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FG to sanction defaulting operators in lottery, gaming business 
The Federal Government has threatened to sanction operators in the lottery and gaming business who fail to meet statutory obligations in the industry. The Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr. Zephaniah Jisalo, sounded the warning on Thursday, during the official commissioning...
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Gully erosion ravages over 50 Imo communities
…Senate intervenes By Nnamdi Ojiego Succour may be on the way for the people and residents of Ideato South and Ideato North local government areas, LGAs, of Imo State,  as the Senate has called on the relevant Federal Government, FG, agencies to embark on immediate remedial works on the several...
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Breast Ironing: Mother's mercy killing at puberty
…Barbaric ways mothers protect daughters from sexual abuses By Nnamdi Ojiego Last year, officers of the Nigerian police in Lagos State arrested a man identified as Adegboyega, for brutalising his 8-year-old daughter following early signs of puberty. The victim’s left breast was completely...
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Police Confirm Robbery Attack, Rape of Varsity Students
…As school suspends examination  By Nnamdi Ojiego Police have confirmed Tuesday’s armed robbery attack and rape of female students of Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, located in Ogun State, South West Nigeria. Following the unfortunate incident, the institution subsequently suspended its...
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Leveraging Emerging Technologies to Grow SMEs in Africa
By Kemisola Oloriegbe Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies in Africa, accounting for a significant portion of job creation and economic growth. However, these businesses often need help with a myriad of challenges, including limited access to capital, inadequate...
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Rotary donates libraries to Lagos schools
Rotary equips Lagos schools with libraries, furniture
By Nnamdi Ojiego The Rotary Club of Lagos, Festac Cosmopolitan, has set up two standard libraries at two primaries schools, New Town Nursery and Primary School, and Ideal Nursery and Primary School, both in Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Members of the clubs, who visited the schools...
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Why psychiatric patients, doctors, hospitals stigmatized  in Nigeria
By Nnamdi Ojiego Last November, a popular Nigerian movie star, Mrs. Chacha Eke-Fanni, recounted how she struggled with bipolar disorder and its impact on her marriage. According to her, she suddenly “went mad” and destroyed every one of her family’s belongings including her children’s toys. She...
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