October 16, 2022

[GIST] #EndSARS protester hospitalised after leaving Lagos prison

[GIST] #EndSARS protester hospitalised after leaving Lagos prison

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One the protesters recently released from Kirikiri Correctional Centre after two years of detention, Sodiq Sulaimon, has been hospitalised. Sulaimon was among the scores of protesters, who were arrested and being prosecuted for charges arising as a result of their participation in the October 2020 nationwide protest against police brutality, especially against activities of the


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[GIST] Drug addicts recount journey to sanity, higher awareness recommended for mental disorder

[GIST] Drug addicts recount journey to sanity, higher awareness recommended for mental disorder

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Ayoola Olasupo writes about the issues contributing to increasing rates of mental illnesses in Nigeria Life now has a new meaning to an unidentified drug addict in his early twenties recuperating after a visit to a rehab centre. He is glad that the lifestyle which has turned him into a victim of mental illness is


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[GIST] Nigerian start-ups shine at Dubai tech challenge

[GIST] Nigerian start-ups shine at Dubai tech challenge

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Two Nigerian start-ups have qualified for the final of the Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition at the ongoing Gulf Information Technology Exhibition 2022 in Dubai. This was according to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Mrs Hadiza Umar, on Thursday. The two Nigerian start-ups that emerged as finalists were


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[GIST] I feel relieved finishing varsity after nine years –UNIBEN graduate

[GIST] I feel relieved finishing varsity after nine years –UNIBEN graduate

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Lauretta Oragwuncha, who spent nine years studying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Benin, tells OPEYEMI ADEYEMI the experience was unpalatable  Please introduce yourself. My name is Lauretta Oragwuncha. I am 26 years old. I am from Ifitedunu, Dunukofia lga, Anambra State. I am a pharmacy content creator and an influencer. What did


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October 15, 2022

[GIST] ‘Report fraudulent officials’

[GIST] ‘Report fraudulent officials’

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The Eko Electricity Distribution Company has urged Lagos residents to report any fraudulent activities perpetrated by staff of the company to the appropriate quarters for attention. They made this known at a strategic engagement with customers under its franchise network. The event which was held at the Space Pad, Peugeot Building, Agungi, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos,


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[GIST] God’ll determine when I’d stop having children – Mother of nine

[GIST] God’ll determine when I’d stop having children – Mother of nine

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Hajara Husseini, 35, was on Wednesday,October 5, 2022, delivered of a set of quintuplets in her  home at Doma “A” village,Tafoki Ward in the Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State. Assisted by Asiya Halliru who served as an interpreter, Husseini speaks to OLAIDE OYELUDE about the experience Congratulations on the safe delivery of your


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[GIST] Group tackles Oyetola over Tinubu’s ‘1m votes’

[GIST] Group tackles Oyetola over Tinubu’s ‘1m votes’

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A group, Osun Youths 4 Atiku, on Friday dismissed the claim by the state Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, that the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Senator Bola Tinubu, would get one million votes from Osun State in the next general election. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo before the inauguration of local government chapters of the group,


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