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Federal Executive Council Approves N42.4 Billion as variation costs for Three Major Road Projects
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of N42.4 billion for the variation of costs on three major road projects in the country. The council, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, also reviewed the status of ongoing road … Continue Reading
Oyo State opens portal To recruit 7,000 Teachers, 100 Caregivers
The Oyo State government has announced that the portal for the recruitment of public primary school teachers and caregivers will be open from June 25, 2024, at 6 pm. This is part of the state government’s efforts to reduce unemployment … Continue Reading
We have No plans to leave Nigeria – ExxonMobil
In a recent meeting with the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, ExxonMobil’s Managing Director, Shane Harris, has dispelled rumors of the oil major’s departure from Nigeria. Harris assured the minister that ExxonMobil is actively investing … Continue Reading
Nigerian pilgrim returns lost £1,750 in Hajj
A remarkable act of kindness has been reported from the Holy City of Makkah, where a Nigerian pilgrim, Muhammad Na’Allah from Zamfara State, returned a sum of €1,750 to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) after discovering it at … Continue Reading
Lagos Student Emerges First Runner-up in ITGEN Robotics Competition
A student of Starfield College, Lagos, Mrs. Aduragbemi Sanyaolu, has won a prestigious award at the ITGEN Robotics Competition for SSS Students held over the weekend. The competition saw six high schools participate, with students given 40 minutes to design … Continue Reading
NAFDAC Warns the public Against Unregistered B-GAG Syrup
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert to Nigerians about the illegal production and sale of unregistered B-GAG mist pot CIT syrup. The agency’s surveillance team discovered the fake product during … Continue Reading
Security Forces Nab Woman Smuggling Ammunition to Terrorists in kastina
In a significant breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, security forces in Katsina State have apprehended a woman, Aisha Abubakar, for allegedly attempting to transport ammunition to a terrorist group. According to sources, the discovery was made during … Continue Reading
Police officer loses both hands while throwing teargas canisters at protesters
A dramatic turn of events unfolded during a protest against the Finance Bill in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, when a police officer’s attempt to disperse the crowd went awry. Chief Inspector David Maina detonated a … Continue Reading
Ekiti State Government Launches Free Surgery missions for residents
The Ekiti State Government has launched a free surgical mission aimed at providing access to healthcare services to its residents, particularly those who are underserved and financially disadvantaged. The initiative is part of the state’s efforts to improve healthcare accessibility … Continue Reading
JAPA: Tinubu orders civil servants to refund salaries collected after relocating abroad
President Bola Tinubu has ordered that all civil servants who have relocated abroad but continue to draw salaries from the government must refund the money they have fraudulently collected. The President also directed that their supervisors and department heads be … Continue Reading