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General Religious Corner

Empowerment: NASFAT trains 50 youths in digital marketing

The Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) says it has trained more than 50 youths in digital marketing as part of the initiatives to stem unemployment in the country. Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, the Chief Missioner of NASFAT, in a statement on Thursday, said that youths, irrespective of their religious affiliation were selected for the training. “NASFAT is poised […]

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National Politics

62nd Independence Anniversary: FG declares Monday, public holiday

By Our Correspondent As Nigeria clocks 62 years of statahood, the Federal Government on Wednesday, declared Monday, Oct. 3, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. Ogbenu Rauf Aregbewsola, the Minister of Interior, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in Abuja. In a statement signed by the […]

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National Politics

Tinubu/Shettima media team will mobilise Nigerians for APC -Danladi Bako

By Our Correspondent Dr Danladi Bako, Co-Director, Strategic Communication, APC Presidential Campaign Council, says the Tinubu/Shettima media team will mobilise Nigerians across the country to vote for the party in 2023. Bako said in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja: ”Without doubt, this team has not only the capacity, capability and character to drive the […]

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Foreign News Politics

New Zealand prepares for 2023 national census

New Zealand is preparing for the five-yearly national census in March 2023, the Statistics Department (Stats NZ), said on Wednesday. The next census will be held on March 7, 2023, Stats NZ said, adding the official count of population and dwelling gives the most complete picture of life in the country. Government Statistician and Chief […]

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National Sports

Osinbajo excited at performances of young Nigerian gymnasts

By Our Correspondent Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has received some world-class young Nigerian gymnasts describing their performances as intriguing and exciting. Osinbajo made the remarks while receiving members of the TIG International Gymnastics Club at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The gymnasts, who adorned sporting outfits, were accompanied by their coaches, parents and handlers, altogether a group […]

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Agriculture General National

Flood: Group seeks intervention for farmers in Kaduna

By our Correspondent Fadama Farmers Association, Kaduna State Chapter, has appealed to the state government and the Federal Government to assist its members, whose farmlands were submerged by flood. The Chairman, Mr Ahmad Abakwa,  told newsmen on Tuesday in Kaduna that many farmers in the state had been devastated by the loss of their farms […]

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General Law / Crime

Child Defilement: The Need For Sanctions

By Hashim Yussuf Amao, Ibadan. “The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.” ~ Nelson Mandela The unending news of child rape and defilement is one that continues to send sadness down the spine. The need to wake up to this gory act before it festers beyond total control […]

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National Religious Corner

Hajj 2022: Pilgrims enjoyed $410 accommodation rebate – NAHCON

By Oluwashina Iyanda The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says pilgrims enjoyed $410 reduction in accommodation fare in this year’s Hajj operation, among other services. The Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, gave the scorecard during an interactive session with newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. “We were able to reduce the cost of […]

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Economy National

Experts flaw performance of Nigeria’s 2022 Budget 2022 as FG prepares for 2023 budget proposal

Ahead of the 2023 budget proposal, economic experts have begun to pick holes in the performance of the 2022 national budget. This is coming as the Presidency prepares to lay the proposed budget for 2023 before the National Assembly in October. The issue of debt service to revenue is of the critical factors identified as […]

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Education National

FG approves new programme in schools to enhance STEM teaching

The Federal Government has approved the introduction of a new programme – FunSTEM in public schools to enhance the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Dr Elizabeth Eterigho, President, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria(APWEN) announced this while speaking with newsmen at the closing of the 2022 APWEN national conference and annual […]

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