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NiMet Workers Down Tool Nationwide
Workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency commenced an indefinite strike on Wednesday, withdrawing all meteorological services nationwide. Newsmen observed that the strike officially began at 7:00 a.m., with NiMet staff and union members walking around the airport premises holding placards. It was gathered that some staff even slept at the agency’s premises overnight to ensure…
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FRSC Engages Stakeholders for Safety on Roads
By Rotimi Famakin Ensuring safety on Nigerian roads to reduce crashes took centre stage at the opening of a two-day seminar organised by the Oyo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. The seminar, which was held at the Command Headquarters, Eleyele, attracted executives of the State Park Management System, PMS, Top Unit…
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Egbetokun Deploys Special Squads to Address Violence
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a special squad to address the rising violence across the country. He ordered all Police Mobile Force Squadrons to maintain at least one fully equipped, combat-ready unit on constant standby, effective immediately. He gave the directive during a meeting with Squadron Commanders in Abuja on Tuesday, as…
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Russian Attack on Ukraine Bus Claims Nine Lives
Nine people have been killed after a Russian drone hit a bus transporting workers in Ukraine, officials say. The attack occurred on Wednesday morning in the south-central city of Marhanets. Serhiy Lysak, regional chief of Dnipropetrovsk, said at least 30 people were injured, adding that “the number of victims is constantly growing”. The attack comes…
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World Book Day: Stakeholders Seek Reading Culture Revival
By Kayode Babatuyi As Nigeria joined the global community to mark this year’s World Book and Copyright Day, Stakeholders have called for mandatory reading programme for all schools across the country so as to encourage reading culture. Those who spoke including an educationist, Dr. Olusola Muka, a former Speaker, Ekiti State Youth Parliament, Toba Fatunla…
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Kogi Crash Claims 6 Lives, others injured
Six persons have been reported dead and five others injured in a multiple auto crash in Okene Local Government Area of Kogi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps official has confirmed. FRSC acting Sector Commander in Kogi, Mr Samuel Ogundayo, made this known to newsmen in Okene. The Ag. sector commander, who described the accident…
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Death Rumour : ‘I’m alive,’ says Music Legend Ebenezer Obey
Spicy & Trendy There is no truth in the death rumour circulating concerning music legend Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, following the affirmation that he is alive, strong and healthy. In a video on Tuesday morning, Obey-Fabiyi reacted through songs in Yoruba, English and Pidgin, where he described the news as false. In the video, Obey-Fabiyi sang, “Hello,…
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World Leaders except Putin, for Pope Francis’s Funeral April 26
Dozens of world leaders and religious figures are likely to attend Pope’s funeral, alongside hundreds of worshipers. Even before the Vatican announced that Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday, a number of world leaders confirmed their attendance. Within hours of Francis’s death, Argentinian President, Javier Milei said he would attend the service. US…
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Sloths, Slow-Motion Mammals with Super Tree-Top Lifestyle
By Titilayo Kupoliyi Sloths are mammals, which belong to the order Pilosa, which also includes anteaters. Sloth is called Edun in Yoruba, while in Igbo language, a sloth is not referred to by a specific word as in many other languages. Instead, the term “agwu” is used to describe a creature with the characteristics of…
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China Executes Man who Stabbed Japanese School Boy
China has executed a man for fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese boy last September, the Japanese embassy in China has told the BBC. Zhong Changchun was sentenced to death in January for attacking the boy, who had been walking to a Japanese school in south-eastern Chinese city of Shenzhen. The case had sent shockwaves through…
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Adeleke Orders Investigation as Arsonists Burn Osun Court
By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has condemned the burning of an Osun State High Court 2 building sitting in Ilesa, by yet to be identified people, describing the incident as an unjustifiable attack on the state judiciary. The incident which happened in the early hours of Monday led to the destruction…
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Eco-Tech Companies Begin Training on Battery Manufacturing
By Mosope Kehinde A pioneering Nigerian clean-tech company, Celloop Limited, in collaboration with Climate Emerge Innovation Development Hub, CEID, Decibel Laboratories and ThinkClock, has launched a nationwide free training programme on Battery Manufacturing and battery Pack Design. Speaking at a news conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder, Celloop Limited, Mr Tolulope…
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Mediators Propose New Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Plan
