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Rivers LGA Election Will Proceed As Planned — Gov Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has confirmed that the local government election set for October 5, 2024, will proceed as planned, stating that there is no legal barrier preventing the process. The governor encouraged political…
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‘I Wasn’t Suspended’ – Prison Officer Speaks On Bobrisky’s Bribery Allegation
The Deputy Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Michael Anugwa, has denied his suspension by the service. Anugwa is the officer in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kirikiri, Lagos State, where popular…
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Tackle Financial Needs In Africa – Cardoso Tells World Bank, IMF
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso has told the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to be more responsive in addressing the financial needs of African countries. In a statement by CBN on Sunday, the apex…
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Nigerian Independence Day: Content Creators Proudly Repping Naija on TikTok (Full Gist)
By Theresa Etukudo
As Nigeria celebrates its Independence Day, we don’t just look back on the country’s rich history, we look ahead towards an even brighter future—led by the creativity and innovation of its people. The digital age has…
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Why Lawmakers Threaten to Arrest VDM: Details Emerge
Social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refused to testify against officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Haliru Nababa, the controller-general of the Nigerian…
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October 1: Tinubu to Address Nigerians in Independence Day Broadcast
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to deliver a national broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7 a.m. to commemorate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary.
The nationwide address will be aired live across all…
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Full List of 44 Fake Job Venues In Lagos, Victims Share Experiences
Many Nigerian residents often hear church testimonies about securing executive jobs they never applied for and hope to replicate such success. However, those who receive unexpected job interview invitations know these tales often come with…
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EPL: Paul Scholes Questions Man Utd Over Signing One Player After 3-0 Defeat
Manchester United Legend, Paul Scholes has questioned the signing of Matthijs de Ligt following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Three goals from Brennan Johnson, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic…
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Nigeria Customs Service clarifies recruitment status
The latest recruitment news in Nigeria now is that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued an important red alert to the general public, stating that there is currently no ongoing recruitment.
Ejes Gist News reports that the…
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Confusion Trails Rivers LG Election Amid Conflicting Court Rulings on INEC Voters’ Register
An Abuja-based Federal High Court has prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the 2023 voters' register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) ahead of the local government…
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VeryDarkMan Reveals Source of Bobrisky’s Leaked Phone Call Implicating EFCC, NCoS
Popular blogger Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has disclosed how he came into possession of a phone recording featuring Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, amidst ongoing allegations of bribery and corruption. The blogger…
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World Bank Approves Additional $1.57bn Loan For Nigeria
The World Bank announced that it has approved an additional $1.57 billion loan to the Nigerian government to fund three projects. The Washington-based bank disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The World Bank noted that new funding…
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Nigeria @64: FG Plans Low-Key Celebration As Nigerian Youths Protest Against Hunger
While the Federal Government is planning a low-key Independence Day anniversary celebration, the EndBadGovernance protest organizers have also concluded plans to stage protests across the country. DAILY POST reports that for the second…
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Murder: Enugu Families Accuse Monarch Of Fact Twisting, Insist Suspects Must Face Justice
Families of the two indigenes of Akpawfu community, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu state, who were recently murdered in cold blood are insisting on getting justice for their departed ones. This is as they accused a…
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Belgium: Onyedika Nominated For Club Brugge’s POTM
Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is up for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September, DAILY POST reports Onyedika will battle four of his teammates for the individual accolade. The four other players nominated for the…
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October 1 Protesters Give Tinubu’s Govt Condition to Cancel Demonstration (Full List)
October 1 Protesters Present Demands to Tinubu's Government, Threaten Nationwide Demonstration
Antigovernment protests under the banner "End Bad Governance" are set to take place across Nigeria on October 1, coinciding with the country's…
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Nigeria at 64: What Is the Nation’s Greatest Achievement?
As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day on Tuesday, October 1, the question of the nation's greatest achievement remains a subject of debate. One prominent opinion points to Nigeria’s enduring democratic rule since 1999 as its most…
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Woman Pretending To Be Pregnant Steals 7-Day-Old Baby During Naming Ceremony
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended one Khadija Aliyu for allegedly kidnapping a seven-day-old baby girl during a naming ceremony in the Keffi area of the state.
Khadija, who had been falsely claiming to be pregnant,…
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Nigerian Newspaper Headlines – Top 10 News Stories You Should Read Today, September 30, 2024
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines online Today Monday, September 30, 2024.
What are the top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today?
Staying updated on the latest developments in Nigeria is essential, especially in today's fast paced…
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Stop Assault On Environmental Health Officers – Ekiti Govt Warns Residents
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, has warned residents of the state to refrain from assaulting environmental health officers while on duty. The commissioner gave the warning and…
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