August 2024

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Breaking: Former Anambra deputy speaker slumps, dies (photo)

August 20, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Harford Oseke Passes Away at 64   Harford Oseke, a former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has died at the age of…

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Breaking: Appeal Court Orders Fugitive Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello to Present Himself for Arraignment

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to present himself for arraignment, following his evasion of arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

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CCT Case File of Former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen Missing from AGF’s Office

August 20, 2024 Omajemite Don

Code Of Conduct Tribunal Case File of Former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen Missing from Attorney General’s Office.   The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has reported…

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NLC President Summoned Over Alleged Terrorism And Criminal Conspiracy

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Joe Ajaero, the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has been summoned by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, over allegations of terrorism financing, cybercrime, and other serious charges.…

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Infrastructure: Osun APC, State Govt Trade Words Over COREN, NSE Validation

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of turning the recent visit of a combined technical team of Council for the Regulations of Engineering…

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Nigerian High School Sweethearts Set To Tie The Knot (Photos)

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Two lovers dating since high school are set to tie the knot next month in Kogi State. Nnazoba Innocent Ebuka, from Anambra State and Salifu Faith, from Kogi State, will…

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‘Ogun INEC REC’s Death Shocking’ – Abiodun

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi…

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ASUU Issues 21-Day Strike Notice to FG Over Unmet Demands

August 20, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has formally notified the federal government of its intention to commence a nationwide strike within the next 21 days.   This warning comes…

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New Presidential Jet Saves Nigeria Huge Maintenance And Fuel Costs Running Into Millions Of Dollars Yearly – Presidential Aide, Bayo Onanuga

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has explained why the new Presidential jet was purchased amid the hardship faced in the economy.…

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Metro News

Female Student Acting As Girlfriend For N15,000 Found Dead – Police

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Kwara Police Arrest Suspects in Murder of 21-Year-Old Student, Miss Mojisola.   The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of several suspects connected to the tragic murder of…

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Arsenal: Rio Ferdinand Reveals What Declan Rice Told Him About Havertz

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed what Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice told him about teammate Kai Havertz amid the ongoing summer transfer window. Arsenal have been linked with a…

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NLC Puts Workers, Affiliated Bodies on High Alert Amidst Possible Nationwide Strike If Joe Ajaero Is Detained

August 20, 2024 Omajemite Don

Nigerian Labour Congress Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Joe Ajaero’s Possible Detention     The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a strong warning of a nationwide strike if its President,…

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Robbers Meet Their Waterloo While Attempting To Rob A Nigerian Store In Holland (Video)

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Robbery Attempt in Holland Ends in Arrest After Nigerian Store Owner Fights Back.   While two of the alleged robbers escaped, one of them was unlucky and was held down…

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EPL: Carragher Predicts Title Winners, Top Four Teams After Match Day 1 Fixtures

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has predicted that Manchester City will go ahead to win the Premier League title this season. Carragher was speaking on Monday Night Football after all the…

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Dollar to Naira Exchange rate

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today August 20, 2024: Black Market and CBN official rates

August 20, 2024 Omajemite Don

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today Black Market and CBN official Exchange Markets:   What is the Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at the black market also known as the…

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Abia State Records First Monkey Pox Case

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

One case of the Monkeypox virus has been confirmed in Abia State. The state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who confirmed this during a press briefing on the outcome…

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Nathaniel Cameron Moves To Enyimba From Sporting Lagos

August 20, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nathaniel Cameron has joined Nigeria Premier Football League side, Enyimba. Cameron joined the People’s Elephant from Sporting Lagos. The goalkeeper left Sporting Lagos after the club’s relegation to the Nigeria…

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NNPC not paying fuel subsidy; we only pay shortfall on behalf of Nigerians –Ajiya

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has clarified that it has not paid fuel subsidies to any entity for the past nine years. This statement was made by…

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President Tinubu Sacks NAHCON Boss, Jalal Arabi, Appoints Saleh Usman

August 20, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Jalal Arabi, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu amid his corruption probe. In a statement released, Presidential spokesperson, Ajuri…

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Breaking: INEC REC Slumps, Dies in Hotel Room After Abuja Meeting

August 20, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ogun State, tragically passed away after slumping in his hotel room in Abuja on Monday…

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