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CNN Correspondent Condemns $215 Visa Fee in Nigeria, Calls for Borderless Africa
CNN correspondent Larry Madowo criticizes Nigeria’s $215 visa fee, advocating for a more accessible visa system to promote regional integration in Africa.
Larry Madowo, an International Correspondent for Cable News Network (CNN), has raised concerns over the … Continue Reading
President Tinubu’s Youth Support Groups Distribute 50,000 Family Food Packs Across Nigeria During Ramadan
President Bola Tinubu’s youth support groups distribute 50,000 family food packs to vulnerable Nigerians during Ramadan.
In a gesture of solidarity and compassion, a coalition of youth support groups of President Bola Tinubu has undertaken the noble initiative of … Continue Reading
University of Abuja Undergraduate Students Secure Research Grants Worth N1.5m for Innovative Projects
Two undergraduate students from the University of Abuja (UniAbuja) have been awarded a total grant of ₦1,522,980 to conduct research in their respective thematic areas.
The grants, totaling over a million naira, signify a significant milestone for the students and … Continue Reading
Kwibuka: Rwanda Marks 30 Years Since 1994 Genocide In Series of Epoch Events
Rwanda has began its anniversary marking 30 years after the horrible 1994 genocide that changed the course of the East African nation.
The genocide witnessed a mass slaughter of almost a million Rwandans, orchestrated by Hutu extremists against the Tutsi … Continue Reading
Osun State Governor Urges Immediate Action on Power Supply Issues
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has called upon the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to urgently rectify the poor power situation.
The governor voiced his concerns during a meeting held with IBEDC executives in Ibadan, … Continue Reading
Northern States Face Extreme Danger of Heat Stroke, NiMet Warns
As scorching temperatures continue to grip most northern states of Nigeria, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a dire warning to residents, urging them to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
States like Abuja, Kano, Sokoto, and Kogi … Continue Reading
Bobrisky Allegedly Fails to Meet EFCC Bail Conditions Amid Currency Abuse Charges
Popular cross-dresser and social media personality, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has reportedly failed to meet the bail conditions set by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The development comes after Bobrisky was arrested and detained by … Continue Reading
Kogi State Police Command Presents Compensation Cheques to Families of Deceased Officers
The Kogi State Police Command disburses compensation cheques totaling N39,042,593.07 to 25 families of deceased officers and accident victims, underscoring the force’s commitment to honoring their sacrifices and supporting their loved ones.
The presentation ceremony, held at the command headquarters … Continue Reading
JAMB Uncovers 1,665 Fake A’level Results in 2023 Direct Entry Registration Exercise
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that it uncovered a staggering 1,665 fake A’level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The board described the A’level results verification regime as being characterized by corruption associated with … Continue Reading
ABCON Commends CBN’s Decision to Resume Dollar Sales to Bureaux De Change
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for its recent decision to resume dollar sales to Bureaux De Change (BDCs). This move has been hailed as a significant … Continue Reading