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Lagos 2023: Four senatorial aspirants fight to replace Tinubu: Mrs Tinubu, a third-term member of the Nigerian senate is no longer contesting to return to the ...
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Lagos 2023: Four senatorial aspirants fight to replace Tinubu: Mrs Tinubu, a third-term member of the Nigerian senate is no longer contesting to return to the ...
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REPORT: Nestle Adds Sugar to Baby Food Sold in Nigeria, Other Poor Countries Against WHO Guidelines
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Quick Glance: Nestlé adds sugar to infant milk sold in poorer countries
- Nestlé adds sugar and honey to infant milk and cereal products in poorer countries, contradicting international guidelines.
- Public Eye's investigation revealed that products like Nido and Cerelac contain added sugar in many countries, while this is not the case in European markets.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising childhood obesity in poorer countries and emphasizes no added sugars for children under three years old.
- Nestlé defends the quality of its products but states that recipes vary based on regulation and local ingredient availability.
CONFIRMED: 8 Months After, Lagos Gov’t Yet to Fix Elevator That Killed Doctor in Odan General Hospital
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Quick Glance: Unrepaired Elevator That Killed Doctor 8 Months Later
- It has been eight months since a doctor was killed by a faulty elevator in Odan General Hospital, Lagos State, with no repairs made.
- Workers in the 10-story building have been using stairs since the elevator was sealed off in August 2023.
- The sign at the sealed elevator door indicated Julius Berger as the construction company for the rehabilitation works.
- Despite assurances of ongoing construction by the Information Commissioner, no visible signs of repairs were observed.
After FIJ’s Story, LAGESC Cleans Iyana-Ipaja Pedestrian Bridge: The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has cleaned the pedestrian bridge at ...
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Nigeria wants a road to rival the Pacific Coast highway. A prime Lagos beach resort stands in the way
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Quick Glance: Nigeria's Ambitious Coastal Highway Project Sparks Controversy Over Beach Resort Demolition
- Lagos authorities ordered business mogul Paul Onwuanibe to vacate his Landmark Beach resort to make way for a 700-kilometer coastal highway, raising concerns over its impact on tourism and investments.
- The proposed highway aims to connect vital regions of the country and is compared to iconic coastal routes in other countries, but faces criticism from environmentalists for potential ecological damage.
- Calls for thorough environmental assessments and exploring alternative routes with minimal impact have emerged, urging policymakers to consider preserving local businesses like Landmark Beach.
- Onwuanibe stresses the need for in-depth consultations and studies to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome for affected businesses along the coast, emphasizing the importance of turning the coastal highway into an advantage rather than a setback.
Naira gains at official market amidst depleting reserve: Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072 ...
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Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping in Nigeria: The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014
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Ten years ago 276 Nigerian school girls were abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Nigeria.
Lisu (not her real name) managed to ... Show more
TRENDING: Pastor Enenche under fire for disgracing testimony giver: “The moment she talked about a law degree, I knew there is nothing like ‘law’ in what she was ...
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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‘Money Na Water’, Cubana Chief Priest boasts after securing N10 million bail: The celebrity barman was accused of abusing the Naira twice in 2024 ...
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Nigeria’s Dangote Oil Refinery Ramps Up Production With US Crude: Nigeria’s new mega Dangote oil refinery is slowly grinding into gear, with analysts and traders ...
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VIDEO: Air Peace Sells Flight Tickets to Highest Bidders, Abandons Booked Passengers in Owerri Airport
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Binance working closely with Nigeria authorities to resolve exec's detention, CEO says
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Nigeria becomes first country to roll out new meningitis vaccine, WHO says: Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out the
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Nigeria's grid collapses weeks after tariffs raised for wealthier consumers: Nigeria's creaking grid collapsed for the fifth time this year in the early hours of ...
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Chibok girls feel let down 10 years after Nigeria kidnapping: Most of the Chibok girls abducted 10 years ago in Nigeria are now free but some feel badly let down ...
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Lagos Policemen Destroy Soldier’s Phone at Gunpoint: “It is important to note that all four of us were armed with sidearms, yet we never once drew our weapons.
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Police hold grandma for locking up three infants: A grandmother, Fatimo Ganiyu is now in police custody for allegedly locking up three infants in the Ikotun area ...
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‘I’ll Smoke and Go Mad’ — How a Frustrated Chef Wants to Handle Demolition of Landmark Beach Resort
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2 Years After Removal From Watchlist, Veteran Journalist Lanre Arogundade Still Harassed by DSS
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Another court restrains APC excos from taking further action against Ganduje: The court restrained the ward's legal adviser, Halidu Maigwanjo ...
