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Waterways authority donates ferry boat to Kano
The National Inland Waterways Authority has donated an 18-passenger capacity ferry boat to Kano State as part of measures to improve water transport in the state. This is contained in a statement by Hassan Fagge, the Chief Press Secretary to the acting Governor, Dr Nasiru Gawuna, and issued to newsmen on Saturday. According to Fagge,…
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Passengers stranded as power outage hits Lagos airport
Many passengers are stranded after power outage hit a section of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The PUNCH gathered that power challenge at the airport worsened since three days ago. It was learnt that the departure lounge of the International Airport, Lagos, was the most affected on Saturday. “I suffered this morning while…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Nigerian medical students resume lectures online, commence training in local hospitals
Nigerian medical students and other escapee students who fled Ukraine during the height of the Russian aggression in the European country have been directed to commence studies online, Saturday PUNCH reports. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the medical students had also been granted waivers to have their practical medical lessons in hospitals in their countries of…
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Many Libya returnees disabled by torture, says NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency on Friday received 129 Nigerians stranded in Libya at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The Director-General of NEMA, Alh Mustapha Ahmed, who was represented by the acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of the Agency, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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Lightning kills four non-indigenes in Ondo community
Four persons have been reportedly killed by thunderbolt in Ago Dada community in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the deceased, said to be youths, were killed when the thunderbolt struck during a rainfall in the village. A source said the incident caused panic in the village as…
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Why I don’t reveal my age –Chioma Akpotha
Actress, Chioma Akpotha, says she has not revealed her age to members of the public because she does not see a need for it. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “I don’t like talking about my personal life. My age is not known to the public and I am not revealing it because…
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Train attack: Over 21 passengers still missing, says NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed the safety of about 170 passengers that were on board the attacked AK9 Abuja to Kaduna train on March 28. The corporation’s Managing Director, Mr Fidet Okhiria, said 21 passengers are reported missing. In a statement on Saturday, he said that the corporation was collaborating with relevant authorities to…
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Ramadan: Senate president urges prayer for peace, security in Nigeria
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, urged Muslims to pray for the peace and security of the country. He said this while felicitating Muslims as they enter the Holy Month of Ramadan. He said, “I felicitate all Nigerians, particularly the Muslim Ummah, as we enter the Holy Month of Ramadan. “Ramadan is the month when…
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Five things to watch for at the Grammys
Las Vegas will host the Grammys for the first time ever Sunday, one year after the coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to shake up the broadcast with a cabaret-style show heavy on performances. Music’s most prestigious awards ceremony comes with the entertainment world on edge, just a week after a shocking twist at the Oscars that…
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How the West can stop funding Putin’s war
The devastating Russian invasion of Ukraine has captured global attention. While the world’s focus is rightly on the human toll and suffering, the crisis has highlighted the need to end reliance on Russian oil and gas. To achieve that ambition, we must be pragmatic and invest in sensible alternatives, not engage in wishful thinking about…
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