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Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega on Thursday, submitted a report recommending ways to transform the livestock sector in Nigeria to President Bola Tinubu. Jega was appointed the co-chairman of the presidential committee on the implementation of livestock reforms by the Tinubu-led administration in July this year. More details […]

BREAKING: Jega submits report on livestock reforms to Tinubu

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Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has urged his teammate Rodrygo not to be upset after he was snubbed from the 30-man 2024 Ballon d’Or shortlist. Real Madrid has seven players on the shortlist but Rodrygo has surprisingly been overlooked despite enjoying an excellent last season with Real Madrid. The Brazil international previously admitted that he […]

Ballon d’Or Snub: ‘Be upset and play better’ – Courtois to Real Madrid star

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Popular Nigerian gospel singer, Dele Agbeyo, professionally called Dele Gold has been buried. DAILY POST reports that the Ekiti-born singer died after a brief illness on September 11, 2024. The burial ceremony which took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos on Thursday, September 19 2024, was attended by prominent figures. Among the prominent […]

Popular gospel singer Dele Gold buried in Lagos

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Washington DC, Sept. 19, 2024 – Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has commended the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora to both the Nigerian economy and their host countries. She made the commendation at the *Africa Diaspora Day on the Hill*, celebrated in the U.S. Capitol as part of the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference in Washington DC. “Nigerians continue to contribute significantly to the Nigerian economy, with annual remittances amounting to approximately $20 billion, representing 6.1% of the country’s GDP” she stated. …
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A yet-to-be identified Nigerian professor has been detained over the alleged facilitation of illegal entry and transit of immigrants from Africa through Russia to European Union countries. This comes after Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that its agents have dismantled a migrant smuggling network allegedly led by a Nigerian university professor. According […]

Russian govt arrests Nigerian professor over alleged migrant smuggling network

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The International Press Centre, IPC, has called on journalists and other media professionals covering the September 21 governorship election in Edo to pay deserved attention to their safety. The Executive Director of the IPC, Mr Lanre Arogundade made the call on Thursday via a statement by Melody Akinjiyan, the Press Freedom Officer to the centre. […]

Edo Guber: Be safety conscious –Group advises journalists

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The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has flagged off its campaign for the October 19 local government election in Kogi State. Speaking at the official flagging-off ceremony on Thursday in Lokoja, the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed optimism that the APC will win the election by 100 percent following their performance in the […]

APC begins campaign in Kogi, vows to sweep Council polls

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The Federal Government is working towards de-criminalising attempted suicide in the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day. The commemoration is marked worldwide on September 10 every year. The theme for 2024 […]

Nigerian govt moves to decriminalise attempted suicide

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Omaha (Nebraska), Sept. 19, 2024 – Warren Buffett, one of the wealthiest people in the world with a net worth of $142 billion, according to Bloomberg, is also known for his generosity. He has donated billions to charity over the years, but when it comes to his kids,   handouts aren’t part of the deal. In the HBO Becoming Warren Buffett documentary, Susie Buffett shared a story that gives a glimpse into her father’s frugality. This wasn’t the first time she had discussed it. Back in 2011, a Globe and Mail article mentioned that Susie …
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The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the much-anticipated 2024 results. While briefing newsmen in Minna, Niger State on Thursday, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 1,147,597 representing 83.90 percent made five credits and above, irrespective of English Language and Mathematics. Candidates needs to understand how to access the NECO 2024 results. Follow the […]

How to check NECO 2024 results

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