About 75,000 people are benefiting from the daily Ramadan breakfast provided by the Kano State Government, says Abubakar Kofar-Naisa, Special Assistant to Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje on Broadcast media. According to Kofar-Naisa in a statement on Saturday in Kano, the Ramadan feeding is going on daily at about 150 centres across the eight local government areas […]
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FORMER Chairman of Nigeria Human Rights Commission and Professor of Law Chidi Odinkalu has said that Nigerian politicians are the biggest bandits. Speaking at a webinar organised by The ICIR on Thursday on banditry and security challenges in Nigeria, Odinkalu explained that discussions on banditry would not be complete without mentioning politicians. He explained that there was […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari’s communications minister Isa Pantami once condemned Nigerian Army’s incursion into Boko Haram strongholds, describing the insurgents as “our Muslim” brothers who did not deserve to be killed like pigs. “See what our fellow Muslim brothers’ blood has turned to? Even pig blood has more value than that of a fellow Muslim brother,” […]
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Prophet T.B Joshua’s YouTube account has been suspended over some videos shared on the channel. Premium Times had reported that between 2016 and January 2020, the channel posted at least seven clips showing the charismatic Christian televangelist engaging in violent exorcism to ‘cure’ gay and lesbian congregants of their sexual orientation by casting out “the demon of […]
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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate disbandment of the IGP Monitoring Satellite offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This followed what he described as incessant complaints of harassment and operating beyond their briefs over cases of investigations, Vanguard reports. Speaking at his maiden meetings with Command Police Commissioners […]
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Nigeria central bank boss Godwin Emefiele has justified why the bank is printing more money to finance the federal government budget. “If government cannot finance all its obligations,” the central bank should offer support as a lender of last resort, Emefiele said in a press briefing on Tuesday. Emefiele is reacting to claims by a […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Nigeria at the end of his medical check-up in London. The president left the country on March 30 for his first medical trip in over a year. Details later…
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The Federal Government has approved the Activation of New SIM Registration with Mandatory NIN in line with the Revised National Digital Identity Policy for SIM Card Registration The announcement was made on Thursday in a press statement signed by Dr Femi Adeluyi, Technical Assistant (Information Technology) to the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr […]
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Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have on Thursday embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The striking workers are members of the Medical and Health Workers Union. The vice-chairman of the union, Idzi Isua confirmed the strike in a chat with Premium Times. Izua said the union […]
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Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has blamed unpatriotic Nigerians for being the reason why social networking service, Twitter, decided to make Ghana its African headquarters. Mohammed stated this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. Twitter co-founder, Jack Dorsey, had revealed on Monday that it had finally set up an office […]
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Tyson Fury’s much anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua could be further delayed due to the upcoming Olympics. The two heavyweights are looking to set a date for their unification bout which had been planned for this summer but the fight could be delayed further due Joshua’s coach being involved in the Olympics with Team Great […]
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American singer Jennifer Lopez and her estranged fiance Alex Rodriguez have officially called off their engagement. In a joint statement released on Thursday, April 15, 2021, the former couple said they would be going their separate ways but would remain as friends. “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining […]
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Religious Police Hizbah in Kano State, has arrested a group of youths for eating at noon, indicating they are not fasting. Those arrested included 3 men and 8 women. Hizbah, also known as Hizb ut-Tahrir, conducts similar arrests in Kano city and local government areas every year. The Chairman of the Board, Dr. Aliyu Musa […]
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Allen Manasseh, strategic team member of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group, says over 20 parents of the Chibok girls have died from health complications induced by the protracted wait for the return of their children. In April 2014, 276 schoolgirls of Government Girls’ Secondary School (GGSS) Chibok, Borno state, were abducted by Boko […]
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The challenge seeks to aid a Nigerian economy hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the USAID/Nigeria COVID-19 Food Security Challenge. With this challenge, USAID will offer $3million in funding and technical assistance to youth-led companies and mid-stage companies (those having an existing customer base of more than […]
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A lady has gotten the shock of her life as she found out on Twitter that a young man who has been asking her out on a date a few days ago has finally proposed marriage to another lady. Aburo David took to Instagram to flaunt her engagement ring given to her by the love of her life as she […]
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Two of the kidnapped women Gunmen have abducted three women at Onipe community, Idi Ayunre along the Ibadan/Ijebu Ode Road. It was gathered that the gunmen emerged from the bush around Onipe community at about 8:20am on Monday, April 12 and shot indisrciminately to scare travellers before they whisked away the women to an unknown destination. The names […]
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Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has imposed a 24-hour curfew on three communities in Balanga Local Government after a violent communal clash. The violent clash reportedly claimed lives and led to destruction of properties in Nyuwar, Jessu and Tolde. An eyewitness, Kabiru Abubakar Sulaiman told Daily Trust that the violence erupted late Monday evening, April 12, between youth hunters of […]
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lady identified as Nymart Jamal has revealed how a 3-year-old Nigerian girl died after her mother absconded with N3m donated to the young girl for her surgery She took to her Facebook page to reveal that the donor refused to pay the money to the NGO’S account due to undisclosed reasons but requested paying to the mother of the sick […]
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Justice Aisha Bashir-Aliyu has been sworn in as the substantive Chief Judge of Nassarawa state. Effectively, she becomes the first female Chief Judge in the State. Shortly after administering the oath of office on the new CJ, the Governor Abdullahi Sule said his administration takes the judiciary as a critical institution providing the needed impetus […]
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On Tuesday, the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASSAN) threatened to embark on industrial action over the non-implementation of the National Minimum wage and other conditions of service. However, Members of the House of Representatives has adjourned for one week to mourn dead colleagues. Haruna Maitala and Suleiman Aliyu Lere passed away while the House […]
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Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed the reason for his trip to Kaduna State. First, he said he went to Kaduna to see his children who God saved from abductors. He was actually referring to eight members of the church who were recently abducted by gunmen […]
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BREAKING: Gunmen invade Gwagwalada community, overpower police, abduct residents Unknown gunmen have invaded the Tungan-Maje community in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The gunmen who stormed the area on Tuesday overpowered the security agencies who tried to repel them. A police officer and other residents were reportedly shot during the […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association Women Forum (NBAWF) has condemned the alleged murder of their colleague, Adaeze Ikpeama, Esq, by her husband, Anthony Ikpeama. According to police reports, the incident occurred in Lagos when the 28-year-old woman was on admission as an in-patient for pregnancy-related complications after her husband had allegedly beaten her into a state […]
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The Rivers State Government says it has intercepted a truckload of suspected substandard animal hide, popularly called ponmo, in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area of the state, that were imported into the country from Madagascar. The state Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Fred Kpakol, who disclosed this to newsmen, said two persons who accompanied the products to the country […]
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Management of Dangote Cement Plc has said yesterday that the price of its product per bag from the factory was between N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese, inclusive of VAT. The clarification came against the backdrop recent insinuations that the company sells cement in Nigeria at significantly higher prices relative to other […]
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A suburb of Minneapolis was under curfew early Monday after US police fatally shot a young Black man, sparking protests not far from where a former police officer was on trial for the murder of George Floyd. Hundreds of people gathered outside the police station in Brooklyn Center, northwest of Minneapolis, with police later firing teargas and flash […]
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Nigerian pastor known as Archbishop Samson Benjamin, has protested against bad governance, President Buhari’s administration, political, traditional and religious leaders. The General Overseer of Resurrection Praise Ministry, Lagos, popularly known as Jehovah Sharp Sharp, carried a coffin as he preached on the streets of Festac, Navy Town, Alakija, Satellite Town, on Sunday, April 11. He […]
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Daily Independent Newspaper reports that, there’s an allegation that the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Alhaji Isa Ali Ibrahim, also known as Sheikh Pantami, has fallen on the watch list of the America’s Intelligence Service. Ibrahim, also the Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Sharia Council in Nigeria and a former student of Salafist ideologies, […]
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a Catholic priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcell Onyeocha, in Imo State. It was gathered that that the priest was abducted around 7:00 am on Sunday, April 11, at Ihube Community in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State, along Enugu -Port Harcourt Express Road The cleric is said to […]
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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called off its 9-day old strike. The resident doctors reached the decision to end the strike at a virtual National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which ended on Saturday evening, April 10. Confirming the suspension to newsmen, the President of NARD, Dr. Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi said the association had […]
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Precious Ekwueme, the Chief Executive Officer of HighTunes Records, has lamented about his recent robbery and burglary attack in the city of Accra, Ghana. Mr. Ekwueme was lodged at Pearl in the City Apartments housing Capitol Restaurant. On the night when he was to leave Accra, armed robbers got into his room through the window […]
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The Poultry Farmers’ Association of Nigeria, Kano branch has disclosed that it members has lost over 500 million to the recent outbreak of bird flu in the state. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Tuesday reported that Kano, Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kaduna and the Niger States have confirmed human cases of Avian […]
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As a member of one of the most famous and glamorous families on the planet, Khloe Kardashian is rarely pictured looking less than a million dollars. The TV star and social media influencer and her team usually know how to produce the impossibly perfect image. So after an unfiltered picture was shared to her social […]
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The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) on Wednesday said he did not file any suit on the citizenship or otherwise of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Malami, in a statement by his media aide, Dr Umar Gwandu, said he has never filled any case before any court […]
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Rico “Orc” Ledesma, 41, is set to star in a Hollywood film after transforming himself into a monster-like creature with eyeball tatts, tusks, a stretched septum and split tongue. Ledesma who lives in Brazil, is an avid tattoo addict. He is married to Krishna Insomnia, 25, they have a daughter and are expecting another child. […]
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Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, his Enugu counterpart, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso, on Wednesday, attended the marriage ceremony of the son of a former Governor of Abia and current Representative of Abia central district in the National Assembly, Senator Theodore […]
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On Tuesday, April 6, LIB shared a story of a Nigerian man, Tolu Babatunde, who was in search of his mum. Read here. This afternoon, he reached out to LIB that he has found his mum. According to Babatunde, back in 1988 when he met her for the second time, she came with her sister and […]
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The Christian Association of Nigeria has lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari for the state of insecurity in the country. President of the Christian group, Samson Ayokunle while speaking at the Holy Convocation organised by the Victory Life Bible Church in Ogun state, lamented that criminals were being more professional than various security outfits in Nigeria. He added […]
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The Federal Government has directed all the states administering the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to stop the exercise the moment they use half of the doses allocated to them. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, said on Tuesday in Abuja at the joint national briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 that […]
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Gunmen on Tuesday razed the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area Divisional Police Headquarters in Imo State. This development came just a day after unknown gunmen attacked Owerri Correctional Centre and the Imo State Police Command headquarters, freeing 1,884 inmates and razing over 50 vehicles. Tuesday’s attack came few hours after the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, […]
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Muhammad Dingyadi, minister of police affairs, has spoken on why Mohammed Adamu, former inspector-general of police (IGP), did not complete his three months tenure extension. He said it is the prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari to decide on when to make an appointment. The president had approved the appointment of Alkali Usman Baba as the new […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Usman Alkali Baba as acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). This was announced to correspondents by the Minister of Police Affair, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, at the presidential villa, Abuja on Tuesday. He replaces Mohammed Adamu whose expired tenure was extended recently.
