Year: 2024
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Why We Shelved Durbar Activities in Kano – Bayero
The recently deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, on Saturday, said he has shelved the planned Sallah Durbar activities for peace to reign in the state. Bayero stated this while delivering his Sallah message broadcast at the Nassarawa mini palace on Saturday. He said the durbar ceremonies earlier scheduled were shelved following recommendations of…
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Why Finidi George Resigned as Super Eagles Coach – Source
An intimate associate of Finidi George has given an insight on the reason behind the resignation of George as the Super Eagles’ Head Coach barely two months on the job. The source said seeming lack of support from his employers, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as well as mounting family pressure might have forced him…
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2024 Hajj: Over 1.5 Pilgrims Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia
More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat on Saturday, the high-point and most gruelling day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Worshippers from all over the world will climb the rocky, 70-metre (230-feet) hill, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Mecca, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have given his last sermon.…
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Minimum wage: FG warns of mass sacking as Labour disowns
Punch Newspaper The Federal Government on Wednesday admonished organised Labour to consider the broader economic implications of its push for an unrealistic higher national minimum wage. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who handed down the admonition, hinted that the N250,000 minimum wage demanded by labour could undermine the economy, lead to…
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Tinubu: See Eight Presidents,Prime Ministers who Fell During Public Ceremony
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Wednesday fall at Eagle Square, Abuja, has generated huge wattage. Mr Tinubu was at the centre of another unflattering public attention after the 72-year-old tripped, and fell. The incident has sparked debate among Nigerians on social media about the well-being of Mr Tinubu, whose health was the centre of attention throughout his…
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President Tinubu Misses Step, Falls at Eagles Square (Video)
A now trending video captured the moment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu missed his step and fell while walking into a vehicle that would convey him for a parade at Eagle Square in commemoration of Democracy Day. The president, who had earlier delivered a nationwide broadcast, arrived at Eagle Square for the parade on Wednesday morning.…
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Veteran Nollywood Actor ‘Suebebe’ is Dead
Veteran Nollywood actor, Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as ‘Sule Suebebe’ , has been feared dead. The Yoruba top actor, who had been bedridden for months reportedly died in the early hours of Wednesday at an undisclosed hospital in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The news of his demise was announced by a popular Ibadan-based cleric,…
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Democracy Day: Full Text of President Tinubu’s Speech
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE 2024. 1. My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25…
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FG Approves N25bn For Tertiary Institutions Labs, Workshop Upgrade
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Southwest Governors go into Massive Food Production
PUSHING REGION’S AGENDA Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu speaking to reporters after a meeting of Southwest Governors in Lagos…yesterday. With him (from left) are: Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo); Ademola Adeleke (Osun); Seyi Makinde (Oyo); Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) 📸 : OMOSEHIN MOSES Credit : The Nation