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Nigeria has been ranked third globally, after Egypt and Ethiopia, among countries where female genital mutilation (FGM) is still widely practised. Statistics also indicate that Ekiti and Osun states record some of the highest prevalence rates of the harmful practice in the South-West region of the country.
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“I want to assure Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s unwavering commitment towards restoring peace and stability in the nation.
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Nigeria’s challenge is no longer the availability of natural gas but ensuring access to the resource for industries, businesses and households, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said. Speaking at the Association
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The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, on Friday, expressed confidence that Team Nigeria can secure a top-five finish at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games. NSC also directed all athletes travelling to Abuja for camping to fly
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