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Customs Intercepts ₦270 Million Worth Of Weapons At Lagos Airport

July 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Arms and ammunition, valued at ₦270 million, have been intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The intercepted consignment, which originated…

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Benue State Woman Sentenced To 7 Years Imprisonment For Attempted S3x Trafficking

July 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The 31-year-old was arraigned by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on July 2, 2024, and convicted the same day for conspiracy to commit an…

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President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments (Full List)

July 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation CREDICORP. The appoinment was announced by the Special Adviser to the President on…

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Messi Excluded From Argentina’s Squad For 2024 Olympics

July 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi, has been left out of Argentina’s squad to the 2024 Olympics. Chelsea midfielder, Enzo Fernandez, does not make the cut too. However, Manchester City’s Julian…

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Osun: Governor Adeleke Suspends Aide Over Alleged Diversion Of 70 Bags Of Rice

July 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Comrade Emmanuel Adebisi, the Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been suspended over allegations of diverting 70 bags of rice. The civil society…

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Sunday Oliseh Finally Reveals Why He Resigned as Super Eagles Coach

July 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former Super Eagles Coach and midfielder, Sunday Oliseh has revealed why he resigned as head coach. Oliseh made this known in an interview with News Central Africa on Wednesday. Sunday…

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10 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday, July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 4th July 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist – Naija News roundup of Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Thursday,…

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Tinubu Appoints 9 Qualified Nigerians to CREDICORP Board (Full List)

July 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Tinubu Appoints New Board Members for Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP).  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to the Board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation…

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Oyo Rep Appoints 500 Aides To Monitor Constituency Projects

July 3, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and privileges has announced the appointment of 500 aides. She said the aides will help her monitor her constituency projects.…

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BREAKING: Customs Seize N270 Million Worth of Weapons at Lagos Airport

July 3, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of a larger cache of arms and ammunition at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMA) in Lagos, valued at ₦270 million.…

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Angry youths burn down INEC Office in Benue

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Irate Youths Burn Down INEC LGA Office in Benue The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced on Wednesday that its local government office in Ukum, Benue State, was set ablaze…

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Lagos Arrests ‘Area Boys’ Extorting N100 From Pedestrians (Video)

July 3, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The government of Lagos state has nabbed the individuals who were seen charging people N100 before using a makeshift crossover bridge at the Trade Fair area. This was made known…

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I Didn’t Discuss Nnamdi Kanu’s Release”: Obasanjo Clarifies Meeting with Southeast Governors

July 3, 2024 Press Release / Opinion

Obasanjo Clarifies Meeting with Southeast Governors, Denies Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Discussion. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has clarified that the release of Nnamdi Kanu was not discussed during his meeting with…

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Senate Reveals Reasons Behind Borno Suicide Bombings, Criticizes Security Forces

July 3, 2024 Musa Jibril

Senate Criticizes Security Forces Over Gwoza Suicide Bombings, Calls for Modern Tactics.   The Senate has attributed the recent suicide bombings in Gwoza town, Borno state, to a failure of…

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Finidi George Named as Rivers United Coach on Two-Year Contract

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, has officially been introduced as the new coach of Rivers United. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Rivers United secretariat in Port Harcourt,…

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EFCC Issues Strong Warning Against July 5 Nationwide Planned Protests

July 3, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

EFCC Warns Against Planned Protest, Vows to Maintain Law and Order.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning regarding a planned protest against its…

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Details Emerge as Nnamdi Kanu, Agrees to Comply with Tinubu Govt’s Terms of Release

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Reportedly Agrees to Comply with Tinubu Govt’s Terms of Release.   The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has reportedly agreed…

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How Nigeria’s Public Debt Reached $91.46bn Despite Generating $1trn in 40 Years — Agbakoba

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has highlighted the factors behind Nigeria’s rising public debt, which stands at $91.46 billion (N121.67 trillion) despite generating $1 trillion…

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LPPC Shortlists 98 Lawyers for Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Rank (Full List)

July 3, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

98 Lawyers have been Shortlisted for Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Rank.  The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has announced a shortlist of 98 lawyers for the prestigious rank of Senior…

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What is Drug Abuse? MTN Foundation Rallies NDLEA, UNODC to Combat Substance Abuse at Conference

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

What is drug abuse?  In a collaborative effort to combat substance abuse through prevention, MTN Foundation, NDLEA, and UNODC came together for a multi-stakeholder conference in Abuja. The event saw…

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