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The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has imposed a curfew on Umuahia and Aba metropolis of the state between 10pm and 6am. John Kalu, the commissioner for information, disclosed this in a statement to this effect on Monday. The Governor said the decision is a result of security reports received from multiple sources. The […]
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If you have an active sex life or think you may have been exposed to HIV, it is important that you get tested as soon as possible. Here are some common symptoms of HIV in men that may alert you that something is wrong. Many people experience severe flu-like symptoms which is the body’s natural response […]
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Nigerian Grammy-award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu a.k.a Burna Boy, has been nominated for the International Male Solo Artist category of the 41st edition of the BRITs Awards. The BRIT Awards, simply called, ‘The BRITs’ are the British Phonographic Industry’s annual popular music awards. The organisers of BRITs awards took to its Instagram handle @brits to announce […]
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Argentina’s President Alberto Fernández announced Saturday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19. Fernández received his first dose of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine on January 21 and the second on February 11, 2021. Fernandez, had on Friday, disclosed that he had the virus but added that he was feeling normal and would have to self-isolate. […]
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Don Jazzy’s ex-wife, Michelle Jackson, has reacted to the news of the marriage between her and the Mavin Records boss, which happened 18 years ago. On Saturday, Don Jazzy revealed that he got married to the American model and writer 18 years ago, but got divorced two years after. He explained that he got divorced […]
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Tunde Bakare, senior pastor of Citadel Global Community Church, on Sunday said he has vehemently supported President Muhammadu Buhari because God told him Mr Buhari has a role in stabilising Nigeria. Mr Bakare, a critic of successive past administrations who once said he is not under any obligation to protest against the Buhari government, made […]
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Workers in the judiciary sector will from Tuesday shut down courts across the country, as the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commences a nationwide strike over the non-implementation of financial autonomy of the judiciary in line with the constitution of the country and other extant laws. JUSUN has issued a 21-day ultimatum which elapsed […]
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The Kaduna State Government has vowed to prosecute anyone caught negotiating with bandits or terrorists in the state. This is according to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who made the government’s position known via a statement issued on Sunday. While noting that the government has not appointed an intermediary to […]
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The Federal Government has directed all states administering COVID-19 vaccines to suspend the exercise immediately they use half of doses delivered to them. The directive according to Punch was issued by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaibu to enable those who have received their first jabs to complete their vaccination. This implies that […]
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Gospel singer, Donnie McClurkin, is opening up yet again about his sexuality. Speaking in a recent episode of TV One’s Uncensored, he said he has had relationships with men and women and fears he may end up alone for the rest of his life. McClurkin, 61, had previously opened up years ago about his past struggles with homosexuality, which […]
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Many people have been feared dead following an attack launched by suspected Fulani herdsmen in four villages in Ebonyi State. The affected villages are Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Obeagu, Nkalagu, and Amazu in Ishielu Local Government Area of the southeast state. Eyewitnesses told Channels Television that the gunmen were shooting sporadically, killing at least 15 people in different areas of […]
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Amid overwhelming reports and claims by various bodies and media organisations, including Amnesty International and the U.S.-based Cable News Network, the United States government says it does not believe soldiers shot at protesters at Lekki Toll Gate. The U.S. view is contained in its newly-released ‘2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Nigeria.’ It said, […]
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Bola Tinubu on Tuesday walked back his statement recommending enlistment of 50 million Nigerian youths into the military, saying it was a slip of tongue. Mr Tinubu now said he meant to say five million Nigerians should be recruited into the Nigerian Army to combat raging insecurity instead, according to P.M. News which cited the politician’s spokesman […]
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The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger state has suspended former Governor, Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu over allegations of anti-party activities leading to cracks in the party. The former governor was suspended during an emergency Stakeholders’ meeting of Chachanga local Area in Minna on Monday. The PDP also accused the former governor of working against […]
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The Kogi state government has expressed readiness to start administering the COVID-19 vaccine to residents, even though Gov. Yahaya Bello insisted that he won’t allow his people to be used as guinea pigs by vaccine manufacturers. The State commissioner for health, Saka Haruna told TheCable on Monday in a telephone interview that Kogi will receive […]
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The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has asked the top echelon of an online medium, Sahara Reporters to retract a report it published on Chairman of the Forum and Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi within 24 hours or face legal action. The Forum in a letter addressed to the Publisher, Sahara Reporters signed by its Head, […]
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The abductors of the eight members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Kaduna state have established contact with the leadership of the church in the state, demanding a ₦50 million ransom before they will release them. This was disclosed by the public relations officer of the Church in Kaduna province, Alao Joseph. Mr. […]
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Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, says nobody can bring Buhari’s government down. He said this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise daily program on Friday. There have been agitations by secessionist groups, declaring parallel governments. Shehu said the current administration is addressing multiple challenges in the country but the opposition is taking advantage of the […]
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THE United States Senate has confirmed the nomination of a Nigerian-American Wally Adeyemo as deputy secretary of Treasury. Adeyemo, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in December 2020, was confirmed on Thursday after a unanimous vote. The 39-year-old has struck a hardline tone on China, vowing to fight what he called Beijing’s ‘unfair economic […]
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Abubakar Bello, governor of Niger state, says only leaders with the right positive qualities can put Nigeria on the right path to development. The governor stated this at the opening ceremony of a three-day training for youths held at the Idris Legbo Kutigi international conference centre in Minna, the Niger capital. The programme was organised […]
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The upper legislative chamber announced the break after Wednesday’s sitting. Senate President Ahmad Lawan said the recess is in line with the senate rules and does not stop the various committees from carrying out their functions. “The senate will proceed on its Easter break but our committees will continue to do their work. The Easter […]
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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu have announced a donation of the sum of N50million to victims of the Katsina Central Market Fire. Tinubu made the announcement on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Katsina State government. He was received by the state […]
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Naira to Dollar history: 2001 – N1132002 – N1262003 – N1372004 – N1322005 – N1292006 – N1272007 – N1162008 – N1312009 N1482010 N1492011 N1562012 N1552013 N1552014 – N1682015 – N1972016 – N3052017 – N3062018 – N3072021 – N486 Is the naira weak or useless?
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Jack Dorsey has just sold his first-ever tweet from 15years ago for an amount slightly above $2.9m. The tweet, which was sold as a kind of digital certificate, non-fungible token (NFT) on Monday, 22nd March 2021 had greatly exploded in popularity since the present year. Dorsey’s first tweet which reads: “just setting up my Twitter,” […]
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Son of Aisha Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Administration, Dr Hajo Sani, certainly knows how to flaunt his affluence. Kingdibbo, as he is known on Instagram, made a showy post in which he exhibited the Mercedes Benz he has newly acquired. In the picture he uploaded, he wrote: “Baby Flex! #MyBaby Mercedes Benz # Alhamdulillah […]
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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during Usulor’s trial for murder on Monday at an Ikeja Special Offences Court, the prosecution counsel, O.A Bajulaiye-Bishi, informed the court that the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecution has rejected the agreement. “My lord, the defendant through his counsel Mr Spurgeon Ataene had applied for a plea bargain […]
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Peter Okoye, Nigerian singer better known as Mr P, says fans contributed to the collapse of Psquare, the now-defunct music group he shared with Paul Okoye, his twin brother. The spotlight has continued to beam on the twin brothers over their controversial split in 2016. The duo were said to have parted ways after a […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to begin direct disbursement of 3-month stipend for participants of the Special Public Works through their Bank Verification Number (BVN). The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, who disclosed this on Saturday via his verified Twitter handle: @fkeyamo, said he had […]
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The Ekiti government has given farmers and herders a two-week window to register with the state government or be ready to leave the state. The two-week grace begins on Sunday, March 22. In February, the state conducted a two-week registration of farmers and herders, but not all those involved seized the opportunity. Commissioner for Agriculture […]
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The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief David Umahi, at the weekend tasked Nigerian youths to forget about government jobs which according him, add no profit to their destiny. Umahi made this known while addressing the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, during the 65th emergency senate meeting that took place at the Christian Ecumenical centre, […]
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With an increase in the jobless rate as of the fourth quarter of 2020, Bloomberg has ranked Nigeria as second highest on the global list of the unemployment rate. Africa’s most populous nation, with over 200 million population, had 27.1 percent employment rate as of Q2 2020 and had a surge to 33.3 percent in […]
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The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has delisted 42 schools in Benue state over alleged involvement in examination malpractices. According to NAN, Dennis Ityavyar, the state commissioner for education, broke the news in Markudi on Wednesday. “Let me inform the public that WAEC has delisted 42 schools in the state and most of them are […]
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Six Boko Haram terrorists have been killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole along Dikwa – Ajiri axis in the Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State. Director of Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerima in a statement released on Tuesday March 16 said the terrorists who mounted motorcycles and a gun truck, were killed by […]
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23-year-old Precious Azulule who escaped from the Warri Custodial Centre, Delta State, during the #EndSARS protest, has been handed a 14 year jail sentence. Azulule reportedly escaped from prison on October 22, 2020 but was rearrested by police operatives on patrol. He was arraigned on two counts of conspiracy and escape from lawful custody, before being jailed for 14 […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered bank employees to declare their assets in accordance with the bank employees declaration of assets act. The act requires every bank employee to make a full disclosure of all assets within 14 days of assuming duty with a bank. The anti-graft agency has also set a June […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami who responded to a lawsuit filed at a Federal High Court in Abuja by an Abuja-based lawyer, Maxwell Opara over the tenure extension granted to the Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu, have argued that the law allows the current IGP to stay in office till 2024. […]
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Rapper, Drake has reportedly been sending messages to Kim Kardashian following her split from husband Kanye West. Kim, 40, confirmed in Feb 2021 that she had filed for divorce from the rapper, bringing their almost seven-year marriage to an end. Now, it is claimed Canadian rapper Drake has reached out to Kim in the wake of […]
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Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has once again restated his position to never negotiate with bandits and kidnappers. Following the repeated attacks by criminals in some parts of the North, there have been calls by some Nigerians for government to negotiate with the criminals so they can lay down their arms. Cleric, Sheik Gumi, has […]
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Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been arrested, his office said in a statement. ‘Bobi Wine arrested as he led MPs and other leaders in a peaceful protest against the abduction, torture and murder of his supporters,” an official statement on Twitter said on Monday morning. “The protest was taking place at City Square, Kampala.” […]
