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Ministry, groups collaborate to free more than 10 thousand wo-men from prisons

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A non-governmental organization is working assiduously with the Ministry of Women’s Affsirs to make sure more than ten thousand women serving various jail terms are free as early as possible. …

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Hoodlums invade Anambra, bomb 2 police stations, kill, kidnap operatives

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Some hoodlums, Thursday, allegedly invaded and burnt a police station Neni, Anaocha Local Government (LGA) headquarters of Anambra state. According to sources, the hoodlums numbering about 30, stormed the area …

How Kaduna recorded 32,297 cases of tuberculosis in 2023 – Official

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The Kaduna state recorded 32,297 cases of tuberculosis in the state in 2023, following improvements in case detection to reduce the risk of spreading the disease, the state Commissioner for …

Liverpool, Manchester United join forces against tragedy-related abuse

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Liverpool and Manchester United have jointly launched an education programme through their foundations to tackle tragedy-related abuse, the clubs said in the run-up to their Premier League game at Old …

Hearn slams Ngannou over Joshua defeat excuse

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Eddie Hearn has slammed Francis Ngannou for appearing to suggest that his demolishing defeat by Anthony Joshua was down to his early arrival at the arena. Joshua knocked down the former …

Medvedev, Sinner set for Miami semi-final showdown

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Jannik Sinner rolled past Tomas Machac 6-4 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the Miami Open, where he will face Russian Daniil Medvedev in a tantalising rematch of the Australian …

NBA: Golden State Warriors overcome early Green ejection to beat Orlando Magic

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The Golden State Warriors claimed a 101-93 victory against the Orlando Magic despite the early ejection of forward Draymond Green. Green received his fourth ejection of the season just three …

Miami Open: Azarenka sets up semi-final with Rybakina

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Victoria Azarenka continued her bid for a fourth Miami Open title with victory over Yulia Putintseva to set up a semi-final encounter with Elena Rybakina. The Belarusian 27th seed, who …

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DHQ declares Prof, 7 others wanted over murder of soldiers in Delta

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… Confirm release of 313 Boko Haram suspects … Neutralised 212 , arrested 252 in one week The Defence Headquarters has declared eight persons wanted over their roles in the …

Family announces burial arrangements for former Rep member

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The family of a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, has announced his burial arrangements. The late Ojougboh, who died on February 7, 2024, aged 64, …

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Malabu oil deal: Court clears ex-AGF of fraud

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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jabi, on Thursday, dismissed charges of fraudulent conduct in the handling of Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245 (popularly referred to …

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Labour Party lawmakers move to PDP in Enugu

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Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have officially announced their defection to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …

‘Discrimination’: FG shuts KFC outlet in Nigeria

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The management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered the closure of the KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos with effect from …

Army, others join mining squad marshals

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Officers from other security agencies of the government will soon swell the ranks of the newly-launched mining marshals in order to beef up the rank. This indication was given by …

ECN advocates clean cookstoves’ adoption, condemns traditional cooking methods risky

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The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, has called for the adoption of clean cooking stoves in the country, saying that the traditional cooking methods are …

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Breaking: Binance executive fights back

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The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Gambaryan, …

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NNL rejigs weekend matches

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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has slightly rearranged weekend matches for the last week in March , 2024 with a view to accommodate the finals of the Federation Cup in …

Doma United get new new gaffer

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Doma United Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Bala Abubakar as their new technical adviser. Abubakar will take the reign at the club with former handler Akinade Onigbinde demoted …

Simon to miss rest of season after collision with Mali goalkeeper

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Super Eagles winger, Moses Simon will miss the rest of the campaign after sustaining an injury in Nigeria’s 2-0 friendly defeat to Mali on Tuesday night. Simon was stretchered off …

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Why we lost to Mali – Finidi

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Super Eagles interim coach, Finidi George has given reasons his wards lost to the Eagles of Mali in an international friendly match held in Marrakech, Morocco. The Super Eagles were …

Tinubu chairs Nigeria’s economic council, appoints Shettima, others *See full list

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) and the creation of the Economic Management Team Emergency Taskforce (EET) to bolster the nation’s …

Eguavoen returns to school

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The second edition of the FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma, which seeks to become the “globally recognised qualification” for technical leaders working in the game, will get underway on 1 April …

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Breaking: At last, FirstNews editor Segun Olatunji regains freedom

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The Editor of FirstNews, Segun Olatunji has regained freedom. Blueprint recalls that Segun was picked up in his Lagos home in Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of Lagos. Segun was …

INEC rejects Labour Party convention

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, said this when he …

Board of trustees rubbishes Labour Party convention, takes over

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The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Labour Party (LP) said it has stepped in to steer the affairs of the party following the expiration of the tenure in office …

Taekwondo: Adult students graduate as KCCN introduces KPOP demo contest, winners emerge

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The Korean Cultural Centre on Friday March 22, 2024 officially concluded its 10 weeks intensive Taekwondo training for its adult class and graduated 30 Taekwondo students successfully. The colourful ceremony …

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Breaking: Defence headquarters declares Professor, monarch, 6 others wanted for killing 17 soldiers in Delta *Full list

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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Thursday declared eight persons wanted over the killings of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Delta persons. The eight suspects include Alevwru Daniel, Prof Ekpokpo Arthur, …

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Nigeria’s public debt stock increases to N97.34trn in Q4 2023 – NBS

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Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N87.91 trillion ($114.35 billion) in the third quarter of 2023 to N97.34 trillion ($108.23 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2023. The National Bureau …

Okuama: Tinubu confers posthumous honours on slain soldiers, offers houses, scholarship to families, gives directives to Army

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In recognition of their worthy contribution to their fatherland, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on 17 soldiers killed in Okuama community in Delta state while on a peace …

2027: LP endorses Obi for president, Otti for Abia governor

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Against the position of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Labour Party (LP) Wednesday held its national convention in Nnewi, Anambra state, and re-elected Barrister Julius Abure as its …