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Rivers LG Election: Fubara to swear in 23 new Rivers LG Chairmen today
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, will on Sunday swear in the newly elected council chairmen of the 23 local government…
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NDLEA arrests Canadian at Lagos airport, intercepts ₦9bn worth of opioids
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 41-year-old Canadian lady, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala…
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Nigeria commences crude oil sales in naira
Nigeria has officially commenced the sales of crude oil and refined petroleum products in naira, the Federal Government has announced.…
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Couple’s gruesome murder shocks Abia community
A devastating crime has shaken the peaceful community of Itumbuzo in Bende Local Government Area, Abia State, after a septuagenarian…
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Akwa Ibom governor names daughter to oversee First Lady’s Office, says he doesn’t have money for another bride
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has appointed his daughter, Helen Eno-Obareki, as the Acting First Lady of the state…
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Why Jesus, apostles did not collect tithes -Enoch Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has explained why Jesus Christ did not…
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Israel-Hezbollah crisis: No Nigerian life lost in Lebanon- FG
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Federal Government has confirmed that no Nigerian lives have been lost…
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Nigeria exempts 63 items from value-added tax to boost oil and gas industry
In a bid to revitalize the oil and gas sector, the Federal Government has announced the exemption of 63 essential…
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PDP crisis deepens as Atiku backs Damagum’s removal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with an escalating leadership crisis, as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar joins the…
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Rivers APC secretariat rocked by explosion as LG poll holds
In the early hours of Saturday , buildings and other properties were shattered as explosives suspected to be dynamite went…
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Youth ministry and NAICOM partner to bring one million youths into insurance sector
The Ministry of Youth Development and the Nigerian Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to attract…
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Kwankwaso predicts wind of change in 2027, welcomes APC defectors
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has predicted a "wind of change" will…
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Nigeria faces looming gas supply crisis, requires $20 billion yearly investment
Nigeria's energy sector is at a critical crossroads, with experts warning of a looming gas supply crisis unless urgent investments…
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EFCC vs Yahaya Bello: Former governor summoned by Abuja court over alleged N110bn fraud
Justice Maryanne Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, summoned the…
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U-Turn: “I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe” – Pastor Adeboye
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who…
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Rivers LG election: Sim Fubara storms RSIEC office over Police attempt to take over premises
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara said he stormed the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) at 1 AM on…
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Police will enforce court orders on LG election — Rivers Police spokesperson
The Rivers State Police Command has said it will enforce court orders as regarding the local government elections billed to…
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2024/25 NPFL: Ahmed Musa, Sheu Abdullahi rejoin Kano Pillars
Nigeria internationals Ahmed Musa and Sheu Abdullahi have rejoined Kano Pillars on short-term contracts for the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football…
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Alleged ₦110bn fraud: Court issues public summons against Yahaya Bello
Justice Maryanne Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a public summons against the immediate…
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British High Commissioner celebrates Nigerian Flying Officer, David Sangokoya
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has celebrated the first African Cadet to win the International Cadet Sword…
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Lagos to ban single-use plastics, sachet water from January 2025
The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced its plans to ban the circulation of single-use plastics, and sachet water, among…
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Basketmouth slams government over economic hardship
Renowned Nigerian comedian, Basketmouth, has expressed his frustration with Nigeria's economic state and leadership, citing rising inflation and the naira's…
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Timi Dakolo celebrates wife Busola’s 40th birthday with heartfelt song and tribute
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has penned a touching tribute and song for his wife, Busola, as she marks her 40th…
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Senate revives South-South development commission bill
The Nigerian Senate has reopened debate on establishing the South-South Development Commission, a bill initially suspended in July due to…
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Former CBN Governor Emefiele accused of bypassing procedures in naira redesign
Folashodun Shonubi, former Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), testified yesterday that Godwin Emefiele, ex-CBN Governor, bypassed…
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Super Falcons forward Macleans completes transfer to Saudi club Al-Shabab
Super Falcons forward Chinonyerem Macleans has finalized her move to Saudi club Al-Shabab, marking a new chapter in her career.
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“Nigeria will turn around when people of character get into power “ – Pat Utomi
Professor Pat Utomi says putting people of character in positions of authority will turn around Nigeria’s fortunes for the better.…
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Court says VIO cannot take cars or fine drivers
On Wednesday, October 2, the Federal High Court in Abuja made an important decision. The court said that the Vehicle…
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Court Adjourns Ruling On Kano Mini Palace Renovation Dispute
The Kano State High Court has adjourned ruling on a substantive application seeking to prevent the 15th Emir of Kano,…
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Fight Against Corruption: ICPC Recovers Over ₦13bn Diverted Funds In September
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Adamu Aliyu, has announced that over ₦13 billion…
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150 feared lost in Niger boat accident, 9 bodies found
A sad event happened in Niger State when a boat carrying 300 people tipped over, with 150 people believed to…
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Petrol imports dropped by 3.58bn litres in one year, says NBS
Importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as petrol dropped by 3.5 billion litres in the last year, data…
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Edo PDP supporters stage protest at INEC office, demand reversal of results
Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State on Wednesday staged a protest at the office of…
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House of Reps allege discrimination, demand GCON honour for Speaker Abbas like Akpabio
Following the conferment of national honours on the leadership of the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, the House of…
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President Tinubu off to UK for two-week annual leave
President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday depart Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation. The vacation is…
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NAF denies killing 23 civilians in Kaduna airstrike, calls allegations false
The Nigerian Air Force has denied reports that 23 people were killed in Jika da Kolo Community, Giwa Local Government…
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‘I didn’t steal as governor, I’m ready to swear with Quran’ – Nasir El-Rufai
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has insisted that he did not embezzle public funds while in office, saying…
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Atiku Abubakar warns of imminent one-Party dictatorship in Nigeria
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, has expressed grave concerns about the state of democracy in the country, stating…
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Nigeria@64: Protesters gather in Lagos, Abuja over high cost of living
As Nigeria celebrates 64 years of independence from British colonial rule on Tuesday, thousands of citizens gathered in the nation’s…
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Nigeria@64: Over 300 Boko Haram, Bandits commanders eliminated within one year — Tinubu
As a progress report on the fight against insecurity in the country, President Bola Tinu has said his administration eliminated…
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