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Why we’ve supported AMVCA for nine years — Amstel Malta

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A leading premium malt drink, Amstel Malta, has reaffirmed its commitment to spotlighting and showcasing the best of the African creative industry with its headline sponsorship of the recently concluded ninth edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, which held on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The

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Our parents struggling to feed us, Tinubu should improve economy – Children

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Ahead of the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and his deputy, Kashim Shettima, on May 29, 2023, a cross-section of children tell TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, EMMANUEL OJO and FATTEH HAMID their expectations from the incoming administration Incoming govt should make life comfortable for the underprivileged – Akpovbovbo What are your expectations from the incoming government?

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Simple acts of wisdom for peaceful marriage

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Marriage is a lifelong expedition filled with beautiful memories and shared experiences of couples who are determined and prepared to go the extra mile to secure a happy and peaceful marriage. A marriage can shower you with all the wonderful expectations you desire one day and become a bittersweet experience the next if you and

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Looking beyond sickle cell pain

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Sickle cell anaemia is a complex inherited disease affecting the blood and other organs of the body. Living with a chronic disease like sickle cell can be difficult to manage daily. This is because you can experience challenging symptoms and diagnoses when you have a crisis. These can affect your health, mobility, social and work

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My marriage…With X-Libarty

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You’re a popular singer and rapper with a lot of ladies around you. How did you choose a wife? I met my wife out of curiosity. She was nominated as one of the best rappers in her school in 2016/17. I had never heard of her before, so I was curious to meet her. We

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Bimbo Success links poor acting to inadequate training

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An actress, Bimbo Success, has said that lack of training is responsible for the lack of flexibility among some actors in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, she said, “It is lack of training (that makes actors not to be flexible in interpreting their roles). There are some people in the industry who

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Resident doctors spend 128 strike days under Buhari

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The strike embarked upon by the National Association of Resident Doctors resulted in a loss of 128 working days between 2016 and 2023, Saturday PUNCH reports. Resident doctors spent about four months on industrial action under the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to press home their demands. The strikes were a

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FG adds 700MW Zungeru Hydropower to national grid

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 The Federal Government has connected the 700 megawatts Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant to the national grid, giving a boost to Nigeria’s power generation. Zungeru Hydroelectric Power, located in Niger State, is a 700MW capacity plant and Nigeria’s second-largest hydroelectricity power station, behind the Kainji Hydroelectric Power Plant, which has a capacity of 760MW.  The Minister

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Benue security outfit loses nine personnel to herdsmen attacks

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The Benue State security outfit known as Community Volunteer Guards has lost nine of its personnel. The Commander of the guard, Captain Ayuma Ajobi (retd.), disclosed this during the inauguration of the headquarters office complex located within the seat of government on Friday. The state security outfit was inaugurated in August 2022 with the purpose

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New AGF vows zero tolerance for corruption

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The newly appointed Accountant-General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, on Friday vowed that there would be zero tolerance for corruption. Madein said this in Abuja when she took over from the outgoing AGF, Sylva Okolieaboh. She stated, “We all know that the Office of the Accountant General has suffered some turmoil in the last one

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My mother’s illness prompted me to embrace polygamy – Katsina ex-NLC secretary

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Retired acting director at the Katsina Agricultural Tractor Development Authority and former secretary of the Katsina State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Abdullahi Balange, tells OLAIDE OYELUDE how Nigeria can achieve self-sufficiency in food production How did you join the agency? I retired as an acting director at the state headquarters of the Katsina

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Only 10% of landowners in Nigeria are women – FG

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The Federal Government has lamented that only 10 per cent of women own land in the country. This is according to a document released by the Ministry of Women Affairs, the National Women’s Economic Empowerment Policy and Action Plan, also known as WEE. The ministry described the document as a roadmap for advancing women’s rights

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My story proves anyone can make it — Oliver Nakakande

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A model, digital creator and philanthropist, Oliver Nakakande, has said the fact that she could make it despite the several hurdles she had to overcome is proof that anyone can be successful if they put their minds to it. Speaking on what inspires her philanthropic acts, she told Saturday Beats, “I grew up in a

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Court clears Tinubu for Monday inauguration, PDP, LP gear up for legal tussle

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All is now set for the inauguration of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday as the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking the disqualification of the ticket that produced the president-elect, Bola Tinubu and the vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima, in the 2023 presidential election. Similarly, a Federal High

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Police divert traffic, FRSC, NSCDC deploy 3,365 officers for inauguration

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has disclosed that it will divert traffic ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony slated for Monday, May 29. The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima will be inaugurated on Monday as the President and Vice President respectively of the country. Enjoining residents and visitors to

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10 contestants battle as Nigerian Idol live shows begin

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One of the country’s most popular singing competitions, Nigerian Idol, is set to entertain music lovers as it kicks off its highly anticipated live shows for the ongoing eighth season on Sunday, May 28, 2023. According to a statement sent to Merrymakers, ‘this season promises to be an electrifying display of talent, extraordinary performances, and

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Buhari regime: Many promises, few achievements

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STEPHEN ANGBULU and GODFREY GEORGE examine the progress and setbacks in Buhari’s quest to bolster the economy, improve national security and combat corruption After handing over power to his successor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on May 29, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will make a triumphal entry into his home town of Daura, Katsina

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Killings continue as Buhari spends N14tn to fight insecurity

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The Federal Government has allocated a total of N14,063,279,559,996 to the various security agencies and their coordinating ministries from 2015 to 2023 amidst killings, an analysis by Sunday PUNCH has shown. The allocations were contained in Appropriation Bills for eight years made available on the website of the Budget Office of the Federation. A breakdown

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Two arrested for impersonating Gombe revenue officials

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The Gombe State Police Command on Friday paraded two suspects, Habu Kabir, and Iliya Amos, for allegedly impersonating officials of the Internal Revenue Service. Kabir and Amos were alleged to have defrauded intending hajj pilgrims of their tax clearance. Parading the suspects, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mahid Abubakar, disclosed that the suspects, prior

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Expect Tinubu to make tough decisions, says Shettima

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The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, on Friday, said the early stages of the administration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, might not be rosy, following the myriads of problems bedeviling the country. He said the issue of subsidy removal and the multiple exchange rate system, among others, had become serious challenges that the administration must surmount.

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Nigeria Air plans flights, airlines vow to stop carrier

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The Federal Government on Friday took delivery of the first plane of the country’s national carrier, Nigeria Air, amid protest from local airline operators that it was contrary to a court order, which barred the government from taking further action on the project. The government received a Boeing 737 aircraft which flew into Abuja from Addis Ababa,

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