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10 things to know about Amos Dangut, Nigerian man appointed WAEC registrar
By Sekinat Osundiji Dr Amos Josiah Dangut has risen through the ranks of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to become the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the examination
Sultan: No one should be forced into Islam
ABUJA — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that nobody should be forced to embrace
Mr. P’s “Chukwu Mee” Video Is a Celebration of Faith and Igbo Culture
Mr. P in a cream double-breasted suit and fedora in the official “Chukwu Mee” music video. Have you been listening to Mr. P’s “Chukwu Mee”? There’s now a video for
Lagos universities workers begin indefinite strike
By Adesina Wahab LAGOS — Teaching and non-teaching staff of Lagos State government-owned universities have commenced an indefinite strike over what they described as unmet demands and the state government’s
Oyo govt clarifies Makinde’s botched Botswana maize deal
The Oyo State Government has clarified its position on the botched maize export arrangement with the Government of Botswana. The government stated that the decision to pull back was driven
Ebola outbreak: DRC death toll rises to 4,018
The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 4,018, with 8,300 confirmed cases recorded across seven provinces. Reuters, a NAN partner,
Nigeria, India plan aviation skills transfer, technical cooperation
By Dickson Omobola Indian High Commissioner, Abhishek Singh, has described Nigeria’s airports as performing very well, saying there is tremendous potential in the aviation industry and identifying at least six
Victoria Island Property: Court appoints manager
By Innocent Anaba A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has appointed a receiver/manager to take possession and control of a disputed property at No. 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street,
Adebayo: Tinubu more interested in Aso Rock, wealth
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being more interested in remaining in the Presidential
Global life expectancy rises to 73 yrs, nearing pre-Covid level — WHO
Global life expectancy is close to the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the outlook for years lived in good health is recovering more slowly, the WHO said Friday.
