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FAO intensifies agroforestry to restore mangroves in Cross River

Eyo Charles
August 27, 2024
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The Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, of the United Nations has intensified agricultural programs and trainings in five local government areas of the state in order to boost agriculture and restore the mangroves in the riverine communities of Cross River State. The FAO Climate Change Specialist and the Lead of Work for Climate Change Environment […]

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Information about the new US Visa service system for Nigeria in 2024

Comfort S
August 27, 2024
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Commencing on August 26, 2024, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos will implement a new visa payment and scheduling system, which will greatly improve the visa application process. This transition to a new service provider aims to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the user experience. The recently launched U.S. […]

News

Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as New Director General of the Department of State Services(DSS)

Emenike Chiamaka
August 27, 2024
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has appointed a new Director General for the Department of State Services. Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi assumed this position after Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi CFR resigned. Mr. Ajayi was recruited into the state civil service as a cadet in 1990 and has […]

Health

Resident Doctors Go on Nationwide Strike Following Colleague’s Abduction

Comfort S
August 26, 2024
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The resident doctors went on a national strike after their earlier protest march through all tertiary hospitals failed to free their colleague from captors. The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has initiated a seven-day warning strike in response to the abduction of their colleague, Ganiyat Popoola, who has been held captive for eight months. […]

Health

Enlarged prostate as a common cause of nighttime urination in men over 50

Salem Edosomwan
August 26, 2024
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Dr. Steven Gundry, an American physician, low-carbohydrate diet author, and former cardiothoracic surgeon, gave an in-depth analysis into the reason why we must stop waking up in the night to go and pee. He postulated that the common cause of men getting up to pee at night, particularly in men over 50. An enlarged prostate […]

Education

WAEC and NECO Exams Blocked for Minors Under New FG Directive

Comfort S
August 26, 2024
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Underage applicants will not be allowed to sit for secondary school leaving examinations run by the National Examinations Council (NECO) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), the Federal Government has said. Prof. Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, revealed this while on Sunday night’s “Sunday Politics” broadcast on Channels Television. He underlined that now […]

Business

NDIC TO TERMINATE LIQUIDATING ACTIVITIES

Emenike Chiamaka
August 26, 2024
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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation(NDIC) has issued a notice to the public of its intention to terminate liquidating activities. The NDIC is an independent agency of the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is an insurance company with its objectives of protecting the interests of depositors and shareholders in the bank through adequate supervision. Recently, the […]

News

Two Officers Dead, Several others Wounded in Shi’ite and PoIice Clash

Akpogieye Edward
August 26, 2024
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Two police officers have been confirmed dead as Shi’ite protesters clashed with officers of the Nigerian Police Force around the Wuse Market, in the Wuse Zone 6 Area of Abuja eon Sunday, August 25th. The clash also left three other officers injured. However, the number of casualties and situation of the protesters were yet to […]

Lifestyle

ACF, NEF CONDEMNS MURDER OF TRADITIONAL RULER, SON, CALL FOR SECURITY OVERHAUL

Eyo Charles
August 26, 2024
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) have condemned the brutal killing of Alhaji Isa Mohammed Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Sabon Birni, in Sokoto State a few days ago by bandits. The bandits abducted the monarch and his son on August 18 and later murdered them despite ransom demands. The […]

Sports

EPL: Madueke racks up a hat-trick as Chelsea dominate Wolves

Comfort S
August 25, 2024
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Chelsea beat Wolves 6-2 with a hat-trick from Noni Madueke, giving Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues manager. Newcastle saved a disputed 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Maresca lost 2-0 to Manchester City in his first game after replacing Mauricio Pochettino at Leicester in the offseason. Chelsea’s low-key UEFA Conference League […]