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FG Allocates N112bn To Safeguard Learning Environment In 3 Years

21.11.2024

The Federal Government yesterday allocated over N112 billion to ensure safety and inclusive spaces for children in the next three years. The Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim said in a statement to commemorate the 2024 World Children’s Day. She stressed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to creating an environment where every child has access...

Cocoa, Green Tea Can Protect Body From Fatty Foods –Study

21.11.2024

New research has found that a flavanolrich cocoa drink or green tea can protect the body’s vascular function against stress even after eating high-fat food. The research was published November 18 in the journal ‘Food and Function’. Vascular function refers to the many ways blood vessels in the body work to supply oxygen and nutrients...

Honda, IVM, Roxette, Inner Galaxy, Others To Take Part In Aba Int’l Trade Fair

21.11.2024

Organizers of the 2024 Aba International Trade Fair have confirmed that Honda Motors, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), Roxette’s Motors, Inner Galaxy Steel Company, Erojim Automated Shoe and Garment Factory, Masters Group and NEPAL Energy will all take part in the trade fair. They also explained that several other big, medium and small-scale manufacturing, servicing and...

Presidency Didn’t Influence Aiyedatiwa’s Victory – Ganduje

21.11.2024

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Umar Ganduje yesterday insisted that President Bola Tinubu did not influence Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in Saturday’s Ondo State governorship poll. Ganduje said this when he received Aiyedatiwa in Abuja. According to him, Aiyedatiwa’s victory would not have been possible but for the unity of purpose and...

1,500 Schools, 1m Africa Children Connected To Digital Education’

21.11.2024

Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has announced that its five-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed at transforming education across the continent, has connected over 1,500 schools to the internet, trained 17,000 teachers, and reached nearly a million learners with quality digital...

Bauchi Gov Okays Payment Of N70, 000 Minimum Wage

21.11.2024

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has announced that his administration will commence the payment of the new national minimum wage this month. Speaking at the State Executive Council (SEC) meeting at the Government House, Mohammed expressed concern over a recent National Bureau of Statistics report listing Bauchi among states with high poverty levels. He described...

Okpebholo Dissolves AAU Governing Council, Others

21.11.2024

Edo state Governor, Monday Okpebholo, yesterday approved the dissolution of the governing councils of the state-owned tertiary institutions. The boards dissolved include, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma; Edo State College of Education, Igueben; Edo State College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi and Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, among others. In the same vein, the Governor also approved the disengagement...

Business Mogul To Gov-Elect: Use Next 4 Years To Develop Economy

21.11.2024

A business mogul, Mr Olatunji Jubreel, has set an agenda for Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State to bring economic development and create jobs for the citizens in the next four years. Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated other candidates, including Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to retain the governorship...

IMF President Pledges Support For Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

21.11.2024

The President of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has expressed strong backing for the economic reforms of the Nigerian government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Georgieva gave this assurance on Wednesday during her meeting with President Tinubu and his team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The meeting is part of...

Chike Sparks Engagement Rumors With Mystery Lady

21.11.2024

Nigerian sensational singer, Chike Ezekpeazu Osebuka, better known as Chike has sparked engagement rumours with the latest photo featuring a mystery lady. In a post via his Instagram page, Chike could be seen with a mystery woman, both dressed in cultural attire, embodying Nigeria’s rich heritage. In the post, Chike was spotted with a ring...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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