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Justice Kekere-Ekun to be sworn in as CJN on Friday
President Bola Tinubu will, on Friday, August 23, 2024, swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of…
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Omobayo insists he is Edo’s Deputy Governor despite Shaibu’s reinstatement
Marvellous Godwins Omobayo affirmed on Thursday, August 22, that he remains the legitimate Deputy Governor of Edo State.
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Justice Olukayode Ariwoola clocks 70, retires as CJN
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, the 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), has officially retired from his position upon reaching the age…
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Tinubu doesn’t interfere in my running of FCT – Wike
Nyesom Wike has acknowledged the unwavering support he has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it has helped him…
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Nigerian government increases passport fees
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an upward review of the fees for the Nigerian passport.
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IPOB: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers seek meeting with Tinubu
The lawyers representing the leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, have called on President Bola…
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ASUU designates September 10 as Victimized Lecturers’ Day
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced that September 10, will be observed as Victimized Lecturers’ Day. This…
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PENGASSAN vows to continue fight against crude oil theft
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating crude oil theft,…
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Price of cooking gas drops by 14.23% in July
The retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (cooking gas) in Nigeria dropped by 14.23% in…
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Tinubu’s government is fiscally reckless — Oby Ezekwesili
Former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili, has described the President Bola Tinubu administration as “financially reckless and profligate”. Speaking on…
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Why we are proposing drug test for students – NDLEA
NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who spoke on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, said that the agency is…
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Fuel Scarcity: NNPCL begs Nigerians for understanding
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has appealed to Nigerians for understanding over the ongoing fuel scarcity.
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FG settles N205bn of N1.3tn debt owed to GenCos
The Nigerian government announced on Monday, August 19, that it has allocated N205 billion from the N1.3 trillion debt owed…
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NLC threatens nationwide shutdown if Ajaero is arrested
The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to down tools nationwide in the event that the Nigeria…
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FG grants MTN, others permits to generate electricity
The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has issued permission to MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Havenhill Synergy, Golden Penny Power Limited…
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2024 Isese Day: Sanwo-Olu declares Tuesday public holiday in Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has declared Tuesday, August 20 as a work-free day for public servants to mark…
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Nigeria’s problem is due to bad leadership – Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said the country is presently plagued by socio-economic and political challenges due to self-centred leadership. Obasanjo…
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NNPC gives reason for fuel scarcity in Nigeria, reveals solution
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has said that the petrol scarcity witnessed in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos and…
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Tinubu leaves for France on ‘work stay’
Tinubu, according to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, August…
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UN General Assembly: Tinubu directs Gbajabiamila to reduce delegates
President Tinubu has instructed Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila to reduce Nigeria’s UNGA delegation, prioritising prudent resource management. President Bola Tinubu…
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Presidential Jet Seizure: Utomi tackles Amosun over ‘Blacklist’ allegation
Economist, Pat Utomi has lashed out at Ibikunle Amosun over the allegation that he was blacklisted by the Ogun State…
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Petrol price hits N950 per litre in Nigeria
The Nigeria Bureau of Statistics said the highest price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) stood at N950 per liter in…
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Court orders status quo in Fufeyin, VDM legal battle
The High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered parties in the ongoing lawsuit between YouTuber and blogger, Martins…
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Seized Jets: Gbenga Daniel breaks silence, recommends solution
Former governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has called on President Bola Tinubu to explore a diplomatic solution in resolving…
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Senator Amosun opens up about Chinese firm dispute
Senator lbikunle Amosun, a former governor of Ogun state, has weighed into the dispute between Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co.…
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Employment slots are not for sale – NNPCL warns job seekers
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has called on members of the public, especially jobseekers, to discountenance rumours of…
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Obaseki had no money to contest in 2016, we made him – Philip Shaibu
The deputy Governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu, has debunked the notion that governor Godwin Obaseki gave him political relevance.
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Chinese firm releases detained Presidential Jet
The Chinese firm involved in a legal dispute with Ogun State has released one of the three presidential jets initially…
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President Tinubu is the most demonised Nigerian, my house is better than his Bourdillion house – VP Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described President Bola Tinubu as the most demonised politician in Nigeria. Shettima disclosed that his…
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Fake Miracle: NSSPD Pastor, Jerry Eze addresses allegations of staging miracle
Nigerian Pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has responded to allegations that a miracle performed during…
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Senate denies N21m monthly pay, tackles Senator Sumaila
The Senate on Thursday, August 16, refuted the revelation made by the senator representing Kano South district, Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila,…
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Seized Jets: Presidency accuses Chinese firm of fraud over seized assets
Nigeria’s Presidency has issued a strong statement regarding the recent seizure of three Nigerian aircraft by Chinese company Zhongshan Fucheng…
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Hackers take over GTBank website
The website of GTBank, a leading Nigerian financial institution, has been hacked.
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French Court Seizes Nigeria’s Presidential Jet, other Aircraft amid legal dispute
Three aircraft associated with the Nigerian government have been seized under the authority of a French court following a protracted legal…
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Nigerian Armed Forces need 200m ammunition yearly – Muhammed Matawalle
Minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has disclosed that the Armed Forces of Nigeria requires 200m rounds…
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FG releases duty waiver guidelines of food Items
The federal government of Nigeria is set to begin implementation of the zero import duty on food items into the…
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Gulf of Guinea: Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea sign agreement on gas pipeline
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Equatorial Guinean President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has signed an agreement on the Gulf…
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Protesters took away Ganduje’s trial documents – Kano government
The Kano State government has said protesters who invaded the State High Court during the nationwide protest took away some…
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Governor Udom’s WhatsApp number hacked by fraudsters
Reports have it that Suspected fraudsters have hacked the WhatsApp number of Umo Eno, the governor of Nigeria’s oil-rich Akwa…
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A Nigerian Senator earns N1.1m monthly – RMAFC
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said each Nigerian Senator collects a total monthly salary and allowances…
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