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Katsina residents celebrate resolution of decade-old water scarcity
Some residents of Sandamu and Baure Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Katsina have expressed their gratitude after both the state and local governments resolved their long-standing water problem. The residents expressed their happiness on Tuesday during a local government tour conducted by the Katsina chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel. In Baure, several residents commended the…
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Entertainment
Koreans, Nigerians celebrate Korean Lunar New Year ‘Seollal’
Koreans and Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday celebrated the Korean Lunar New Year, ” Seollal, with Korean traditional games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ‘Seollal’ refers to the lunar new year, essentially the Korean equivalent of the Chinese new year. It is where families gather to celebrate the beginning of a new…
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Fuji musician, Obesere, celebrates 60th birthday
Fuji musician Abass Obesere, also known by his stage name “Omo Rapala,” celebrated his 60th birthday anniversary on Tuesday. Obesere took to his verified Instagram page, @officialobesere, to celebrate, with the display of some of his photos captioned “Allihamdulillah.” Some celebrities also took to the comment section of the post to congratulate him. Actor Kunle Adegbite wrote, “Papa at 60th.…
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Arts & Culture
Chinese community celebrates New Year festival in Lagos
In a vibrant display of cultural exchange and unity, the Chinese community in Lagos, on Saturday, united with Nigerians to celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the New Year festivities usher out the old year and are meant to bring luck and prosperity. The event, with…
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NEWS
CBAAC celebrates D-G’s contribution to cultural promotion
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has praised its Director-General, Aisha Adamu-Augie, for her efforts in promoting arts and culture. In a statement on Saturday by Mr. Manji Diyal, Senior Special Assistant to the Director-General, the centre’s staff commemorated her one year in office. He said they also acknowledged her remarkable leadership qualities. Diyal said that…
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Features
Sanwo-Olu celebrates Aiyedatiwa at 60
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Sanwo-Olu, the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, described him as a passionate public officer. This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Mr. Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media…
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Mrs Akeredolu presents cash, gifts to first baby of 2023, others
Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Wife of the Ondo State Governor, on Sunday presented cash and gifts to the first three babies of 2023 in Akure. Anyanwu-Akeredolu also presented cash and gifts to seven other babies who were delivered on Christmas day, and in the last hours of 2022. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),The wife of the governor, who…
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