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Gunmen have kidnapped some pupils from a UBE primary school at Rama in Birnin-Gwari LGA of Kaduna state. The gunmen abducted some teachers from the school as well. A resident told TheCable the gunmen invaded the school on Monday morning. It is not immediately clear how many persons were taken hostage. The state police command […]
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Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, has directed telecommunication companies to halt the planned withdrawal of unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) services. This minister’s directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by Femi Adeluyi, his technical assistant. Telcos recently announced their plan to suspend USSD services over N42 billion debt owed by financial […]
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Twenty-six-year-old Ayoola Olalekan, who was recently paraded as a suspected cyber fraudster by the Osun State Police Command, tells BOLA BAMIGBOLA what it takes to hack into a victim’s bank account What is your name and how old are you? My name is Ayoola Olalekan. I am a 26-year-old indigene of Oyo State from Oyo town. What led […]
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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has threatened to frustrate the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio over comments against South-South Governors. Mr. Wike on live television on Friday said Akpabio is not qualified to tell Niger Deltans to ask the south-South governors what they do with funds. He also threatened that the minister will […]
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 172 students and eight others kidnapped by bandits in the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Afaka in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Mr Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Friday. Aruwan said that bandits, in […]
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The Federal Government has officially confirmed the return of fuel subsidy, as the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, yesterday, fixed the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, at N212.61 per litre, for the month of March. The new price, according to the PPPRA’s PMS guiding price, released to stakeholders, […]
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The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he will not descend to the level of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, by exchanging words with him. Speaking on Arise TV “The Morning Show” on Thursday, monitored by The Nation, Amaechi said he did not want to discuss about Wike whom he has surpassed on all […]
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The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said it would crush terrorists, bandits and other criminals disturbing the peace of the country as directed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, stated this at the Army Headquarters in Abuja while hosting the new permanent secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Musa Istifanus, […]
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No fewer than 100 miners operating between Anka and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State have been abducted by bandits. Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, who spoke on behalf of other members of the state Council of Chiefs as chairman, disclosed this when the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor, led […]
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Mike Davids has apologised to Apostle Johnson Suleman after accusing him of having sexual relations with his wife. He alleged that Apostle Suleman slept with his wife while still in the ministry, then transferred her to Abuja, where she is now heading the church’s branch. He also alleged that the clergyman had stopped him from […]
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Governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that failure of security operatives to defeat bandits have emboldened them to develop a national footprint and endanger national cohesion. The Kaduna state Governor said this at the presentation of the 2020 Annual Security Report on Wednesday March 10. El-Rufai also disclosed that Governors in some states in the North-West […]
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Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has stated that his refusal to cover the illegalities of his predecessor, Senator Rochas Okorocha was the reason he had sworn to make the state ungovernable. Uzodimma stated this in a statement signed by his Media Adviser and Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku. The statement noted that Okorocha […]
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The United Kingdom on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria to return £4.2 million assets stolen by Ibori, former governor of Delta state. Subsequently, Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), said the loot will be used to fund three infrastructural projects, including the second Niger bridge. The resolution of the house was passed […]
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Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Ahmed Musa will not play against the Benin Republic and Lesotho despite being in the squad. Rohr has been questioned following his decision to include Musa in the Super Eagles’ squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho. However, the Franco-German has clarified […]
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Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Wednesday suggested ways the Federal Government can resolve the challenge of banditry in the North. Gumi said the Federal Government should adopt the non-kinetic approach in tackling banditry and insecurity in the Northern part of the country. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, the cleric explained that […]
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Susanna Reid has addressed co-host, Piers Morgan’s departure from the Good Morning Britain Show. Recall it was reported that Piers left the ITV show on Tuesday March 9, following 41,000 Ofcom complaints about his comments that he ‘didn’t believe’ Meghan Markle was suicidal. Returning to the show today March 10 alongside Ranvir Singh, Reid addressed her co-star’s departure. […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched the $3.2 billion rehabilitation and reconstruction of Port Harcourt– Maiduguri eastern narrow gauge railway project, Bonny Deep Sea Port and the Railway Industrial Park, Port Harcourt, to be executed with 85 per cent loan and federal government’s 15 per cent counterpart funding. The three projects will be co-financed with […]
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Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has dismissed as baseless, reports that its officials are jittery over the alleged disappearance of records relating to former governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Bola Tinubu.CCB dismissed the report in its reaction to a publication in an online medium that there was tension in […]
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Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, stated this when he featured on a Channels Television programme on Tuesday. When asked about the recovery of other looted funds abroad, Malami said the federal government is still pursuing additional components linked to Ibori and Sani Abacha, former head of state. Malami noted that the federal government has […]
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Iskilu Wakili, a Fulani leader who was arrested in Oyo State, Southwest Nigeria by members of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) over allegations of kidnapping and killing has insisted on a clean criminal record. Iskilu Wakili, the alleged notorious fulani leader believed to be the mastermind of multiple kidnappings and killings in Ibarapa area of Oyo […]
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The federal government says it has concluded a plan to hold a national conference on integrating artisanal/modular petroleum refinery operations to improve the capacity of the products and bring down prices of petroleum products. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Ita Enang, disclosed this at a news conference on Tuesday […]
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The Delta State government yesterday faulted the decision of the federal government to spend the £4.2 million forfeited by associates of a former governor of the state, Chief James Ibori, on the completion of the Second Niger Bridge, Abuja-Kano Expressway and the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway under the coordination of the Nigeria Social Investment Authority (NSIA). Delta […]
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The British Royal family has reacted to the explosive interview given by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during their interview with Oprah Winfrey. During the interview which aired on March 7, the couple made allegations of racism within the palace and a lack of support from the royal family over mental health issues and media […]
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Dikeh’s son Nigerians have dragged Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill to filth for giving his new born baby with his new wife, Rosy, same name with Tonto Dikeh’s son. The controversial Nigerian business man moments ago announced the birth of his first child with actress, Rosy Meurer. While sharing the good news with his fans and followers on Instagram the […]
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Adamu, who was appointed in 2019, clocked the mandatory 35 years in service on February 1, and was expected to have been replaced by the president. But, on February 4, President Muhammadu Buhari extended Adamu’s tenure by three months. Maxwell Opara, a legal practitioner, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/106/21, took the IGP to court contending […]
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Rampaging bandits on Monday night have released three toddlers, nursing mothers, and at least one of the parents of the Jangebe schoolgirls abducted from their schools this month. The toddlers, nursing mothers, and the Jangebe parent had been held captive for three months as the bandits awaited a ransom in exchange for their freedom. The […]
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After announcing the postponement of their resumption date indefinitely in the wee hours of yesterday over irreconcilable differences on the wearing of Hijab, Kwara State government has deployed security operatives to the 10 public/grant-aided missions schools in Ilorin, the state capital. The state government had in the wee hours of yesterday ordered indefinite closure of […]
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EFCC slams him with 2-count charges of corruption and abuse of office By Soni Daniel, Abuja A former Minister of State for power in the country, Muhammad Wakil, is to remain in prison custody till March 31, 2021 on the order of a Federal Capital Territory High Court over his alleged involvement in the mismanagement […]
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The recent interview and revelation by Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle accusing the royal family of racism have stirred comparisons with the marriage of Peter Okoye and his wife, Lola. Meghan in an interview with Oprah Winfrey accused the Royal family of racism. Her husband, Prince Harry who took her side, stepped down from royal responsibilities […]
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The Federal Government has been tasked to declare the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria a terrorist group. A group, the Igbo National Council (INC), made the demand during a summit held in Owerri, the Imo State capital. INC President, Chilos Godsent also asked Nigerians to stop buying and eating cow meats grown by […]
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The NBA said Okeke was not called to the bar and the NBA would further take legal and prosecutorial steps against Okeke in the case. A lawyer, Kenechukwu Okeke, who filed a criminal complaint before an Abuja Magistrate Court over the actions of 50 persons, including celebrities during the October 2020 EndSARS struggles, has been […]
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THE Benin Division of the Court of Appeal Monday set aside the Judgment of the Edo State High Court that disqualified the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and his running mate, Gani Audu in the September 19, 2020 governorship election on the ground that Audu filled forged documents in […]
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Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the spate of kidnappings in the country and its negative effect on girl-child education. The First Lady said this in a statement posted on her social media to commemorate the International Women’s Day on Monday. She also called on stakeholders to charge of the […]
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The remains of blogger, Ada Doris Kamuche aka AdaIgbo has been laid to rest in her family compound in Ukwulu, Dunukofia local government in Anambra state on Saturday, March 6. Kamuche passed away in February 2021 after a brief illness at the age of 36. She died four days after she celebrated her birthday. Read here. Her funeral […]
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Kukah said during a virtual interview with Toyin Falola, academic and historian, on Sunday. He said as Nigerians, we are bound together and nobody should pretend we are not. “I don’t think any Nigerian, in his right sense, should pretend nothing binds us together. This 923,768 km² that Lugard gave us binds us together. All […]
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Fugitive Malawian Prophet, Shepherd Bushiri has opened up on why he left South Africa where he faces money laundering, fraud and corruption charges. Recall that his escape nearly caused a diplomatic row between Malawi and South Africa as many media houses reported that he was smuggled using President Lazarus Chakwera’s presidential jet. Bushiri’s escape was discovered […]
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26-year-old Precious Teya who was arrested for sleeping with a 13-year-old boy has been freed on $10,000 bail, following a successful bail appeal at the High Court on Friday March 5. Teya who was initially denied bail when she appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Vongai Guwuriro on charges of indecent assault, won her bail application after High Court […]
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New details have emerged as regards the tragic story surrounding the death of Kashy, who was the CEO of CashNation Entertainment, the record label of singer Barry Jhay. On Sunday March 7th, 2021, news broke that Kashy Godson, CashNation Entertainment Boss, committed suicide by jumping from a balcony in Ghana. However Barry Jhay, a Headies-winning […]
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The Director Press, Office of the SGF (OSGF), Mr. Willie Bassey, said this in a notice on Sunday. The development was coming on the heels of the duo of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who received their doses of the vaccine, live, on Saturday at the Presidential Villa. The SGF and the PTF members would […]
