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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa unveils that both he and fellow soldiers receive a meager N1,200 per day as operation allowance. General Musa expressed concerns about the uniformity of this allowance across all ranks during an interview on Channels TV. Highlighting the...
Power supply in Nigeria plummeted to 3,636 megawatts after the sudden shutdown of the country's largest power plant, Egbin Power Plant. The loss of 676MW from Egbin, occurring at 10 a.m., significantly reduced the grid supply from 4,416MW to 3,632MW. The shutdown, lasting for three days, was...
In the wake of China's deadliest earthquake in years, the aftermath reveals a devastating toll on remote villages in northwest China, with at least 118 lives lost and hundreds more injured. Rescuers are diligently working through the rubble of collapsed homes in impoverished Gansu province...
Nathan Lugo, an American Ifa devotee, recently took to Facebook to share his illuminating experience at Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport in Benin, comparing it to Nigeria's Murtala Mohammed International Airport. Lugo praised Cotonou's airport for its cleanliness, pleasant design, and...
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) issues a cautionary advisory to potential migrants, revealing a syndicate offering fake employment letters to Nigerians seeking opportunities in the UK. With over 260,000 Nigerians seeking migration guidance in 2023, the IOM discloses that...
In the aftermath of NAFDAC's crackdown on a staggering 750 million worth of counterfeit beverages, including a wide array of popular brands, consumers must stay vigilant. Here's a comprehensive list of tips provided by NAFDAC to help you distinguish genuine drinks from potential counterfeits...
Nairaland, a major Nigerian news site, is currently offline due to an overlooked abuse report. Owner Seun Osewa explained on Twitter that he promptly removed offensive content upon receiving the report. However, server restoration faced glitches, and minutes after success, the server was taken...
NAFDAC has uncovered a complex network of counterfeit beverage producers operating in Eziukwu market, Aba, Abia State. The illicit activities, resembling a cartel, were exposed following an intelligence tip-off, prompting the closure of the market. According to Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC...
In a recent crackdown, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intercepted and destroyed counterfeit beverage operations valued at over N750 million in Aba, Abia state. The Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, revealed that the illicit activities included...
Image Credit: Portrait of Pope Francis (2021).jpg Pope Francis has authorized priests to offer blessings to same-sex couples, marking a notable step forward for LGBTQ+ inclusivity within the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican clarified that these blessings, while allowed under certain...
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