In a bid to restore the peace and dignity of the Igbo Nation, the Movement of Biafrans in Nigeria (MOBIN) has embarked on a comprehensive outreach program targeting Igbo communities in Benue State. According to MOBIN, the initiative aims to reconnect with Igbo people in their ancestral homeland, who have been living in Benue State […]
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The Oyo State government has launched a recruitment portal for the hiring of 7,000 teachers for public primary schools in the state. The portal, which went live on Tuesday at 6 pm, is part of the government’s efforts to reduce unemployment among its citizens. According to the Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education
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The group stages of Euro 2024 have come to a close, with at least 10 teams securing their spots in the Round of 16. England emerged as the winners of Group C, followed by Denmark and Slovenia. In a surprise turn of events, Austria clinched the top spot in Group B, edging out France and
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.442 billion to procure arms, ammunition, and equipment for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This move aims to enhance the agency’s anti-narcotics operations across the country. According to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the council
A small fire broke out at the effluent treatment plant (ETP) of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Company in Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred due to a leakage from a pipe, according to a worker who spoke anonymously. “It was a leakage on Pipe A13 that caused the fire. It started small:
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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court’s decision follows an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to forfeit the funds to the Federal Government. The EFCC had earlier secured an interim
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A recent feud between Super Eagles player Victor Osimhen and former coach Finidi George has sparked controversy in the Nigeria football industry. The dispute began when Finidi allegedly questioned Osimhen’s commitment to the national team, leading to a heated exchange on social media. Osimhen, who missed two matches due to injury, felt unfairly targeted and
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that the ongoing cholera outbreak has spread to 107 local government areas across 31 states, resulting in 1,528 suspected cases and 53 deaths. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, announced this at a press briefing in Abuja, noting that the case
A crucial meeting has been scheduled for July 18, 2024, to determine the cut-off marks for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The meeting will bring together the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), vice-chancellors of universities, rectors of polytechnics, provosts of colleges of education, and other stakeholders in the education sector. The meeting, chaired
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Nigerian actress Funke Akindele recently shared her approach to friendships in the entertainment industry during an interview on Arise TV. She revealed that aside from her siblings, she doesn’t have serious friendships due to her busy schedule. Funke explained that her work and family keep her occupied, leaving little time for socializing. “I like being
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