Tag: 2023
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St. Gregory’s College wins 2023 science challenge
St. Gregory’s College, Obalende, Lagos, has emerged as the champions of the 2023 Helmbridge Science Challenge. St. Gregory’s College defeated St. Michael’s Anglican Church College, Coker, Lagos, in a tension-soaked final match
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Glitz, glamour as ‘Anikulapo’ wins big at 2023 AMVCA
It was all glitz and glamour as the ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday to honour some of the finest in the African film industry. The event held at the Eko Hotel Convention Hall, Victoria Island, Lagos, with media host presenter
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YAPJEN appeals to state governors to access UBEG funds, invest in education
Ambassador Timothy Nwachukwu, Executive Director, Youth Advocates For Peace Justice and Empowerment Network -YAPJEN, A Global Goals, Good governance and Human Rights Advocacy Organisation has appealed to incoming State Governors across Nigeria to prioritise the attainment of the United Nations Global Goals 4 by accessing the Universal Basic Education, (UBEC) fund and investing in critical…
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Independence of legislature will strengthen Nigeria’s democracy -YAPJEN
Amb. Timothy Nwachukwu, the Executive Director of Youth Advocates For Peace Justice And Empowerment Network (YAPJEN), a global goals, good governance and human rights advocacy organisation, has called on Nigeria’s National Assembly members-elect to exert the independence of the legislature by electing among themselves the most competent lawmakers without corruption baggages. Nwachukwu while speaking in…
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Hardship forced 48 per cent Nigerian migrants’ return –NBS
Report by the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS) revealed that about 48 per cent of migrants have said that hardship drove them back to Nigeria. The statistic was contained in a report on Wednesday titled ‘Awareness and Perception of Intending and Returned Migrant on the Dangers of Irregular Migration 2022’. The report featured a total…
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May 29: Presidential transition committee unveils inauguration activities
The Presidential Transition Council, (PTC) has unveiled the programme of events for the inauguration of President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on May 29. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Chairman, PTC, Mr Boss Mustapha, unveiled the programme at a World News Conference in Abuja. He said activities with the theme, “Nigeria: Better…
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NPC spends N200bn for 2023 census preparation
The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has spent about N200 billion to prepare for the 2023 population and housing census. This is part of the N800 billion it expected from the Federal Government as total budget,
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How a 29-year-old woman quit job and became full-time witch; Earns $8,500 monthly
Jessica Caldwell, 29, decided to quit her job of five years when she had a “spiritual awakening” while scrolling through Instagram during one of her nail-technician shifts. She was working six days a week at a salon until she stumbled across a Facebook group in 2019. “The Facebook group was filled with posts where people…
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US vows to help Nigeria track killers of embassy officials
Following the killings of four members of the United States Embassy in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, the United States Government has promised to help Nigeria apprehend the killers of its officials. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the convoy was carrying 9 Nigerian nationals, five employees of the U.S. Mission and four members of…
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Over 3 million Nigerians benefit from NYSC’s health rural dwellers initiative – DG
The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC) Brigadier General Ahmed has disclosed that over 3 million Nigerians have benefited from the scheme’s health put in place some years ago. The DG revealed this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the flag-off of special medical outreaches under the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD)…