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Veteran Actor, Baba Gebu Is Dead

Veteran Nigerian actor, Oyewole Olowomojuore, popularly known as Baba Gebu, is dead. The news was announced by Nollywood actor and producer, Kunle Afod, via his verified Instagram page on Wednesday. In an emotional post, Afod disclosed that the veteran actor died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The filmmaker described Baba Gebu as a “great...
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KWSG Tasks Veterinarians On Ethical Standards

The Kwara State Government has urged veterinarians across the state to uphold ethical and professional standards in their practice to help combat zoonotic diseases and ensure the safety of animal-based food consumed by residents. The state Commissioner for Livestock Development, Oloruntoyosi Ayobola Thomas, gave the charge during a one-day in-house training for veterinary staff of...
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Reps Set To Pass Child Online Access Protection Bill

The House of Representatives has expressed its readiness to pass a bill seeking to protect Nigerian children from harmful online content and other forms of digital exploitation. The proposed legislation, titled Child Online Access Protection Bill, aims to curb online violence against minors and establish regulatory measures for safer internet use among children. Sponsor of...
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Nigeria Averts 18m Malaria Cases Annually – FG

The Federal Government has revealed that an estimated 18 million malaria cases are averted annually in Nigeria through expanded prevention and control measures under the National Malaria Eradication Programme (NMEP). Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this while delivering his inaugural address at the second day of the...
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Lagos Reaffirms Commitment To Security Through Youth-Oriented Initiatives

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring peace and security through sustained youth engagement and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. Mr. Mobolaji Abubakre Ogunlende, Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, stated this at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Police–Youth Dialogue held at the Anchor Events Centre, Agidingbi, Ikeja. He emphasized that...
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FSS Ibadan Launches Geneith Health Competition To Fight Malaria

The Federal School of Statistics (FSS), Ibadan, has joined Nigeria’s nationwide fight against malaria with the launch of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a youth-focused initiative empowering students as malaria ambassadors. The flag-off ceremony on Thursday brought together school management, students, and health sector stakeholders. Rector Mrs. Olugu Mercy Uche praised the initiative for aligning...
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