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BREAKING: Super Falcons qualify for first Olympics in 16 years: Despite the pressure, the Super Falcons held on to secure a historic qualification that will see ...
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Addressing Nigeria's Mental Health Challenge Amidst Economic Hardship | Africanews
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REPORTER’S DIARY: Pedestrian Bridge or Public Toilet? My Experience on Iyana-Ipaja Road
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Boat Passengers Say Lagos Gov’t Scams Them Through Extra Card Charges: “This is more surprising as all other transport systems in Lagos using the card enjoy a 25 ...
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Tinubu promises economic turnaround by December: President Bola Tinubu says Nigerians should expect the economy to “roar back to glory” by December 2024.
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Governor Fubara throws jabs at Wike over comments on Odili: Governor Fubara threw jabs at Mr Wike during the commissioning of a primary healthcare facility ...
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Nigeria recalls J&J children's cough syrup over toxic substance: Nigeria's health regulator is recalling a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup ...
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‘I Thought the Bus Entered the Ocean’ — Survivor of Third Mainland Bridge Accident Narrates Experience
fij.ng/article/i-thought-the-bus-entered-the-ocean-survivor-of-third-mainland-bridge-accident-narrates-experience/
Nigeria, Zambia women win playoffs to take last two Olympic spots: Zambia and Nigeria locked up the last two spots in the women's soccer tournament at the Paris ...
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Sextortion case: Two arrested in Nigeria after Australian boy's suicide: Two people in Nigeria threatened to send explicit photos to the teenager's family ...
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‘I’m a man,’ Bobrisky admits in court: Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, has admitted to being a male during his appearance at the Federal High Court in ...
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62 year old woman catfished by fake Gary Barlow on Facebook: A woman from Colchester was 'catfished' by a scam artist pretending to be Take That's ...
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Quick Glance: 62-year-old Woman Duped by Fake Gary Barlow on Facebook
- A 62-year-old woman named Janet Smith was tricked by a scam artist pretending to be Gary Barlow from Take That.
- After persuading the fake Gary to reveal his true identity, it turned out to be a 24-year-old man from Nigeria.
- Smith has decided to warn others about online scammers after learning that the scammer asked her for money, claiming to love her.
- She highlighted the risk older people face when adding fake celebrities on social media, emphasizing the potential financial losses and damage to celebrities' reputations.
JUST IN: Body of Third Mainland Bridge accident victim recovered from lagoon: one of the victims involved in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland ...
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#EndSARS protester arraigned for alleged rifle possession: An #EndSARS protester, Rasheed Bolaji Wasiu, was on Tuesday arraigned before the Lagos State High ...
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A Nigerian schoolgirl abducted by extremists 10 years ago is rescued pregnant, with 3 kids | Africanews
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Michael Palin on the loss of his wife of 57 years: ‘you feel you’ll never have a friend as close as that’
irishtimes.com/culture/music/2024/04/15/michael-palin-on-the-loss-of-his-wife-of-57-years-you-feel-youll-never-have-a-friend-as-close-as-that/
Boko Haram in Nigeria simply explained: that's why men join in: Boko Haram members have been terrorizing the population of northeastern Nigeria for more than ...
nzz.ch/international/boko-haram-in-nigeria-einfach-erklaert-darum-machen-maenner-mit-ld.1823165
Bobrisky: Nigerian celebrity arrested for abuse of naira: The socialite is accused of throwing money at a film premiere in Lagos, which is technically an offence ...
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Betta Edu, Sadiya Farouq, others not yet cleared of alleged fraud – EFCC: EFCC clarified in a statement on Sunday that it "has not cleared anyone allegedly ...
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Despite gov’t intervention, price of garri soars in Akwa Ibom: Garri, which sold N500 for four cups in the last week of March, now sells for the same amount for ...
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Betta Edu probe: Nigeria recovers $24m in poverty minister investigation - EFCC: Funds have been traced to over 50 bank accounts following Betta Edu's suspension ...
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UBA’s annual profit surges 257% to N608 billion: Gross revenue for the pan-African financial services group which, apart from its home market Nigeria ...
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DEVELOPING: Record-chasing Chess master, Tunde Onakoya completes 24 hours undefeated
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Nigeria suspends permit of 3 private jet operators | Africanews: Nigeria's Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken action against private jet operators ...
africanews.com/2024/04/16/nigeria-suspends-permit-of-3-private-jet-operators/
I’ll like to be Super Eagles coach, but … – Amuneke: Amuneke shares his thoughts about the prospect of coaching the Nigeria's Super Eagles.
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Nigeria: Muslims mark end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers | Africanews: Hundreds of Muslim worshippers in Nigeria on Wednesday gathered to hold prayers for ...
