PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the tragic incident at the Children’s FunFair in Ibadan which resulted in loss of lives and left many injured. The president directed the relevant authorities to investigate the circumstances of the tragedy thoroughly, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. Tinubu …
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THE National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday sealed two shops in Benin for allegedly selling chemicals without licence and requisite safety measures. The shops are Golden Juliros Nigeria Ltd located on the Evbiemwen Street, Off Wire Road and Onebamchi Chemicals at Ramat Park market …
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THE National Pension Commission (PenCom) on Thursday said it had issued over 38,000 Pension Clearance Certificates (PCC) so far to organisations, in 2024. The Director-General of PenCom, Ms Omolola Oloworaran, said this at a workshop organised by PenCom for journalists covering the pension industry in Lagos. The theme of the …
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THE Edo Assets Verification Committee says it has uncovered some irregularities in award of contracts, including a N200 billion road contract debt owed by the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Dr Ernest Umakhihe, Chairman of the committee, told journalists on Thursday in Benin that some contractors even returned mobilization …
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Carlo Ancelotti has become the Real Madrid manager with the most trophies after they thrashed Pachuca 3-0 to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday night. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo all scored as Los Blancos clinched their latest piece of silverware. It is also a record-breaking 15th trophy …
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THE Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has arrested two notorious car snatchers in Imo. Commandant of the NSCDC in Imo, Dr Mary Mbanugo, said this while parading the suspects in Owerri, on Wednesday. Mbanugo said that Anayo Obekwe, 51, from Ahiazu Mbaise and Kenneth Alamonye, 53, …
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WHILE the Biden administration has said it is now focused on reaching a ceasefire in Gaza after brokering a deal in Lebanon last month, it’s not necessarily intent on ensuring that happens while President Joe Biden is still in office over the next 33 days. On Tuesday, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller …
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THE wife of the Zamfara State Governor, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has facilitated the marriage of 100 orphaned girls in the state. The brides, who were well cared for before the wedding, received the necessary attention for their beautification. A dowry of one hundred and fifty-one thousand Naira was paid for …
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NIGERIA midfielder, David Moses has joined Czech outfit, Slavia Prague, Newsextra24 reports. Moses, 20, pitched tent with Slavia Prague from another Czech outfit, MFK Karvina. The young playmaker penned a contract until December 31, 2029. Moses was excited about the new challenge. “It’s a big step for me, a …
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THE Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has released 27 inmates across the six correctional centres in the state who remained in custody for their inability to pay fines and compensations. Justice Majebi granted the releases through the efforts of the non-governmental organization “Victory Idewele Foundation,” which paid …
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