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Edo APC Condemns Shooting Outside Governorship Tribunal in Benin City

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state have condemned Wednesdays shooting outside the Edo state Governorship election petition Tribunal venue in Benin city the Edo state Capital. Chairman of the... Read more »
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Police Arraigns Speed Darlington As Lawyers Move To Perfect His Bail Condition

The Nigeria Police Force have finally arraigned singer, Speed Darlington. This is according to one of his lawyers, Deji Adeyanju. In a post shared on X, Adeyanju stated the court also granted... Read more »
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Ogene Ndigbo Urges Soludo to Stay Focused Amid Challenges

The President of Association of Digital Media Core Advocates ADMCA, who doubles as the Convener Anambra Independent Media Conference, Dr Chuma-Odili Harris a.k.a Ogene Ndigbo, has urged Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo to... Read more »
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Court Orders Arrest of Crude Oil Cargo on FPSO Tamara Tokoni in Otedola-Obaigbena Legal Clash

The legal battle between Femi Otedola’s First Bank and Nduka Obaigbena’s General Hydrocarbons Limited has intensified. In the latest development, the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has granted an order to... Read more »
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“I Have No Regrets” – Says Suspected Killer Of Corps Member

Timileyin Ajayi, 32, has been remanded in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Nasarawa State Police Command in Lafia, the state capital for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old... Read more »
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Governor Soludo Congratulates Mark Okoye on Senate Confirmation as SEDC MD

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has wholeheartedly congratulated Mr. Mark Okoye on his confirmation by the Senate as the pioneer Managing Director of the South East Development... Read more »
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Ifon-Ilobu Crisis Escalates Again Despite Peace Efforts by Osun Government

The ongoing land dispute between Ifon and Ilobu communities in Osun State escalated again on Tuesday with reports of a shooting. Two persons were allegedly shot by gunmen, marking another violent chapter... Read more »
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Secret Meeting Between Edo Governor and EFCC Boss Raises Concerns Amid Raid on PDP Witnesses

Questions are swirling over a secretive meeting between Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, in Abuja, just hours before... Read more »
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I Disagree with Tinubu’s Policies, Not His Leadership – Ali Ndume

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has stated that his disagreements with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies should not be mistaken for criticism of the President or his administration. Speaking during an appearance... Read more »
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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 »