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‘Jollof Wars’ shows up at 2022 Lagos food festival as govt partners chefs

The Lagos State Government and the Culinary Arts Professionals Association (CAPA) have announced that the 2022 Lagos Food Festival will feature Nigerian and other African foods. The competition for the best “Jollof rice” among Nigeria and other African nations will also be part of the festival. At a press conference to introduce the initiative at Read More…

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NEPC: Non-oil exports will save Nigeria’s economy

Nigeria’s economic existence will be ensured, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). This was said by Dr. Ezra Yakusak, Executive Director/CEO of NEPC, during a news conference announcing the NEPC Export Week, which will take place from November 21 to November 26. Yakusak emphasised that Nigerians must support non-oil exports since they are Read More…

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Biden administration says Saudi prince has Khashoggi lawsuit immunity

The decision by the Biden administration on Thursday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman can’t be sued for the journalist’s murder was quickly criticised by Jamal Khashoggi’s ex-girlfriend. In October 2018, Saudi agents killed Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul and cut him up into pieces. U.S. intelligence said that the operation was Read More…

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DIG inspects Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, calms travellers’ fears about kidnappers

DIG Johnson Kokumo, who is in charge of Force Criminal Investigation Development (FCID), told drivers and other people using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday that they were safe. Following frequent incidents of kidnapping and robbery of unwary travellers in recent years, Kokumo provided assurance during his inspection visit to the route. On the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Read More…

Nigeria Politics

INEC, security agencies plan Lagos election security in 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) met for the first time on Thursday in Lagos State to talk about security measures for the general elections in 2023. This information was provided in a statement by Mrs. Adenike Tadese, the department head for voter education and publicity, Read More…

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Aisha Buhari backs Tinubu/Shettima for 2023

Aisha Buhari, the first lady, has asked all APC (All Progressives Congress) members to work together to support the Tinubu/Shettima presidential campaign in the next 2023 election. In Ilorin, Kwara State, on Thursday, Mrs. Buhari gave a speech at the opening of the APC Women and Youths Wing of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign team. She Read More…