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Meghan Markle said she had suicidal thoughts because, Royals didn’t want to make Archie a prince cos they didn’t know how dark his skin might be when he’s born. “In 2015, there was no zoning; many aspirants, including Rochas Okorocha contested. In 2019, there was no zoning; people in APC were not courageous enough to […]
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This is coming on the heels of Thursday’s meeting where the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and other members resisted the pressure to increase production. or the first time in 2021, oil price has risen to $71.28 per barrel in the international market. This is coming on the heels of Thursday’s meeting where the […]
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The Presidency yesterday described as fake news, a reported fire incident in Aso Rock Presidential Villa. A presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu, in a statement, dismissed the report, said there was no fire breakout inside the Villa He, however, explained that on March 6, a fire broke out burning shrubs between the outer wire fence and […]
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Popular Hip-Hop/Rap musician, Divine Ikubor better known as Rema has gifted an artist the sum of 200K for drawing a pencil sketch of him. According to a pencil-artist, Olisaemeka Crystaladuaka_art, spent over 100 hours sketching the young musician and ended up coming out with a beautiful piece. In reaction to the art, Rema expressed gratitude to the piece […]
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A senior officer with the Edo State Police Command has been kidnapped. Daily Trust gathered that gunmen broke into the Benin residence of the victim identified as ASP Clement Amoko in the early hours of Sunday and whisked him away. He was reportedly taken away in the presence of his wife and children. A source […]
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Nigeria record label boss Babatunde Oyerinde Abiodun aka Kashy Godson is dead. Popular singer Barry Jhay is signed to his record label. According to the reports, the founder of Cash Nation Records, died on Sunday, March 7, 2021, after committing suicide. While some allege he jumped from his house balcony after battling depression for a long […]
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Members of the Oodua Peoples Congress have arrested the notorious Fulani warlord terrorising Oyo communities, Iskilu Wakili. Kehinde Aderemi, Special Assistant on Media to Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams Adams, confirmed this on Sunday. “Yes, he has been arrested by our team. You will get details later,” he said on the telephone. Meanwhile, the […]
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As a Christian, the word of God should always be the ultimate and faith in Jesus the all. On this note, I bring to you the reasons why In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is unchristian and how the word of God is against it. First, let me explain what happens in the process of IVF. A woman […]
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Pope Francis landed in northern Iraq on Sunday to cap his historic tour to the country with a visit to Christian communities that endured the brutality of a jihadist “caliphate”. The heaviest deployment of security forces yet has been mobilised to protect the 84-year-old on what is perhaps his riskiest day in Iraq. Francis landed […]
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A fire outbreak has been reported at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja, causing confusion among workers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s abode. SaharaReporters learnt that the fire started at 4 pm as the fire service officials tried desperately to put it out. “The security men were chasing people not to capture the incident, but […]
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The Nigerian Army has dismissed the report of bandits’ attack on its base and killing of soldiers at Marina in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, in a statement on Saturday described the report as false and unsubstantiated. Yerima said the report in a newspaper publication claimed […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Saturday introduced a new incentive to encourage inflow of diaspora remittances. The incentive, tagged “Naira 4 Dollar Scheme”, was announced in a circular signed by Saleh Jibrin, CBN ‘s Director, Trade and Exchange Department. Jibrin said that the scheme, which would run between March and May, would allow […]
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At least 12 people have been kidnapped by bandits following an attack on the Junior Staff Quarters of the Kaduna International Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday, but the police authorities in the state have yet to confirm the attack. One of the victims, who is a member of staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management […]
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The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development says it has empowered 2, 510 rural women in Abia with N20,000 each through its Special Cash Grant Project. Beneficiaries of the programme are from all the local government areas in the state.Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, the humanitarian affairs and social development minister disclosed this […]
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The federal government has budgeted N10.6 billion for the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines to the 36 states of the federation and the federal capital territory. According to a document seen by PUNCH, a total of N12.7 billion was budgeted as cost of transportation for the vaccine, procurement of PPE and AEFI kits. In the document […]
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Nigerians have begun to lambast President Muhammadu Buhari and some governors over comments to summarily shoot anyone illegally seen carrying an AK-47 rifle. President’s spokesperson Garba Shehu Wednesday said Mr. Buhari has directed the military to shoot whoever is seen with sophisticated weapons like AK-47 at sight. Mr. Shehu said the president’s directive was to […]
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The first runner-up of Big Brother Naija (Lockdown Edition), Dorathy Bachor, has stated that the reality television show made her come out of her shell. The entrepreneur stated this during an Instagram Live chat with showbiz personality, Ubi Franklin, during the week. She said, “I am a private person. I hate public opinion. The words, […]
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A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on February 18, 2021, ordered popular On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, fondly referred to as Daddy Freeze, to pay the sum of N5m for committing adultery with one Benedicta Elechi. Daddy Freeze was ordered to pay the money to Paul Odekina, who was married to Elechi at […]
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Governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, Friday, insisted that he won’t take COVID-19 vaccine, noting that he’s hale and healthy and has no reason to do so. Bello disclosed this when he featured on Channels TV at Politics Today. The outspoken Bello while answering question if he’s going to force the Kogites to take the […]
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A federal capital territory (FCT) high court sitting in Apo, has fixed March 12 to commence hearing in a suit filed by Precious Chikwendu, estranged wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, seeking custody of her four children. In the suit marked CV/372/2021, Chikwendu is praying the court for an order giving her […]
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Abdulrasheed Bawa has pledged to steer the EFCC towards proactive and intelligence-led investigation. Mr. Bawa said this in Abuja on Friday when he officially assumed duties at the commission’s headquarters. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren said in a statement that the new EFCC boss promised a paradigm shift in the agency’s approach to anti-graft war, from […]
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday disclosed that he tested positive for COVID-19. He revealed this for the first time while speaking in Abeokuta during a colloquium to celebrate his 84th birthday. Obasanjo said though he was concerned he had no symptoms. Barraging his experience, Obasanjo said “It will surprise you that I was tested […]
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Dr. Cyprian Ngong of the National Hospital, Abuja, was the first Nigerian to receive a jab of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID19 vaccine in Nigeria. He took the jab at the launch of the COVID19 vaccination ceremony which held at the Trauma center, National Hospital Abuja today March 5. The vaccine was administered to Dr Ngong by the Executive Director […]
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Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi the Executive Chairman Agege Local Government Area has renamed the popular Old Ipaja Road in Agege, after Sen. Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State. Egunjobi announced the new name during the official inauguration of Agege Pen Cinema Bridge on Friday by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Newsmen report that the Agege Pen Cinema […]
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Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, said this during a virtual meeting to review a report on IFFs in relation to tax, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, spokesperson for ICPC, said in a statement released in Abuja on Friday. The ICPC Chairman said, “the African Union Illicit Financial Flow Report estimated that Africa is losing nearly 50 billion […]
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has charged Nigerians not to give in to conspiracy theories concerning COVID-19 vaccines but to accept the vaccine. He said only a collective effort devoid of politics and conspiracy theories could guarantee a successful war against COVID-19. The Speaker appealed to the media to pass […]
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Several journalists in the convoy of the Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, were, on Thursday, involved in a fatal crash while on their way to Gombe from Bauchi. The driver of the crashed vehicle reportedly died. The Gombe State Governor was in Bauchi on Wednesday for the 4th North-East Governors’ Forum Meeting which held in […]
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Ogun state assembly have impeached deputy speaker Oludare Kadiri over allegations of gross misconduct, a move Kadiri has called “grossly unconstitutional and illegal”. Kadiri had clashed with some leaders of the party over allegations of violent conduct during the membership registration and revalidation exercise of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. It was […]
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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, is currently under fire over the comment he made on Wednesday, March 3, that hoodlums who invaded his palace during the #EndSARS protest stole his $2 million and N17 million. Akiolu, who spoke at the Glover Hall Memorial Commissioning, Lagos on Wednesday, lamented the devastation inflicted on Lagos by the protesters, including […]
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Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has cautioned people calling for the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari. said those calling for Buhari’s resignation due to the issue of insecurity in Nigeria were only exercising their freedom of speech, but such expression has its limitations. Adesina said those calling for Buhari’s […]
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Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has sacked three commisioners in a minor cabinet reshuffle. The sacked commissioners are Alhassan Ibrahim Kwami – Information & Culture, Dr Ahmed Mohammed Gana- Health and Mela Audu Nunghe (SAN)- Special Duties. Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi who made the announcement on Monday March 1, added that six commisioners were redeployed to other […]
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Friday, called for the arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for saying journalists are criminals for calling bandits criminals. The union expressed reservation on Gumi’s remarks during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday where he labelled journalists as criminals for calling bandits criminals. In his interview, Gumi said: […]
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports that it was part of a joint team that attempted to arrest popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho on Friday. As previously reported by Naija News, Igboho was on his way to see Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos on Friday when the joint team, numbering about 40 ambushed him and […]
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The Federal Government says it is committed to buying made in Nigeria products including locally made vehicles to boost the nation’s manufacturing sector and provide more job opportunities to Nigerians. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this to State House correspondents at the maiden edition of the ‘State House […]
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Justice Fred Njemanze of the Imo State High Court, Owerri, has ordered an interim forfeiture of all the property allegedly illegally acquired by a former governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha. The order was sequel to an application brought by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Louis Alozie (SAN). The suit with case Number HOW/191/2021 had […]
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Gunmen have kidnapped some students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Talata Mafara local government area of Zamfara State. Its gathered that the incident happened in the early hours of Friday. Details later…
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Gunmen Attack Police Patrol Team In Cross River, Kill Officers, Steal Rifles… There is tension in the area as many residents had fled going by the apprehension generated by the attack on the police station… Details later..
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A motorist on Thursday knocked down a police officer off a bridge into a canal while trying to escape arrest in Lagos State. The incident happened around the army resettlement centre in the Oshodi area of the state. The driver of the Toyota Highlander was being apprehended by police officers and officials of Lagos Traffic […]
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The Bauchi State Government has released the sum of N32m for the vaccination of over 800,000 herds of cattle in the state. The state governor, Bala Mohammed, disclosed this at the inauguration of 2020/2021 annual livestock vaccination campaign at the Galambi Cattle Ranch, Bauchi on Wednesday, February 24. “We have released over N32m for this […]
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Singer Peter Okoye buries his father-in-law.. RIP Sir..
