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Health Workers Defy Okpebholo, Continue Strike

The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, insisted on continuing its warning strike despite Governor Monday Okpebholo labelling the move “ill-timed, unpatriotic, and unjustified”. He said the warning strike began at a time when meaningful negotiations between the union and the government were ongoing. However, in a statement yesterday, spokesman...
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Iyabo Ojo Distances Herself From Facebook Impostor

Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has warned an alleged Facebook impersonator, using her name and picture to run a blog with 2.7 million followers. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Iyabo Ojo claimed the impersonator has been making money from the page, posting false news and stories, and causing confusion among her...
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No Plans To Receive Zamfara Gov, Says APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked reports that it has set up a committee to receive Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal into the party. In a statement yesterday, Zamfara APC said the reports were fake. It said: “To say the least, the information is false, unpatriotic, unprofessional, and fabricated through mischievous intents of the...
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UNILORIN 40th Convocation: 316 Bag First Class

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will this week graduate over 14,000 students as part of its 40th Convocation and 50th Anniversary celebrations, marking another milestone in the institution’s steady rise as one of Nigeria’s most stable and innovative universities. The Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole (SAN), who announced this on Monday during the convocation...
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Free Nnamdi Kanu Protest Has Killed Tribalism

The immediate past Vice President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke Ogene, has described the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest as the end of tribalism in Nigeria. This is coming as all markets, banks and offices were shut down in Anambra State in solidarity for the protest across the country. The major markets, such as Onitsha main market,...
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Over 250,000 Children Immunized In Jigawa

No fewer than 250,750 children have been immunised against Human Papillomavirus, Polio, Measles, Rubella and other tropical diseases in Kaugama Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The immunisation officer in the area, Muhammad Tasiu, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Monday, October 20. READ ALSO: Tasiu said the council area successfully immunised...
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Nigeria To Host Invitational Football Competition

3D Sports has announced plans to host a landmark international invitational football tournament among some notable African national teams in December. This initiative, titled “The Motherland Heritage Cup”, is designed to commemorate African heritage, promote global unity  and celebrate the collective “return to the motherland.” Organisers said the project is fully supported by the Federal Government and...
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Falz Vows To Keep Victims’ Stories Alive

Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has once again paid tribute to the victims of the October 20, 2020 Lekki Toll Gate shooting, pledging to keep their memories alive despite alleged attempts to erase the incident from history. In an emotional post shared on his verified Instagram page on Monday, Falz...
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