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Kano govt establishes new agency
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Kano govt establishes new agency

Hadiza Musa

The Kano State Government has established a new agency to strengthen water supply in semi-urban and rural communities across the state. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Dahiru M. Hashim, announced the establishment of the Kano State Small Towns Water Supply Agency, KASSTOWA, in a statement…

Nigerian govt raises alarm over use of carbide to ripen fruits
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Nigerian govt raises alarm over use of carbide to ripen fruits

Hafsat Bello

The Federal Government has warned against the use of harmful chemicals in food processing, including calcium carbide for ripening fruits, paracetamol to soften meat, and detergents in cassava production. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Udeh, raised the concern on…

Seven hospitalised as residential building collapses in Ile-Ife
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Seven hospitalised as residential building collapses in Ile-Ife

Francis Ezediuno

Seven people have been hospitalised following the collapse of a residential building along Ilesha Road, Ile-Ife, Osun State, throwing residents of the neighbourhood into panic, while affected families have appealed for financial and material assistance. The families called on well-meaning…

2027: Reps aspirant faults election panel constituted by APC chair
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2027: Reps aspirant faults election panel constituted by APC chair

Abdulqudus Ogundapo

The aspirant said the composition of the panel violated the party's rules because other aspirants were neither consulted nor given an opportunity to raise objections to the selection of its members. The post 2027: Reps aspirant faults election panel constituted by APC chair appeared first on…

NAHCON, Saudi Arabia sign 2027 Hajj deal, to improve services
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NAHCON, Saudi Arabia sign 2027 Hajj deal, to improve services

Mohammed Lere

The MoU establishes a framework for coordinating Nigeria’s participation in the pilgrimage, including country quota allocation, compliance with Saudi Hajj regulations, and adherence to operational deadlines. The post NAHCON, Saudi Arabia sign 2027 Hajj deal, to improve services appeared first on…