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The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the nomination of the immediate past service chiefs as non-career ambassadors, despite criticisms in some quarters. They are former Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; the former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai; and the former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas. Others are former […]
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Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has called on the President Muhammadu Buhari regime to recruit more Nigerians into the country’s security forces as bandits ravage the northern state. Mr. Sani-Bello lamented that the Buhari regime only provided his state with 4,000 police officers instead of the 14,000 required, the Voice of Nigeria reported. The governor […]
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The Senate Committee on Public petition, Ethics and Privileges has issued a warrant of arrest on the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Chairman of the Committee, Senator Ayo Akinyelure issued the order following the management’s failure to honour the invitation of the Senate panel to account for how the sum of N2.6 […]
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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, said on Monday he was withdrawing his case over election fraud from the country’s highest court, the media reported. The singer-turned-politician ran against longtime incumbent President Yoweri Museveni in the January election. The country’s electoral commission declared Museveni won a sixth term with over 58 […]
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Students preparing to write the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams, as well as the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) can now prepare from the comfort of their homes, instead of having to spend all day in study centres, as is presently the case. This is made possible by Nigeria’s first and only online […]
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Shatta Michy, ex-girlfriend of Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has shared her regret of wasting her youthful age with him. Michy who spoke in an interview on United Showbiz show on UTV, said she could have achieved an enviable feat if she had focused on her schooling and abandoned Wale’s budding dream at a youthful age. The singer’s ex-girlfriend also revealed […]
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The 14th edition of the Headies Awards took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites on Sunday, February 21, but had limited attendees due to COVID-19 restrictions. The red carpet began at 5pm while the main event commenced at 8 pm Fireboy DML was the biggest winner of the night after he clinched five awards to equal […]
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Mr. Uche Nwosu, has returned to the Supreme Court barely 24 hours after his in-law Rochas Okorocha was humiliated by aides of Governor Hope Uzodinma for reopening a property sealed by the Imo state government. Nwosu asked the apex court to declare that Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma was not the candidate of the All Progressives […]
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Members of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, have advised Nigerians to expect a higher petrol pump price in the coming days, saying price may rise to N195 per litre. They lamented what they described as “inconsistencies” on the part of the Federal Government, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and its subsidiary, […]
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Niger State Ministry Of Education has released photo of the student killed during the attack on Government Science College Kagara in Niger State. Benjamin .B. Habila, an SS3C student, was shot dead by the bandits while trying to escape. The bandits invaded the school around 3 am on Wednesday, February 17, abducting the students and some […]
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The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday said seven passengers onboard a Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft died when the jet crashed in Abuja on Sunday. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, disclosed this in a statement. He said, “This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i […]
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Ogechukwu Osih, popularly known for presenting ‘Metro File’ an entertainment show on Channels TV is now married. The Edo bride, Ogechukwu Osih found love in the arms of a Yoruba groom and their wedding was indeed a beautiful occasion. The bride’s colleague, Maupe Ogun Yusuf shared photos from the occasion on Instagram with the caption […]
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Reality TV star, Ifuennada, who is currently on holiday in Maldives Island, shared more racy photos of herself at the beach. See the photos below.
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The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Youth development, Comrade Okiemute Sowho has been killed by suspected assassins in Sapele. 40-year-old Sowho was shot dead around 6 p.m. on Saturday evening February 20, near a popular hotel along Akintola road close to the Adeniyi end of the town. According to reports, the […]
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Japan’s Naomi Osaka dismissed Jennifer Brady in straight sets to win the Australian Open and underline her growing hold on women’s tennis on Saturday.
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The new acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been promoted to the rank of Chief Detective Superintendent ahead of his Senate screening. The move comes amid a lawsuit challenging Bawa’s qualification for the job. Section 2 of the EFCC Act states that a person who will be appointed as […]
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Kwara on Friday directed an immediate, but temporary closure of some grant-aided schools in Ilorin pending the resolution of a Hijab controversy in the schools. Mrs Kemi Adeosun, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, said in a statement that affected schools are the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) College, Sabo Oke and St. […]
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The petitioners are the first set in Lagos to be awarded compensation since the panel started hearing cases last year. The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry has awarded monetary compensations to two petitioners who were victims of police brutality. The panel was set up last year after hundreds of Nigerians protested nationwide against years […]
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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed has doubled down on his justification for arms-bearing herdsmen, stating that the use of ‘AK-47 is a figure of speech for protection’ “It is a figure of speech to show you the despondence, the desperation and frustration and the agony that this particular person is exposed to by his own people, […]
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Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday, said it would be contemptuous for Governor Hope Uzodimma and Imo State House of Assembly to rename the Eastern Palm University. The former Imo governor said the university was set up based on a public-private partnership between the state and the Rochas Foundation. Governor Uzodimma had announced the renaming of the […]
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Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, met with abductors of the staff and students of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State. According to TVC News, the meeting took place at Tagina forest in Niger State on Thursday, February 18. The bandits wielding their guns, were led by their leader, Dogo Gide. Sheik Gumi appealed to […]
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The Ekiti State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Human Rights Violations has recommended N500,000 as compensation to Ogunleye Ajayi, wife of a murdered officer in the disbanded police Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS). The panel presided over by its chairman, Cornelius Akintayo, recommended the amount at its resumed sitting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday. The deceased, […]
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As the ban on street begging takes effect in Kano, the government has threatened to arrest beggars and hand them over to wealthy people in their local councils. This warning came from the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zahra’u Muhammad-Umar, during an empowerment package’s presentation to the beneficiaries, in Kano, on Thursday. The […]
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Ekiti State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Human Rights Violations has so far received 85 petitions and recommended a total of N7,440,350 as compensation to victims of Human Rights Violations who appeared before it. The panel disclosed this while sitting on Thursday in Ado Ekiti. The panel at its resumed sitting Presided by the Chairman, […]
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Alhaji Sirajo Maikatako, Permanent Commissioner, Zamfara Hajj Commission, has resigned. Maikatako announced his resignation when he addressed a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group in Gusau, the state capital, on Thursday. He expressed optimism that APC would reclaim the state in the 2023, urging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government he served under to focus on […]
Read moreThe state released the names of the students about 24 hours after they were kidnapped on Wednesday. The list of the teachers abducted alongside the students was also released. The student who was killed during the attack has been identified as Benjamin Habila. Below are their names: Jamilu Isah Shem Joshua Abbas Abdullahi Isah Abdullahi […]
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Hollywood actor and producer, Dwayne Johnson also known as The Rock, says he is available to run for political office. The Rock disclosed this when he appeared on USA Today this week. He said: I would consider a presidential run in the future if that’s what the people wanted. Truly I mean that, and I’m […]
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An Ogba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Wednesday ordered a DNA test to be conducted on Oluwafifehanmi, the daughter of Nollywood actress, Ronke Odusanya. The trial Magistrate, M. O. Tanimola, gave the order while ruling on an application brought before her court by Olanrewaju Saheed, the estranged lover of Odusanya. The daughter of the estranged […]
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The former jewel in the crown of Donald Trump’s bankrupted Atlantic City casino empire was demolished Wednesday with 3,000 sticks of dynamite. The detonator button was pressed shortly after 9:00 am (1400 GMT), reducing the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino to a pile of rubble in just a few seconds. Closed since 2014, the casino […]
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The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena has described the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed as the biggest problem of the Buhari-led administration. Mr Mohammed had in a statement on Monday called Mr Nabena an impostor and said he would not dignify him with a statement over his […]
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Nollywood actress, Rosy Meurer has finally disclosed how she got married to Olakunle Churchill, Tonto Dikeh’s ex-husband. In a question and answer session with her followers, the Nollywood actress gave a thorough account of how she ended up getting married to Churchill. A fan had asked Rosy, “Why did you break another woman home, your […]
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A former model was ordered to resign from a job at a hospital for being ”too pretty.” Claudia Ardelean, 27, who has a double degree in law and European ethics, was appointed to work unpaid on the board of the Pneumophthisiology Clinical Hospital in Romania. She was delighted and posted about her appointment on social […]
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The Niger state government has shut down boarding schools in four local government areas (LGAs). This follows the abduction of school children at the Government Science College (GSC), Kagara. Gunmen had attacked the school early hours of Wednesday and abducted yet-to-be-known number of the students. Sani Bello, governor of the state, gave the order at […]
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An international fraudster, Obinwanne Okeke better known as Invictus, who was once listed on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 will on Tuesday (today) be sentenced by a Virginia Court in the United States. Okeke, who was on August 6, 2019 arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, later pleaded guilty to two charges of […]
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Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking an order restraining Mohammed Adamu from parading himself as the Inspector-General of Police (IGP). Justice Ahmed Mohammed gave the ruling Tuesday following a motion exparte with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/106/21 filed by Maxwell Opara, a legal practitioner, and argued by his lawyer, Ugochukwu Ezekiel. Arguing the […]
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The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has suspended its lecturer, Dr. Chigozie Odum, accused of impregnating a student and threatening her. LIB recalled that Dr. Odum, a senior lecturer in the Department of Archeology and Tourism, Faculty of Arts allegedly impregnated a student identified as Onah Chinyere. Dr. Odum Jude was said to have demanded to be sleeping with the […]
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BREAKING: Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been officially confirmed as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organization (@wto). She makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on March 1, 2021. Details later….
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Nigerian government has exempted cement, flour, rice, sugars and 180 other products from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) deal. These items were exempted from the list, based on national priorities, trade volume, priority, food security and competitive advantage, The Guardian reported. A complete list is expected before the end of the month after […]
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An Owerri High Court on Monday gave a judgement nullifying the impeachment of Jude Agbaso as Deputy Governor of Imo State. The state House of Assembly had on March 28, 2013, impeached Agbaso as the deputy governor of the state on the allegations that he collected N458m and red label drink as bribes from a […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed his junior media aide Bashir Ahmad to supervise a powerful and lucrative division at the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) — a role that supersedes his work experience and area of expertise, officials familiar with the development told Peoples Gazette over the weekend. Mr. Ahmad, 29, has served as personal […]
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Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov has named his 39-year-old son, Serdar, as deputy head of government. Mr. Berdymukhamedov created the new office for his son in a decree published in the Neutralny Turkmenistan newspaper on Friday. The younger Berdymukhammedov is seen as the likely successor to his father who is 63. His job will be to […]
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About fifteen hours to the scheduled #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest, Rinu Oduala, youth representative on the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing alleged shooting of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki toll gate, has stepped down from the panel. Her argument was that the government was using the panel for ‘performative actions’. Disclosing this on […]
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The Nigerian Bar Association has sued the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over the extension of the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, Abubakar Adamu. The NBA commenced the legal action at the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/L/CS/214/2021. The defendants in the suit include the President, the […]
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The Ogun state police command has denied a viral video claiming some Fulani herdsmen attacked the house of Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, in Abeokuta on Tuesday, February 9. A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Abimbola Oyeymi, states that on Tuesday, one Kazeem Sorinola who is an indigene of ijeun Abeokuta who is into […]
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Former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter ban will remain forever, even if he runs for president again in 2024, a top company official said on Wednesday February 10. During an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Twitter’s chief financial officer, Ned Segal, was asked if the platform would restore Trump’s account if he ran again and […]
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Youth representatives at the Lagos Judicial Panel, Rinuola Oduola has reacted to the court order directing the CBN to unfreeze the accounts of End SARS promoters. The request was granted by Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the federal high court in Abuja who directed major commercial banks to freeze all transactions on the 20 accounts on […]
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Governor Yahaya Bello on Wednesday confirmed that Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Recall that Fani- Kayode had said he had a fruitful discussion on how to move Nigeria forward during his meeting with Bello over the weekend Although he did not debunk reports that he had defected, Bello […]
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Manchester United’s new signing, Amad Diallo has been fined £42,000 amid an Italian immigration probe into his arrival in Europe. Born in Ivory Coast, the young winger travelled to Italy with his brother Hamed in 2015. The pair first settled in the northern city of Parma, where prosecutors launched an investigation into their move last […]
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“If I perish, I perish” – Man vows never to return to Nigeria after relocating to Dublin in UK.
