Category: News
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NAVY PLEDGES EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN CROSS RIVER
The Nigerian Navy says it is committed to the educational and health support of students in Cross River as part of its obligation to national development and human capacity building. Capt. David Odu, Command Education Officer, Eastern Naval Command (ENC), said this on Tuesday May 26 in Calabar, during an educational and medical outreach as…
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AFDB SEEKS URGENT REFORMS TO UNLOCK AFRICA’S $4 TRILLION SAVINGS
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. According to him, Africa’s challenge is not…
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ARAFAT DAY: REDEDICATE YOURSELVES TO CAUSE OF ISLAM – GROUP
The Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria has urged Nigerian Muslims to rededicate themselves to the cause of Islam by standing against evils and bad behaviours as enjoined in Islam. The group’s National Coordinator, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday May 26 while commemorating the 2026 Arafat…
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EID-EL-KABIR: TINUBU ASSURES NIGERIANS OF IMPROVED SECURITY, ECONOMIC STABILITY
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the reforms initiated by his administration will continue to deliver improved security, economic stability, and greater prosperity across the country. He gave the assurance in his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message released on Tuesday May 26 ahead of Wednesday’s celebration. The president acknowledged the security challenges still confronting parts of…
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OYO KIDNAP TRAGEDY FORCES POSTPONEMENT OF ALAO-AKALA’S POSTHUMOUS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The family of the late former Governor of Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala, has announced the indefinite postponement of his posthumous birthday celebration, as well as the planned unveiling of the Alao-Akala Transformation Movement (ATM), following the recent kidnapping of teachers and students(children) and the killing of one of the teachers in the state. The event,…
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ODODO CELEBRATES NIKE DAVIES-OKUNDAYE AT 75, HAILS HER GLOBAL IMPACT IN ARTS AND CULTURE
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated renowned Nigerian artist and cultural icon, Mrs Nike Davies-Okundaye, on her 75th birthday. In a statement, the governor described her as one of Kogi State’s greatest cultural ambassadors, praising her lifelong contributions to African art, culture, and youth empowerment. He noted that her work in textile design, painting,…
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GUARDIOLA BIDS EMOTIONAL FAREWELL TO MANCHESTER CITY AFTER DECADE IN CHARGE
Pep Guardiola has said an emotional farewell to Manchester City after 10 years in charge, following their 2–1 defeat to Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking after the match, Guardiola said his time at the club will be remembered more for the memories and relationships he built with players and staff than for the…
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KADUNA GOVT MOVES TO REVIVE SPORTS, UPGRADE FACILITIES AND GRASSROOTS TALENT
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the state’s sports sector under Governor Uba Sani, with ongoing efforts to upgrade facilities and strengthen grassroots talent development. The State Director of Sports, Mrs Mary Vayin, says renovation work has already begun at the stadium to improve training and competition conditions for athletes. She…
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EDUCATIONIST URGES PROFESSIONALS TO EMBRACE RISK-TAKING FOR CAREER GROWTH
An educationist, Mrs Nkechi Fakoya, has advised professionals to embrace risk-taking as part of efforts to grow and advance in their careers. She gave the advice during an interview in Lagos, noting that fear of losing stability often prevents many professionals and entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential. Fakoya said training she received at a…
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NABTEB EXTENDS 2026 TECHNICAL COLLEGE ENTRANCE REGISTRATION, MOVES EXAM DATE
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced an extension of the registration deadline for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination into technical colleges across Nigeria. According to the board, the new registration deadline is May 31, while the examination date has been shifted from June 6 to June 13. NABTEB said the…
