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Ex-minister, Chief Sir Francis Ama Oji Bows Out In Glory

…to be buried February 2 All is now set for the burial of illustrious Ebonyi son, Chief Sir Francis Ama Oji, who passed away on October 22, 2023. Chief Francis Oji was... Read more »
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Usman Ahmed Ododo Sworn in as Kogi State Governor

Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has taken the oath of office as the fifth democratically-elected Governor of Kogi State. Ododo was sworn in by the Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at... Read more »

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NRC Gears Up to Relaunch Kano-Lagos Express Train Service – MD11

The Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Engineer Fidet Okheria, has revealed that the long-awaited Kano-Lagos Express Train Service is set to resume operations soon, signaling a new era in... Read more »
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Kidnapped Lagos PDP chairman regains freedom

The chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, PHILIPAivoji, who was abducted by some yet-to-identified gunmen along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has regained his freedom. Aivoji was released... Read more »
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Promise Made, Promise Fulfilled As Work Commences at Int’l Conference Centre Enugu

Residents across Enugu State are commending the state governor, Barr. Peter Mbah, for keeping to his promise of taking over and completing all the abandoned projects, including the International Conference Centre (ICC)... Read more »
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Abductors demand N100m for Ekiti schoolchildren

Kidnappers of five pupils of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, and four staff members have demanded N100m ransom for the release of the nine victims who were taken away on... Read more »
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Why Obasanjo Almost Punched Me – Olanipekun

On Wednesday, Wole Olanipekun, former President of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), disclosed that ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo almost punched him when he suggested amending the country’s constitution during Obasanjo’s administration. During the... Read more »
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Deporting 12,000 Nigerians will worsen insecurity – Akpabio begs Germany

Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, has appealed to the German government to refrain from deporting approximately 12,000 illegal migrants to Nigeria, citing concerns that such actions could exacerbate security... Read more »
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Edo 2024: We’ll Soon Know Who Controls Edo PDP Structure – Shaibu

Amid the strained relationship between Edo Deputy Governor Philips Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, Shaibu remains confident about securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the gubernatorial race. Addressing his ambition... Read more »
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Katsina: Families affected by bandit attack in Jibia receive ₦200k

The Katsina Government provided financial aid to 30 families affected by a recent bandit attack in Jibia Local Government Area. Governor Dikko Radda, represented by Senior Special Assistant Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, distributed... Read more »
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My takeaways from 2023 elections – Peter Obi

Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party says he is delighted at the upbeat and positive attitude of youths in the country towards... Read more »
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NDLEA declares ex-beauty queen, Aderinoye wanted over drug trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has identified a former beauty queen, Ms Aderinoye Queen Christmas (also known as Ms Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye), as being involved in the trafficking of illegal... Read more »
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UNILORIN Student Abducted On Campus Escapes From Captivity

Moyosore Bright, the 100-level Zoology student of the University of Ilorin, who was whisked away by kidnappers within the campus has escaped from the abductor’s den. It was gathered that Moyosore boarded... Read more »
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Man Working at JAMB CBT Centre Arrested for Chatting With 15-year-old Candidate

A Nigerian man has landed in trouble for chatting with an underage girl. The man who works at the JAMB CBT centre allegedly stole a number registered to a 15-year-old candidate after... Read more »
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“Evict occupants of buildings converted to bars, mosques, churches within 30 days” – Lagos tells landlords

he Lagos State Government has given a final notice to owners of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubs, lounges, and bars across the state to evict their occupiers within the... Read more »
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Four kidnappers arrested after collecting ransom in Edo

At least four suspected kidnappers have been apprehended by the police in Edo state.The suspects who are based in Kano were arrested after collecting ransom from their victim in Edo state. They... Read more »
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Crude oil sales take over by CBN illegal — Atiku

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has kicked against the recent directive by President Bola Tinubu for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to take over the responsibility for crude oil sales from... Read more »
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Lagos man sent to prison for stabbing another to death

One Emmanuel Udom has been remanded in prison for allegedly stabbing a man to death with a knife in Lagos State. Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Ikeja High Court ordered his remand... Read more »
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2023 polls: Outcome of litigations vindicated INEC Chair, Mahmood, says Ohanaeze youths

The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation says the decisions arising from both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal on the 2023 general elections have vindicated the Independent National... Read more »
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JUST IN: New Kogi Gov Ododo Appoints Cabinet Members

The recently sworn-in Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has named cabinet members and other important aides on his first day in office. In his inaugural speech, he declared that the nomination of... Read more »