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Slain Rivers DPO: Court releases monarch, 42 others

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A High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has discharged and acquitted a traditional ruler, Kelvin Anugwo, over the killing of the late Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Division, Bako Angbashim. Also, acquitted alongside the…

Oyo state announces restriction of movement for Saturday

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The Oyo State Government has announced total restrictions on vehicular movement tomorrow, Saturday, April 27th. Local government elections will be holding in all LGAs in the state. The curfew will be in place from 6 am hours to 4 pm, the…

Nestle denies "double standard" in baby food sugar for poorer countries

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Nestle on Thursday denied the allegations that it was applying of a "double standard" in the sugar content of its baby food products sold in poorer countries A report by Swiss NGO Public Eye accused the food giant of selling baby food with…

Yahaya Bello: EFCC boss, Olukoyede, to face criminal trial for Contempt of Court, May 13

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A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has ordered the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, to appear in court on May 13, 2024, to show cause why an order of committal should not be made against him…

Yahaya Bello denies using state funds to pay children school fees

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Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has refuted allegations of using state funds to pay for his children's education. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede, had claimed Bello withdrew $720…

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Nollywood Mourns the Loss of Veteran Actor Ogunjimi

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Nollywood veteran Ganiu Oyeyemi popularly known as Ogunjimi is dead. The sad news was announced by colleague, Kunle Afod on his Instagram page. The cause of his death has not been announced yet. "We tried our best but God loves you more.…

Tinubu appoints Jim Ovia as Nigerian Education Loan Fund chairman

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed renowned banker and businessman, Jim Ovia, as the chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). Ovia's appointment was announced in a statement signed by Tinubu's spokesman, Ajuri…

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SheCan Nigeria trains, empowers 328 women in Sura community

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Poised to continually change and positively affect the lives of Nigerian women and girls, SheCan Nigeria, in partnership with NNPC/SNEPCO, has graduated over 300 women from its yearly skill acquisition programme.

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My father sold his taxi to pay my WAEC fee - Tunde Onakoya

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Chess master, Tunde Onakoya, has revealed that his father sold his taxi to pay his West African Examination Council (WAEC) fee. Onakoya who recently set a new Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon made this disclosure in a…

Jailbreak: A lot of correctional centres would be relocated, says Minister

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Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said that the government would relocate a lot of correctional centres in order to create better space, security, and infrastructure. Tunji-Ojo said this when he visited Suleja Medium Security…

Nigeria, Russian consortium in talks to revive Ajaokuta Steel

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The Nigerian Government is in talks with a Russian consortium to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). President Bola Tinubu's aide on media, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement. "Minister of Steel Development…

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Pochettino says 'we all need to prove we belong' at Chelsea

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Mauricio Pochettino said he and his struggling Chelsea players must use the final weeks of their dismal season to prove they deserve to stay at the club.

Emery tells Villa to seize 'amazing' top four chance

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Unai Emery has challenged Aston Villa to seize their "amazing" opportunity to qualify for the Champions League as they look to strengthen their grip on fourth place against Chelsea.

NEMA confirms 3 dead, 2 injured in Kano building collapse

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed three persons dead and two injured in a three-storey building collapse incident at Kuntau Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano.

5 Easy Ways To Identify Chemically Ripened Mangoes

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As we welcome the mango season in Nigeria, the excitement is often ruined by concerns about the widespread practice of chemically ripening mangoes. Read on to see a detailed guide on how to identify them and understand their potential…

Pope to attend AI session of G7 summit in June

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Pope Francis will attend a working session on artificial intelligence at the G7 summit in southern Italy in June, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Friday.

Romania court opens way for start of influencer Tate's trial

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A Bucharest court on Friday gave the green light for the start of the human trafficking trial of controversial influencer Andrew Tate after rejecting as "unfounded" the claims lodged by the defendants.

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Defense attorneys grill tabloid head in Trump hush money trial

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A former tabloid publisher who squashed potentially embarrassing stories about Donald Trump was back on the witness stand on Friday being grilled by lawyers of the former US president.

Man Utd 'have to back' struggling Rashford, says Ten Hag

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Erik ten Hag said Friday he has a "lot of sympathy" for Marcus Rashford as the Manchester United manager demanded support for his misfiring forward.

Man begs I-G to assist in locating missing police wife

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Mr Ayowole Adekonipekun, a resident of Osogbo, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun to help in locating his wife, Cpl Ruth Ayowole, who went missing while on official duty in Abia.

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Court remands man for allegedly defiling 12-year old girl

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A Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Friday remanded a 37-year old man, Ademola Afeez in a correctional facility for allegedly defiling a 12-year old girl.

Kenya flood death toll since March climbs to 70

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The number of people killed in floods in Kenya since the start of the rainy season in March has risen to 70, a government spokesperson said on Friday.

Kenya Airways urges release of employees detained in DR Congo

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Kenya Airways (KQ) on Friday called for the release of two of its employees detained by a military intelligence unit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Court dismisses terror suspect’s prayer for rejection of exhibit

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A Federal High Court in Ibadan has dismissed the prayer of rejection of exhibit filed by a terror suspect, Aliyu Muhammadu, for want of evidence.

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Klopp says Liverpool target Slot in line for 'best job in world'

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the "best job in the world" if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield.

US troops to leave Chad in second African state withdrawal

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The United States will withdraw some troops from Chad, the Pentagon has said, days after Washington agreed to move forces out of neighboring Niger.

NAFDAC seals bakeries, medicine stores, water factories

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The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has sealed many unregistered bakeries for operating without the agency’s approval in Plateau.

'We will shed blood': Armenians vow to fight land transfer to Azerbaijan

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Angry at their government agreeing to cede territory to arch-foe Azerbaijan, dozens of Armenian protesters have blocked major highways and vowed to fight the transfer of land they say is rightfully theirs.

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Gnabry to return, Sane doubtful for Bayern's Real clash

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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said forward Serge Gnabry "will play and will score" in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at home to Real Madrid, but Leroy Sane's status for the match is in doubt.

This Is Why You Should Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods

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A growing body of research is shedding light on the disadvantages of ultra-processed foods on cardiovascular health. These foods, which include popular items like burgers, fries, and soft drinks, have been linked to an increased risk of…