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Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has warned the federal government to unfreeze his bank accounts or face massive protests in the South West. Igboho, speaking with Vanguard, confirmed that all his accounts were frozen, because some people were collecting donations. However, he insisted he had no hand in the said […]
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The Federal Government has secured the sum of $500 million support from the World Bank to deal with the challenges of adolescent girls in the country who are out of school or have never been to school. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, who made this known in Abuja said the World Bank facility was […]
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Alleged Domestic Violence: Singer Lil Frosh Remanded In Ikoyi Prison Till March, 2021. Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun of the Lagos Magistrates’ Court in Yaba on Tuesday, ordered the remand of singer Lilfrosh at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for assaulting his girlfriend.
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The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says corruption persists in the country because those guilty are not jailed or appropriately punished. Amaechi, a former Governor of Rivers state, disclosed this while delivering the Founders’ day lecture at the University of Port Harcourt. The minister urged Nigerians to stop celebrating people who enrich themselves by stealing […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the Senate to confirm the new Service Chiefs as ambassadors. Buhari’s appeal was contained in a letter sent to the Senate and was read by the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan. A statement by Lawan’s spokesman, Ezrel Tabiowo said the letter was dated January 27, 2021. According to […]
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Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday stopped the re-arraignnment of a former Abia State governor, Orji Kalu, in an alleged N7.1bn money laundering charges. According to him, the trial should be put on hold pending the resolution of the legality of the charges of retrial against him. Delivering his […]
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Afolabi Samuel, a Pastor of the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winners Chapel has bagged a 3-year jail sentence by the Lagos State Special Offences Court after being found guilty of stealing $90,000 and N4.5 million that belonged to the church. Samuel who was the church accountant and treasure was arraigned before Justice Mojisola […]
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The Federal Government has placed a travel restriction on 100 passengers for flouting COVID-19 directives. This was announced by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 via its Twitter handle on Tuesday. The PTF also released the passport details of the defaulters, stating that they have been restricted from travelling for six months. “Presidential Task Force […]
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The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has said that the Federal government will soon begin oil exploration in the northeast. Sylva disclosed this during an interview with Channels TV on Monday February 8. “I have said it a few times that we have found oil in the northeast and we have started drilling […]
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Isa Pantami, minister of communications and digital economy, says there are plans to replace the bank verification numbers (BVN) with the national identity numbers (NIN). The BVN was launched in 2014 (BVN) by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to protect customer’s transactions. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, the minister said the NIN is the […]
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Magistrate’s Court sitting in Agbowa, Lagos State sentenced a 24-year-old man, Daniel Johnson, to four months’ imprisonment for stealing goods worth N70,000. Mr. Johnson had been in prison since his first arraignment on June 19, 2018, on two-count charges of breach of peace and theft. Although the defendant had earlier pleaded not guilty to the […]
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President Joe Biden has issued a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding protection of the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people worldwide, including potentially through the use of financial sanctions. Nigeria’s anti-gay laws have been increasingly criticised by global rights groups, which have categorised the country as overtly homophobic. President […]
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A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode may be on his way back to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) six years after he left for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Sources close to him informed The Nation he met with chairman, Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) Gov. Mai Mala Buni and Kogi Governor […]
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The Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations by defunct Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) on Monday ordered the police to produce Morris Ashwe, a victim of alleged “enforced disappearance” unfailingly by February 24 The panel chairman, Suleiman Galadima, a retired justice, gave the order after his younger brother Raphael, told the panel that the […]
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Social media activist, Segun Awosanya, popularly known as Segalink, has explained why he threw his weight behind the reopening of Lekki tollgate plaza. Four out of the nine members of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry probing alleged killing of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers at the Lekki tollgate have faulted the report of the […]
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Diddy is taking his former clothing company, Sean John to court for using his image, likeness, and persona without his permission. The Hip Hop mogul has filed a $25 million lawsuit against his former clothing brand, Sean John, and the company’s new owner Global Brand Groups USA, according to All Hip Hop. According to a complaint filed last […]
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As the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, commences the revalidation exercise for its members, Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said that Millions of Nigerians are registering, returning to register with their darling Party. Ganduje said, Nigerians have been keenly observing the performances of the party in the last five years and are convinced that APC […]
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A farmer, Dele Olowoniyi, has been slaughtered while asleep in a farm settlement at Oha village, Imeko, in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State. Olowoniyi was said to have been found dead by his wife with machete cuts in his neck and other parts of the body on Sunday. A source told our correspondent […]
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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo has decried the level of corruption in the state’s healthcare system, describing it as a deliberate act to run down the system. Mr. Obaseki, who stated this in Benin on Sunday at a town hall meeting with health practitioners, explained, “I have seen corruption like never before in the healthcare […]
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Several hours after being abducted, the Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman, Taraba State, Peter Jediel, has now regained his freedom. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state confirmed this to Channels Television via a telephone interview on Sunday evening. According to him, the NLC Chairman has since been taken to an undisclosed hospital for […]
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Mike Davids, former pastor at Omega Fire Ministries (OFM), has threatened to reveal information about the infidelity saga involving Stephanie Otobo and Apostle Johnson Suleman in 2017. Suleiman, founder of OFM, has been in a running battle with Davids over the latter’s allegation that he slept with his wife. In the latest instalment in their war of words, David […]
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu, @jidesanwoolu has approved the appointment of Arc. Gbolahan Oki as GM of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA) and Adenike Dasola Oyetunde as the Senior Special Assistant to Mr. Governor on Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD). “Oyetunde’s appointment is in fulfillment of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s promise, on 30th December 2020, to […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Gboko South ward, Tersoo Ahu, has been murdered. He was killed by a gang of young men in Gboko on Sunday. Ahu and other ward officials were training party members for the APC registration and revalidation exercise. The assailants stormed the venue with clubs, cutlasses, and attacked Ahu. […]
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No fewer than 19 persons have been confirmed dead after bandits invaded Kutemeshi Community in the Birnin-Gwari area of Kaduna State. The bandits, who attacked the community on Saturday, operated for two hours as they shot indiscriminately at residents of the community. A resident of the community, who confirmed the attack to SaharaReporters, said several […]
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, chairman of the Taraba State chapter, Peter Jediel. He was abducted at his residence in Sunkani, the headquarters of Ardo-Kola Local Government Council. Confirming the incident to journalists, the younger brother of the NLC chairman, Boniface Stephen revealed that the hoodlums shot sporadically […]
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The Osun State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Irepodun and Orolu Local Government Areas of the State, following the community crisis that broke out between Ilobu and Erin-Osun communities on Saturday. That two persons have been killed while several others have been injured in the wake of the crisis. Houses and some other […]
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A fundraiser set up on Gofundme to help support Yoruba rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has raked in £31,470(N16.4m) as of the time of filing this report. The fundraiser with a target of N52.3m was organised by Maureen Badejo days after Igboho issued an ultimatum for Fulani herdsmen to vacate […]
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Cryptocurrency operators in Nigeria are preparing for life after a draconian crackdown on the novel cyber cash trading by the Nigerian government. The Central Bank Friday ordered deposit money banks and other financial institutions to close accounts used in trading cryptocurrencies by Nigerians. The controversial and largely unpopular directive came amidst Nigeria’s ranking as the […]
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Information Technology expert, Adamu Garba, says the recent policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria that Deposit Money Banks, Non-Financial Institutions, and other financial institutions should not do business in crypto and other digital assets will help Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. Garba, who is also a former presidential aspirant, spoke on Saturday while featuring on […]
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The Governor of Anambra State, Governor, Willie Obiano has directed that the Agbaedo Nnewi New Motor Spare Parts Market be shut for a week. The Governor said this in a press release, which was signed by Mr. Uchenna Okafor, the state’s commissioner for trade and commerce. According to the released statement, Obiano made the order […]
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The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the Abuja-Kaduna rail line cannot run faster that 90 kilometres per hour because “we don’t want to kill cow.”According to him, there are cows everywhere between Abuja to Kaduna and the ministry does not want to kill cows any longer with the locomotives.The minister said the […]
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria was adjudged ready to receive the Pfizer vaccine but failed to get supplies because of limited doses. The global health body said the country was among the nine in Africa recommended as “ready to deploy the Pfizer vaccine”.
