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FG suspends registration for N40,000 rice

The Federal Government has withdrawn the circular directing civil servants to register for the purchase of N50kg bag of rice at a subsidised rate of N40,000. The withdrawal of the circular was communicated in another circular by the Director of Human Resources at the Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental …

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Botswana declares half-day holiday to honor gold medalist Letsile Tebogo

Botswana

President Mokgweetsi Masisi gave Botswana the afternoon off on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo, the country’s first gold medallist and the first African to be crowned 200-metre Olympic champion. Masisi hailed the 21-year-old sprinter as “Botswana’s Sensation” after his outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. “Botswana’s finest sporting …

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Nigeria sitting on keg of gunpowder, Obasanjo warns

Nigeria

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, insisted on Friday that the country will not progress towards achieving its goals unless both leaders and citizens embrace what he termed “moral rearmament.” He also warned that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder keg that could explode if the nation …

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‘You are one of a kind, my brother’ – Cristiano Ronaldo leads emotional tributes to former Real Madrid and Portugal co-star Pepe after iconic defender confirms retirement – as Roberto Martinez & Porto also bid farewell

Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Martinez and Porto have paid emotional tributes to Pepe as the legendary defender announced his retirement. Real Madrid and Portugal legend Pepe announced his retirement on Thursday after 23 years as a professional footballer. The defender appeared in 742 matches for four different clubs including Porto, Real Madrid and …

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