January 29, 2025

[GIST] Stalled pipeline project hobbles domestic gas utilisation

[GIST] Stalled pipeline project hobbles domestic gas utilisation

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Delay in the completion of the 614 kilometres Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline as well as the 48-inch, 127-kilometre, Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) gas pipeline have restricted the expansion of domestic gas utilisation in Nigeria. This is as government, yesterday, in Abuja issued 10 licences for gas distribution.

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[GIST] Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for robbery

[GIST] Man sentenced to 10 years in jail for robbery

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A Lagos High Court in Ikeja, presided over by Justice Modupe Nicol-Clay, has convicted and sentenced Olayemi Ayomide to 10 years’ imprisonment for robbing a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member and an artisan.

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January 28, 2025

[GIST] Meranda assumes Lagos Assembly speakership, defers plenary indefinitely

[GIST] Meranda assumes Lagos Assembly speakership, defers plenary indefinitely

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Newly elected Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has officially moved into the Speaker's office, accompanied by members of the House.

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January 27, 2025

[GIST] 2Baba admits posting divorce announcement, denies hacking claim

[GIST] 2Baba admits posting divorce announcement, denies hacking claim

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Popular Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, has admitted to personally posting the viral announcement about his separation and divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. In a video shared via his Instagram story on Sunday, the singer addressed the controversy, stating, “Yeah, bless all my people. Nobody hacked my account, nah me yarn wetin […]

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[GIST] Barca shred Valencia 7-1 to restore La Liga shine

[GIST] Barca shred Valencia 7-1 to restore La Liga shine

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Barcelona blew away a miserable Valencia 7-1 on Sunday to get back on track in La Liga with a ruthless victory. Fermin Lopez struck twice for the Catalans in the first half, along with goals from Frenkie de Jong, Ferran Torres and Raphinha which gave Barcelona a commanding five-goal lead at the break. Hugo Duro […]

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January 26, 2025

[GIST] The responsive power of  seed sowing

[GIST] The responsive power of seed sowing

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Planting any kind of seed is risk taking. In life, taking a good seed and opening the ground to hide it and allowing it to grow is a major risk of leap of faith, which every farmer enjoys seasonally. In life, nothing planted, nothing harvested.

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[GIST] When you are married to a mummy’s boy

[GIST] When you are married to a mummy’s boy

The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

A mother kept seeing her 32-year-old son as a little boy. When he was to get married to a lady of about 28 years old, she could not imagine how a-28-year-old “small girl” can adequately take care of a 32-year-old “small boy.”

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January 25, 2025

[GIST] PMI, ITU sign agreement to advance project management excellence

[GIST] PMI, ITU sign agreement to advance project management excellence

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Project Management Institute (PMI), the leading authority in project management, and the United Nations specialised agency for ICTs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance project governance

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January 24, 2025

[GIST] Federal Civil Service Commission debunks fake recruitment claims

[GIST] Federal Civil Service Commission debunks fake recruitment claims

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The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has debunked reports circulating on social media about an ongoing recruitment at the commission, saying it is fake news. In a statement issued by Mr Taiwo Hassan, Public Relations Officer of the FCSC on Thursday in Abuja, the commission clarified that there was no fresh appointment currently going on […]

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January 23, 2025

[GIST] NAFDAC warns school children against alcohol abuse

[GIST] NAFDAC warns school children against alcohol abuse

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned school children against alcohol abuse, warning that it could lead to brain damage later in life.

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[GIST] PSG sink Man City with stunning Champions League comeback

[GIST] PSG sink Man City with stunning Champions League comeback

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Paris Saint-Germain produced a stunning second-half fightback as they recovered from two goals down to beat Manchester City 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Wednesday, a result which leaves Pep Guardiola's side still at risk of an early exit. All the goals came in the second half on a wet night at the Parc […]

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January 22, 2025

[GIST] Nigeria’s first shipment arrives in Kenya under AfCFTA pact

[GIST] Nigeria’s first shipment arrives in Kenya under AfCFTA pact

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Kenya has received its first shipment from Nigeria under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a significant milestone in Africa’s push for economic integration.

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[GIST] Food insecurity threatens 33 million people in Nigeria, UN says

[GIST] Food insecurity threatens 33 million people in Nigeria, UN says

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United Nations Office on Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has said no fewer than 33 million Nigerians are food insecure with an additional 2.5 million children facing severe malnourishment.

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January 21, 2025

[GIST] Nigeria hails Gaza ceasefire, reaffirms two-state solution

[GIST] Nigeria hails Gaza ceasefire, reaffirms two-state solution

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Federal Government has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, expressing optimism that it will bring an end to the widespread civilian suffering in Gaza.

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January 20, 2025

[GIST] African School of Governance opens in Rwanda

[GIST] African School of Governance opens in Rwanda

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African School of Governance (ASG) has been launched in Kigali, Rwanda, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s mission to empower the next generation of African leaders and innovators.

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January 19, 2025

[GIST] Barcelona's Balde complains of racist abuse in Getafe draw

[GIST] Barcelona's Balde complains of racist abuse in Getafe draw

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Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday. After Hansi Flick's side were dealt another set-back in the title race at Getafe's Coliseum stadium Balde reported the abuse in a post-match interview. "I received various racist insults from some fans […]

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