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5 Things To Know Before Converting Your Petrol Vehicle to CNG
Vanguard News With the removal of petrol subsidy in Nigeria, vehicle owners are now forced to consider compressed natural gas (CNG) as a viable option to save them from the high cost of purchasing fuel. On August 19, 2023, the government, led by President Bola Tinubu, launched the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to…
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PDP’s Faction Unveils New Party Leader After ‘axing’ Damagum
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party. (PDP), has taken a turn for the worse as a faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which suspended the Ag. National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum has appointed Yayari Ahmed, the party’s Treasurer, as his replacement. This was contained in a statement signed by the PDP National…
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Female Secondary School Student Stabs Male Colleague To Death in Ondo
A Senior Secondary School student of Akoko Anglican Grammar School, Arigidi, in Akoko North West area of Ondo state, Habib Salau, has been reportedly stabbed to death by a female colleague. Habib, according to sources, was stabbed by the female colleague, identified, as Sandra, following a scuffle. An eyewitness told newsmen in Akure, the state…
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WhatsApp Introduces New Features
Instant message application, WhatsApp has announced a series of new features to improve its status function and allow users to better connect with friends and family. The updates include status likes, private mentions, and the ability to reshare statuses to make it easier for people to interact on the platform. “WhatsApp Status is the best…
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OAU Missing in Top List of Best Varsities in Nigeria, as CU, UI, FUTA Rank Best (Full List)
The Times Higher Education has released the 2024 World universities rankings across 108 countries and regions. In Nigeria, 29 universities appeared on the list with Covenant University topping the chart . University of Ibadan comes second while Federal University of Technology, Akure and University of Lagos takes third and fourth positions respectively. Globally, the University…
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Unpaid Salaries: 84 Lecturers Died In Three Months, Says ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says no fewer than 84 of its members died between May and August 2024 due to economic hardship and unpaid salaries. ASUU President, Emmanuel Osodeke, made this startling revelation on the Sunday edition of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired on Channels Television. “In the…
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Army Begins Online Registration for Recruitment Exercise (See How To Apply)
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of the online registration for 88 Regular Recruit Intake Exercise for Trades/Non-Trades men and women for qualified candidates. In an announcement, the Nigerian Army explained the requirements, application method, special notice, basic requirements, and guidelines. They said the application is free for interested candidates. Applicants are to apply…
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What Nigeria Stands To Gain in Sales of Crude Oil in Naira – Experts
The Nation Newspaper The momentous takeoff of crude sales in naira to refineries will have positive impacts across key economic sectors, experts said at the weekend. According to them, the action will usher in a new era of stability and growth. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
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NCoS Gives Updates on Bobrisky’s Investigation
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding convicted cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky’s accommodation, with findings pending. Abubakar Umar, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Umar also…
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22-year-old AAUA Student Shortlisted For 2024 Global Impact Award in USA
A 22-year-old Student at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, AAUA, who also doubles as the founder of Resilient Girl Initiative, Joy Oluwatoyin Adeboye has been announced among the shortlisted 35 finalists for 2024 ORG global impact award from public interest Registry united states of America at the Rising star category. Selected from over 1,700 applicants across…
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