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Don’t politicise selection of Owa Obokun, ruling house tells Osun governor

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The Integrity Caucus of the Bilaro Olu-Odo Ruling House in Ilesa, Osun state, has appealed to Governor Ademola Adeleke not to be partisan in the selection and confirmation of appointment …

Osun traditional worshippers caution against misconception about ‘Esu’ deity

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Traditional worshippers under the auspices of Concerned Isese Youth, Tuesday staged a peaceful rally in Osogbo, Osun state, warning against referring to Esu deity as Satan. The group said the …

Christmas brings hope, restoration, grace- NCPC boss Adegbite

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Wednesday released a 2024 Christmas message stating that the true meaning of Christmas is a message of …

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City at risk of not qualifying – Guardiola

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club are in danger of missing out on a place in next season’s Champions League. City are currently in their 14th consecutive season …

All hail King Lookman, others

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On December 16, 2024, at Marrakesh, Morocco, Ademola Lookman stepped into the boots of his compatriot, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian soccer prodigy was crowned the 2024 African Footballer of Year. …

Why ‘Boys Scout’ minister, Dalung, failed in government

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Solomon Selcap Dalung is a Nigerian politician who served as Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports from November 2015 to May 2019 in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. Before then, …

Achieving 15% inflation and economic diversification in 2025

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the proposed 2025 Budget of Restoration, titled “Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. as …

Ibadan stampede: Ex-Queen Naomi’s mum raises alarm over daughter’s detention

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Funmilayo Ogunseyi, the mother of Naomi Silekunola, a former wife of the Ooni of Ife, has urged President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerians to weigh in on her daughter’s legal …

FRSC: Shehu Mohammed, the journey so far

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When the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) was established in 1988 through a military Decree that has since been harmonised as the FRSC Establishment Act 2007 under the civil democratic …

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NG-CARES: Jigawa distributes motorcycles to facilitators

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The Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Results Area II (FADAMA CARES) in Jigawa state Wednesday distributed motorcycles to 27 facilitators across the state. The distribution, aimed at …

Rivers: Brotherhood advocates peaceful coexistence among nations

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A religious body, Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), has advocated for the need for peaceful coexistence among global nations of the world. The body also emphasised the need …

Two police operatives killed during shootout with suspected kidnappers

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Two police officers were fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with kidnappers in Imo state, an official said. Imo police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the two officers died from …

Reading culture key to sustaining effective awareness – Nazir

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The newly elected chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Kano state chapter, Comrade Nazir Muhammad, has described reading culture and effective dissemination of information as a major catalyst in creating awareness in …

Oyo exco has approved Reforms Action Plan for 2025 – Commissioner

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Oyo state executive council meeting has approved the Business-Enabling Reforms Action Plan (BERAP) for the state, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade stated has said. He stated this …

PDP condemns presidential media chat

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Less than 24 hours after the presidential media chat, it has generated condemnation as well as commendation by Nigerians. While dissecting it in a press statement made available to newsmen …

Police arrest Abuja Catholic priest, church officials over fatal stampede

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested the parish priest and officials of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Abuja over their roles in a fatal stampede in …

New Eur28m AfDB-funded solar project to boost Chad’s energy access

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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved funding worth Eur 28 million to build solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji, Chad. This is part …

‘Workers can now enjoy 50% lump sum payment on retirement’

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Workers under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) can now access up to 50 percent maximum lump sum upon retirement as long as they have sufficient balance in the retirement savings …

2025: Soludo signs N606.9bn budget into law, focuses on infrastructural development

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Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has signed the N606,991,849,118 Budget of the next fiscal year into law, focusing on key initiatives of infrastructural development that will turn Anambra into an investment …

Nigeria, Bloomberg partner to attract investment

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The Federal Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has entered into partnership with financial giant Bloomberg. The two-year initiative aims to highlight the country’s economic potential and address investor hesitations rooted …

Access Holdings secures full regulatory approvals for rights issue

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Access Holdings Plc (‘the Company’) has announced that it has secured the full regulatory approvals of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Securities and Exchange Commission of its recently closed …

Tinubu’s 2025 budget: Where the opposition got it wrong

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Last week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Presented N47.90 trillion as the proposed budget for 2025 to the National Assembly. The budget has sparked intense debate among cynics in the opposition, …

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Breaking: Fire guts popular federal government office in Lagos

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Fire suddenly broke out at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos, near Cappa Bus stop. According to eyewitness accounts, the fire started around midnight on …

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CAN on pre-Christmas stampedes: Organisers’ intentions noble, commendable, mustn’t be discouraged

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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to allow the essence of Christmas to manifest in them and also strive to become the agents of change. The body …

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Military launches probe as fighter jet targeting Lukarawa hits Sokoto communities

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In a Christmas tragedy, an unconfirmed number of locals in two communities of the Silame local government area of Sokoto state were feared dead after a fighter jet allegedly …

Ibadan stampede: PDP hails Makinde for cancelling birthday celebration

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has acknowledged the compassion of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, towards the people. In a statement by the party National Publicity Secretary, …

Oluyede gives troops marching order on illegal oil operations

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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) , Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has given troops of 6 division of Nigerian Army Port Harcourt marching order to clamp down on illegal oil …

Stand by one another at Christmas, PDP urges Nigerians

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to promote and strengthen the bond of love, unity and care among themselves without …

NAHCON appoints Shutti as acting secretary

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The chairman and chief executive of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Alidu Shutti as acting secretary of the commission …

FG committed to boosting education for sustainable transformation -Minister

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The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to revitalising the education sector to transform the country for greatness. Speaking at the opening …