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Young Lady Allegedly Murdered by Gospel Singer Laid to Rest Amid Tears

Salome Adaidu, the young lady allegedly murdered by gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi, in Nasarawa state over the weekend, has been laid to rest. Ajayi was apprehended in Nasarawa State after being allegedly caught... Read more »
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Senate Confirms Hon. Mark Okoye II, Nworgu, Others for SEDC, NWDC

The Nigerian Senate today confirmed Hon. Mark Okoye and Dr Emeka Nworgu as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Board of Directors respectively of the South East Development Commission. Also... Read more »
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Oyi Umunri Marks Father’s 20th Memorial, Launches Foundation, Empowers Market Women

Sunday, January 12, 2025, was a memorable day in Enugwu Ukwu as Akweke Dr. Francis Chidozie Okoye (popularly known as Oyi Umunri) commemorated the 20th memorial of his late father, Chief Patrick... Read more »
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Court Gives Judgement On Suit Challenging Tinubu’s Appointment Into NDDC

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to reverse the appointments of the current Managing Director and Executive Directors of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by President... Read more »
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23-Year-Old Man Murders Father Over N5000 in Delta State

Tragedy struck in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State as a 23-year-old man, identified as Success, allegedly hacked his father to death with a cutlass over a dispute involving N5000. The... Read more »
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Ubajaka Sympathizes with Nnewi Market Fire Victims, Pledges Relief Support

The APGA’s frontline Senatorial aspirant in the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial District by-election, Sir Patrick Nnaemeka Ubajaka on Tuesday visited the Ahia Mgbede Market Nnewi, opposite Agbaedo Motor parts, gutted by the... Read more »
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Power Minister Adelabu Proposes N8 Billion Advocacy Budget to Promote Timely Payment of Electricity Bills

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that his Ministry is planning to spend N8 billion to orientate Nigerians on prompt payment of electricity bills in 2025. The Minister disclosed this... Read more »
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Governor Soludo Leads Anambra Executive Retreat, Sets 2025 as Year of Execution and Completion

As the new fiscal year unfolds, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, is charting a path toward a transformative year by leading a strategic retreat for members of the Anambra... Read more »
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Coast Clear For Tax Reform Bills In Senate – Minority Leader

Strong indications emerged on Monday in the Senate that a public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills will soon be held, paving the way for their passage for third reading. This development... Read more »
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APC Chieftain, Oki Reveals What Tinubu Saw, That Led To Obasa’s Impeachment

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Fouad Oki has said that the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly was in the best... Read more »
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Obasa’s Impeachment Shakes Lagos Politics As Tinubu Reasserts Dominance Ahead Of 2027

The impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has sent shockwaves through the city’s political landscape. Obasa, who was accused of gross misconduct and abuse of... Read more »
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Gospel Artist Arrested With Severed Corps Member’s Head

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a gospel singer, Timilehin Ajayi, for allegedly killing and dismembering his 24-year-old girlfriend, Salome Enejo, a member of the National Youth Service Corps, for suspected... Read more »
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Oshiomhole to JAMB: “Is It Mosquitoes That Cost N850m in Fumigation?

Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC/Edo North) on Monday raised concerns over the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board’s (JAMB) expenditure in 2024 during the agency’s 2025 budget defence session before the National Assembly Joint... Read more »
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N670M Boko Haram Fund Mismanagement: Spotlight on Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited

General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), owned by Nduka Obaigbena which was used to obtain $225 million loan from First Bank PLC, is notorious for collecting slush funds which is usually diverted or used... Read more »
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Guardian Arrested in Ogun State for Using Razor Blade to Punish Young Boy

The police in Ogun state have arrested a middle-aged woman identified as Odeale Fatimah for using razor blade to inflict injuries on a ten-year-old boy identified as Olasunkanmi Oluwadamilara, A statement released... Read more »
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House of Reps Slams Interior Minister, Customs, Immigration Chiefs Over Hearing Absence

The House of Representatives has expressed displeasure over the absence of the Minister of Interior, the Comptroller General of Customs, and the Comptroller General of Immigration at an investigative hearing on border... Read more »
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Controversy Over $200M Loan Rocks ThisDay/AriseTV Awards as Nominees Withdraw

The prestigious 2025 ThisDay/AriseTV Awards, scheduled for January 22, faces significant challenges as high-profile nominees have begun withdrawing their participation over controversies surrounding a $200 million loan linked to Nduka Obaigbena, the... Read more »
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Just In: Tension In Edo As Governorship Election Petition Tribunal Resumes Today

The Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal begins today in Benin City, with both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) preparing for what could be a decisive legal... Read more »
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Tinubu Meets FBN Holdings Chairman, Otedola In Abu Dhabi Amid Legal Dispute

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and promptly met with Femi Otedola, the chairman of FBN Holdings Plc. Upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates, Tinubu... Read more »
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Ebony group holds induction, inaugurates 65 members

A social group, operating under the auspices of Ebonyi Prestigious Club (EPC), on Saturday, held its maiden induction and inaugurated its new leaders, with a poise to assist in developing the state... Read more »