September 21, 2022

[GIST] INEC clears Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, 4,223 jostle for N’Assembly

[GIST] INEC clears Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, 4,223 jostle for N’Assembly

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The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday released the final list of candidates for national elections, namely presidential, senatorial and federal constituencies, in line with the 2023 elections timetable earlier released in the year. INEC, which confirmed this in a statement by the National Commissioner in Charge of Voters’ Education, Festus Okoye, also posted the


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[GIST] Gers fans lament Balogun’s exit

[GIST] Gers fans lament Balogun’s exit

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Barely three months after leaving one Rangers for another – Glasgow Rangers for Queens Parks Rangers – fans of the Scottish giants have lamented the exit of Nigeria international, Leon Balogun, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Balogun became a free agent after his contract with Rangers ended last season, with the Scots unwilling to renew his


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[GIST] Reps begin investigation into NNPC’s 32-year joint ventures

[GIST] Reps begin investigation into NNPC’s 32-year joint ventures

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…summon accountant-general over failure to present MDAs’ 2020 accounts The House of Representatives has begun its investigation of the Joint Ventures and Production Sharing Contracts entered into by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in the last 32 years. The House’ Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Structure & Accountability of the Joint Venture Businesses and


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[GIST] ‘80% Nigerians patronise herbal medicine practitioners’

[GIST] ‘80% Nigerians patronise herbal medicine practitioners’

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Founder, Quincy Wellness and Naturopathic Centre, Mrs Quincy Ayodele, has said 80 per cent of Nigerians patronise herbal medicine practitioners. Speaking at a press conference to intimate the public about the integration of orthodox medicine with African Traditional Medicine in her centre, she insisted that it was important the government passed the African Traditional Medicine


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[GIST] FG to operate trains on electricity, gas

[GIST] FG to operate trains on electricity, gas

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The Federal Government is currently discussing with investors on how to power Nigeria’s trains with electricity or gas, following the astronomical hike in the cost of diesel, it was gathered on Tuesday. Partners in the discussion are giving greater consideration to the use of electricity by establishing an Independent Power Project that will operate at


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September 20, 2022

[GIST] Covenant varsity VC canvasses hybrid learning spaces

[GIST] Covenant varsity VC canvasses hybrid learning spaces

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The Vice-Chancellor, Covenant University, Ogun State, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo, has said the use of real and virtual learning spaces will encourage the continuation of active learning beyond the formal classroom setting. He said this at the 2022 World Literacy Day, organised by the Covenant University Community Impact Initiative Committee. Titled, ‘Transforming literacy learning spaces’ Adebayo


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[GIST] Avoid medication errors, Lagos govt advises health providers

[GIST] Avoid medication errors, Lagos govt advises health providers

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The Lagos State Government has advised healthcare providers across the state to prevent medication-related errors that can lead to more health problems. The wife of the state governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, gave this advice, according to a statement on Monday, during the World Patient Safety Day 2022 organised by the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation


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