Thursday morning south of Lisbon. Michael Ballack’s former clubs Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen sent
*-abuse-images/ Apple to scan iPhones for child s** abuse images
Apple has announced details of a system to find child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on US customers’ devices. Before an image is stored onto iCloud Photos, the technology will search for matches of already known CSAM. Apple said that if a match is found a human reviewer will then assess and report the user
Caribbean nation PM hit in head at Covid protest
The prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been hospitalised after being injured at a protest against a proposed vaccine mandate. Ralph Gonsalves was walking through a crowd outside parliament when he was reportedly hit in the head by a stone. Images show the prime minister bleeding as he was rushed away
IOC expels two Belarus coaches over sprinter
Two Belarusian coaches have lost their Olympic accreditations after allegedly attempting to force an athlete to leave the Games in Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that Artur Shimak and Yury Maisevich had left the Olympic Village. An investigation is under way. The case of Krystina Timanovskaya caught global attention after she refused
PwC: Nigerian CEOs among best paid in Africa
Chief executives of Nigerian-listed companies are among sub-Saharan Africa’s highest earners, according to a new remuneration report by PwC. In the report released yesterday, the accounting firm said that the median value of total-guaranteed packages, which includes base pay and benefits, for the heads of Nigerian companies is $323,000. That’s the highest among seven sub-Saharan
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