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U.S. Aid Cut Threatens Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has raised alarm over the devastating impact of the sudden halt in U.S. foreign aid funding, warning that without urgent intervention, the global AIDS pandemic could resurge. Speaking on Monday, the Executive Director of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, cautioned that millions of more lives could be lost if...
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Wike Distributes 10,000 Bags Of Rice To Muslims

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, commenced the distribution of 10,000 bags of rice to the Muslim faithful in Abuja. New Telegraph reports that the rice is part of a palliative measure aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship on residents during Ramadan. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Chidi...
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FG Equipping Youth With Globally Competitive Skills – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equipping Nigerian youths with the necessary skills to compete effectively on the global stage. He outlined key areas for youth training, including digital literacy, technical skills, entrepreneurship, and the creative industries, emphasizing that a nation’s success is ensured “when its children go to bed assured of...
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Sanusi Bayero Assumes Duties As Bichi District Head

The newly appointed District Head of Bichi, Munir Sanusi Bayero, has officially assumed office, reaffirming his loyalty to His Royal Highness, Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, and pledging to uphold the values and legacy of the Kano Emirate. Speaking in Bichi, Wamban Kano highlighted the historical significance of the district as a stronghold of...
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FG, Niger Partner To Train 125 Enumerators 

As part of efforts to ensure that all social interventions reach the most vulnerable among Nigerlites and Nigerians at large, the Niger State Operations and Coordinating Unit (SOCU) has commenced the training of 125 enumerators across the 25 Local Government Areas of Niger State. Declaring open the three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on integrating the...
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Five Fleeing Inmates Recaptured – NCoS

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced the recapture of five out of the 12 inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, in the early hours of Monday, March 24. Spokesperson for the service, Abubakar Umar, who made this disclosure in a statement, said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the...
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Ondo Govt Streamlines Revenue Collection

The Ondo State Government has concluded arrangements to deploy a digital platform to streamline the collection of taxes and other government-related payments across the State. This follows a working agreement between the Ondo State Internal Revenue Service (ODIRS) and a consulting firm, BBA Consult Ltd. Speaking after a demonstration meeting with the firm at the...
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