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Gombe NYSC expects 1,750 for batch B Stream 1

National Youth Service Corps says no fewer than 1,750 prospective corps members are expected in Gombe State for Batch B Stream 1, which begins on Tuesday, 27th July, 2021. According to a statement...

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LG polls: Lagos begins distribution of election materials at Ikeja

The stage is set for the Local Government and Local Council Development Area elections in Lagos as distribution of election materials has begun in Ikeja. PUNCH Online was live at St. Anglican School at...

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Alcaraz becomes youngest ATP finalist in 13 years

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player in 13 years to reach an ATP final when he defeated compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the semi-finals of the Umag claycourt tournament on Saturday. The...

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Delta variant: Over 10,000 inbound travellers shun COVID-19 test, isolation

•Infection rate worsens at entry points, rises by 32% in one week – NCDC •NSA rejects Israeli contact-tracing technology proposed by Aregbesola Over 10,000 inbound travellers from overseas have shunned...

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Problem may start in Niger Delta if Buhari signs PIB with 3% derivation – Tee...

In this interview with GODFREY GEORGE, a former President of Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, Dr Tee Mac Omatshola Isele, speaks on the state of the nation, among other things How did you...

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Cholera outbreak looms in Lagos communities, as residents use canal, lagoon...

As cholera outbreak claims over 325 lives across the country, health experts are warning that Lagos – Nigeria’s commercial city – may soon see a sudden rise in the number of cholera cases in some of...

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Kukah: Stop intimidating Nigerians, Ortom tells Presidency

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday called on the Federal Government to stop intimidating patriotic Nigerians who raise concern over insecurity in the country. Ortom described as...

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Igboho to face two-stage trial in Benin Republic –Lawyer

Ibrahim Salami, one of the Cotonou, Benin Republic-based lawyers of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, said the activist might be released by the Cour D’Appal De Cotonou on...

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145-man committee inaugurated for Buhari son’s wedding to Bichi emir’s daughter

Yusuf, son of the President, Maj Gen Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has concluded plans to tie the nuptial knot with the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Princess Zahra Ado-Bayero, on August 20. The...

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154 days after Gumi warned about purchase of anti-aircraft missiles, bandits...

•Cleric should be invited, say retired capt, lawyer Bandits terrorising the northern part of Nigeria last Monday proved right the claim made months ago by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad...

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Japan’s Horigome crowned first skateboarding Olympic champion

Japanese world champion Yuto Horigome held his nerve to be crowned skateboarding’s first Olympic gold medallist after winning a tense street competition in Tokyo on Sunday. The 22-year-old, who grew up...

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Buratai acted like Igboho was his property, hastily organised jet for...

Pelumi Olajengbesi, a prominent member of the legal team of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, speaks to KAYODE OYERO on his client’s chances before the court in Benin Republic,...

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How women mistake pelvic inflammatory disease, STDs for toilet infection...

…Says there is nothing like toilet infection  Physicians have said that there is nothing like toilet infection, noting that infections that women often assume they picked up through the use of toilets...

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Ever heard of dyspareunia?

Dyspareunia is a big-sounding word that is also the medical term for painful intercourse. It goes beyond that and actually describes a situation of painful, recurrent, and persistent pain suffered by...

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Incumbent APC’s Egunjobi wins Agege LG chairmanship seat

Chairman, Agege Local Government, Ganiyu Egunjobi, has been reelected with 6,226 votes in the just-concluded local government poll in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Egunjobi, All...

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No scientific evidence vaginal steaming reduces menstrual cramps, improve...

 A sexual and reproductive health expert, Dr. Yemi Adeyemi says there is no scientific evidence that vaginal steaming helps to reduce menstrual cramps or improve fertility.  According to Dr. Adeyemi,...

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Shisha more toxic than cigarettes, health experts warn

Health experts have warned that smoking shisha is far more dangerous to health than smoking cigarettes. The experts stressed that contrary to the belief held by many people that shisha is less harmful...

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Nigerian banks are safe – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated the resilience, safety and soundness of Nigerian Deposit Money Banks and other financial institutions under its supervision. A statement on Saturday said that...

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#BBNaija: I was supposed to be a Lockdown housemate, says Jaypaul

Reality TV star, Jaypaul, has said he was supposed to be a housemate in the 2020 edition of the Big Brother Naija show tagged Lockdown. Jaypaul and other males were last night unveiled and ushered into...

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[BBNaija S6] Day one of Shine Ya Eye: Men first!

It’s the Shine Ya Eye Housemates first night in the House and they spent it getting to know óne another. Once they had gotten over their excitement of being officially welcomed into the BBNaija Shine...

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