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BREAKING: Police, others prevent EFCC from arresting Yahaya Bello: Officers of the Nigeria Police Force and some armed men dressed in black with the inscription ...
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Nigerian military kills 192 terrorists, apprehends 341 others – official: DHQ said the troops also recovered 211 assorted weapons and 6,288 assorted ammunition ...
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Nigeria: chibok abduction anniversary spurs demands for justice | Africanews: Militants, alongside relatives of victims of the infamous abduction of the Chibok ...
africanews.com/2024/04/15/nigeria-chibok-abduction-anniversary-spurs-demands-for-justice/
Woman dies as container crushes car in Lagos: A yet-to-be-identified woman has been crushed to death by a 40-foot container at the Alapere area of Lagos State.
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How I collected $3m cash for Emefiele, dispatch rider tells court: A dispatch rider, Monday Osazuwa, on Friday, narrated to the Special Offences Court in Lagos ...
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Lagos BRT, 5 Other Vehicles Involved in Road Crash: Vehicular traffic built up on the Ogudu axis of the Lagos-Ibadan highway on Sunday as a result of the crash.
fij.ng/article/lagos-brt-5-other-vehicles-involved-in-road-crash/
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, thunderstorms: NiMet urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede rains in areas where ...
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4 Months After Bridge Collapse, Lagos Pedestrians Risk Their Lives to Cross Alapere Expressway
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This solo traveler drove from London to Lagos in a tiny car: She set off on a solo drive from London to Nigeria in January. Now Pelumi Nubi has received a hero’s ...
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Nigeria's junior footballers denied visas to play in Spain, says NFF: The Future Eagles were set to fly to Spain on Tuesday, ahead of their first match on Friday ...
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PDP NWC passes Vote of Confidence on Acting National Chairman: The NWC passed the vote of confidence on Mr Damagun a day before the meeting of the national ...
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Nigeria's ex-central bank head Emefiele faces fresh charges on Monday: Nigeria's former central bank governor Godwin Emefiele will appear in a Lagos court on ...
reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-ex-central-bank-head-emefiele-faces-fresh-charges-monday-2024-04-06/
FLASHBACK: Did you know police arrested, paraded Bobrisky in 2011? See why: Before becoming a household name, sparking endless debates, Bobrisky faced a ...
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Influencer sentenced: Trans woman in Nigeria jailed for six months for throwing money in the air
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Lagos to extend Blue Rail Line to Ogun – Official: Lagos and Ogun state governments are holding talks over the proposed extension of the Blue Rail Line ...
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Mohbad: Lagos monarch denies fathering late singer’s son: As the controversy surrounding the death of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad ...
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280 farmers, PWDs get First Lady’s support grants: Oluremi Tinubu said her Renewed Hope Initiative is empowering at least 280 women farmers and Persons with ...
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Pelumi Nubi, who drove from London, 16 other countries, finally arrives Nigeria: Ms Nubi began her journey on 31 January from London.
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Tinubu directs inclusion of NOUN graduates in NYSC scheme, law school: President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Education to include graduates of the ...
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21 Chibok girls forced into motherhood, some returned to their abductors: "We have been married for eight years," Ms Grema, who escaped with her child ...
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Cubana Chief Priest: Nigerian socialite charged for throwing money in air: Cubana Chief Priest is the latest celebrity to fall foul of a crackdown on "abusing" ...
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Residents jubilant as Kano emir returns to Durbar route unused by Sanusi: The 'Hawan Nasarawa', one of Kano's royal Sallah Durbah processions ...
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Bobrisky didn’t commit capital offence, still in Ikoyi prison – Officials
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Why we thought Junior Pope survived boat accident – Actors guild president: The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas ...
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Attom Foundation unveils superstars for maiden Charity Champions Cup: In addition to Osimhen, Drogba, and Kanu, other legends participating in the event include ...
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Lagos-Calabar highway project, highway to fraud, waste – Atiku: Atiku insists the project did not meet the minimum due process threshold.
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Lagos-Calabar Highway: FG inaugurates committee on compensation: The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated a compensation verification committee saddled ...
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Draw at Loftus sends Banyana crashing out of Olympics and Nigeria through: Banyana Banyana’s Olympic dream went up in smoke after they were held to a 0-0 draw by ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-04-09-draw-at-loftus-sends-banyana-crashing-out-of-olympics-and-nigeria-through/
CAN demands rescue of remaining Chibok girls: “The trauma experienced by the remaining (of the) 276 abducted (Chibok) girls from Nigeria is unimaginable ...
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One Sister Fled Boko Haram. The Other Was Trapped. Their Lives Will Never Be the Same.
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