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Civil, peaceful separation of Nigeria, panacea to country’s problems – Group

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The Yoruba Commitment Forum (YCF) at the weekend identified civil and peaceful separation of different ethnic groups in Nigeria, as panacea to the many ills bedeviling the country.

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Nigeria must diversify to attract investment, boost trade surplus – Okonjo-Iweala

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“If we are going to go into surplus, we also have to think of how to make use of the African continental free trade area because we have a large market here but 1.4 billion is an even larger market."

CP FCT orders investigation into alleged murder of FIRS Staff, Khalid Ahmed Bichi

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Following the reported tragic and alarming incident involving the deatb of a staff of the Federal Inland Revenue Service who was allegedly short by unknown persons at the weekend, the FCT Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh has ordered an…

EPL: Arsenal edge Man United 1-0, keep title race alive

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Arsenal kept their Premier League title dreams alive by ending an Old Trafford hoodoo to grind out a 1-0 win at Man United on Sunday to move back top of the table.

Catholic Church cautions against over-reliance on artificial intelligence

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ABUJA - The Catholic Church in Nigeria has urged caution against the increasing reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that it could lead to a loss of human touch and empathy.

Military uncovers over 50 illegal refineries in Bayelsa forest

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Niger Delta “Operation Delta Safe (OPDS)” has uncovered 50 illegal refining sites at the Biseni forest in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Killings over fish pond: Agatu community urges Alia’s intervention

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The people of Egba community in Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State have decried the alleged killing of their kinsmen and abduction of others by neighbouring Ologba community and appealed to Governor Hyacinth Alia to come to…

Cybersecurity levy aimed at financial institutions, telecoms, not individuals – Senator Buba

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“The Act is very explicit about who is responsible for the payment, not Nigerian citizens or individuals. The relevant Section of the Cybercrime Act 2015 listed the businesses required to pay the levy: telecommunications companies,…

Insecurity: Troops rescue 9 Kidnapped Students of Kogi University, 17 others in Katsina

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Following a series of successful Counter-terrorism operations across the country, troops have delivered substantial blows to terrorist groups, rescuing several kidnap victims and compelling a notorious militant to surrender.

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Wike frustrated Peter Obi out of PDP – Atiku’s spokesperson

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“Atiku did not force Peter Obi out of the party, Wike was instrumental in the exit of Obi because Wike had promoted the zoning of the presidency to the south."

Biafra May 30th: Accomplices must confess – IBN

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Ahead of May 30th, 2024 Biafra remembrance day, the Igbo-Biafra Nationalists Movement on Sunday described the Nigeria -Biafra civil war as a heinous crime against the people of the South East region, insisting that the accomplices should…

Court convicts mother of 5 for forging late Abba Kyari’s signature

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A Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwagwalada, Abuja has found guilty and convicted one Mrs. Ramat Mercy Mba, a mother of five children guilty of forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff,…

Air Peace flies Prince Harry, Meghan to Lagos as Duke of Sussex hails Nigeria’s rich culture

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Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, on Sunday, had the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, on board its Embraer 195-E2 aircraft that flew from Abuja to Lagos.

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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."