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Fast-growing rapper and Davido’s ex-artist, Sani Goriola Yusuf, aka Lil Frosh, has been re-arrested for beating his ex-girlfriend, Gift Camille. Allegations of domestic violence had surfaced online in October 2020, where Lil Frosh was alleged to have been physically abusing Gift. Gift had taken to her Instagram page that her estranged boyfriend, Lil Frosh, had […]
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Nigeria’s opposition leader Atiku Abubakar on Saturday condemned Friday’s decision to ban cryptocurrencies by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The CBN issued a directive to all Nigerian banks against conducting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency transactions, saying it was an unregulated market and cannot be allowed as a legitimate source of exchange in Nigeria. The decision […]
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The World Health Organisation-led COVAX global initiative has failed to shortlist Nigeria for the Pfizer vaccines following its inability to meet the standard requirement of storing the vaccines at the required -70 degrees Celsius.The Nigerian government had stated that it was expected to receive 100,000 doses through the COVAX initiative, which was set up to […]
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Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that can be used to buy goods and services, but uses an online ledger with strong cryptography to secure online transactions. It has become a widely accepted means of payment, with greater capacity and faster settlement than other traditional financial structures. Its use has, however, been prohibited in some countries. […]
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Apostle Johnson Suleiman has responded with a lawsuit against his former Pastor, David Mike, who accused him of interfering in his marriage. The highly placed cleric filed a law suit against Pastor David for “conspiracy to blackmail and defamation of character.” Apostle Johnson filed the lawsuit through his legal team led by Osa Director, Esq, […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to close customer accounts used in trading cryptocurrencies and other related transactions. In a circular seen by Peoples Gazette after circulating on social media on Friday afternoon, the Nigerian bank regulator ordered deposit money banks, non-bank financial institutions and other financial institutions to “identify persons and/or entities […]
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A Nigerian couple, Foyeke Omage and Ewanle Omage has been blessed with quintuplets, six years after marriage. According to the wife, Foyeke Omage she and her husband waited for the fruit of the womb for six years and was subjected to mockery as people tagged her barren. Recounting how she welcomed their “miracle” babies at […]
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A petition calling for changes to the ritual has gathered more than 56,000 signatures in Romania.Daniel Mihailescu/AFP via Getty ImagesA Romanian baby died after a baptism ceremony in which infants are immersed in holy water three times. The 6-week-old infant was rushed to a hospital in cardiac arrest on Monday and died a few hours […]
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The Enugu State Commissioner for Transport, Chief Mathias Ekweremadu, is dead. The deceased, who is the cousin of the immediate past Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, died in Enugu on Thursday. A close family member, who preferred anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the commissioner slumped during an interaction with the Enugu […]
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Ambassadorial Nomination: PDP Rejects Moves To Shield Ex-Service Chiefs From Investigation The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) firmly rejects plots by the Buhari Presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to use the decoy of ambassadorial appointments to shield the immediate past service chiefs from investigation over alleged killing of innocent Nigerians and crimes against humanity […]
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Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions have written their branches to commence strike from tomorrow (Friday). A copy of the notice signed by SSANU National President, Mohammed Ibrahim, and NASU General Secretary, Peters Adeyemi, was obtained by our correspondent on Thursday. The non-teaching staff in […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated the newly retired service chiefs as non-career ambassadors-designate. In a letter to the senate, Buhari said: “In accordance with section 171 (1), (2) (c) & sub-section (4) of 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, I have the honour to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the […]
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu for three months. The Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.He said that the decision of the President to extend the IGP’s tenure for another three […]
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The Federal Executive Council has approved a memo from the Ministry of Education for the establishment of 20 new private universities across the country. The 20 new private universities are to be given provisional licenses to run for three years while the ministry monitors and evaluates their growth. This brings the total number of private […]
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The proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted after Facebook, a social media platform blocked the account of its leader Nnamdi Kanu. Reports suggest the account was blocked after a live broadcast on Tuesday and checks by ARISE News revealed that the account was unavailable. The account has more than 350,000 likes, “This Page […]
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The Abia State government has accused herders of kidnapping citizens of the state. John Okiyi Kalu, the state commissioner for information, made the allegation in a statement on Monday.He said the state government also condemned the destruction of farmlands by cows grazing openly. This came as the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday, warned herdsmen […]
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Pastor Tunde Bakare, the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church in Lagos, has said the South-East does not have the numbers yet, to produce a Nigeria President of Igbo extraction. Bakare stated this on Tuesday night, during an Instagram Live session with media mogul, Dele Momodu. According to the outspoken cleric, the Igbo […]
Read moreThe outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has reportedly handed over to Deputy Inspector General of Police, Operations, DIG Sanusi Lemu, as the most senior police officer. Adamu who attained the statutory retirement age on Monday was said to have asked Lemu to oversee the administration of the Nigeria Police Force pending the appointment of […]
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Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has sought N1 billion as “atonement” for Peoples Gazette’s exposé of his underhand dealings in public service. In a letter dated February 1, 2021, counsel to Mr. Umahi, Chukwuma-machukwu Ume, a senior lawyer, also demanded a retraction of the Gazette’s investigative report, while threatening to commence legal action if the proposed […]
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The leadership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has applauded the governors of the southeast states for banning open grazing in the region. IPOB in a statement on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, by its publicity secretary, Emma Powerful thanked the governors for respecting the wishes of the people of the zone. According to […]
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The ongoing National Identification Number and Subscriber Identity Module integration exercise has been extended by eight weeks, the Federal Government announced on Tuesday morning. It said the new deadline was now April 6, 2021. Director, Public Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde, who disclosed this in a WhatsApp message to our correspondent, said the extension […]
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the Unlawful Societies and Cultism (Prohibition) Bill 2020 seeking to punish parents for their children’s crimes. The parliament passed the bill during a plenary session on Monday through a voice vote conducted by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa said the state assembly had included punishment for parents […]
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Nigerian judge has cried out after he allegedly discovered that three children he had with his ex-wife were not his biological offspring. Anthony Okorodas was sworn in as a judge of Delta State High Court by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in 2018. In a statement last week, he accused his former wife, Juliet Ototo, of cheating […]
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Operatives of the Nigerian army have attacked students of the University of Abuja staging a peaceful protest against hike in tuition fee and other issues at the entrance of the school. The soldiers fired tear gas at some of the peaceful protesting students and used batons to pummel others. “Nigeria is now a country full […]
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The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality and Lekki shooting says fresh summons would be served on the Nigerian Army to ensure that some of its officers present their testimony on the Lekki toll gate incident. The army pulled out representation from the panel on Saturday, January 30, as more evidence showed […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday, arraign a former governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The ex-governor will be arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo on money laundering related charges. Senator Kalu, who governed Abia […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has named internet celebrity, Ismail Mustapha, alias Mompha, in its amended N157.1million fraud charge filed against an auto dealer, Sarumi Babafemi, alias 606. Mompha has since November 25, 2019 been facing a separate 14-count N32.9 billion money laundering charge before Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court (FHC) […]
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Lawyers for Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine filed a challenge in the Supreme Court on Monday against President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in last month’s election, claiming the poll was rigged. “We want nullification of the election. We do not want (Museveni) participating in any future election,” said Medard Sseggona, one of Wine’s lawyers, at the […]
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The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has called on South-East governors to prevent fleeing killer herdsmen from entering their region. The group also threw its weight behind the South-West Security Network (Amotekun) despite recent controversies regarding the outfit. In a statement by its spokesman, Yinka Oguntimehin, the group said with the recent efforts of Amotekun in […]
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Aisha Yesufu, a Nigerian activist, has fumed over the reported chasing out of Fulani herdsmen and killing of dozens of cows by the Nnamdi Kanu’s Eastern Security Network, ESN. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, shared the news of the security outfit’s invasion of the camp of the herdsmen in Isiukwuato, […]
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The Ojora of Lagos Oba Fatai Aremu Ojora marries a new bride…🎉
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Veteran singer, Sir Shina Peters has been ordained as bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church. The Afro Juju star was ordained at a ceremony held at a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in the Iju area of Lagos on Saturday January 30. Sharing a video from his ordination on Instagram, Peters wrote; ‘‘Bishop with the […]
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General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, says he will not die young, predicting he will live to celebrate his 90th birthday before preparing to breathe his last. The 78-year-old clergyman who would be 90 years old in 2033, says unless Jesus Christ returns, then it would be a […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party has pleaded with Nigerians not to take a cue from the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to violate COVID-19 protocols. This was contained in a press statement titled, “PDP Expresses Dismay By Buhari’s Violation of COVID-19 Law…Charges Nigerians Not to Follow Such Examples,” signed by the National Publicity Secretary of […]
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The federal government has reopened the Third Mainland Bridge which was closed down for maintenance days ago. Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola said the bridge was reopened after they completed the maintenance work by midnight of January 31. Popoola also disclosed that the Lagos State Government and other relevant agencies have been notified of the […]
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My generation did a lot wrong. Make it uncomfortable for old leaders to remain in government – Obasanjo tells Nigerian youths.
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The Presidency Sunday admonished Nigerians to comply with the recently-ratified executive order on mandatory use of face masks and maintenance of physical distance to flatten the curve of the dreadful coronavirus infection. In a statement Sunday evening, President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, beckoned COVID-19 task forces nationwide to ensure compliance with the new regulation, […]
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The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed that no gathering of more than 50 persons shall hold in an enclosed space, except for religious purposes.The governor said this while giving an update on coronavirus in Lagos State on Sunday.He said that this is in line with the COVID-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed last […]
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Babajide Lawson, a physician with Reddington Hospital has confirmed to the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry on police brutality that victims of the Lekki shooting of October 20, 2020, with gunshot wounds were treated at the hospital’s facilities. Mr. Lawson’s testimony countered the military who claimed that no live rounds were fired by the Nigerian […]
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Doris Okuwobi, chairperson of the Lagos state judicial panel, says there is nothing the panel can do if the Nigerian army refuses to honour summons. The army is a respondent in several petitions before the panel set up by the Lagos state government to probe police brutality, especially the involvement of the army in the […]
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu has urged doctors to treat victims of gunshot wounds first before asking for any Police report. Mr. Adamu stated this on Monday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Newsnight programme. Shedding light on the police policy on people with gunshot wounds, the police chief said, “No, […]
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President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed the Academy Adjutant of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Lt-Col Y.M. Dodo, as his new Aide-De-Camp (ADC). Unconfirmed eports indicate that Dodo will take over from Col. M.L. Abubakar who is said to be proceeding on a promotion course. On completion, Col Abubakar is expected to be promoted to a […]
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Friday, January 29, arrested 10 suspects over computer-related fraud known as ‘Yahoo-Yahoo’ A statement released by the antigraft agency states that the suspects were arrested at their Academy in Bwari axis of Abuja where they were said to be learning the trade of cyber trickery. The suspects aged […]
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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have confirmed the arrest of the Founder of Children of Light Anointing Ministries in Nkpor, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state, Mr. Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as ‘Onyeze Jesus’. The prophet was rumoured to have been arrested in his house in Nkpor, near Onitsha, last Wednesday […]
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The minister says the project will help to provide the methanol needs of the country that is currently 100 per cent imported. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, says the upcoming integrated methanol and gas project would create 30, 000 direct and indirect jobs in the country. Sylva disclosed this at […]
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A Dutch Court of Appeal sitting in the Hague has ordered the Nigerian subsidiary of Shell to pay compensation in a case brought by four Nigerian farmers who alleged widespread pollution in Niger Delta. The legal tussle, which has lingered since 2008, was brought by four Nigerian farmers alleging widespread pollution on their land by […]
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Beyonce’s “rapper cousin” was shot dead at his Texas apartment. Martell Derouen, 34, better known as Kordone, was reportedly found dead in his apartment in San Antonio on Tuesday, Jan 26. According to local reports, Derouen who had a blossoming rap career, was the cousin of the iconic singer Beyoncé. Cops are now searching for […]
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Zlatan and Cuppy have continued to make the headlines over the pair’s seemingly strained relationship. Cuppy had in 2019 enlisted Zlatan for ‘Gelato‘, a hit song, while the street singer also performed at the DJ’s charity event held in Abuja in November that same year. But months after the collaboration, the 28-year-old had revealed that […]
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There is a compelling reason to alert the nation of another orchestrated smear campaign against President Muhammadu Buhari, using some online newspapers and blogs. The campaign, scheduled to be launched anytime soon through editorials and purported special investigative stories, is designed to further exacerbate tension in the land, by portraying the President as pandering to […]
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The immediate past Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, says he left the Nigerian Army better than he met it. Mr. Buratai stated this in his valedictory speech during the Pulling Out Parade by the Nigerian Army on Friday in Abuja. He said that the army under his watch had achieved a tremendous […]
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Governor David Umahi has clutched onto his vast business interests just as firmly as his grip on political power, Peoples Gazette can report, in sheer disdain for extant code of conduct regulations precluding senior public officials from conducting private businesses, except subsistence agriculture, while in office. Bank records of Ebonyi State’s, recently obtained by the […]
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Drama no dey finish for this Country especially from the Religious Folks.. Two preachers fighting over preaching space in Ikeja, Lagos State…🤦♀️
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Kebbi Governor, Atiku Bagudu, has signed into law a bill making kidnapping a capital offence and rape attracts life imprisonment. A statement on Thursday by Rahmatu Gulma, the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice, said, “Therefore, with the assent into law of the model penal code 202, punishment of Kidnapping in the state, under section […]
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Minister of Health Osagie Ehanire has announced that Nigeria has secured additional 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Ehanire who appeared on a Channels Television programme on Thursday January 28, said the 41 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines was secured through the African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team (AVATT) (a vaccine strategy organised by the African Union) […]
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The National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has warned media houses in the country to cautiously report the issue of insecurity particularly around the Herdsmen crisis in Ondo and Oyo state. The regulatory body, in a statement dated January 26, said this directive to “remind broadcasters of the rules governing the coverage of crisis.” The statement invoked certain provisions […]
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The group says the appointment would go a long way to reassure Nigerians that the President is determined to control the nation’s security problems. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing new service chiefs. The President-General of the group, Prof. George Obiozor, gave the commendation in […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo is currently under investigation ‘for flouting Italy’s Covid rules’ to celebrate girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez’s birthday.
