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Lagos State to Shut Down Section of 3rd Mainland Bridge Again
The Tinubu-led Federal Government has disclosed that the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge will be shut down from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha said the closure would be done on the Lagos Island-bound carriageway of the bridge. Kesha who appealed…
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‘Why We Reduced Deputy Governor’s Budget Allocation’ – Edo Assembly Speaker
Blessing Agbebaku, the Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, has explained why 354 million naira was appropriated to the Office of Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The budget, which was signed into law by Governor Godwin Obaseki on December 15, the Governor’s Office got an allocation of N19 billion, the Secretary to the State Government…
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Canada Announces New Visa Initiatives for Caregivers
The Canadian government has reinstated two initiatives aimed at welcoming caregivers to Canada through new applications, starting January 1, 2024. As per details disclosed by Canada, these two programs are experimental projects lasting five years, allowing qualified caregivers and their families to move and establish permanent residence. According to the latest information provided by the…
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‘I Was Born Blind’ – Gospel Singer Chidinma Ekile
Chidinma Ekile, the popular Nigerian gospel singer, has revealed that she was born blind but with her mother’s unrelenting and fervent prayers, her sight was restored. The singer disclosed that when she was born without the capacity to open her eyes, her parents faced a major obstacle. According to her, this was in spite of…
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DHQ Gives Reasons for Delayed Response During Recent Plateau Attack
The Defence Headquarters has blamed the delayed response of troops during the attacks in Plateau State’s Bokkos and Biriki-Ladi Local Government Areas on the bad terrain and other factors. The Director of Defense Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, said in a Wednesday interview with Punch that the troops had received over thirty distress calls…
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40 People Feared D3ad as Broken Down Tanker Explodes (video)
Over 40 people are feared d3ad after a tanker broke down and exploded in central Liberia. The petrol tanker crashed and tipped into a ditch along a road in Totota, about 130 kilometres (80 miles) from the capital Monrovia. Videos shared online showed residents of the community scooping fuel from the tanker before it exploded.…
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Suspected Terrorists Send Letter to Plateau Community with Threat of Another Attack
Suspected terrorists have allegedly sent a letter to Pushit community in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, to inform them of an impending attack on Dec. 29. The threat was disclosed by Dr. Stanley Kavwam, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Middle Belt Forum. Kavwam said the letter warned that the residents of Pushit in Manga will be attacked…
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Two Brothers Drown While Celebrating Christmas at the Beach
Two brothers aged 26 and 23 have been confirmed dead after they drowned while celebrating Christmas day at Ibeshe Beach, in Lagos state. According to reports, the Adegboyega brothers left their home in Festac town to celebrate the Yuletide at the beach with friends. Trouble started when it was noticed that they were drowning. Efforts…
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‘You Scar Kids When You Drag Them into Fight with Your Spouse’ – OAP Dotun
Dotun, the popular Nigerian On-Air-Personality, OAP, has cautioned parents who drag their kids into their fights. He specifically faulted parents who use their children as weapons to fight their spouses. In a post shared on his X handle, Dotun stated that any parent who uses his/hee child to fight their partner doesn’t really love the…
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‘I Was Supposed to be a Musician’ – Governor Adeleke (video)
The Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has disclosed that he wanted to be a musician when growing up but his father stopped him. He said rather than being a politician, he would have joined the entertainment industry as an artist. Adeleke said he is talented and has now passed it on to his son, Bred…