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The Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Awards 2017

April 19, 2022

The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Awards was held on Friday 15th September 2017 at the Eko Hotels, Lagos. This marked the 30th anniversary of the contest. There were 36 contestants, each representing a state. After the screenings which were held Port Harcourt, Enugu, Abuja and Lagos, the 36 beautiful ladies scaled the hurdles to contest … Continue reading The Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Awards 2017

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SPORTS

AITEO CUP: Plateau United Progresses to Quater-finals

April 19, 2022

NPFL Champions 2016/2017 season, Plateau United have set their gaze on the AITEO Cup and are not intending to back down. Following their 2:1 victory over the Nigerian National League (NNL) with Akwa Starlet in the round of 16 at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday. The Champions have advanced to the quarter-finals. … Continue reading AITEO CUP: Plateau United Progresses to Quater-finals

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Around Town

Presidency Hosts National Council of Traditional Rulers

April 19, 2022

President Buhari and his Vice President Yemi Osibajo hosted the National Council of Traditional Rulers in the State House, Abuja on September 11, 2017. The National Council of Traditional Rulers were led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammed Abubakar 11. The President while receiving the Council expressed his gladness over the weather. He is excited … Continue reading Presidency Hosts National Council of Traditional Rulers

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News

JAMB’s Direct Entry Registration To Close September 15

April 19, 2022

Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Head of Media and Information of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), in an interview with a News Agency in Abuja, disclosed that the Direct Entry e-Registration portal will be closed on September 15. He urged candidates to register or do so before the deadline as there won’t be any … Continue reading JAMB’s Direct Entry Registration To Close September 15

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nigerian Police to Launch TV Channel in November

April 19, 2022

The Nigerian police force has decided to take things to a whole new level to keep up with the times and embrace technology to its fullest. The force will be launching a TV channel, the Nigerian Police Broadcasting Service which will be launched on November 28 with 5,000 staff. According to Independent.ng, the Chairman/CEO, Ediri Jerry … Continue reading Nigerian Police to Launch TV Channel in November

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News SPORTS

National Youth Games 2018 3rd Edition

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is a nation with an astronomical number of talents and skills. With well over 300 ethnic groups and 500 tribes, ranking high on Erkan Goren’s World Cultural Diversity Index. Soon to be 57 years old, Nigeria has thrived and progressed undivided. Over the years, we have been plagued with separatists here and there, but even in the … Continue reading National Youth Games 2018 3rd Edition

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News SPORTS

FG Makes Plans to Domesticate National Sports Festival

April 19, 2022

The Federal Government begins the process to domesticate National Sports Festival. This is as a result of states’ inability to host the festival as at when due. Previously, it was held interstates where a host state invites other states to participate. The competition has suffered lots of setbacks since it was last hosted by Lagos … Continue reading FG Makes Plans to Domesticate National Sports Festival

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News

Nigerian Resident Doctors on Strike

April 19, 2022

Nigerian resident doctors are on strike. Stale News! Yes, they have been on strike since Monday following the Federal Government’s alleged failure to meet demands bordering on their welfare. What is interesting however is that striking doctors are to repeat internship. According to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, the ongoing strike by members of … Continue reading Nigerian Resident Doctors on Strike

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Society

What The Super Eagles Tell Us About Nigeria

April 19, 2022

When the Super Eagles play good football, we are one nation. We forget who leads the country or where anyone is from. It is really sad that the National Orientation Agency is ever aloof as to using this national past time to forge a more perfect union. For 90 minutes as we played Cameroon this … Continue reading What The Super Eagles Tell Us About Nigeria

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History

THROWBACK THURSDAY: First Nigerian Women in Politics

April 19, 2022

Women’s participation in Nigerian politics is very important, however, most of the times, women are relegated to the background, as floor members and cheerleaders. Amazingly, in the pre-colonial era, women have been an important part of our political set up. For example, we have Queen Amina of Zaria in the 11th century who made Zaria a … Continue reading THROWBACK THURSDAY: First Nigerian Women in Politics

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Opinion

Our Economy is Getting Better?

April 19, 2022

President Buhari, on Monday, after receiving a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja from the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma; the Minister for Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, declared that the Nigerian economy is getting better. I wonder what … Continue reading Our Economy is Getting Better?

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Around Town News

My Ten Years under Lagos Bridges – Dolapo Osinbajo Reveals

April 19, 2022

Wife of Vice president of Nigeria Yemi Osinbajo, Pastor Dolapo Osinbajo recounted how she spent 10 years with area boys under several notorious Lagos bridges in an effort to rehabilitate and make their lives better. She said this during a ‘Teens Career Conference’ that was organized by The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP) of the redeemed … Continue reading My Ten Years under Lagos Bridges – Dolapo Osinbajo Reveals

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Tourism

6 Beautiful Cities to Visit in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Nigeria is actually a beautiful and interesting place to be contrary to the way some foreigners perceive it. We are blessed with charming and fascinating towns and cities. Most of these cities are amazing destinations that reveal a lot of history that has been preserved through rich traditions over generations. With their beautiful landscapes, breathtaking … Continue reading 6 Beautiful Cities to Visit in Nigeria

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Society

The Pace of Change and Why We Need A New Type of Government in 2019

April 19, 2022

Our governments are increasingly failing us even with the massive road construction in States like Lagos, Bauchi and Kaduna. Because at the barest minimum, measuring the performance of governments by roads built isn’t enough. The real problem is that Nigerians set the bar too low for government at all three tiers–local, state and federal. As my … Continue reading The Pace of Change and Why We Need A New Type of Government in 2019

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News

Aliko Dangote Earmarks N200b To Build World Class University

April 19, 2022

The President and founder of Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote is fixed on establishing a N 200 billion world-class university in Abuja, the country’s capital. The proposal has been submitted to the National Universities Commissions as stated by Law. The Law stipulates that an individual or association of individuals who are Nigerian citizens can establish an Institution of Higher Education … Continue reading Aliko Dangote Earmarks N200b To Build World Class University

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