March 17, 2023

[GIST] Lockdown on D-Day, no VIP escorts, IGP orders

[GIST] Lockdown on D-Day, no VIP escorts, IGP orders

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Like it was during the first round of elections three weeks ago, there will be a lockdown on movement tomorrow across the country, for the governorship and state Houses of Assembly election.

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[GIST] Kogi community tasks FG on flood control

[GIST] Kogi community tasks FG on flood control

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The traditional ruler of Ibaji in Kogi State and the Eje of Ibaji, Ajofe John Egwemi, has urged the Federal Government to dredge Rivers Niger and Benue to prevent the yearly flooding in the country, particularly in Kogi State.

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[GIST] Dental body advocates oral care

[GIST] Dental body advocates oral care

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Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has tasked Nigerians on oral care for healthy living and to avert embarrassment at social gatherings. While announcing activities to mark this year’s World Oral Health Day...

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[GIST] Principal urges synergy between FME, sports in talent identification

[GIST] Principal urges synergy between FME, sports in talent identification

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The Principal, King’s College Lagos, Mr Andrew Ali Agada, has appealed to the Federal Ministry of Education (FME) to find ways of collaborating with its sports counterpart in harnessing and developing talents discovered at the end of every sporting competition of various schools.

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[GIST] Expert laments poor funding of sector by successive governments

[GIST] Expert laments poor funding of sector by successive governments

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A marketing Communications and Public Affairs Strategist, Mr. Haroun Audu, has expressed concern over poor allocation to the education sector, saying a situation where the Federal Government spends only about 2.4 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product ....

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March 15, 2023

[GIST] Paris Hilton Apologizes To Mother With Chanel Bag Over Her “secret baby”

[GIST] Paris Hilton Apologizes To Mother With Chanel Bag Over Her “secret baby”

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Paris Hilton, the media personality and businesswoman shared the news of the arrival of her baby boy on Instagram early this year. She shared a picture of her hands wrapped around the baby’s hands with the caption, “You are already loved beyond words”. It was reported later that the baby was born via a surrogate […]

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[GIST] 3 Gift Items To Spoil Your Mum With On Mother’s Day

[GIST] 3 Gift Items To Spoil Your Mum With On Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to spoil your mum with gift items she’ll love, appreciate and treasure forever! We have compiled a list of gift items we think your mum would love OR if you’re a mum scrolling through this article, you could gift yourself any of these […]

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[GIST] Obaseki extends retirement age for teachers

[GIST] Obaseki extends retirement age for teachers

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has extended the retirement age for teachers in Edo State to 65 years or 40 years of service, in furtherance of his commitment to boosting workers' welfare.

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[GIST] Abia 2023: Massive defection hits LP as 3200 members decamp to PDP

[GIST] Abia 2023: Massive defection hits LP as 3200 members decamp to PDP

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No fewer than 3200 party members have dumped the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Obingwa and Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Areas of Abia State.

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[GIST] Guber poll: INEC, NSA read riot act, warn against violence

[GIST] Guber poll: INEC, NSA read riot act, warn against violence

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Ahead of Saturday’s governorship and state Assembly elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, have warned politicians and their supporters against causing mayhem that might disrupt the smooth conduct of the polls.

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[GIST] Don’t present Igbo senator with EFCC baggage as Senate president, says Ohanaeze

[GIST] Don’t present Igbo senator with EFCC baggage as Senate president, says Ohanaeze

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A faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday, appealed to All Progressives Congress (APC) not to present any Igbo Senator, who has cases with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), noting that such plot could smear the image of the administration and present Igbo in bad light.

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March 14, 2023

[GIST] Ministries move to end open defecation

[GIST] Ministries move to end open defecation

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Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, and his Health counterpart, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, yesterday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining their specific roles toward ending open defecation in the country.

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[GIST] Polaris Bank unveils N5b mortgage support for electrical material dealers

[GIST] Polaris Bank unveils N5b mortgage support for electrical material dealers

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Polaris Bank Plc has announced a N5-billion mortgage support for Okija Electrical Material Dealers Association in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The support, in partnership with M.I. Okoro & Associates, Lagos, is to facilitate relocation of over 2000 members ...

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[GIST] Creating safe digital spaces for women

[GIST] Creating safe digital spaces for women

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International Women’s Day, celebrated every March 8, is a day to commemorate the achievements of women and gender equality advocates. This year’s theme focuses on innovation and digital technology for gender equality, recognising the rising influence of technology...

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[GIST] Cassava Network, PAU collaborate on blockchain education, research initiative

[GIST] Cassava Network, PAU collaborate on blockchain education, research initiative

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Cassava Network and Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) have partnered to offer students a Web3 training programme that will include joint research, community initiatives and an introduction to Web3 in business.

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[GIST] Women task Enugu stakeholders on peace over Saturday’s elections

[GIST] Women task Enugu stakeholders on peace over Saturday’s elections

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Women in Enugu State, yesterday, raised the alarm over purported moves to create violence during Saturday’s governorship and state Assembly elections and called on Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, religious leaders and traditional rulers to instill peace in the state during the elections.

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