THE Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google on Monday, announced the launch of the #DiscoverMyAfrica Shorts Challenge. It is a month-long initiative to celebrate the rich diversity, heritage, and vibrant spirit of the African continent. Chido Mpemba, African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy said in a statement …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria after a brief respite in London and Paris, following a series of intensive cross-country meetings between the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, credible sources have said. Despite his absence, the President has reportedly been in constant communication with Vice-President Kashim Shettima, …
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THE impeached former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has opened up on the controversial matter of campaign vehicles allocated during his tenure. The former deputy governor acknowledged being in possession of the vehicles but stated that he might not relinquish them. In a chat with The Punch, Shaibu …
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THE Lagos State Police Command said it had identified the police officer who shot a young man, Toheeb Eniafe, at a petrol station on Wednesday. This was made known in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin on Thursday. He said: “The person behind the …
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THE authorities of Veritas University, Bwari, Abuja, have debunked media reports suggesting that its late student “had stab wounds”. Ben Agande, Head, Corporate Affairs and communications of the institution said “while we at Veritas University extend our deep condolences to the parents and family members of our late student, we …
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Murjanatu Zubairu, 400-level female student of the University of Abuja, who was declared missing on Friday, 26 April, 2024, has been found dead in a car accident on the Lugbe – Airport Road, Abuja. Zubairu, a student of the Department of Arts Education in the university left home for school …
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THE Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the nation. NiMet weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecast sunny skies in hazy atmosphere on Friday over the northern region with exception of Taraba state where pockets of clouds could be visible during …
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UGANDA has inked a significant agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Development Bank (IDB), securing a $295 million loan to finance infrastructure projects, announced the country’s finance minister on Tuesday. This move underscores Uganda’s commitment to diversifying its sources of external funding amidst ongoing challenges in resuming lending discussions with …
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THE Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. A statement signed by the Head of Press of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), Emmanuel Njoku, said the increases take effect from 1st …
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What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the parallel market (Aboki fx)? See the black market Dollar to Naira exchange rate for 29th April, below. You can swap your dollar for Naira at these rates. How much is a dollar to naira …
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