April 26, 2024

[GIST] Nigeria's election marred by suppression, vote buying, violence - US report

[GIST] Nigeria's election marred by suppression, vote buying, violence - US report

The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

United States authorities on Thursday alleged that Nigeria's 2023 general election was marred by different irregularities. US Department of State in a report on human rights practices said instances of voter suppression and violence were targeted at specific ethnic groups during the Nigerian election. It said independent observers documented reports of vote buying, campaigning at […]

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April 25, 2024

[GIST] Edo guber: Okpebholo pledges transformation of state as economic powerhouse of Nigeria

[GIST] Edo guber: Okpebholo pledges transformation of state as economic powerhouse of Nigeria

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Ahead of the September Edo state governorship poll, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo has pledged to transform the state into an economic powerhouse in Nigeria.

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[GIST] Tanzania shut down hydroelectric stations to cut excess electricity

[GIST] Tanzania shut down hydroelectric stations to cut excess electricity

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Tanzania has shut down five hydroelectric stations to reduce excess electricity in the national grid, the prime minister Kassim Majaliwa has said. According to Majaliwa, the main plant, Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, has alone generated enough electricity to power major cities. Among the cities that are being powered is Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial […]

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April 24, 2024

[GIST] CNG hackathon 2024 holds today

[GIST] CNG hackathon 2024 holds today

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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PiCNG), a leading advocate for sustainable energy solutions, has announced the launch of the CNG Solutions Hackathon 2024. This event is set to be held today, April 24th at the Art Tech District in Abuja and aims to accelerate the widespread adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Nigeria.

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[GIST] Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead

[GIST] Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead

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Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.

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[GIST] Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw calls for improved immunisation, PHCs in Bauchi

[GIST] Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw calls for improved immunisation, PHCs in Bauchi

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Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has called for an improved immunisation and more Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State for children welfare in the state. The UNICEF Ambassador made the call in Bauchi on Tuesday while briefing newsmen on her field trip with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office to observe immunisation […]

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April 23, 2024

[GIST] Nigeria lost about 57,000 mothers in 2023, says FG

[GIST] Nigeria lost about 57,000 mothers in 2023, says FG

The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

The Federal Government has revealed that nearly 57,000 mothers died in 2023 from pregnancy and childbirth complications. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the disclosure in a statement..

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April 22, 2024

[GIST] JAMB chides CBT centre in Lagos for stopping hijab-wearing candidates from writing UTME

[GIST] JAMB chides CBT centre in Lagos for stopping hijab-wearing candidates from writing UTME

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has berated a Lagos-based computer-based test (CBT) centre for stopping hijab-wearing candidates from writing the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

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April 21, 2024

[GIST] ICAN seeks inclusion in economic council to strengthen policy implementation

[GIST] ICAN seeks inclusion in economic council to strengthen policy implementation

The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has urged the Federal Government to enlist the association as member of the National Economic Council (NEC).

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