Anuoluwa Ogunyinka

UN observes Nelson Mandela International Day 2022

UN Member States on Monday gathered at the UN headquarters in New York to observe Nelson Mandela International Day, a celebration for everyone to take action and inspire change in their communities. The UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mandela, the first democratically-elected President of South Africa, and the country’s

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Minister reiterates FG’s commitment to reducing lifelong consequences of poverty

The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government to reducing the lifelong consequences of poverty in the country. Agba gave the assurance at the National Validation meeting on the draft National Social Protection Policy on Monday in Abuja. He identified poverty as a challenge

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NDLEA witness testifies in alleged drug deal against Abba Kyari, others 

 Mrs Patricia Afolabi, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s first prosecution witness, on Monday, testified in the alleged drug offence preferred against DCP Abba Kyari and others. Afolabi, who is a Commander of Narcotics in the agency, was led in evidence by prosecution counsel, Sunday Joseph, before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court, Abuja. The

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Osun polls: Foundation hails INEC for using magnifying glasses for persons with albinism

The Albino Foundation (TAF), has commended Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the use of magnifying glasses for persons with albinism in the governorship election, held in Osun on Saturday. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the organisation, Mr Jake Epelle, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. He said

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NPFL: Rangers Int’l spirit high despite loss of continental slot

Rangers Int’l of Enugu have described their campaign at the just concluded NPFL 2021/2022 season as successful in spite of its inability to book a place on the continent. Emeka Ugwuaro, Administrative Secretary of Rangers FC said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Monday. Rangers Int’l FC

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Nollywood veteran actress ‘Ireti’ is dead

Nollywood veteran actress, Oluwasolamipe Onayiga, popularly known as ‘Ireti’ is dead. The renowned actress, who played the role of Ireti in Kunle Bantefa’s popular soap ‘Fuji House of Commotion’, died on Monday after a brief illness. ALSO READ: Spotify celebrates Davido in commemoration of 10th anniversary of his debut album Mr Seun Oloketuyi ,founder of

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Carpenter bags 5 months imprisonment for cheating, breach of trust

A Sharia Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna,  on Monday sentenced a carpenter, Jamilu Sulaiman, to five months in the correctional facility for defaulting in payment of N400,000 loan. The judge, Malam Rilwanu Kyaudai, imposed the sentence after the accused pleaded guilty to the offences of cheating and breach of trust leveled against him Kyaudai,

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