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Sallah: Kwara Gov Greets Muslims At Eid

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Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has felicitated with the Muslim community ahead of the Eid-El-Adha events, asking Allah to bless the ummah and keep it on the path of goodness. The Governor also congratulated the pilgrims,…

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Oyebanji Urges Muslims To Imbibe Lessons Of Islam

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Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the Muslim Ummah for witnessing this year’s Eid-El-Kabir festival. The Governor in a goodwill message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, urged Muslims to…

A’Ibom: Abducted Ex-School Principal Regains Freedom

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Former Secondary School Principal who was kidnapped in Akwa Ibom last week, Akparawa Ezekiel Paul has regained freedom. He was freed in the early hours of today (Saturday) by his abductors who earlier demanded for N20 million as ransom.…

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Address Economic Hardship Ex-Lawmaker Urges Tinubu

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A former House of Representatives member, Dr Farah Dagogo Jas once again called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to develop effective economic policies to alleviate the suffering and hardships experienced by the majority of…

Family Raises Alarm, Says Powerful Forces Out To Compromise Ataga’s Murder Case

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The family of the late Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Super TV, Mr Usifo Ataga, has raised the alarm that some powerful people were out to compromise the outcome of investigations into the circumstances leading to his death. It was…

NDLEA Intercepts 230,600 Tramadol, Arrests 106 Suspects In Kano

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command has intercepted 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and arrested 106 suspects in the state. Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, the state NDLEA Commander confirmed this development to…

Why I Set My Mother Ablaze – Suspect

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A 45-year-old woman, Abiodun has said she set her 86-year-old mother ablaze in Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State because she is behind her predicament. Abiodun, popularly called “Iya Sunday,” set her 86-year-old mother ablaze…

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Activists Drag Alia, Benue Assembly To Court Over Failure To Investigate Alleged Misconduct

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Some activists under Optimum Media Limited, have taken the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, the state Attorney General, the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, and the Benue State House of Assembly to court, over failure…

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Ibom Air @5: Eno Assures Airline Of Continous Support, Commends Emmanuel

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Governor Umo Eno has joined Akwa Ibom people, stakeholders in the aviation industry across Nigeria to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Nigeria’s foremost airline, Ibom Air. In his remarks at the celebration in Uyo, the Governor…

A’Court: APC Group Welcomes Verdict, Ready To Field Candidates For Rivers Assembly Poll Without Amaewhule, Others

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The All Progressives Congress Reform Group (APCRG) has welcomed the Appeal Court’s verdict on the removal of Martins Amaewhule and 26 others as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The APC group described the ruling which refused…

Eid-El-Kabir: Osun APC Chieftain Charges Muslims To Pray For Nigeria’s Growth, Devt

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A prominent leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omooba Dotun Babayemi, has enjoined Muslims across Nigeria to keep working and praying for the growth and development of the country. This is contained in Babayemi’s…

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140+ Happy Eid-El-Kabir Messages, Wishes, Prayers

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Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, is a significant religious festival celebrated by Muslims around the world, it’s a time of joy and gratitude. It commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of…

Minimum Wage: Fayemi Backs Call For Decentralised Negotiations

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A former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi on Friday reemphasized the importance of decentralised minimum wage negotiations. Fayemi who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme opined that the states should be allowed…

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WBDD: VFD Group, Lagos, Haima Health Initiative Advocate Blood Donation

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Following the call of the Lagos State Government for voluntary blood donor to support blood banks in the state, VFD Group has partnered the State government’s blood transfusion committee and Haima Health Initiative to advocate for blood…

Tragedy As Millwall Goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic Dies At 26

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Millwall’s goalkeeper, Matija Sarkic has reportedly died after falling ill unexpectedly while on international duty with the Montenegro national team. The incident occurred in Budva, Montenegro, where Sarkic was staying during the…

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Gov. Ahmad Aliyu – I Met Sokoto in Poor State, Chaos In 2023

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Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Ahmad Aliyu, recently granted interviews to journalists in the state on the occasion of his first year in office. In the grueling session that saw the governor reeling out some of his accomplishments, he…

How To Check JAMB UTME Results 2024

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is a Nigerian entrance examination board for tertiary-level institutions. The board administers the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for prospective undergraduates…

Anambra Centenary Building Collapse

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It is no longer news in Anambra state for high rise buildings to suddenly collapse. But the re- cent incident of five storey building collapse appears to have more to it that meets the ordinary eye as Okey Maduforo reports on the incident.…

Lassa fever – A Rampaging Killer Disease Without Vaccine

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Lassa fever has resurfaced yet again with significant increase in deaths since January, according to reports, from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). This is happening when the nation is still grappling with an…

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Reasons To Celebrate Fathers On Father’s Day

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As we approach another Father’s Day celebration, let’s take a moment to truly appreciate the significance of this occasion. It’s not just about celebrating our fathers, it’s an opportunity to deeply reflect on the sacrifices, hard work,…

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U.S. CDC, Benue governor, commission molecular lab

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preven- tion (U.S. CDC) Acting Country Director, Suzanne Theroux and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State have commissioned the newly renovated molecular laboratory at Federal Medical Centre (FMC)…

Shettima Seeks Public-Private Partnership To Stimulate Economic Growth

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Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for a more robust collaboration between the government and business leaders to propel Nigeria’s economic aspirations. The Vice President said that open dialogue, shared insights, and collaborative…

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Body to seek international support, says NMMAF president

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After a pivotal meeting in Lagos, the Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF), has arrived at various resolutions geared towards de- veloping the game in the country. According to the president of NMMAF, Henry George, efforts are…

Africa: UN Tourism to host first regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism

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UN Tourism is to host its first Region- al Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa, advancing its work to make gastronomy tourism a pillar for sustainable and inclusive growth across the region. The Forum will be held in Victoria Falls,…

‘Nigeria Plunges Ghana Into Three Weeks Darkness’

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Reduced gas supply from Nigeria has led to power interruption in Ghana which will last for three weeks. This was announced by Ghana’s state-owned electricity company, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), according to a statement seen by…

Disciplinary action awaits officers lobbying for promotion –IGP

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has assured of his commitment to merit-based promotion in the Force, vowing to initiate “disciplinary sanctions” against officers, who lobby for special promotions through…

Tinubu Seeks Collaboration With US To Fight Cybercrime, Terrorism

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President Bola Tinubu, has called for stron- ger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes.…

Edo Guber: APC chieftain, Mayaki dumps party candidate

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Former Director of Media for the All Progres- sives Congress (APC) 2020 Governorship Campaign Council in the state, Mr John Mayaki Friday, vowed not to support his party governorship candidate, Senator Monday Ok- pebholo in the September…

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HoSF realigns civil service reforms with Renewed Hope agenda

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The Head of the Civ- il Service of the Federa- tion (HoSF), Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, has taken a step to realign the Civil Service reforms toward the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to her, “the Civil Service…

Deputy Reps Speaker Kalu Hails Okonjo-Iweala as History Maker

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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Rep- resentatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) , Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her 70th birthday. In a statement issued by his…