September 7, 2024

[GIST] AHF Nigeria calls for equitable Mpox vaccine access amid growing outbreak

[GIST] AHF Nigeria calls for equitable Mpox vaccine access amid growing outbreak

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Following the recent Mpox outbreak which continues to pose a serious health threat in Africa, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has called for urgent global action to address vaccine inequity, which is severely hampering the continent's ability to respond effectively. Recall that the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has been at the forefront of advocacy […]

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September 6, 2024

[GIST] CSOs kick, decry excessive regulations 

[GIST] CSOs kick, decry excessive regulations 

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Spaces for Change (S4C) has called for the immediate jettisoning of the Not-For-Profit Governance Code (NFPGC) 2023 proposed by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC).

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[GIST] FG backtracks, may lift age restriction for WAEC, SSCE exams 

[GIST] FG backtracks, may lift age restriction for WAEC, SSCE exams 

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There are indications that Federal Government may rescind its decision on age restriction for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASCE) and Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE).

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[GIST] Yusuf extends Kano's condolences to Yar'adua family over matriarch's passing

[GIST] Yusuf extends Kano's condolences to Yar'adua family over matriarch's passing

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The Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Thursday led a delegation of government officials to Katsina State to offer condolences to the Yar'adua family following the recent passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Binta (commonly known as Dada), on Monday. In a statement issued by the governor's spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf described […]

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September 5, 2024

[GIST] Centre unveils initiative to address bullying in schools, workplaces

[GIST] Centre unveils initiative to address bullying in schools, workplaces

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Disturbed by the rising cases of bullying in both schools and workplaces, Nigeria’s Equality Development and Research Centre (EDR) has launched an anti-bullying initiative to address bullying through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

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September 4, 2024

[GIST] How varsities can drive economic growth, by expert

[GIST] How varsities can drive economic growth, by expert

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Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), Olaniyi Yusuf, has emphasised the need for greater collaboration between higher education institutions and the private sector to drive national development.

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[GIST] Vandal electrocuted while stealing electricity cables in Benue

[GIST] Vandal electrocuted while stealing electricity cables in Benue

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A middle-aged man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) transformer and cables near Queens Hotel, Ankpa Ward in Makurdi, Benue State. The lifeless body of the man was discovered on Tuesday morning between the upriser poles mounted by the transformer. According to residents, the man was attempting to […]

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September 3, 2024

[GIST] Yar’Adua mother, Hajiya Dada dies in Katsina

[GIST] Yar’Adua mother, Hajiya Dada dies in Katsina

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Hajiya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, died yesterday in Katsina, according to family sources. She would be buried on Tuesday, by 1:30p.m.

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[GIST] Slash lawmakers’ salaries by 30, 40%, electoral committee proposes

[GIST] Slash lawmakers’ salaries by 30, 40%, electoral committee proposes

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The Joint Committee on Electoral Matters has proposed a 30/40 percent reduction in the salaries of lawmakers. The committee made the proposal on Monday during an interactive session with the Judiciary and political parties, led by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, on the National Assembly Review and amendment […]

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September 2, 2024

[GIST] Obaseki failed Edo people, ex-commissioner laments

[GIST] Obaseki failed Edo people, ex-commissioner laments

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Charles Idahosa, a former Edo State Commissioner for Information and ex-political adviser to former Governor Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday, accused Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, of neglecting Uhunmwode Local Council and its people

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[GIST] Diaspora Ijaws in UK, Ireland celebrate Tompolo's contribution to nation building

[GIST] Diaspora Ijaws in UK, Ireland celebrate Tompolo's contribution to nation building

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The Ijaw People's Association (IPA) of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom (UK), has described the chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, as "a treasure to the Ijaw nation." The group noted that Tompolo was not only an astute entrepreneur and businessman, but a large-hearted social transformer who […]

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September 1, 2024

[GIST] Underperforming ministers facing sack as Tinubu plans cabinet reshuffle

[GIST] Underperforming ministers facing sack as Tinubu plans cabinet reshuffle

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President Bola Tinubu is reportedly planning a major cabinet reshuffle, with underperforming ministers facing the sack, according to a report. The move comes as pressure mounts from within and outside the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Tinubu to fire inactive ministers. Last year, Tinubu established the Result and Delivery Unit to measure the performance […]

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[GIST] Suarez bags brace as Messi-less Inter Miami crush Chicago 4-1

[GIST] Suarez bags brace as Messi-less Inter Miami crush Chicago 4-1

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Luis Suarez struck twice to take his season tally to 16 goals in 20 Major League Soccer games as Inter Miami cruised to a 4-1 win over Chicago Fire on Saturday. Miami, once again without Lionel Messi who continues to be sidelined by an ankle injury, have already secured their place in the playoffs and […]

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[GIST] Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria

[GIST] Chidimma Adetshina wins Miss Nigeria

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Rejected and bullied in South Africa, Chidimma Adetshina returned to her fatherland and on Saturday night, she was crowned Miss Nigeria. Adetshina, who was born in South Africa to a Nigerian father, withdrew from Miss South Africa "for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I" after a backlash that exposed anti-foreigner sentiment in […]

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August 31, 2024

[GIST] Yobe health workers suspend strike

[GIST] Yobe health workers suspend strike

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The Joint Association of Medical and Health Workers Union in Yobe has suspended the strike it started on Friday morning. The workers went on strike demanding the payment of their hazard allowances approved by the state government in 2019. The union’s Chairman in the state, Satomi Hikama, disclosed this to journalists in Damaturu on Friday. […]

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[GIST] Eguavoen to lead Eagles as German tax laws botch NFF, Labbadia deal

[GIST] Eguavoen to lead Eagles as German tax laws botch NFF, Labbadia deal

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The deal between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the new Super Eagles Coach Bruno Labbadia have been aborted. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NFF had earlier announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with German tactician, Labbadia to become the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. However, a […]

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August 30, 2024

[GIST] Shettima embargoes congratulatory messages on 58th birthday

[GIST] Shettima embargoes congratulatory messages on 58th birthday

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has placed an embargo on all kinds of congratulatory advertisements on pages of newspapers to celebrate his 58th birthday next week.

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[GIST] Nigeria, Niger sign security deal, despite rift

[GIST] Nigeria, Niger sign security deal, despite rift

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Nigeria and Niger have signed a deal on security, the Nigerian military said, yesterday, despite tension between the neighbours since a military coup d’etat in Niger a year ago.   “Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to resuming and strengthening collaboration, with a view to ensuring regional stability and security,” a Nigerian military statement revealed after […]

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August 29, 2024

[GIST] LCFE, regulators strategise to implement FG’s food import directive

[GIST] LCFE, regulators strategise to implement FG’s food import directive

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Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE) has announced that it is working closely with regulators and other stakeholders in the commodities value chain to ensure seamless implementation of the new government directive

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