Author: Ediri Oyibo
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Customs intercepts contraband worth N1.5bn
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted 46 contraband goods worth N1.5 billion in two weeks of operations.
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Michael Okpara University begins site relocation
The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, on Tuesday said the institution had begun relocating to its permanent site.
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Lagos police arrests 23 teenagers terrorising Mushin
The Police Command in Lagos State has detained 23 suspected miscreants responsible for the assaults, harassment and stealing from shops and residents in Mushin area of the state.
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Alaafin visits Oluwo as Oba Akanbi mulls Alaafin of Iwo title
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, on Tuesday visited the Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanni, and called for continued relationship between the two towns.
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FG partners UNICEF to train 20m Nigerians on digital skills
The Federal Government is partnering with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to train 20 million young Nigerians on digital skills by 2030.
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2025 Hajj: Saudi authority issues safety directives for pilgrims
Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has advised pilgrims to stay within their designated camps between 10 am and 4 pm on the Day of Arafat.
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Don’t wait for white-collar jobs – NYSC advises corps members
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has advised members of the 2024 Batch B Stream I, who have just concluded their service year, to focus on wealth creation.
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Housemaid jailed 4 years for stealing employer’s money
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a house help, Comfort Jacob to four years imprisonment for stealing her employer’s money to the tune of N500,000 and 12,000 USD.
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Stock market gains N259bn on increased buying interest
The Nigerian stock market extended its positive trend, appreciating by N259 billion amid increased buying interest.
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Eid-el-Kabir: Police ban durbar activities in Kano
The Police Command in Kano has reiterated its ban on all forms of Durbar activities across the state during the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.