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Nigerians will soon be able to contest elections at age 25 soon, LEPAN celebrates youths and urges more support

The League of Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria (LEPAN) on Wednesday congratulated young Nigerians for their tenacity as a bill seeking to reduce the age of candidacy required to run for elective positions in the country passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The group noted that it received with great pleasure news that the bill scaled through second reading and has been committed to the constitution review committee. (more…)

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Bauchi State gets first female Chief Judge

Governor Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State, today Friday, June 10, swore in Justice Rabi Talatu Umar as the first female Chief Judge of the state. A statement from the Governor reads: "It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment and swearing in of our first female Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar. (more…)

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Bill Gates launches chicken programme to help the poor in Africa

Microsoft founder, Bill Gates who is famous for his philanthropic ventures especially in Africa has launched a novel programme to help Africa's poor and it involves plenty of chicken. The billionaire philanthropist says raising and selling the birds can be efficient to tackle extreme poverty and to this end, he has promised to donate 100,000 chickens. (more…)