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Tinubu greets Justice Mary Odili on birthday

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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Justice Mary Odili, CFR, retired Supreme Court judge, on the special occasion of her birthday.

Afe invested over N500m in olympic-size swimming pool, says Prof Babalola

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Professor Gboyega Babalola, the Director of Sports, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), over the weekend disclosed that the founder of the institution, Aare Afe Babalola has invested over N500,000,000 in building an Olympic-size…

I ‘ve been chased out of my ancestral home, says Enugu visually impaired man

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A 68-year-old visually impaired man, Anibeze Nnadi, from Umu-Ezike in Aku, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State whose house was demolished six days ago by suspected thugs has cried out for justice.

Youths encouraged to develop discipline to succeed in Nigeria

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The Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, Mr. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has urged youths in the state to look inwards and develop the discipline that many lack to succeed in Nigeria. He said this when launching the Mentors Platform, an…

Expedite action on burial – Family of late Akinkunmi, National flag designer begs FG, Oyo

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"The family of Pa Akinkunmi had planned the burial for December 7 and 8, 2023, but it was annulled by the Oyo State Government on the ground that there was no representation from the government to confirm the date chosen by the family."

NAFDAC dismantles illegal alcohol Factory in Badagry

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has shut down an illegal alcohol factory operating in Badagry, Lagos State.

Securities issuance: Expert seeks reduction in maximum amount to N10bn

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The President of Capital Market Academics of Nigeria, Professor Uche Uwaleke has called for the cap on the amount private companies can raise through issuance and allotment of debt securities to be reduced from N15 billion to N10 billion.

Rivers APC leaders dare Fubara on planned demolition of Assembly Quarters

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Not willing to back down, leaders and elders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers state and strong political allies of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike on Sunday dared the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara over his planned…

Tinubu congratulates President -elect of Chad, Mahamat Deby on election victory

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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory.

Duchess of Sussex gets Nigerian name, excited about her heritage

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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed excitement after finding out through a genealogy test about her Nigerian heritage.

Photos: Prince Harry, Meghan visit Sanwo-Olu

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived at the Lagos House Marina, on a courtesy visit to Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu...

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Tobi Amusan becomes world’s fastest woman with new track record

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Nigerian sprint icon Tobi Amusan has become the world's fastest woman in the women's 100m hurdles after running a world-leading 12.40 seconds.

RIVERS YOUTHS TO TINUBU: Call Wike to order now to end political war in Rivers

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Youths of Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to take action and call his Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nysom Wike, to order over the continued political crisis in the state.

Photos: Real Madrid parade La Liga title with eye on European glory

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Los Blancos players partied with fans at their traditional location outside the city's Cibeles palace but the upcoming Champions League final remained in focus.

Ajeromi gas explosion: Lagos records 11 deaths, foots medical bills of survivors

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"Out of the 33, affected victims,11 fatalities occurred due to extensive third-degree burns, which severely impacted vital organs."

My AMVCA outfit cost N140m – BBNaija’s Tacha

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BBNaija star and media personality, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has revealed the cost of her outfit to the 10th edition of Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA, held om Saturday.

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Residents lament increasing cost of Garri in Abuja, seek alternative

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“The price of garri, just like any other food item, has gone up. I bought a mudu of yellow garri on Saturday for N1,200 in Gudu market. I still remember when garri was N500 for a mudu sometime last year."

NDLEA nabs 75-year-old grandpa in Ekiti, 70-year-old grandma in Benue for drug dealing

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A 75-year-old grandpa, Jibril Audu was on Friday 10th May arrested with 7.5 kilograms of cannabis at Oke-asa village, Ijero-Ekiti

U.S. man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies

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The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation...

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Pilgrimage: Keyamo inspects Kano airport, makes case for improved facilities

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“Addressing the state government, the Minister outlined three critical requests aimed at enhancing the efficiency and functionality of MAKIA. First, he urged the state government to facilitate the installation of a dedicated power line at…

Invictus Games: Prince Harry, Meghan arrive in Lagos

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The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, accompanied by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has landed in Lagos to embark on a three-day...

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Nigeria Customs signs MoU with China Customs to enhance trade

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) to foster bilateral relationship for the enhancement of economic growth.

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Tinubu, Shettima support group demands release of NATCOM DG

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A support group of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, has called for immediate and unconditional release of the acting Director General of National Commission for the Co-ordination and Control of the Proliferation of…

Dosunmu fire: Lagos to clampdown on unapproved structures, attachments in markets

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Lagos State Government has commenced aggressive enforcement of zero tolerance stance on illegal construction of extensions and attachments on shops and buildings in some markets, as part of ongoing efforts in ensuring safety of lives and…

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Plateau pensioners receive new life as Gov Mutfwang intervenes

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Public servants in Plateau State who retired from service 36 years ago and are still living but yet to receive their entitlement might have given up hope, thinking their labour for the State had been in vain.

Some abducted students have been rescued – Kogi Govt

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"Many of the students kidnapped and even other people in captivity have been rescued and taken to medical facilities for proper attention, while many others were also rescued in the early hours of today.

NYCN Europe: Igwilo leads youth activities in Switzerland

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“I am committed to engaging them to drive a technologically, culturally, communally and productively advanced country based on competence and character with focus on positively harnessing our differences desperately needed for nation…

Adamawa: Customs intercepts petrol worth N10.8m enroute to Cameroon

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The Adamawa/Taraba command of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) says it has recently siezed 12,435 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth N10.8 million.

Zamfara APC rejects purported suspension of State Chairman

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The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the purported suspension of the state party Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani.

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‘People died from London knife crimes, stop de-marketing Nigeria’ – Omokri blasts Prince Harry

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“England has become the knife crime capital of the West. If anywhere should be considered unsafe, why should it be Nigeria and not the United Kingdom?"