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target=_blank>Xenophobia: FG Assures Evacuation Of Nigerians From S’Africa June 30
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has assured Nigerians living in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated a willingness to return home amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks in the country will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, gave this assurance in a…
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target=_blank>Finally, Uzor Arukwe Pay Tribute To Alexx Ekubo
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has taken to her social media page to finally pen a tribute to his late colleague Alexx Ekubo, explaining his initial silence after the actor’s death. Arukwe, who spoke in a post shared on his official Instagram page, said he had been quiet because he did not know what to say,…
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target=_blank>UNICAL To Host NUGA Games From November 14 To 24 – VC
The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has declared that the institution will tentatively host the 28th edition of the Nigeria Universities Games Association (NUGA) from November 14 to 24 on its campus. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Offiong E. Offiong, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Calabar on Thursday, said the event…
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target=_blank>Scarlet Gomez Warns Against Oversharing Online Amid Privacy Debate
Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez, known for her multidimensional acting in the popular Nigerian series “Wura”, has urged people to keep certain personal experiences away from social media. Gomez, who joined the ongoing debate over privacy in the digital age, reflected on how meaningful moments can lose their value when subjected to public scrutiny and commentary…
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target=_blank>Etinosa Reacts To Netizens Concerns Over Neck Size
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has reacted to those questioning the size of her neck, claiming she might have a medical condition. Addressing concerns over her health, the actress explained that her neck appears the way it does because of her body build and love of food, not due to thyroid disease, goitre, or any other…
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target=_blank>Toyin Abraham: Acting Started Paying Off Eight Years Ago
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has broken her silence on the financial struggles she faced in her career, revealing that it took more than a decade before she began earning a substantial income. Abraham, who made this revelation in a recent video making rounds on social media, said she only started making real money…
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target=_blank>2027: Nwobu Defends Atiku’s Choice Of Amaechi As Running Mate
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Anambra State, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu, has reacted to the reported choice of Rotimi Amaechi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Atiku Abubakar’s reported choice of the former governor of Rivers State has generated reactions, as former Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo reportedly left…
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target=_blank>Bauchi Raises Alarm Over Period Poverty, School Absenteeism Among Girls
The Bauchi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development has expressed concern over the impact of period poverty on the education and well-being of adolescent girls, noting that many continue to face challenges in accessing affordable menstrual products and safe sanitation facilities. Speaking during the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration held on Thursday…
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target=_blank>Poor performance: Sen Barau Seeks Quick Revocation Of Gwarzo Multi-Billion Naira Road Project
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau I. Jibrin, has written to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, requesting the revocation of the Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi Road project due to poor performance by the contractor. The project involves the upgrade of the approximately 100-kilometre Kano–Gwarzo–Dayi road from a single carriageway into a dual carriageway, aimed at improving…
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target=_blank>Shettima Chairs National Economic Council Meeting
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting. New Telegraph reports that the meeting, which was held at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, had in attendance Governors and Deputy Governors from across the country. READ ALSO Ekiti Guber: Shettima Drums Support For Oyebanji’s Reelection…
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