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Nigeria Gets First Female Deputy DG Of DSS, See Who

Nigeria has got her first-ever deputy director general for the Department of State Service (DSS) in the person of Folashade Adekaiyaoja. An indigene of Kogi State, Adekaiyaoja was appointed following an approval... Read more »
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Pep Guardiola to Vacate £8.5M Barcelona Mansion Amid Divorce from Cristina Serra

Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing to move out of his £8.5 million family mansion in Barcelona following the end of his 30-year marriage to Cristina Serra. The Manchester City manager, who shares... Read more »
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Asake’s 30th Birthday Fuels Speculation About Split from YBNL Nation

Nigerian singer Asake, born Ahmed Ololade, celebrated his 30th birthday on January 13, 2025. Notably, there were no public birthday wishes from YBNL Nation, the record label led by Olamide, which has... Read more »
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CBN Imposes N1.35bn On Nine Banks For Hoarding Cash

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed fines totaling N1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to ensure adequate availability of Naira notes through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)... Read more »
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APGA Hails Senate Confirmation of Mark Okoye II as SEDC Pioneer MD

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) warmly congratulates the Nigerian Senate on the confirmation of Mr. Mark Okoye II as the pioneer Managing Director of the Southeast Development Commission (SEDC). This confirmation... Read more »
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‘Happy to Be Back Scoring Again’ After Free Kick Saves Chelsea – Reece James

Chelsea salvaged a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Bournemouth, thanks to a late free kick from Reece James at Stamford Bridge. The right-back delivered a moment of brilliance in the... Read more »
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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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Anambra South APC Zonal Executive Endorses Dozie Ikedife Jr for Senatorial By-Election

In a major boost to the aspirations of Dozie Ikedife Jr to complete the tenure of the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Zonal Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in... 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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BREAKING: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Elects New NEC Members, Promises Renewed Commitment to Unity

The Secretariat of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide expresses its heartfelt congratulations to Senator John Azuta Mbata and all the newly elected NEC members, including: The success of the elections can be attributed to... 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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EFCC Set to Arrest Former Lagos Speaker Obasa on Arrival from U.S.

In a well-executed civilian coup, some members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, numbering 32, yesterday, impeached the speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while he was in transit from faraway Atlanta, Georgia,... 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 »