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Nollywood Star Grace Bassey Announces Engagement
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (202+ words) The Former Nollywood actress turned United States Navy officer, Grace-Charis Bassey, has announced her engagement, describing the special moment as the fulfillment of long-awaited prayers. "It feels like a dream, but when true love finds you, you melt," she wrote....
Ogun Commences Free Health Insurance Registration For Retirees
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (279+ words) The Ogun State Government has commenced a free health insurance scheme for all retirees across the state, a programme aimed at promoting their wellness and well-being. Permanent Secretary, Bureau of State Pensions, Mrs Arinola Adetayo, made this known in Abeokuta,…...
NEMA Warns 5 LGAs At Risk Of Flooding In Kwara
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (568+ words) By Ogana Cyril Jr With Agency Report The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kwara State would experience high flood risk. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar stated this in Ilorin,…...
FG Says Only 50% Of Private Schools Captured On Education Database " New National Star
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (374+ words) The Federal Government has urged state governments, local government authorities and private school proprietors to register on the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS), warning that the absence of comprehensive education data could undermine reforms in the sector. The…...
Kebbi Gov. Has Delivered 90% Of His Campaign Promises'Commissioner
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (979+ words) By Ameh George With Agency Reports Kebbi State Government says the Gov. Nasir Idris-led administration has delivered over 90 per cent of its campaign promises to the people, effectively pulling the state out of infrastructural decay and underdevelopment. The state Commissioner…...
Gov Namadi Identifies Climate Change As Major Development Challenge
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (332+ words) The governor made the remarks yesterday during the inauguration of the Jigawa State governance structure for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge, as well as the launch of Environmental Societies in tertiary institutions and Environmental Clubs in schools,…...
NRC Grants Lagos Permanent License to Operate Red Line Rail
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (403+ words) The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has issued a permanent operating licence to the Lagos State Government for the operation of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line, a move regarded as a major milestone in Nigeria's railway sector and…...
Village People Lead Singer Victor Willis Dies At 74
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (192+ words) The lead singer and co-founder of the iconic disco group Village People, Victor Willis has died at the age of 74 following a brief but aggressive illness. His death was announced by his spouse in a post shared on his official…...
Bauchi Residents Recount Deadly Bandit Attack
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (388+ words) Residents of Rafin Ciyawa village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State have recounted the harrowing moments suspected bandits invaded their community, killing two children, injuring six others and abducting three residents. The midnight attack, which threw the community…...
Aondoakaa Condemns Attacks In Benue, Demands Action On Security Votes
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (330+ words) The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate for the 2027 Benue State election, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has condemned the recent wave of attacks in the state that have claimed many lives and displaced thousands. The former Attorney General and Minister of…...