November 5, 2024

[GIST] Nasarawa signs new LG law, inaugurates council bosses

[GIST] Nasarawa signs new LG law, inaugurates council bosses

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In deference to the Supreme Court judgment granting full financial autonomy to council areas, Governor Abdullahi Sule has assented to a bill establishing the Nasarawa State Local Government Law 2024.

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November 4, 2024

[GIST] Sanwo-Olu mourns Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman Oladotun Olakanle

[GIST] Sanwo-Olu mourns Onigbongbo LCDA Chairman Oladotun Olakanle

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agos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has extended his condolences to the family, friends, associates, and community of Onigbongbo

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[GIST] How non-adherence to local content policy spikes housing costs

[GIST] How non-adherence to local content policy spikes housing costs

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With the construction cost hitting the roof due to inflation, built environment operators are seeking the Federal Government’s

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[GIST] Akwa Ibom picks contractor for 18-storey residential tower in Lagos

[GIST] Akwa Ibom picks contractor for 18-storey residential tower in Lagos

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In its drive to boost internally generated revenue and provide much-needed economic diversification amid Nigeria’s current financial challen

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November 3, 2024

[GIST] Edo condemns EFCC over arrest of accountant-general, others

[GIST] Edo condemns EFCC over arrest of accountant-general, others

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The Edo State Government on Saturday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release the government officials in her custody and not throw the state into chaos. Some Edo state government officials, including the Accountant General, who are signatories to the state account, were arrested and are in detention at the EFCC facility. […]

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November 2, 2024

[GIST] Sanwo-Olu inaugurates SFH’s innovation hub in Lagos

[GIST] Sanwo-Olu inaugurates SFH’s innovation hub in Lagos

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has inaugurated the Society for Family Health (SFH) Innovation Hub to accelerate quality health solutions for families across Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu, represented by Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos state Commissioner for Health, inaugurated the hub sited at Ikeja, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the building, spread […]

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[GIST] Police neutralise six hoodlums, recover firearms in Bauchi

[GIST] Police neutralise six hoodlums, recover firearms in Bauchi

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The Police Command in Bauchi State, says it has neutralised six hoodlums in a crackdown against criminal elements in Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The police operatives also recovered arms and ammunition during the operations. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Awwal Musa, stated this at a news conference on Friday in […]

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[GIST] Two die, four injured in Ota-Idiroko road accident

[GIST] Two die, four injured in Ota-Idiroko road accident

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The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) on Friday said two persons died while four others sustained injuries in an accident at Iju, along Ota-Idiroko road. Mr Adekunle Ajibade, the Ogun West Zonal Commander of TRACE, confirmed the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota. He said the accident involving […]

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November 1, 2024

[GIST] ‘Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship will reveal new stars’

[GIST] ‘Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship will reveal new stars’

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Nigeria’s efforts to find replacements for tennis stars like Haruna  Quadri, Funke Oshonaike, and the rest will receive a boost as the maiden Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship got underway, yesterday.

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[GIST] At Ellen Caulcrick Unified Games, parents, pupils call for more opportunities

[GIST] At Ellen Caulcrick Unified Games, parents, pupils call for more opportunities

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Participants at the first inclusive games organised by the Ellen Caulcrick Foundation have called on the promoters of the competition, which saw children with special needs compete alongside their peers without such challenges, to organise more of such events that bring out the best in the students.

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October 31, 2024

[GIST] Ogun govt consoles deceased student’s family, pledges action against corporal punishment

[GIST] Ogun govt consoles deceased student’s family, pledges action against corporal punishment

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The Ogun State Government has sent a second delegation to console the family of Monday Arijo, a student who passed away on Friday after reportedly receiving corporal punishment from a teacher at Obada Grammar School, Idi-emi.

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[GIST] Wema Bank records 174 % YoY profit in Q3

[GIST] Wema Bank records 174 % YoY profit in Q3

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Wema Bank Nigeria has released its unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for Q3 2024, showing a remarkable 174 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in profit before tax to ₦60.62 billion.

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October 30, 2024

October 29, 2024

[GIST] Obaseki says future extension workers will emerge from agric college 

[GIST] Obaseki says future extension workers will emerge from agric college 

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Governor Godwin Obaseki has said his government in the last eight years focused on improving the lives of Edo people,

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[GIST] Ballon d’Or: Absent Ancelotti Wins Coach Of The Year Award

[GIST] Ballon d’Or: Absent Ancelotti Wins Coach Of The Year Award

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Carlo Ancelotti was named Men's Coach of the Year at Ballon d'Or 2024 This year saw the coaching awards presented for the first time, with Ancelotti crowned the inaugural winner after an exceptional 2023/24 campaign with Madrid. Ancelotti led Madrid to La Liga success before winning the Champions League for a fifth time as a […]

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October 28, 2024

[GIST] UNIMED commits to research, community service

[GIST] UNIMED commits to research, community service

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The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State, has reiterated its commitment to further impact society positively with teaching, research, and community service-related activities.

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[GIST] Yvonne Jegede goes bald for movie role, reveals reasons

[GIST] Yvonne Jegede goes bald for movie role, reveals reasons

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Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede shaved her head to embody her character in the upcoming movie, Aja. After 10 years of nurturing her hair, Jegede let it go. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, she showed off her new look and shared what inspired change. READ ALSO: Yvonne Jegede pens open letter to her ex-husband, other exes […]

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October 27, 2024

[GIST] Conspiracy theories and threats: the new reality in US elections

[GIST] Conspiracy theories and threats: the new reality in US elections

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For two decades, her neighbours have trusted Cindy Elgan to run elections in her small corner of Nevada. Now those same neighbours think she is part of a conspiracy to rob Donald Trump of the presidency. Never mind that in 2020 the Republicans got 82 percent of the votes cast in Esmeralda County -- whose […]

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[GIST] Michelle Obama admits fear over vote result, slams Trump

[GIST] Michelle Obama admits fear over vote result, slams Trump

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Michelle Obama on Saturday aired her "genuine fear" that Donald Trump could retake the White House as the popular former first lady made a passionate appeal to voters in the desperately close US election. Both Trump and Kamala Harris were in Michigan searching for holdout votes ahead of the November 5 election, with Harris focused […]

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[GIST] Abuja Photo Festival hosts youth empowerment, global connections

[GIST] Abuja Photo Festival hosts youth empowerment, global connections

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The Abuja International Photo Festival, a transformative platform for young Nigerian creatives, is gaining traction as it empowers youths in the creative industry and connects them with global experts. Now in its 8th year, the festival was founded by Osaze Efe to bridge gaps he encountered in his early career. “When I started in 2012, […]

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