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103m Nigerians may become poor in 2022 – World Bank
The World Bank has projected that a rough estimates of between 15 million and 20 million Nigerians will join the poverty rank by 2022.
The Bank disclosed this on Tuesday at the …
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Hisbah confiscates 260 crates of alcoholic drinks in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Hisbah Board has confiscated 260 crates of alcoholic drinks from hotels and nightclubs as part of its effort to enforce Sharia Islamic code.
The permanent commissioner…
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Six additional UK Covid-19 variant detected in Nigeria – FG
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and the African Centre for Genomics of Infectious Diseases at Redeemers University, Ede, have detected an additional six B.1.1.7 variants in the…
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Third Mainland Bridge opens ahead of schedule
The Lagos State Government has confirmed that casting of the Third Mainland Bridge had been completed and would be opened to vehicular movement by 12 midnight Sunday, January 31.…
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‘Sarkin Yakin’: Former Army Spokesman, SK Usman, gets chieftaincy title in Katsina
Former Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Sani Usman (rtd), mni, has been bestowed a chieftaincy title of ‘Sarkin Yaki’ in his hometown of Ketare, Katsina State.
SK…
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OYO: Amotekun leader dies in motorcycle crash
The leader of Amotekun in the Kajola Area of Oyo State, Tajudeen Salaudeen, has reportedly died in a motorcycle crash.
Reports have it that incident happened in the early hours of…
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FG laments disregard for Covid-19 protocols in marketplaces, urges temperature check
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lamented the wilful flouting of Covid-19 protocols at marketplaces in the country.
It has therefore charged market authorities to display a…
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Nunuk Nuraini, creator of Indomie’s various flavours, dies at 59
Tributes poured out for Nunuk Nuraini, who worked as a flavour development manager at the cult favourite Indonesian brand for nearly 30 years.
Many thanked her for her "legacy", one!-->!-->!-->…
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384 Nigerians evacuated from UAE arrive in Abuja
No fewer than 384 Nigerians have arrived Abuja following their evacuation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
They arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Thursday…
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Corruption Index: Nigeria drops three places, ranked 149th in the world
Along with Cameroon, Guatemala, Iran, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mozambique and Tajikistan, Nigeria with 25 scores has been ranked 149th in the 2020 Transparency International (IT)’s…
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