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CANEX WKND 2026 OPENS JUNIOR CHEF COMPETITION FOR YOUNG NIGERIAN CULINARY TALENTS
Young Nigerian chefs now have an opportunity to showcase their culinary skills on a continental stage as Afreximbank, through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) programme, has opened applications for the CANEX WKND 2026 Junior Chef Competition. The competition is open to aspiring chefs, culinary students, and self-taught food creatives aged 16 to 21. Eight finalists…
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DEPUTY SPEAKER KALU DOUBLES YOUTH EMPOWERMENT GRANTS TO 74 BENEFICIARIES
More young entrepreneurs are set to benefit from the Youth Entrepreneurship and Empowerment Programme (YEEP) after Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, announced an increase in grants for the 2026 edition of the initiative. Speaking at the YEEP Summit in Abuja, Kalu said the number of beneficiaries has doubled from 37 last…
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SICKLE CELL: EXPERTS IDENTIFY POOR MANAGEMENT AS MAJOR CAUSE OF DEATHS
As the world marks Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Day, experts have warned that poor management of complications from the disorder killed more sickle cell warriors in later years. The United Nations-recognised World SCD day is marked annually on June 19, and is dedicated to raising global awareness about sickle cell disorders and advocating for better…
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UNICEF STUDY WARNS OF RISING ONLINE SEXUAL ABUSE RISKS FOR CHILDREN
A UNICEF-supported study has highlighted growing risks of online sexual abuse facing children in Nigeria and called for stronger protection systems to address emerging threats in digital spaces. The findings were presented during a four-day national review and validation exercise held in Abuja under the National Policy Forum for Women, Children, Families and Vulnerable Groups.…
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FALSE KIDNAP ALERT LANDS EDO MAN IN POLICE CUSTODY
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a man, Ernest Ugbomoikor, for allegedly spreading a false kidnapping report that sparked panic in Sabongidda Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of the state. The suspect was accused of raising an alarm on Thursday June 18 that armed bandits had invaded Holy Trinity Grammar School, Sabongidda Ora,…
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KWARA POLICE ARREST SUSPECTED BANDIT LOGISTICS SUPPLIER
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspect believed to be involved in suppling food items and other materials to bandits operating in parts of the state. The arrest, carried out by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), followed intelligence gathering and covert surveillance. According to a statement issued on Thursday June…
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LAGOS INTENSIFIES WASTE EVACUATION OVER REFUSE BUILD-UP
The Lagos State Government has intensified waste evacuation efforts across the state following the recent build-up of refuse in some communities. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Thursday June 18. Sanwo-Olu said he had directed relevant agencies to immediately scale up waste clearance operations in affected…
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NO NIGERIAN WILLING TO LEAVE SOUTH AFRICA WILL BE LEFT BEHIND – FG
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says the Federal Government will ensure that no Nigerian who has indicated interest in leaving South Africa is left behind. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Magnus Eze, her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, on Thursday June 18 in Abuja. Odumegwu-Ojukwu disclosed…
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WORSENING HUNGER TO HIT MILLIONS IN 13 GLOBAL HOTSPOTS
Millions of people across some of the world’s most vulnerable regions are expected to face worsening hunger in the months ahead, as conflict, economic pressures and shrinking aid budgets exacerbate long-running crises. This was stated in a new Hunger Hotspots Report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).…
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FG ACCELERATING EFFORTS TO UNLOCK GREEN FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Federal Government is accelerating efforts to attract private and international capital to unlock green finance opportunities for environmental sustainability. Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment said this on Thursday June 18 in Abuja during the 2026 Nigeria Environmental Summit (NESt). Lawal, who was represented by Dr Salihu Usman, the Permanent Secretary in the…
