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Information Minister tasks NIPR on professionalism, battle against quacks
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to promote professionalism and checkmate quacks in all sectors. Idris gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Governing Council of NIPR and the induction of 24 members. “Promoting professionalism in the Public…
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Osimhen rescues point for Super Eagles against resilient Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea frustrated Nigeria with a 1-1 stalemate on Sunday after both sides kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A match at Ebimpe’s Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium. A composed finish by Ivan Salvador in the 36th minute saw Equatorial Guinea shock the Super Eagles with the lead. The celebrations were, however, short-lived…
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U.S., Britain carry out strikes against Houthis in Yemen
The United States and Britain carried out strikes from the air and sea against Houthi military targets in Yemen overnight in response to the movement’s attacks on ships in the Red Sea, a regional widening of the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza. Witnesses in Yemen confirmed explosions throughout the country, saying raids targeted a military…
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ICPC, EFCC to deepen collaboration in fight against corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to deepen collaboration in the fight against corruption in the country. The two anti-graft agencies made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja, at a high-level meeting initiated by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu.…
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ICPC, EFCC to deepen collaboration in fight against corruption
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to deepen collaboration in the fight against corruption in the country. The two anti-graft agencies made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja, at a high-level meeting initiated by the Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu.…
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Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1bn suit against FG, DSS until March 4
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned a fresh N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government until March 4 for hearing. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter following the absence of counsel for Mr Kanu in court. When the case was…
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Plateau: Group holds special prayers against killings
A group, Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN) on Saturday organised a special prayer session against the rising security challenges currently confronting Plateau and other parts of Nigeria. Members of the group, who appeared on black clothes, walked from the old airport junction and converged at the popular secretariat junction for the prayer. Speaking…
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Plateau: Group holds special prayers against killings
A group, Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN) on Saturday organised a special prayer session against the rising security challenges currently confronting Plateau and other parts of Nigeria. Members of the group, who appeared on black clothes, walked from the old airport junction and converged at the popular secretariat junction for the prayer. Speaking…
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NGO, Nollywood, music artistes partner to combat inequalities against PWDs
The Country Director of CBM Global, Ekaete Umoh; and the Creative Director of Potter’s Gallery, Donald Unanka, at a creative art exercise to raise awareness on the inequalities the PWDs face in the country on Saturday in Abuja. A non-governmental organisation under the auspices of CBM Global says it will partner the Nigerian film industry,…