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Jigawa Set for Major Polio Vaccination Drive
The Jigawa State government says it is fully prepared for a major polio vaccination campaign targeting about 1.5 million children across all 27 local government areas. The announcement came during a media dialogue organised by UNICEF. Dr. Shehu Sambo, Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Board, said the state has received its full supply […]
Akwa Ibom Rewards Ibom Angels With Cash for draw against Naija Ratels
The Akwa Ibom Government has rewarded the Ibom Angels with a cash gift for their Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) opening-day performance against Naija Ratels. The Uyo-based club held Naija Ratels to a goalless draw at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja The State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, doled out the cash to the team […]
Sabinus Says Father Regretted Funding His Education After He Chose Comedy
Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, known as Sabinus, says his father did not support his move into comedy and once regretted paying for his education. In an interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus said his father wanted him to become a lawyer. After failing to gain admission to study law, he chose Linguistics and Communication Studies at the […]
Obasanjo Says Nigerians Right to Seek Foreign Help as Insecurity Worsens
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community as the country faces worsening insecurity. Speaking at a Christmas Carol in Jos, he said the federal government has failed to protect citizens, noting recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the livestreamed abduction of church worshippers in […]
Cross River Clears 500 Small Business Owners for Low-Interest Loans
The Cross River State Government has approved 500 small business owners to receive a single-digit interest loan under the SMEDAN–Sterling Bank scheme, aimed at strengthening small and medium enterprises in the state. According to the Director-General of the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, Great Ogban, the beneficiaries were selected after a screening […]
Why My Potential Partner’s Family Rejected Me – Boma Akpore
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Boma Akpore, has revealed the emotional reasons behind the end of a relationship that was heading toward marriage.
Iran to Boycott World Cup Draw After U.S. Denies Visas to Delegation Members
Iran has announced that it will boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington due to the United States’ refusal to issue visas for several members of its delegation.
Suspected Terrorists Kill Three Immigration Officers in Kebbi
Suspected members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, near the Maje border in Bagudo, Kebbi State, killing three officers.
ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup
ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-Bissau from the regional bloc following a military coup that halted the country’s electoral process.
Akwa Ibom Correctional Service Gives Starter Packs to Five Inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Akwa Ibom has given starter packs to five inmates to help them rebuild their lives after leaving custody.