Month: December 2024
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CDS Gives Update on Move To Extradite Simon Ekpa To Nigeria
The requirements for the extradition of pro-Biafran agitator, Simon Ekpa, to Nigeria have been forwarded to the Government of Finland, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (CDS), has said. “Well, I’m sure he is cooling off somewhere,” the defence chief said on Channels Television‘s 2024 Year-In-Review programme on December 31, 2024. “Legal action…
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President Tinubu Makes List of ‘Corrupt Person of the Year’ (Full List)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been named a finalist for the 2024 ‘corrupt person of the year’ in a list compiled by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Established in 2012 by the OCCRP, the ironic honour highlights individuals extensively involved in organised crime and corruption. The latest compilation was published on Tuesday.…
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What Candidates, Stakeholders Should Expect in 2025 UTME – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has disclosed that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure candidates of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) have an unparalleled experience. The board made the disclosure in its weekly bulletin released through its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin on Monday, JAMB stated that it was poised…
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Kiribati, 1 Other become first countries to enter New Year 2025
Vanguard News The small Pacific island nation of Kiribati has once again taken center stage as the first country to usher in the New Year. Kiritimati Island, also known as Christmas Island, celebrated the arrival of January 1, 2025, with jubilant festivities as the clock struck midnight earlier today. Located in the central Pacific Ocean,…
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Just In: ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has blamed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration of failing to fulfil the promises made to it. This comes amid threats by the union to embark on a strike action by January. This development was communicated to SaharaReporters in a phone conversation with the ASUU President, Prof. Victor…
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Adewale Family of Sangotedo Speaks on Misrepresentation of Descendants
The Adewale Family, represented by High Chief Amusa Yusuf Adewale, the Lisa of Sangotedo Community, has distanced the aforementioned honorable family from misrepresentation published in one of the national dailies. The representative of the family, Chief Adewale stated this in rebuttal made available to VReporters on Monday. The rejoinder, according to the family, is to…
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Autonomy: FG Gives Update on Direct Allocation To Local Government from Federation Account
Nation Newspaper Barring any last-minute change of plan, councils will begin to get direct allocation from the Federation Account next month. It will begin with the disbursement of this month’s allocation to the tiers of government, a source told our correspondent at the weekend. The direct receipt from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) will…
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Agidigbo FM Reacts To Purported Release of Hamzat, former wife of Ooni, School Principal on Bail
The management of Agidigbo FM has reacted to the reports making the rounds that, its chairman Oriyomi Hamzat, former wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola and the Principal of Islamic High School Abdullahi Mfasasi, have been released from prison custody. The media house made the clarification in a statement on Saturday shared on Oriyomi…
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Medical Experts Identify 3 Major Factors Responsible For Kidney Disease
Punch Newspaper Medical experts have identified Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis as three major factors responsible for the rise in kidney diseases across the globe. The experts also blamed the surge on unhealthy diets, particularly processed foods. According to the World Health Organisation, kidney diseases are now the 10th leading cause of death globally,…
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Nigeria Customs Service Begins Recruitment Exercise (Apply Here)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of its recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process is entirely free and fair. The agency has cautioned the public to be vigilant against scammers who may attempt to exploit unsuspecting applicants during the recruitment period. Applications are invited for positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and…