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…Announces Plans To Establish  Media Enhancement Bill Committee Alhassan Yahya, President of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), has sought unity among journalists across Nigeria to collectively transform the media landscape. While speaking at a reception organised in honour of the immediate past NUJ President, Chris Isiguzo, in Abuja on Friday, Yahya stressed the importance of cooperation in addressing the challenges within the profession, particularly in the areas of remuneration and media protections. “We’re all...

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The General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja, Lagos, Bishop Charles Ighele, has called for a ban on Valentine’s Day celebration in Nigeria, citing its association with immorality. Speaking in an interview in Lagos, Bishop Ighele argued that the essence of the celebration had been distorted, shifting from humanitarian acts to an event that promotes romantic and sexual indulgence. “Valentine’s Day is a Deception” The cleric described Valentine’s Day as a deception from the...

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Nigerian Afrobeats star, Temilade Openiyi, alias Tems, has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side San Diego F.C. as a part owner, making her the first African female musician to own a stake in a top-flight football club in the United States. The club announced her involvement on Wednesday, stating that she joined through her company, The Leading Vibe, in partnership with Pave Investments, an African private investment firm. “We Are Delighted to Have Tems” –...

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Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu says the government is set to create additional Ramadan feeding centres for the destitute across the state during the forthcoming Ramadan fast. Governor Aliyu disclosed this while commissioning the remodeled Ruggar Wauru Jumu’at Mosque in the state, explaining that his administration had so far renovated and constructed several mosques and Islamiyya schools. He said: “Preparations are in top gear for the commencement of the 2025 Ramadan feeding program in the state....

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Kano State governor Alhaji Abba Yusuf has declared that his administration is determined to eradicate polio by June 2025. Abba stated this while opening an orientation training organized by the state Ministry of Health for health personnel, 44 local government chairmen, and Kano Emirate in Kaduna. The governor, represented by his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, noted that the challenge of tackling the health issues is a task the government of Kano will pursue to its...

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The Kebbi State Government is to sponsor a mass wedding for 300 couples across the state scheduled for Feb. 27 and approved N54m for the 300 beneficiaries. Alhaji Suleiman Argungu, Chairman of the Organizing Committee told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi that the wedding is organized in collaboration with Nafisa Nasir Charity Development Foundation, an NGO. Argungu disclosed that various committees had been set up with specific tasks such as pregnancy test, genotype test, HIV/AIDS test...

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The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor and academic, Dr Columbus Irosanga, who has died. Renowned for his compelling portrayals of native doctors and traditional chiefs, Irosanga was a prominent figure in Nollywood. Born in Okrika, Rivers State, Irosanga was not only an accomplished actor but also a respected academic. He served as a senior lecturer in the Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt, contributing significantly to...

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Nigerian singer Tems has made history by winning the ‘Best African Music Performance’ award at the 67th Grammys for her hit single ‘Love Me Jeje’. This marks her second Grammy win, following her previous award in 2023. ‘Love Me JeJe’ is a reimagined version of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic, blending Afrobeats with contemporary R&B elements. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, 2 February 2025 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrated outstanding...

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A 36-year-old United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly died by suicide after losing a child support case to his estranged wife. The tragic incident was said to have occurred on Sunday, 26 January 2025, following a prolonged legal battle over child custody and financial obligations. Reports indicate that a US court ruled in favour of Dr Erinne’s ex-wife, ordering him to pay $15,000 in monthly child support. A Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, confirmed...

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The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a pet project of the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu will soon distribute 60,000 kits to midwives across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The national chairman of RHI and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi while presenting 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the North Central zone in Ilorin on Wednesday, said that the effort was aimed at complementing the ongoing retraining exercise of 120,000 frontline health...

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