SHISHA smoking is becoming rampant and appears to be socially acceptable. Is it safe to smoke it? It is somehow socially acceptable and seen as an activity of leisure. Many people are under the misconception that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarette. However, according to the Centre for …
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Nigerian Army Emerges Champions Of Inter Service Sports 2022
The Nigerian Army team has emerged champions at the just concluded 2022 inter service sports. The Army team emerged champions with seven gold medals, and two silver medals while the Nigerian Air Force came second with two gold medals,four silvers and one bronze medals. The the Nigerian Navy on the …
Read More »NBBF: Beware of Impostors, Igoche Mark Warns Nigerians
IGOCHE Mark-led faction of Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has urged the general public to be aware of claims by some impostors; masquerading under the guise of running the affairs of the country’s basketball. The faction in a statement signed by Kingsley Aigbonaga, South South representative on Igoche Mark-led board of …
Read More »FIFA U17WWC: Head Coach Picks 21 Players For Tournament
Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has selected team captain Alvine Dah-Zossu, midfield jewel Taiwo Afolabi and top scorer Opeyemi Ajakaye as part of Nigeria’s 21-girl squad for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. There are also first-choice goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Comfort Folorunsho, Blessing Sunday and Miracle Usani, midfielders …
Read More »MOMAN Reiterates Support For Energy Transition, Safety In Downstream Operations
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has reiterated its support to Nigeria’s energy transition plan and efforts of the Federal Government to actualise its net zero carbon emission target by 2060. MOMAN also said it had within the last one year organised several trainings for its members to …
Read More »Bandits Invade Mosque, Kill 15 Worshippers In Zamfara
AT least 15 persons were reportedly killed when terrorists opened fire at worshipers on Friday, during Jummat prayers in the North West of Zamfara State. northwest Nigeria. Newsextra24 learnt that the incident occurred in Ruwan Jema town in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara, when the peaceful worshipers were observing …
Read More »Maiduguri-Damboa Road Shut As Troops Engage Boko Haram In Fierce Shootout
The major highway between Maiduguri to Damboa has been closed as troops of Operation Hadin Kai engage Boko Haram members in a fierce shootout. Newsxtra24 gathered that suspected members of Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād, Boko Haram terrorists group, ambushed troops of Operation Hadin Kai escorting commercial vehicles from Maiduguri …
Read More »I’m Manchester United Captain – Harry Maguire Reacts To Criticism
Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire has defended his selection for England during their 1-0 defeat by Italy in Friday’s Nations League tie. Maguire featured in England’s starting XI as they lost to Italy at the San Siro Stadium. The defeat means the Three Lions got relegated from the top tier …
Read More »ASUU Strike: Pastor Kumuyi Charges FG, ASSU To Shift grounds
The General Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor W. F Kumuyi, has urged the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASSU, to shift grounds in resolving the conflict between them in the interest of Nigerian students. Kumuyi made the call in Minna while fielding questions …
Read More »NCC Urges NSSB To Create Awareness About Digital Literacy
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged the Nasarawa State Scholarship Board (NSSB) to support the NCC in creating awareness about the intervention projects of the Commission concerning research and digital literacy in order to provide more opportunities for the citizenry. Director of Digital Economy at the Commission, Dr. Augustine …
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