FDA finally bans popular soft drink additive due to health concerns
Food and beverage makers will no longer be allowed to use Brominated Vegetable Oil, BVO, as an ingredient in their products. The US
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Crude Oil Theft: Why govt can’t stop Lagos, Abuja cartel — PANDEF, N-Delta leaders, activists
LEADERS and activists in the South-South region said the massive networks of the “big players”, who steal the nation’s crude oil in politics,
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Loss of values among youths cause of South East insecurity – Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has linked the rising insecurity in the South East region to the erosion of values such as respect for human
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FG unveils project to get 20 million kids back in school
Worried by the increasing rate of out-of-school children in the country, President Bola Tinubu has approved the commencement of the DOTS project to
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Queues surface in Abuja as depots hike price to N710/litre
Fresh queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, surfaced in Abuja, parts of Niger and Nasarawa States on Friday, following the closure
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Sultan declares Sunday start of Islamic new year 1446 AH. Kano declares Monday public holiday for new Islamic year.
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, July 7, 2024,
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Rufai Oseni unveils healthcare initiative in Ogun community
Renowned journalist and broadcaster, Rufai Oseni, has announced the opening of a new healthcare facility aimed at improving access to basic medical services
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Biden vows to defeat Trump
President Joe Biden said on Friday he intended to defeat Republican rival, Donald Trump in the November presidential election, giving no sign he
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Sexual Assault: Appeal Court affirms five-year conviction of Baba Ijesha
The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division yesterday affirmed the judgment of a Lagos State High Court, which sentenced Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly called
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How a prank by fellow student cost UNIZIK graduate her life
For five years, Miss Ifunanya Miracle from Abia State burnt the midnight oil to better her life and that of her family by
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Minimum wage: You can’t dictate what to pay, Labour replies govs
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected the suggestion by governors that they should be allowed to determine the wages of their workers, saying
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Tinubu signs executive order to slash pharmaceutical prices
President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs, a
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UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old acting VC
The Senate of the University of Abuja has appointed the youngest Professor of Law in the institution, Aisha Maikudi, as acting Vice Chancellor.
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Transfer my case to Kogi, Yahaya Bello tells court
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who is facing a 19-count charge, has written a letter to the Chief
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Gunmen who attacked Ebonyi police station killed
The Police and other security agencies on Wednesday night reportedly killed about five gunmen who allegedly attacked a police station in the state. Sources in
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Former Konga CEO, Nick Imudia commits suicide?
The former Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Mr Nick Imudia, has allegedly committed suicide in his home. According
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EXPLAINER: Why people suddenly slump and die
Recently, Essien Etop Andrew, the deputy comptroller in charge of revenue at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), slumped and died while responding to questions at
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We’re happy in Anambra, not interested in Orlu State – Orumba people
-ORUMBA indigenes, comprising of people from Orumba North and South Council Areas of Anambra state, have disassociated themselves from the proposed Orlu State
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Alleged Unlawful Acts: Call your men to order, lawyers tell IGP
A consortium of legal practitioners under the aegis of Lawyers of Conscience has urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr Kayode Egbetokun,
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JUST IN: Fubara reacts over attempted bombing in Rivers
Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that the failed attempt to detonate an explosive device at the Hotel Presidential, a five-star hotel in
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Mamuda Group Chairman & CEO Gave Condolence’s to Vice President in Kano.
The Chairman and CEO of Mamuda Group, Mr. Hassan Hammoud, extended heartfelt condolences to Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday in Kano State following
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Breaking: Fire outbreak at Dangote refinery. We have contained it says Chiejina
There was a fire outbreak on Wednesday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Reacting to the incident, the Chief Corporate
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Kenya’s President Ruto withdraws controversial finance bill after deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would “be withdrawn”, dramatically reversing course after more than 20
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Again Clark urges Tinubu to end political crisis in Rivers
Chief Edwin Clark, an Ijaw leader, urged President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, June 25, to intervene and resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State.
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JUST IN: Sokoto govt reacts over alleged move to dethrone Sultan
The Sokoto state government has denied the alleged plan to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar. The government also assured the people
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Rivers crisis: NULGE shelves anti-police protest, ex-LG chairmen visit councils
The Rivers State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, on Monday, backtracked on its plan to hold a mass protest
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Cleaner bags life jail for sexually assaulting baby in church
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a 27-year-old cleaner, Saviour Udoh, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a
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Women protesters barricade Port Harcourt airport gates
For the second time in three months, women from the Ipo Community in Rivers State on Tuesday blocked the entrance of the Port
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WikiLeaks founder Assange to walk free after US plea deal
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to be a “free man”, his wife said Tuesday, once a judge signs off on a plea deal
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Dangote refinery: Operators seek FG intervention as marketers opt for fuel import
Operators in the downstream oil sector, on Monday, called on the Federal Government to intervene by ensuring the provision of crude oil to
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