Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), was buried on Friday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, marking the end of a distinguished military career spanning several decades. The solemn ceremony began with a funeral service at the National Christian Centre and concluded with the casket, draped in Nigeria’s green and white flag, being lowered into …
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The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, and his wife, Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, marked their 10th wedding anniversary with moving tributes to each other on social media. The royal couple, who continue to capture hearts with their inspiring relationship, shared their gratitude and love for a decade of marital bliss. In a touching Instagram post, Ogiame Atuwatse III expressed …
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Mia le Roux, South Africa’s representative at the Miss Universe 2023 pageant, has officially withdrawn just days before the grand finale in Mexico. The Miss South Africa organisation cited health concerns as the reason behind this unexpected decision. Le Roux, 28, made history in August as the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa. Her groundbreaking achievement was …
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The Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) of Nigeria is collaborating with Nigerian lawmakers to pass legislation that will halt the importation of raw materials that can be sourced locally. The council is advancing this initiative through a bill currently before the National Assembly, which has already passed its first reading. At a one-day interactive session with the Manufacturers …
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced plans to raise N239.4 billion via a rights issue of 6,839,884,274 new ordinary shares, each priced at N35.00 per share. The rights issue opened on Friday, November 15, 2024, and offers existing shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares in proportion to their current holdings. Details of UBA’s Rights Issue The rights …
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A devastating fire at a retirement home in Villafranca de Ebro, located in northeastern Spain, has claimed the lives of at least 10 people, according to local emergency services. The blaze broke out early on Friday morning, around 5:00 am (0400 GMT), in the Aragon region. While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, Spanish media reports indicate …
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Three individuals were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Wednesday for allegedly stealing two iPhones from victims involved in a road accident in Ikeja. In a statement shared on X.com, the RRS confirmed the suspects were apprehended shortly after the crash while attempting to flee the scene with the stolen phones. Details of the …
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Ahead of Saturday’s Ondo State gubernatorial election, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has urged Nigerians to use the election as a test of their desire for change, emphasizing that their hunger for better governance and frustration with the status quo can lead to meaningful transformation. In a final appeal to Ondo voters, Makinde stressed the importance of high voter turnout, …
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The Kano State Government has pledged to judiciously utilize funds allocated for the remediation of areas impacted by ecological degradation. This commitment was made by the State Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Nasiru Sule Garo, during an interview at the Nigerian Pavilion at the ongoing COP29 Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. Garo emphasized that the state will collaborate closely with …
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Negotiators were warned on Thursday, November 14, 2024, that urgent action is needed to help poorer nations address climate change or the world will face even higher costs down the road. Experts stressed that developing countries require at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to transition to greener energy and protect themselves from extreme weather …
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