The Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, Gambo Aliyu, has warned Nigerians against unusual behaviour on Valentine’s Day that would expose them to contracting deadly diseases like HIV. In a statement he signed, Aliyu said most people, especially young people, indulge in sexual intercourse with the opposite …
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Remain Neutral, Adhere To Electoral Act – NYSC To Corps Members
As the country prepares for the 2023 general elections, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has charged corps members to ensure full adherence to the guidelines contained in the Electoral Act and to remain neutral throughout the exercise. This is as they were also reminded that their membership in the …
Read More »DMO Raises N724.9bn In February Bond Auction
The Debt Management Office, DMO, said it raised N724.9 billion in its latest bond auction. The auction, which was held on February 13, 2023, saw 577 bids worth N724.9 billion received for the total amount offered of N360 billion. In a statement on Monday, the country’s debt office disclosed that …
Read More »President Buhari Signs NIHOTOUR Establishment Bill Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Establishment Bill of the National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism, NIHOTOUR, into law. This is contained in a statement by Mr Joesef Karim, Special Assistant (Technical) to the Director General of NIHOTOUR, Alhaji Sani Kangiwa, and issued to the News Agency of Nigeria on …
Read More »Actress Favour Daniels Dies In Boat Accident
Nollywood actress and skit maker Favour Daniels has died in a boat accident. The entertainer was involved in a boat accident on Sunday 5th of February 2023, at the age of 26. Announcing her death on Instagram over the weekend, the deceased’s older sister Elizabeth Daniels said, “It is with …
Read More »Labour Party Working Very Hard for Tinubu’s Victory – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that the Labour Party, LP, is actually working for the emergence Bola Tinubu as the next President of Nigeria. Appearing on Arise Television’s The Morning Show, on Monday, the APC spokesperson, APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, North Central, Prince Mustapha Audu, also named …
Read More »Cash-induced Recession Imminent – Experts Warn As Naira Scarcity Persists
As the naira scarcity lingers with its attendant effect on Nigerians, financial experts have warned that the country may slip into a cash-induced recession. For many Nigerians, the currency scarcity hardship has become a nightmare without an end. Accessing cash is now a miracle everyone desires. Some commercial banks’ Automated …
Read More »Osun To Domesticate Nigeria’s Start Up Act
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restated the commitment of his administration towards the domestication of Nigeria’s Start Up Act. The domestication of the Act, Adeleke maintained, will enable youths to access funds from local and international supporters and entrepreneurs. Adeleke made this known as he hosted members of …
Read More »Ebonyi Government Shuts Schools For Two Weeks
The Ebonyi State government on Monday ordered the closure of schools from February 22 to March 13 to enable students and other eligible voters to vote in the 2023 general elections. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Uchenna Orji, told newsmen that the decision was the outcome of the State’s …
Read More »‘Coup Tweet’: Fani-Kayode Returns To DSS Wednesday
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode will on Wednesday return to the Department of State Services, DSS, over his coup tweet. The former Minister of Aviation disclosed he was on Monday questioned by the operatives for about five hours. Fani-Kayode had alleged that the Peoples Democratic …
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