Community General

Anniversary: Tinubu to visit FCT area councils, identify with residents 

President Bola Tinubu will visit some of the area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify with rural dwellers as part of activities to celebrate his second year in office. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated this after he inspected some ongoing projects in Kwali, Gwagwalada and Bwari Area Councils in Abuja on Saturday.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Lagos gyms turning to hook up spots, visitors say

The fitness culture has taken Nigeria by storm, and while fitness centres provide a space for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, concerns are, however, being raised about these centres becoming hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos, some gym-goers said that

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Health General

Buguma’s Broken Promise: A Cry for Healthcare in the Shadow of a Ghost Hospital

By Paul Chimodo Buguma, a jewel of the Kalabari kingdom, is cradled by the intricate network of the Niger Delta. A community steeped in history, once a vibrant center of commerce, now finds itself battling a growing crisis: the failure of its recently refurbished General Hospital. The reopening, which was intended as a symbol of

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General

Federal Government Reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos After Emergency Repairs

The Federal Government has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos following urgent repair work, just two days after the bridge’s closure led to extensive traffic gridlock affecting millions of commuters. The decision to reopen the bridge came after public outcry prompted the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to order its immediate re-access on Thursday. The

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Community General

Obio/Akpor Security Planning and Advisory Committee Resumes Operations After Supreme Court Ruling

The Obio/Akpor Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC) has announced its return to active operations following the Supreme Court’s removal of Chijioke Ihunwo as chairman of Obio/Akpor. Azubuike Amadi, leader of OSPAC in the local government area, made the announcement in response to the appointment of Obitex Nwokorho from the Onelga security outfit as the

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Technology General

DHL, Temu sign MoU to support SMEs in its established markets

 DHL Group, a logistics company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese E-commerce Marketplace, Temu to collaborate and support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and local businesses in established markets. Katja Busch, the Head, DHL Customer Solutions and Innovation, said in a statement that the MoU would deepen its cooperation and  further

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General

Jemima Osunde Criticizes Industry Pressure on Actors to be Social Media Content Creators

Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde has expressed her strong disapproval of the growing trend within the film industry that pressures actors to become active social media content creators as a prerequisite for securing roles. In a candid video posted on her social media platforms, Osunde articulated her frustrations regarding this shift, emphasizing that acting should prioritize

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General

Only 142 Local Government Areas Certified Open Defecation Free in Nigeria, Conference Reveals

At the recent Clean Nigeria, Use the Toilet Campaign Conference held in Awka, it was revealed that only 142 out of 744 local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria have been certified open defecation free by the Federal Government. Mrs. Chizoma Opara, the National Coordinator of the conference, made this disclosure during a one-day sensitization program

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Oil and Gas General

Bayelsa Govt condemns vandalism on Oando’s gas pipeline

The Bayelsa Government on Friday condemned the vandalism of the Ogboinbiri/Obiobi 24-inch Gas Pipeline between Angiama and Angiamagbene in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. The 24 inch Ogboinbiri/Obiobi Gas Pipeline operated by Oando feeds the Nigeria Liquid Natural Gas (NLNG) export facility in Bonny. Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, the state Commissioner forInformation, Orientation and Strategy.made the

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Education General

Yiaga Africa establishes hub for democratic consciousness at Imo varsity

Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organisation, has established the “Not Too Young to Run” Hub at the Imo State University to promote political and democratic consciousness among the students. Speaking at the inauguration of the hub in Owerri on Friday, the Senior Programme Officer of the group, Mrs Anthonia Onda, said the initiative aimed to promote

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