Anambra Govt Approves 2M Naira To Support Couple Who Gave Birth To Quintuplets

LifestyleNewsNigeriaAnambra Govt Approves 2M Naira To Support Couple Who Gave Birth To Quintuplets

PilotnewsApril 18, 2023

Anambra State Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo says he has approved the sum of two million naira for the couple who gave birth to a set of quintuplets in Awka. This was made known through the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare in her office in Awka. Speaking on the support by the state government, Hon Ify Obinabo noted that the support came after the couple Mr Tochukwu, an Onitsha-based businessman and his wife Mrs Chidinma...

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Group describes Benue killings as national disgrace 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGroup describes Benue killings as national disgrace 

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 18, 2023

Free Nigeria Movement, a pro-democracy group, has described the recent killings in Benue State as a national disgrace. At the end of the group’s strategic meeting, it also held a press conference in Abuja, where the convener of the meeting, Dr. Moses Paul called for national day mourning in honour of the victims. It also stressed that the government has failed in its responsibility of providing security and welfare for the citizens. “What is happening in...

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Full list of nominees for AMVCA 2023

EntertainmentNewsNigeriaFull list of nominees for AMVCA 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 2023

The nominees for the 2023 edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, were unveiled on Sunday. The AMVCAs recognise and celebrate the best of talent and creativity in the African film and television industry, by giving actors and other professionals the platform to showcase their skills and get the recognition they rightfully deserve. It has become one of the most prestigious awards in the continent’s entertainment industry. The categories unveiled featured 14 voting...

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Lagos: Access Corporation partners NiBUCAA to provide free HIV services in communities

HealthNewsNigeriaLagos: Access Corporation partners NiBUCAA to provide free HIV services in communities

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 15, 2023

Access Corporation has in partnership with the Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NiBUCAA) conducted three weeks of free Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services, Including testing and counseling for 10,000 Nigerians. According to the organisers, the exercise kick started at the 2023 edition of Access Bank Lagos city marathon, and is also aimed at increasing the knowledge of HIV status among the beneficiaries and strengthen linkage and referral systems for people living with HIV. The press...

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WhatsApp adds new security features to protect users against hackers

NewsNigeriaWhatsApp adds new security features to protect users against hackers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2023

To give users extra layers of privacy, WhatsApp has rolled out three new security features: account protect, device verification, and automatic security codes. The additional security features were announced in a blog post by Whatsapp on Thursday. According to the blog post, the ‘account protect’ feature alerts users of an unauthorised attempt to move their Whatsapp account to another device. “If you need to switch your WhatsApp account to a new device – we want...

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Tinubu makes list of 100 most influential people of 2023

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu makes list of 100 most influential people of 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 15, 2023

President-elect Bola Tinubu has been listed among Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year 2023. The list which accords recognition to people “for changing the world, regardless of the consequences of their actions” was released on Thursday. The list was divided into five categories: Titans, pioneers, artists, leaders, and icons. Tinubu made the “leaders” category alongside Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine; Joe Biden, President of the United States; Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister...

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NPC Postpones Training Of Adhoc Staff

NewsNigeriaPolicyNPC Postpones Training Of Adhoc Staff

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2023

The training for Enumerators ad-hoc Staff for the conduct 2023 Population and Housing census scheduled for Thursday 13th April 2023 has been postponed indefinitely. Mrs. Evelyn Arinola Olanipekun, Director of the National Population Commission, (NPC) announced this in a statement, ordering that invitations sent to functionaries be withdrawn and awaiting further directives. The statement reads in part “I am directed to inform you that, the sequel to emerging issues, concerning the upcoming LGA training, that...

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UK Stop Recruitment Of Health, and Social Care Personnel From Nigeria, 53 Other Countries

HealthNewsNigeriaUK Stop Recruitment Of Health, and Social Care Personnel From Nigeria, 53 Other Countries

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 12, 2023

The United Kingdom government has announced that it has stopped active recruitment of health and social care personnel from Nigeria and 53 other countries globally. The announcement was contained in the revised code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, but it does not prevent individual health and social care personnel from independently applying for employment in the United Kingdom. Countries on the red list are; Afghanistan, Angola,...

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Peak Milk changes controversial Easter ad after CAN’s rage, apologises for the ‘insensitivity’

BusinessNewsNigeriaPeak Milk changes controversial Easter ad after CAN’s rage, apologises for the ‘insensitivity’

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 12, 2023

The management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, manufacturers of Peak Milk, has removed a controversial advert for the Easter season which depicts the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The ad, a photograph of a dented tin of Peak Milk, punctured in two places, with a nail dripping milk, lying beside it, was publicised last Friday. It was captioned: Bruised and Pierced for us. #GoodFriday. Reacting to the ad, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, described it...

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Christian Pilgrimage: Last batch of pilgrims returns to Nigeria- NCPC boss, says

NewsNigeriaPoliticsChristian Pilgrimage: Last batch of pilgrims returns to Nigeria- NCPC boss, says

By Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 11, 20231

Having completed its pilgrimage exercise, the last batch of pilgrims for the December 2022 Main pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan has returned to the country   According to report, the batch was the 10th batch of pilgrims that participated in the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) December 2022 Main pilgrimage exercise, made up of pilgrims from Plateau, Ekiti,  Kwara, Osun, self-sponsored Pilgrims as well as Consulars.   The last batch of pilgrims departed Nigeria on...

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