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Insensitive Opening of Kola Daisi Vocational Centre by CCII

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The commissioning of Bashorun Kola Daisi vocational centre by Niyi Ajewole-led Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes,CCIIon Friday 28th March came to many people as a surprise .Given the fact that the donor of the vocational centre was grieving having lost his daughter- in-…

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Edo State set to Recruit 500 Teachers

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The Governor of Edo state, Monday Okpebholo has approved the recruitment of 500 teachers by the State Basic Education Board. Dr. Emmanuel Iyamu, the newly appointed Commissioner for Education, made an announcement on Wednesday in Benin as he assumed office. Dr. Emmanuel Iyamu…

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Niger Explosion: Death Toll Hits 86

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On Saturday morning, a petrol tanker exploded at Dikko junction near Suleja in Niger state. As at Saturday when the incident occured, the death toll was put at 70 with 50 persons injured. However, the death toll has risen to 86 with 55 persons injured. This was confirmed in a…

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Footballer slumps and Dies During Match in Osun

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Adeyemi Adewale, a footballer from Ilesa west football team lost his life during a football match. The 29 years old footballer slumped during the Adeleke Memorial Cup final, held at Ataoja School of Science in Osogbo on Thursday, January 16, 2025. The Osun State Police…

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Coca-cola Rewards Consumers With 70 Million

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Coca-Cola has launched its exciting "Beat the Drop" campaign under Coke Studio, offering customers a chance to win fantastic prizes valued at N70 million, including exclusive, all-expenses-paid trips to South Africa. Yusuf Murtala, Senior Director of Frontline Marketing at…

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Nigerian Pastor Faces Deportation from UK Amidst Fraud Allegations

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Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of SPAC Nation church in the UK, has been ordered to be deported back to Nigeria following allegations of a £1.87 million fraud. Despite his claims that deportation would infringe on his human rights, an immigration tribunal ruled in favor of his…

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Nigeria’s Oldest Catholic Priest, Thomas Oleghe Dies at 104

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Nigeria's oldest Catholic priest, Thomas Oleghe, has passed away at the age of 104. His passing was announced by Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Auchi Diocese, who described Oleghe's death as a celebration of a life well-lived . Oleghe was born on February 6, 1920, and retired…

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FG Lifts NYSC Posting Ban

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The federal government has lifted the restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings. This means that corp members can now be placed in private organizations. This was announced through a memo from the Minister of Youth development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande. The…

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Governor Okpebholo Names Oshiomole's Son as Commissioner

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The Governor of Edo state, Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Dr Cyril Adams Oshiomole as the health commissioner in Edo state. He made this known through a statement released by the Chief press secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua on Tuesday. Musa Ikhilor was also…