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Admission: Senate insists minimum age of 16 years
The Senate confirms that the minimum age requirement of 16 years for admission into universities will remain in place. The red chamber stressed that the statements ... -
Health Minister calls for Prohibition on importation of medical syringes
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has suggested implementing a complete prohibition on the importation of medical syringes into the country. This measure ... -
ASUU backs FGs proposal to set the minimum age for university admission at 18
The Academy Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)on Monday backed the Federal Government’s decision regarding setting the minimum age for university admission at 18 years. The Minister ... -
Ribadu raises concern over presence of illicit firearms in the Northern region
The National Security Adviser to the President, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, expressed apprehension on Thursday regarding the escalating presence of illicit firearms in the Northern region. Ribadu ... -
SANWO-OLU URGES NIGERIANS TO REFRAIN FROM SPEAKING NEGATIVELY ABOUT THE NATION
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has enjoined Nigerians to desist from speaking ill of the country but continue to pray and wish the country ... -
Lagos-Calabar coastal road: FG won’t compensate everyone, says Umahi
Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, says not all those whose properties would be demolished along the Lagos to Calabar coastal road would be compensated Umahi ... -
FG approves Thursday as additional public holiday
The Federal Government has approved Thursday as an additional public holiday to celebrate this year’s Eid -El-Fitr. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday ... -
Sultan declares Wednesday Eid el Fitr, as new moon not sighted
His eminence Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar and president General Nigeria Supreme council for Islamic affairs (NSCIA) has declared Wednesday the 10th of April 2024 as the ... -
Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday Eid-El-Fitr, says fasting continues
: The Saudi Arabia, on Monday, said the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, indicating that the fasting will continue on Tuesday. It also added ... -
Lagos-Calabar highway project was awarded for personal business interest- Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says President Bola Tinubu placed his personal business interest ahead of Nigerians with the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project.The Cable can report Abubakar ...