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Alleged arms hoarding: Kogi Assembly gives miners one week ultimatum

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The Kogi State House of Assembly has given Association of Miners a one-week ultimatum to resolve their disputes within their members in Ankpa and other affiliate unions in the State. The ultimatum was given by the Chairman, House Committee…

Niger Tornadoes condole with family of late Tenger

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Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has commiserated with the family of late Justin Tenger who died after a protracted illness. Dada in a condolence message, described late Tenger as an astute tactician, a disciplinarian and a core man…

Stable forex, lower inflation will attract foreign direct investment to Nigeria – IMF

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says stable exchange rates and lower inflation will attract more investments into Nigeria. Ari Aisen, the IMF representative in Nigeria, disclosed this on Tuesday during an Interview on Arise…

Serie A: ‘Don’t take this treatment’ – Piers Morgan tells Osimhen to leave Napoli for EPL giants

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British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has urged Victor Osimhen to join Premier League giants Arsenal as the striker considers suing his own club Napoli for a mocking TikTok video. Osimhen’s agent had slammed Napoli for a now-deleted post…

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Why I chose music over dance – Asake

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Popular Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, a.k.a Asake has stated that his decision to pursue music over dancing was driven by his financial aspirations. Asake in his recent interview clarified that he opted for a music career as he was…

Anxiety as Tribunal fixes Saturday for Taraba guber judgement

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There is tension in Taraba State, especially among the political actors as the governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Jalingo, the State capital, is set to deliver judgement. The tribunal has finally slated September 30 to rule…

Importation: Fuel, car, others gulp $46bn yearly – FG

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Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, has said Nigeria spends over $45 billion annually importing refined petroleum products, cars, milk, chemicals, fish and others. Fasua, a leading economist and chief…

NPFL board deploys secret assessors to monitor referees, clubs

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Secret assessors will be deployed to match venues to monitor the activities of referees and clubs in the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL announced the scheme as part…

Gombe United players undergo medical test ahead of new season

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Gombe United players have successfully undergone mandatory medical tests ahead of the start of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The test exercise is in fulfilment of the NPFL requirements for player registration for the…

Carabao Cup: Sofyan Amrabat tells Ten Hag his preferred position after playing left-back

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Manchester United summer signing, Sofyan Amrabat has stated that he preferred playing in the midfield after manager Erik ten Hag featured him in the left-back position against Crystal Palace in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup encounter. Amrabat…

BBNaija All Stars: I don’t regard Doyin — Venita

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Venita Akpofure, evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars contestant, has spoken about her feud with an evicted colleague, Doyin. DAILY POST recalls that Venita was evicted on Sunday along with Angel and Soma. Venita in a post eviction…

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NGE raises alarm over insecurity, killings

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The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has expressed concern over the ongoing insecurity and lawlessness in the nation, particularly in the South-East. This was expressed in a statement by its president, Eze Anaba and the General Secretary,…

Eid-Maulud: Jigawa declares Thursday work free day

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Jigawa State Government has declared Thursday, September 28, 2023, as work free day to celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). This was contained in a statement signed by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji…

SDGs projects: Oyetola’s aide accuses Adeleke of playing politics

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Former Chief Press Secretary to Adegboyega Oyetola, the immediate past Governor of Osun State, Ismail Omipidan has described the allegation by the Ademola Adeleke administration that the former governor abandoned the Sustainable…

Kano: Gov Abba Yusuf appoints 94 SAs

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The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf has approved the appointment of additional 94 Senior Special Assistants. This is contained in a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, in Kano on Tuesday. Only five women were…

Insecurity: Group tasks North-East stakeholders on restoring region

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The North East Development Association, NEDA, has called on stakeholders in the Northeast, especially Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors and legislators, to come up with sustainable innovations for the restoration of the region. The…

We will consider citizens’ inputs in 2024 budget – Jigawa govt

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The Jigawa State government says it will only consider citizen’s inputs into the 2024 budget. The state commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Babangida Umar Gantsa stated this during the 2024 budget town hall meeting with…

Only God, Tinubu can cancel my instructions – Umahi speaks on N9000 cement price

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Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has declared that only President Bola Tinubu and God can cancel his instruction. He said while insisting that the claims that the price of cement would skyrocket to N9,000 if the government starts doing…

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EPL: Brentford tells Arsenal, Chelsea price tag for Ivan Toney

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Brentford have set a price tag for their striker Ivan Toney amid reported interest from Arsenal and Chelsea. The Bees are hoping to spark a bidding war between Arsenal and Chelsea for Toney ahead of the January transfer window. Toney is…

Carabao Cup: Pochettino explains why Chelsea star has been dropped

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Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that Mykhailo Mudryk’s recent return to the starting XI has played a part in Ben Chilwell’s relegation to the Blues substitutes’ bench. Chilwell appeared destined for a prominent role in…

‘I shed tears on Nigerian roads’ – Umahi

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Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has said that he shed tears after traveling through some federal roads during a recent project inspection. He identified procurement processes as a major challenge towards President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s lofty…

Guber Election Tribunal: Mixed reactions trail controversial judgments

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Many State Governorship Election Petition Tribunals have delivered judgments on the outcome of the March 18, 2023, governorship elections in Nigeria. Some of the states include Kano, Bauchi, Zamfara, Plateau, Benue, Enugu, Lagos, Benue,…

NSCDC arrests four suspects mixing adulterated AGO in Akwa Ibom

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), said it has arrested four suspects engaged in adulterating Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and impounded their two trucks loaded with 75, 000 litres of adulterated AGO. The NSCDC Commandant in…

Serie A: Osimhen threatens to sue Napoli over TikTok video

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Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has threatened to sue Napoli over a TikTok video that was posted on Tuesday. The clip appears to mock Osimhen for missing a penalty during their 0-0 draw with Bologna in Serie A last weekend. That…

‘I will shoot GDP to $1trn in 8 years’ – New CBN Gov, Cardoso vows

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The newly confirmed Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso has disclosed plans to shore up the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP, to $1 trillion in eight years. Cardoso spoke while answering questions from senators…

Carabao Cup: Seven clubs qualify for 4th round [Full list]

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At least seven clubs booked their places in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Tuesday night. Current holders Manchester United thrashed Crystal Palace 3-0 at Old Trafford. Alejandro Garnarcho, Casemiro and Anthony Martial got the goals for…

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning

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Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso has said he will prioritise clearing the apex bank’s backlog of unsettled foreign exchange obligations in…

Knocks as FG, Zamfara govt trade words over alleged negotiation with terrorists

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The Federal Government has been criticized over an accusation levelled against it by the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, regarding negotiation with terrorists. DAILY POST reports that in the past couple of years, Zamfara State has…

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Court sentences man to 10 years imprisonment for rape in Jigawa

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Jigawa State High Court No. 3, sitting in Dutse, on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced a 22-year-old Sagiru Muhammad, of Sakwaya Village, Dutse LGA, Jigawa State, to ten (10) years imprisonment for the offense of rape. The prosecution…

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Ronaldo gets married for third time

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Brazil legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has got married for a third time. The 47-year-old walked down the aisle with 33-year-old model Celina Locks in Ibiza. The stylish pair wore all white as they celebrated the occasion with family and friends…