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By Dayo Emmanuel Last night, I was at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos to pick up guests arriving from Germany via Turkish Airlines. The flight landed at 8:30 pm, but as expected, it took a while for passengers to emerge from the arrival area. I left home just after 7 pm and within minutes, I arrived at the airport …

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Ayakoro community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, home town of the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku has continued to attract visitors and fun seekers alike as musical maestros and stand-up comedians have continued to thrill their fans with performances.

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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on the Nigerian Army troops to uphold the spirit of patriotism while discharging their duties.

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It was a moment of joy, celebration and high sense of fulfilment as family members joined the elevated officers at decorating them with their new rank badges on Monday as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede, conducted investiture for the 35 promoted Major Generals at Army Headquarters Command Officers’ Mess 1, Asokoro, Abuja.

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The Elebele community of Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State has marked the 54th anniversary celebration of the ban on idol and voodoo practices in the community called 'Eyal Okporiruru

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As the reality of climate change becomes more apparent, human activities against the environment continue unabated, often with devastating consequences. Among these activities, deforestation has become increasingly rampant, driven by the need for agriculture, housing, infrastructure, raw materials, and energy. According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), over 30% of the Earth’s surface is covered by vegetation, which plays a …

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It was one of the saddest moments for Nigerians when the former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), late Lt Gen Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja's remains were committed to the mother earth on Friday at the National Military Cemetery

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By Barakat Alabi Food inflation has become a pressing crisis in Nigeria, impacting millions of households nationwide. The prices of essential staples like rice, beans, yams, and vegetables have surged, making it increasingly difficult for families to access nutritious meals. For example, a bag of rice, once a staple in most homes, now costs upwards of ₦76,000—compared to around ₦19,000 …

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Nigeria recently joined BRICS as a partner country, following a surge in foreign direct investment. BRICS, an alliance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, was established in 2009 to promote economic, political, and cultural cooperation among its members, representing around 40% of the global population and nearly a quarter of GDP. The bloc aims to reduce dependence on …

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By Esther Olaoluwa The phenomenon of ‘African Time’ refers to the tendency for people to arrive late to events, often without remorse. This habit, particularly widespread in Nigeria, has been normalized to the extent that punctuality is almost an exception rather than the rule. Events routinely start later than advertised, and those who delay, including brides arriving hours late to …

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