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Sanwo-Olu waives payment of sacrificial rams for Lagos pilgrims as airlift begins
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has approved the payment of sacrificial ram for 1,875 intending pilgrims performing the 2024 Hajj from the state. The state governor also paid for Ihram clothing and visitation to historical sites in both Makkah and Madinah in order to ease the financial burden of the pilgrims after paying expensive
Edo guber: 373,030 PVCs uncollected as INEC begins voter registration May 27
Ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 373,030 Permanent Voters Card are yet to be collected by prospective voters in the state. The INEC National Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof Rhoda Gumsus, disclosed this on Thursday during a stakeholders meeting on the
Tinubu hosts West Africa’s youngest President
Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye, has arrived the Presidential Villa , Abuja on a visit visit to President Bola Tinubu. Faye, was received at the forecourt of the Villa on Thursday afternoon by President Tinubu. This is the first time that the 44 year old African leader is visiting Nigeria since assumption of office in April.
Peter Okoye Undergoes Hair Transplant in Turkey
Nigerian singer, Peter Okoye aka Mr. P, is undergoing a hair transplant procedure in Istanbul, Turkey. The talented artiste, who is a member of the PSquare duo, shared glimpses of his journey via his Instagram story on Wednesday. In the video, Okoye revealed that he is at MedHair Clinic in Istanbul, where he is being
Things to be Careful About While You Are on a Canadian Train Journey
When you are taking a leisurely regional trip or crossing the country, Canadian train travel gives beautiful scenic wonders far different from anything else on earth. But you need caution; even as you enjoy the Canadian train, to ensure a safe journey there are always things that must be wary of. This article outlines five
Innovations in Technology: Katana blades
Even the most ancient crafts are not vulnerable to innovations in this technological age. The katana, the saga of the samurai, the heroic sword completely transformed by modern technology, is here. Traditional methods, handed down through generations, forge katana blades; however, these days, such a blade bears the mark of state-of-the-art developments in materials science,
How to Overcome the Barriers in Online Classes
Online education has taken over the academic world in the last few years. Unquestionably, Online learning has become a powerful force in the field of education, providing flexibility and accessibility to students all over the world. However, Online learning has several difficulties despite its increasing acceptance and many advantages. These obstacles, which range from technological
Medical Tourism: Senate Mulls Establishment of Health Infrastructure Development Agency
The Senate at the plenary on Thursday passed through second reading, a Bill seeking for an Act to establish the Health Infrastructure Development Agency to provide a comprehensive framework to guide the planning, financing, construction, maintenance, and regulation of healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria. The proposed legislation titled, ”Bill for an Act to establish Health Infrastructure
Tinubu seeks review of FCT 2024 budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has written to the Senate, asking the lawmakers to review the 2024 budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reading the President’s letter on Thursday during plenary, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session said some critical projects were omitted in the first budget passed.
Only those not paying electricity bills grumbling on new tariff – Minister
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the hues and cries on the electricity tariff increase for Bnd A customers is from those who were not paying electricity bills in the past. Adelabu, who spoke at the 8th Africa Energy Marketplace forum on Thursday in Abuja, said the new tariff has led to reduction in
Why we demolished over 200 shanties — Ogun Govt
The Ogun State Government has said the demolition of over 200 illegal structures around school fences and marketplaces is part of the Safer School Initiative, aimed at ridding the learning environment of criminals. Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Environment, Farooq Akintunde, said owners of the shanties, illegal structures and makeshift shops had been
Why we demolished over 200 shanties — Ogun Govt
EPL: Manchester Utd set to offload 5 key players in summer overhaul Full list
Manchester United are reportedly open to offers for five prominent players as part of a planned summer revamp. According to Football Insider, the club aims to sell the likes of Harry Maguire, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen, and Mason Greenwood. Mason Greenwood, currently on loan at Getafe, appears unlikely to rejoin United’s first team
EPL: Manchester Utd set to offload 5 key players in summer overhaul Full list
Wike confers Abuja citizenship on Senegalese President Faye
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, received the visiting President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that Faye is in Nigeria on an official visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike welcomed the Senegalese President on his arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
Wike confers Abuja citizenship on Senegalese President Faye
U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos focused on Burkina Faso clash – Coach Olowookere
Flamingos head coach Bankole Olowookere has said his team is fully ready for Saturday’s clash against Burkina Faso. The Flamingos were held to a 1-1 draw by the Burkinabes in the first leg of their 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier last weekend. The two teams will clash in the second leg at the
U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos focused on Burkina Faso clash – Coach Olowookere
Imo: Police arrest suspected killers of General Duru, others
The Imo State Police Command has announced the suspected killers of Major General Richard Duru (rtd). The police operatives also recovered 552 live rounds of ammunition. Briefing journalists at the Police Headquarters in Owerri, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, stated that the
Imo: Police arrest suspected killers of General Duru, others
Why I cried when Olamide left my record label – ID Cabasa
Veteran record producer and music executive, Olumide Ogunade, popularly known as ID Cabasa, has recounted his former signee, Olamide’s exit from his record label, Coded Tunes. Appearing on the ‘Afrobeats Podcast,’ Cabasa recalled that he shed tears when Olamide was leaving. He said he tried to persuade Olamide not to leave but gave him his
Why I cried when Olamide left my record label – ID Cabasa
Osun: Conducting credible LG poll is sacrosanct — OSSIEC Chairman, Abioye
The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, Barrister Hashim Abioye, has reiterated the commitment of the commission to conduct credible and acceptable local government polls in the state. Barrister Abioye also debunked allegations of manipulations levelled against him by the Interest Party Advisory Council, Osun IPAC, led by Pastor Victor Akande. Reiterating
Osun: Conducting credible LG poll is sacrosanct — OSSIEC Chairman, Abioye
Gunmen kidnap Anambra Catholic priest, Rev Fr Basil Gbuzuo, police launch manhunt for abductors
A popular Catholic priest in the Onitsha Diocese of Anambra State, Reverend Father Basil Gbuzuo, has been kidnapped by yet-to-be identified gunmen. The news of the priest’s abduction was contained in a release by the Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha dated May 16, 2024. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Wednesday, May 15, 2024,
Gunmen kidnap Anambra Catholic priest, Rev Fr Basil Gbuzuo, police launch manhunt for abductors
Driver in police net after truck crushed passengers to death in Abia
A 35-year-old driver of a Mack truck, Mr. Amaechi Chucks Nwankwo, has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command after he lost control of his vehicle and crushed a bus conveying passengers at Lekwesi Umuchieze in Umunneochi LGA of the state on Thursday. The arrest was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP
Driver in police net after truck crushed passengers to death in Abia
Edo election: INEC fixes May 27 to start distribution of PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Edo State, will begin the distribution of about 373,030 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs on May 27. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Anugbum Onuoha, made this known in Benin on Thursday, during a stakeholders’ meeting on the forthcoming Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise. Onuoha stated that the
Edo election: INEC fixes May 27 to start distribution of PVCs
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