Tag: writing
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Nigerian nurse loses licence for sleeping on duty in Australia
By Editor A Nigerian-born nurse, Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, has had her nursing licence cancelled in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts at an aged care facility, putting elderly patients at risk. As reported by the Daily Mail on Friday, the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal on January 20th ruled that Ms…
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Kano Governor Yusuf dumps NNPP, set to join APC
By Editor Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has finally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after weeks of what can be described as rehearsals. He is expected to join the All Progressives Congress. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement made available to the media on Friday. Bature said…
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UNILAG Law graduate dies a day after convocation
A University of Lagos (UNILAG) graduate, Maryam Agoro, has died a day after her convocation ceremony. Agoro, a law graduate, reportedly passed away shortly after celebrating the milestone she had worked years to achieve, reports The Nation. The demise of the young graduate was shared on X on January 21, 2026, by a user identified…
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Niger Delta Games: Organisers move to curb athletes poaching
By Editor Dunamis-Icon Limited, the organisers of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), reiterated on Wednesday in Benin that states are prohibited from presenting non-indigenous athletes at the 2nd edition of the games, scheduled for Edo State from February 20 to 27. This is even as the company and the host state, Edo, reaffirmed their commitments…
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How Fencing shaped Thomas’ education and global dreams
By Editor Adebodunrin Thomas was part of the Nigerian team at the 2025 African Fencing Championships held in Lagos. For the teenager, making the national team was a dream come true. Just a few years after embracing fencing, Thomas has already reaped remarkable rewards. Through the sport, she secured a scholarship to continue her education…
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He asks for sex 8 times every night – Tired wife cries out in court
By Editor It’s a bedroom cry out as a Harare woman, Melocia Gwata, has sought legal protection from her husband, George Kusotera, citing his excessive demands for intimacy and abusive behaviour as her reasons. Melocia revealed her ordeal to the Harare Civil Court, Zimbabwe, describing how her husband coerced her into having intercourse up to…
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Scrabble Federation hails NSC, targets growth, global dominance
By Editor The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its leadership and sustained support, describing it as a major catalyst in accelerating the growth and global success of Scrabble in the country. NSF President, Engineer Bright Idahosa, spoke in Abuja after a technical and strategic meeting with the leadership…
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NFF demands N1Billion compensation from Airtel over ambush marketing of Super Eagles
By Editor The Nigeria Football Federation says it has threatened legal action against telecom company Airtel Nigeria over the latter’s ambush marketing of the senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, currently campaigning at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. In a letter submitted to the company by NFF’s solicitors, Festus…
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Wife of former Ogun governor dies at 100, Abiodun mourns
By Editor Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, the wife of a former Ogun State Governor, Olabisi Onabanjo, has died at the age of 100. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of Chief Onabanjo over the passing of their matriarch. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Kayode Akinmade, the…
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Ihedeioha joins ADC, receives membership card
By Editor, Emeka Ihedioha, the former Governor of Imo State, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Ihedioha completed his registration on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Mbutu Ward, Aboh-Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, where he was issued his official ADC membership card, Number 001. The report from the ADC secretariat states…
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