Author: Ebunoluwa Onyebuchi
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Nigerian Army laud FG, MTN for funding Enugu-Onitsha Highway
Brig.-Gen. Murtala Abu, the Garrison Commander, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has lauded the Federal Government and MTN for funding the reconstruction of the Enugu-Onitsha dual Carriageway. Abu made the commendation in Enugu on Thursday during a meeting with MTN/Crown
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President Tinubu mourns Asagba of Asaba
President Bola Tinubu has received with deep sadness the news of the death of Obi Joseph Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. He said that Tinubu condoled with the family, Delta Traditional Rulers’…
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FG intensifies protection of consumers, businesses
The Federal Government has taken further steps to protect consumers and businesses against losses and inaccurate measurements. Amb. Nura Rimi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, said this during the Weights and Measures Department Quarterly Assembly in Abuja on Thursday. According to Rimi, this is being done through enforcement
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King’s cancer ‘caught early,’ says Sunak
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said that he is thankful King Charles III’s cancer had been “detected early” as he wished him a full recovery. Charles, 75, is facing regular treatment for cancer after his shock diagnosis was uncovered during his recent hospital stay for a procedure on an enlarged prostate.
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Only under-18 will be issued birth certificate — NPC
The National Population Commission (NPC) says birth certificates will not be issued to persons older than 18 years of age. The NPC State Director Oyo State, Mr Akin Oyetunde, stated on Tuesday in Ibadan that this is according to Act 1992 Birth and Death.
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FG to enrol cancer patients for health insurance – Official
Ms Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is expected to enrol all Nigerians, including cancer patients for health insurance. She made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja, at a symposium to commemorate the 2024 World Cancer Day.
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Wike pledges to complete all abandoned projects in FCT area councils
The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to complete all abandoned projects across the six Area Councils of the territory. Wke gave the assurance in Kuje on Monday, while inaugurating a five-kilometre dual carriageway in Kuje, Kuje Area Council of the federal capital.
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Popular singer, Teni reacts to Davido, Burna Boy Grammy Snub
N igerian musician and entertainer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni, has reacted bitterly to the Grammy snub of artistes, Davido, Burna boy and Asake as they all lost in their respective categories. She reacted via a video on her instagram a few ho
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Stop pressuring singles to get married – Actress, Mary Njoku
Popular Nigerian actress and founder of Rok Channels TV, Mary Remmy Njoku, has warned married women to stop pressuring single ladies into getting married. Mary issued this warning via her Instagram account, where she stated that the majority of married women are not happy in their marriages, but dare not
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Majority certificates of imported pharmaceutical products are fake, says NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stated that more than 50 per cent of certificates of pharmaceutical products that are imported into Nigeria are fake. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, made this statement at the stakeholders’ engagement meeting with regulators, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies on Monday…