FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
PUNCHThe federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration.Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday.Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29...
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FG declares Monday, Tuesday as public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The federal government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Magdalene Ajani, the permanent secretary in the ministry of interior, announced the holidays in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr festival is celebrated by Muslims worldwide after observing Ramadan fasting for 29...
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Natasha Recall: Petitioners have provided details – INEC
DAILY TRUST The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says petitioners for the recall of the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, have submitted their contact address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam...
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Medicine prices to fall as Customs implements zero-tariff on pharmaceutical products
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy aims to support local pharmaceutical manufacturers, lower production costs, and reduce medicine prices. The exemption covers Active...
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“Fubara remains governor” – Presidency insists, criticizes Peter Obi as ‘dangerous’
The Presidency has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu removed Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, clarifying that he was only suspended to address the political crisis in the state. Tinubu’s aide, Olusegun Dada, criticized Peter Obi for calling the intervention a collapse of democracy, accusing him of hypocrisy. He argued that...
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Minister raises alarm over 26,000 children in prisons
PUNCH The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised concerns over the incarceration of over 26,000 children in Nigeria’s custodial centres. He described the situation as alarming, noting that these children make up 30% of the total inmate population. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, he emphasized the need for urgent reforms...
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Senate rejects Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition amid Ezekwesili-senator clash
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions has again dismissed a petition by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, of sexual harassment. The petition, signed by one Zubairu Yakubu, who described himself as a concerned Nigerian citizen from Kogi Central Senatorial...
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The overlooked nutrient that could naturally lower your blood pressure
High blood pressure, a leading cause of heart attacks and strokes, is often linked to excessive salt intake. However, experts highlight that potassium—a vital mineral—plays a crucial role in managing hypertension. Potassium helps relax blood vessel walls, improving blood flow, and aids the body in flushing out excess sodium. Studies show that...
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WhatsApp to introduce Spotify music sharing in status updates
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to share music directly from Spotify to their status updates. Discovered in the Android beta version 2.25.8.3, this update will let users post songs as statuses alongside the existing option to send them via chats. According to WABetaInfo, the shared track will generate a preview ... <a...
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EU urges ALL citizens to prepare for war with ‘survival kits including food , water
DAILY MAIL The European Union is pushing for every household in the 27-nation bloc to have a three-day survival kit ready in case of war or natural disasters. EU crisis management commissioner Hadja Lahbib said the proposals will be formally presented today as part of a broader ‘preparedness strategy’. Brussels is hoping to...
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