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Juventus have brought in Marseille youngster Marley Aké in a swap deal which has seen Franco Tongya move in the opposite direction. The 20-year-old winger had made 13 appearances in all competitions for André Vilas-Boas’ side this season but had yet to break his goalscoring duck for the first team. However, Aké has bagged 14 […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed CoronaVirus Disease, COVID-19, Health Protection Regulations, 2021. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, and Chairman, Presidential Task Force to COVID-19 in Nigeria, Boss Mustapha announced this in Abuja, Nigeria. President Buhari said signing the Regulations was in consideration of the urgent need to protect the health and […]
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Popular Nollywood actor Ernest Asuzu is dead. It was gathered that he slumped and died on Tuesday evening. The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed his death. “Yes, Ernest Asuzu is dead. I am trying to reach his wife to get the full details. I will get back to you.” Rollas […]
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The newly-appointed Coordinator of the Southern and Middle Belt Forum, SMBF, and immediate past President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Nnia Nwodo, has expressed shock and disappointment at President Muhammadu Buhari’s exclusion of Igbo in the appointment of the new Service Chiefs. Nwodo insinuated that Buhari’s action was an obvious expression of disdain for the Igbo people […]
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The Hausa community in Orlu, Imo State, has accused operatives of the Eastern Security Network established by the outlawed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, of killing four of its members on Monday. Many people had been reportedly killed and property destroyed when the IPOB security men clashed with policemen and soldiers in Orlu.A member of the […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari-led government has said more than 7 million Nigerians are beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT). Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The programme is under the National Social Investment Programme (NSIP). Farouq accused “unpatriotic persons” of trying to give it a […]
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President Muhmmadu Buhari has fired the service chiefs and appointed new persons to replace them. Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, broke the news on Tuesday afternoon. The new service chiefs are Leo Irabor, a major-general of the Nigerian army; I Attahiru, chief of army staff; A Z Gambo, chief of naval staff; I O Alao, chief […]
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Operatives of the Oyo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, more commonly known as Amotekun, have intercepted a truck loaded with gunmen suspected to be herdsmen heading to Igangan community in the recently troubled Ibarapa area of the state. The truck, with registration number TUR30ZY, is registered with Kebbi State and the Amotekun […]
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Sunday Igboho has told Peoples Gazette that he was not in a hurry to blame any individual or group for the arson that razed down his property in Ibadan on Tuesday morning. Sunday Igboho, whose real name is Sunday Adeyemo, said he would allow authorities to conduct investigation into the incident, praising God that there […]
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A property said to belong to Sunday Igboho was set ablaze on Tuesday morning in Ibadan. Multiple social media reports, including this from the scene of a razed residential property, said the building belonged to Sunday Igboho, whose real name is Sunday Adeyemo. He was said to have since moved away from the property, but multiple people, including […]
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Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has released his first statement since he was unceremoniously sacked by the club on Monday, January 25. Lampard was axed by Chelsea on Monday, 18 months after being appointed following the club’s decision to sack Italian, Maurizio Sarri. Despite his status as the club’s greatest goalscorer, Lampard was axed with the Blues […]
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A policeman attached to Estate Police Station, Osogbo, Rauf Fawale, has reportedly died after he failed to recover from injuries he sustained following attack by three men from Department of State Service in Osogbo. Father of the deceased, Rabiu, told our correspondent that his son was attacked by three yet to be identified DSS men […]
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Several residents of Orlu Senatorial district in Imo State have been feared dead in a deadly clash between the military and some suspected members of secessionist group, IPOB, several sources have told Peoples Gazette. A source said that some IPOB members attacked and killed a soldier, and carted away his corpse and riffle, “which led […]
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Rogelia Blanco returned to her nursing home in Xove, Spain, after her fmaily though she died of COVID-19. The region of A Mariña, where Xove is located, is seen here.Carlos Castro/Europa Press via Getty ImagesSign up for our special edition newsletter to get a daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. An elderly Spanish woman stunned […]
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The suspects are accused of destroying public property and attacking citizens and police officers. The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says its officers have arrested five members of a proscribed religious movement for a protest in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer in FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf, announced this in a statement […]
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The Nigerian government has extended the phase three ease of COVID-19 lockdown. Boss Mustapha, Secretary of the Government of the Federation, SGF, has disclosed that the easing of COVID-19 lockdown has been extended by one month. Mustapha, who is the Presidential Task Force, PTF, on COVID-19 disclosed on Monday in Abuja.Speaking during the daily briefing […]
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The Federal Government has approved the employment of 30,000 graduates to be trained on soil samples and to render extension services to farmers. The recruitment is part of efforts to enhance food security. Executive Secretary of the National Land Development Agency, Paul Ikonne, made the announcement on Monday. Ikonne disclosed that the young Nigerians would […]
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A court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Monday discharged four out of six protesters arrested in November for demonstrating outside the National Assembly. Last year, the nation was swept by weeks of widespread #EndSARS protests sparked by anger over brutality from the police’s loathed Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The government disbanded the […]
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The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) said Monday that it would discourage underage and late night grazing amongst herders, as part of solutions proffered by the group to quell raging conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in the Southwest. The umbrella body of cattle breeders in the country said in a statement issued […]
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The Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has denied his interest in running for the position of president in 2023, shortly after campaign posters pointing to his run were seen across the Federal Capital Territory. Earlier on Monday, campaign posters with photos of Mr. Wike were sighted on buildings along Herbert Macaulay Way, a central axis […]
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A Kaduna State High Court, on Monday, ordered the Nigerian Correctional Service to evacuate the wife of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Zeenat, to an isolation centre, for COVID-19 treatment. Delivering a ruling, Justice Gideon Kurada, specifically ordered that she should be moved to a government-approved isolation and treatment centre. Confirming […]
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Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, (Retd) has given commanders of the agency in all the states of the federation and special commands marching orders to mop up illicit drugs across the country. He gave the directive during a meeting with commanders of the 36 states, FCT and […]
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Atiku Abubakar’s hankering for a large and boisterous household had been taken in good faith by his wives of many years. But his seemingly audacious entanglement with a new wife of Morrocan origin appears to have dropped a match in the powder barrel for his hitherto favourite spouse. Jennifer Douglas-Abubakar, third wife of the former […]
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Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), says the order by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, that herdsmen should leave forest reserves within seven days is legal. In a statement on Sunday, Falana said the order was in tandem with Section 42 (1) (e) and (g) of the Forestry Law of Ondo State which provided that […]
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Mexico’s President, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has tested positive for Coronavirus. The South American country’s President who has been criticized for his handling of his country’s pandemic and for not setting an example of prevention in public, said his symptoms are mild and he his currently undergoing treatment. Obrador tweeted; “I regret to inform you that I […]
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Spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Edo State, Bridget Esene, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen. Mrs. Esene was whisked away by the assailants on Sunday morning at the premises of an undisclosed Christian worship centre in the Agbor road area of Benin city, an official said. She was reportedly trailed and […]
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Two Fulani leaders, the Seriki Fulani of Igbo Ora, Alhaji Idris Abubakar, and the Seriki Fulani of Eruwa, Alhaji Sule Mohammed, have solicited for forgiveness, assuring the people of Oyo State that they would facilitate peaceful coexistence in Ibarapaland.Recall that there was violence at Igangan on Friday when a popular Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, […]
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Dan Nkoloagu is dead. The news of his death was announced by his son, Dan Nkoloagu Jnr on Facebook. According to his son who broke the news, Nkoloagu died on Friday, January 22, 2021. Until his death, Dan Nkoloagu had starred in several Nigerian movies alongside Nkem Owoh and the likes. He […]
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Akwa Ibom State Government has advised all Street traders and operators of illegal markets especially around the plaza area, and other highbrow areas to relocate to designated trading places on or before February 1, 2021, or be prepared to face the wrath of the law. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Charles Udoh, who announced this […]
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A 19-year-old has been arrested in Anambra for child trafficking, along with his 10-year-old accomplice. The principal suspect, Chinecherem Odurukwe, from Ogboro Isiala village of Ihiala is said to use his 10-year-old accomplice, Chinedu Adom, from Umuozu village of Nwangele council area of Imo to lure children, according to police investigation. The pair operated in […]
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Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, on Sunday, has vowed that attempts by the northerners to turn South-West into a war zone will be resisted. He said this in a press statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Kehinde Aderemi, on Sunday, titled, “Insecurity: ACF, Miyetti Allah are Jokers- Aare Gani Adams’. Activist, […]
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