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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.
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Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.
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FG Threatens Contract Cut on Ibadan-Ilesha Road Project

Nigeria’s works minister warns contractors on the Ibadan-Ilesha expressway to begin urgent palliative repairs or risk losing half of the project scope.
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Nigeria Says Third Mainland Bridge Rehab Cost N43 Billion

Nigeria says the Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation cost N43 billion, while the CCTV control centre cost about N2.5 billion, rejecting reports of inflated surveillance spending.
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Wike Praises Tinubu, Umahi as East West Road Opens to Traffic in Rivers Bonny Axis

KEY POINTS Wike applauds Tinubu and Umahi for opening the East West Road linking...
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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.
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South East APC Forum Calls for Clarification on Umahi’s Remarks

The South East APC Forum demands Senator Umahi's clarification on his remarks about the Anambra opposition ahead of the 2025 election.
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FG to Take Over Unfinished Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Sections

The Federal Government planned to assume control of incomplete sections along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway starting from April 2025.
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N800 Billion Insufficient to Fix Nigeria’s Roads — Umahi

Nigeria’s road infrastructure needs increased funding and the N800 billion allocation is too little for the country, says Minister Dave Umahi.
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Concerns Raised Over Nigeria’s Road Construction Equipment

Federal Government expressed concern yesterday about the country's road construction status. Alarmingly, over the...

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From Ifangni to Ilasamaja: How a 10-year-old “tiling apprentice” ended up mixing cement instead of going to school

A 10-year-old from Benin Republic works and sleeps on a Lagos construction site, showing how poverty, migration and informal apprenticeship push children out of school.
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Why nutritionists say Nigerians should stop boiling eggs and rice in the same pot

Nigerian dietitians warn that boiling unwashed eggs with rice in one pot can transfer Salmonella and E. coli from the shells to the grains, risking foodborne illness.
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“He suffered because he was poor”: Lawyers say police broke the law by detaining Oyo student over N8,000

New details show the N8,000 debt Oyo police said was irrelevant appears on Al-Amin Mohammed's charge sheet, as lawyers say detaining a debtor is illegal.
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Plateau women block Jos-Mangu highway after gunmen kill three vigilantes, including youth leader, on night patrol

Women and youths in Kassa community, Barkin Ladi, blocked the Jos-Mangu highway for hours on Friday after gunmen killed three vigilantes, including the youth leader.