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ISESE DAY: LAGOS COUNCIL CHAIRMEN CELEBRATE TRADITIONAL WORSHIPPERS, RULERS
Chairmen of Lagos Mainland Local Government and Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area have felicitated traditional worshippers, rulers and residents as Lagos joins the 2026 Isese Day celebration. The chairmen, Mr Jabrel Emilagba and Mrs Oluwakemi Alabi, described Isese Day as an important occasion for preserving Yoruba culture, history, traditions and identity. The Lagos State…
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DELTA GOVT TRAINS 1,000 YOUTHS IN AGRIBUSINESS
The Delta Government has commenced a three-day agribusiness training programme aimed at equipping 1,000 youths across the state with practical skills to build sustainable businesses in agriculture. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, disclosed this during the training in Ughelli on Wednesday. He said the initiative was designed to move young…
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FANS CELEBRATE VETERAN COMEDIAN AY MAKUN AT 55
Fans, colleagues and well-wishers have taken to social media to celebrate veteran Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, as he marks his 55th birthday on Wednesday. The entertainer announced the milestone on his verified Instagram account, expressing gratitude for his journey, resilience and the experiences that have shaped his career. His…
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NYSC DG URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO VERIFY SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to use social media responsibly and verify information before sharing, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nafiu gave the advice on Wednesday while addressing corps members during an inspection visit to the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Katsina.…
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NPC LAUNCHES 4,011 CENTRES FOR NATIONWIDE DIGITAL BIRTH, DEATH REGISTRATION
The National Population Commission (NPC) has established 4,011 registration centres across Nigeria to make digital birth and death registration more accessible to citizens. The NPC Federal Commissioner in Katsina State, Prof. Sadik Radda, disclosed this in Katsina while announcing the commencement of the nationwide exercise under the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (E-CRVS) system.…
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VICTONY UNVEILS ‘STARLIFE’ ALBUM COVER AHEAD OF AUGUST 21 RELEASE
Nigerian singer and rapper Anthony Victor, popularly known as Victony, has unveiled the official cover art for his forthcoming album, “Starlife,” ahead of its Aug. 21 release. The “Soweto” hitmaker shared the artwork on his verified X account on Tuesday, announcing that the album would arrive on Friday. The cover features a childhood photograph of…
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ANGÉLIQUE KIDJO SET TO BECOME FIRST AFRICAN MUSICIAN WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history as the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. According to Billboard, the five-time Grammy Award winner will receive the honour in the Recording category during a ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The recognition will also…
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W.H.O. WARNS DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK REMAINS FAR FROM CONTROL
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains far from being contained, with a continued risk of international spread. WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said nearly 5,000 people had been infected and more than 2,300 had died across six provinces and 55 health…
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MINISTER URGES SOUTH AFRICA TO BALANCE MIGRATION CONTROL WITH MIGRANT PROTECTION
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olusola Enikanolaiye, has urged South Africa to distinguish between legitimate migration management and actions that could be perceived as targeting migrants. Enikanolaiye made the call at a roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, where he described attacks against Africans in South…
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YOUNG SCIENTISTS URGED TO COLLABORATE ON SOLUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S CHALLENGES
The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has called on scientists and researchers to work across disciplines to develop innovative solutions to societal challenges and improve human well-being. NYA President, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, made the call at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly at Lagos State University, Akoka. The conference, themed “Convergent Research for Global…
