December 17, 2021

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National

Nigerian Govt to borrow N250bn from Citizens this December, full repayment in 10 years

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The Federal Government is looking to borrow N250 billion from Nigerians for development of road infrastructure across the country. The money invested by Nigerians are backed by the full faith and credit of the...

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World News

JUST IN: Canada Lifts Ban On Travel From Nigeria

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A country in North America, Canada has lifted the ban imposed on travel from 10 African countries including Nigeria. The decision was announced by Canada minister of health, Jean-Yves Duclos at a media briefing...

2 Minutes

Health

Ekiti Government Owes Doctors Months Of Salaries – NMA Insists

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The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Ekiti State branch has insisted that Ekiti State Government is owing its members in the state months of unpaid salaries and emoluments as against the statement credited to the...

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Health Local News

Yuletide: Osun Govt Warns Residents Against Bush Burning

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The Osun state government has warned it residents against bush burning. The Special Adviser to the state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on Environment and Sanitation, Hon Rufus Oyegbile gave the warning while fielding questions...

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Politics

2022 Governorship: Dawn Of A New Era, The Journey To Re-engineer Osun Begins – Dele Adeleke Declares

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One of the governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun state, Mr Dele Adeleke had made it clear that if new Osun must be birthed, he’s well prepared for it to...

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Local News

Bus Conveying 18 NYSC Corps Members Catches Fire

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Not fewer than 18 National Youth Service Corps members in Delta State narrowly escaped death when a commercial bus carrying them from the orientation camp at Issele-Uku in the state’s Aniocha North Local Government...

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World News

North Korea Govt Bans Citizens From Laughing, See Why

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According to DailyMail, North Koreans have been banned from laughing. The new order also prohibits them from drinking for 11 days to mark the tenth anniversary of former leader Kim Jong Il’s death. The...

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Agriculture Health

Garri doesn’t cause goitre, poor eye sight – Prof Okafor

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A Professor of Biochemical Toxicology from the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Polycarp Nnacheta Okafor, has taken time to refute long-held assumptions that the consumption of garri and other cassava products has...

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Local News

Ekiti CJ frees 69 inmates at correctional centre

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The Ekiti Chief Judge, Justice John Adeyeye, has released 69 awaiting trial inmates at the Nigerian Correctional Center in Ado Ekiti. Adeyeye granted the inmates freedom on Thursday, during his first official visit to...

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National

I look forward to going back to my farm – Buhari speaks ahead 2023

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The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said he looks forward to taking charge of his farm in 2023 when his tenure ends. He, however, said he will do his best...