A senior Palestinian official familiar with Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations has told the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators have proposed a new formula to end the war in Gaza. According to the official, it envisages a truce lasting between five and seven years, the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held…
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FG Closes Ijora Bridge April 27
The Federal Government has confirmed there will be a full closure of the Ijora Bridge in Lagos from April 27 for critical repair works. The Federal Controller of Works, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, disclosed this during an inspection of the bridge on Monday. She said that the bridge connecting Ijora Causeway to Apapa needed comprehensive repairs,…
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Conference of Speakers Condemns Attacks, Killings Nationwide
By Mosope Kehinde The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has condemned the recent wave of terrorist attacks and killings in some states of the federation, including Plateau, Borno, Benue, Niger and Kwara. These gruesome acts have led to tragic loss of lives, widespread displacement, and unimaginable trauma for thousands of Nigerians. In…
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“Our First Easter” – Kunle Remi Shares Adorable Photo of His Daughter
Spicy & Trendy With Adetutu Adetule/Taiwo Akinola… In celebration of Easter, Nollywood actor and new dad has blessed his fans with an adorable photo of his daughter as they celebrate their first Easter together. Recall that in February, the couple had welcomed a child in the US. Confirming the news in March, Kunle and his…
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NAMA Begins Validation Process for Commercial Flights in Ogun
By Abimbola Bamgbose The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, has commenced flight validation checks at the Gateway International Airport in Ogun State, marking a significant step toward the launch of commercial flight operations at the facility. On Monday, a team led by the Manager of Flight Calibration Services, Mr Miri Selzing, conducted a series of…
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Easter: reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ – Cleric
By Olawale Asake There is Divine Power in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which is enough for Christians who believe in him to enjoy the power of provision, fulfilment and restoration in life. Evangelist Adeola Oluwajube of Christ Apostolic Church, CAC, Ori Oke Aanu District Headquarters, Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, stated this during the Easter…
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Senator Buhari Felicitates Christians on Easter
By Iyabo Adebisi As Christians all over the world celebrate Easter, the senator representing Oyo North, AbdulFatai Buhari, has called Christians to allow the joy of Easter to inspire them, rebuild broken bridges and uplift every voice in their communities. The admonition was contained in a felicitation message to Christians. According to Senator Buhari, Easter celebration…
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10 Lured with Fake Jobs, Rescued from Traffickers
By Francisca Irekpita Operatives of the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, have rescued 10 victims, including Ghanaians, who were allegedly trafficked into Nigeria with promises of jobs and were subsequently locked up in a building in Ogun State. The victims, who included three women and seven men, were reportedly…
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Pope Dies At 88
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, died aged 88. He died on Monday at 7:35 am, a day after making a much-hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the In a statement via its Telegram channel, the Vatican, through Cardinal Kevin Farrell, said, “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must…
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Fire Guts Oyo Market
A fire outbreak occurred on Sunday afternoon at Gbagi Market, Ibadan, causing damage to two shops before emergency response teams swiftly moved in to bring the situation under control. According to a statement from the General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services, Akinyemi Akinyinka, the distress calls were received from officers at Gbagi Station, the…
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Christ’s resurrection is a call to love and hope – Govs.
By Funmi Ojo/Abimbola Bamgbose As Christians across the world mark Easter Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of hope over despair, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on citizens to embrace the core teachings of Easter, which includes love, sacrifice, and renewal. The Governor who stated this during an Easter…
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Vain Watch: Unseen Power Outplays Soldiers Guarding Dead Body
By Olaitan Oye-AdeitanThe resurrection of Jesus Christ is an event that continues to echo throughout history and as well relived by everyone mindful of life hereafter. Just as Jesus’ birth was unique, drawing applause of angels and quest of shepherds and Magai, His resurrection was an astonishing demonstration of God’s power in fulfilment of Divine…
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Religious Leaders Call for Faith in Christ
By Morenike Tony-Esan/Taiwo Akinola Christians have again been assured of their resurrection after death. The Vicar, Saint Anne’s Church, Molete, Ibadan, The Venerable Olusegun Faleye gave the assurance during the Easter Sunday service. He explained that the resurrection of Jesus Christ means Christians would also resurrect after death. According to The Venerable Faleye, the resurrection…
