May 19, 2023

[GIST] Arewa forum wants Christian from N’Central as Tinubu’s SGF

[GIST] Arewa forum wants Christian from N’Central as Tinubu’s SGF

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Arewa Young Christian Forum of Nigeria (AYCFN) has urged the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to appoint a Christian as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).

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[GIST] Buhari to confer nationl honours on Tinubu, Shettima May 25

[GIST] Buhari to confer nationl honours on Tinubu, Shettima May 25

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President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima will be conferred with national honours by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The conferrment of national honours on the incoming president and vice president is part of a week-long event schedule leading to their swearing in on Monday, May 29. Tinubu will be conferred […]

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May 18, 2023

[GIST] Over 300 players listed for CBN Senior Open Tennis tourney

[GIST] Over 300 players listed for CBN Senior Open Tennis tourney

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Over 300 players are expected to compete for honours in different categories of the 2023 Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior Open Tennis Championship, which serves off at the Tennis Complex of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, today.

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May 17, 2023

[GIST] US Secretary Blinken calls Tinubu, reaffirm his commitment to the incoming administration

[GIST] US Secretary Blinken calls Tinubu, reaffirm his commitment to the incoming administration

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The United States (US) Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, called President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reaffirm his commitment to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.

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[GIST] New ANA Abuja chairman plans to  deepen literary activities in FCT

[GIST] New ANA Abuja chairman plans to deepen literary activities in FCT

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Last Saturday,  May 13, 2023, Association of Nigeria Authors (ANA), Abuja chapter, elected a new chairman, Arc. Chukwudi Eze. 

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[GIST] North in self-imposed educational backwardness, says Adamu

[GIST] North in self-imposed educational backwardness, says Adamu

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Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has said that the current education backwardness being witnessed in northern part of the country was caused by people of the area.

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[GIST] Minister canvasses import ban to boost local production

[GIST] Minister canvasses import ban to boost local production

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Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, yesterday, called for ban on import of foreign goods that can be produced locally.

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[GIST] FG unveils NigComSat virtual hospital to reduce medical tourism 

[GIST] FG unveils NigComSat virtual hospital to reduce medical tourism 

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In a move to reduce medical tourism by Nigerians, the Federal Government has unveiled a new digital healthcare service, NigComHealth, a timely solution that could ensure that quality healthcare services are available to all Nigerians, irrespective of their locations.

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May 16, 2023

[GIST] WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners

[GIST] WHO warns against using artificial sweeteners

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Artificial sweeteners, used to replace sugar in a vast range of products, do not help in losing weight and can have serious health effects, according to the World Health Organization. The United Nations' health agency released new guidelines Monday advising against using so-called non-sugar sweeteners, or NSS. A systematic review of available evidence "suggests that […]

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[GIST] Dangote Refinery Commissioning: Lagos urges residents to plan movement around Lekki-Epe

[GIST] Dangote Refinery Commissioning: Lagos urges residents to plan movement around Lekki-Epe

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Ahead of the proposed commissioning of the Dangote Refinery by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, the 22nd of May, 2023, Lagos State government has urged residents to plan their movement in and out of the Lekki-Epe corridor between 8.00am and 2.00pm.

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[GIST] Sudan crisis:"It's mission accomplished" FG declares as it formally ends students evacuation

[GIST] Sudan crisis:"It's mission accomplished" FG declares as it formally ends students evacuation

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Federal government yesterday said it has accomplished its mission to evacuate all Nigerian students and others stranded in the conflict in Sudan, formally closing down the situation room set up to handle the emergency.

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[GIST] Why power supply may not improve under next administration, by PENGASSAN

[GIST] Why power supply may not improve under next administration, by PENGASSAN

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Huge debt, operation barriers, poor new investments, poor credit rating and low commercial viability are some of the challenges that could thwart electricity performance under the Bola Tinubu administration, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said.

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[GIST] Buhari condoles with scholar, Ralph Akinfeleye, over wife’s death

[GIST] Buhari condoles with scholar, Ralph Akinfeleye, over wife’s death

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President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye over the passing of his wife of many years, Mrs. Carol Anike Akinfeleye.

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May 15, 2023

[GIST] Troops uncover ISWAP underground armoury in Sambisa forest

[GIST] Troops uncover ISWAP underground armoury in Sambisa forest

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Troops from 21 Armoured Brigade, Bama, under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), have uncovered an underground armoury belonging to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered.

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[GIST] Group wants HYPREP to audit Ogoni cleanup project

[GIST] Group wants HYPREP to audit Ogoni cleanup project

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An environmental group, Health of Mother Earth Foundation has called on Hydrocarbons Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) to commence a comprehensive health and environmental audit of the Ogoni cleanup project.

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[GIST] Celebrities, fans mourn as Nollywood actor, Afolabi dies at 49

[GIST] Celebrities, fans mourn as Nollywood actor, Afolabi dies at 49

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Barely 24 hours after the death of popular Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, famously known by his stage name, ‘Saint Obi’, a Yoruba popular actor and filmmaker, Murphy Afolabi, died yesterday.

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[GIST] Police nab man for killing mother over N10,000

[GIST] Police nab man for killing mother over N10,000

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A young man, identified as Owate Bode, has been arrested by the police for allegedly killing his mother with a cutlass in Eleme Local Council of Rivers State.

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May 14, 2023

[GIST] 13 killed in Pakistan security base hostage-taking attack

[GIST] 13 killed in Pakistan security base hostage-taking attack

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More than a dozen people were killed in an overnight battle between Pakistan paramilitary troops and militants who stormed their base and took families hostage, the army said. "Well equipped" fighters assaulted a Frontier Corps compound in Muslim Bagh, Balochistan province, and captured three families in a residential block, the military said. Fighting raged from […]

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[GIST] Road to AMVCA 2023: Discovering The Qualities Of Greatness

[GIST] Road to AMVCA 2023: Discovering The Qualities Of Greatness

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Acting and entertainment, as a whole, are an exploration of the human experience. It is a journey into the depths of the human soul, a reflection of our deepest desires, fears, and emotions. But unlike other art forms, entertainment often involves stepping into the limelight, exposing oneself to the scrutiny of an audience, and sacrificing […]

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