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640k UAE Visa Fee: Is FG Trying to Scam Nigerians? Details Emerge

July 18, 2024 Omajemite Don

…UAE denies approving $10k bank balance, N640k fee as visa application requirements.  In a recent development regarding Nigerian citizens’ travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startling revelations have emerged…

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Babagana Zulum’s Son Didn’t Kill Chinese National: Borno Govt Denies Report

July 17, 2024 Press Release / Opinion

The Borno State Governor’s Media Unit has debunked reports circulating on some online media platforms alleging that one of the sons of Governor Babagana Zulum has been arrested and sentenced…

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Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Didi Esther Walson-Jack as New Head of Service, Replaces Folasade Yemi-Esan

July 17, 2024 Omajemite Don

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new head of the civil service, with the appointment to take effect…

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Governor Zulum’s Son Allegedly Stabs Chinese National to Death Over Lady Inside Indian Nightclub

July 17, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Governor Zulum’s Son allegedly Arrested for Killing Chinese National in Indian Nightclub. Umar Zulum Umara, son of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, has been arrested for killing a…

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Breaking: Shaibu Reinstated as Edo Deputy Governor, Assembly Takes Immediate Action

July 17, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Edo State House of Assembly has gone ahead to appeal the judgment by Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, nullifying the impeachment of the state’s…

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Gunmen Abduct Naval Officer, 7 Others

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

The police in Akwa Ibom State have confirmed the abduction of a naval rating and seven other persons in the Ibaka Local Government Area of the state. The confirmation was…

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Popular Retired Colonel Found Dead in Hotel within NDA Base Camp

July 17, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Retired Colonel BT Vandi Found Dead in Hotel within NDA Base Camp.   Buruku, Plateau State – BT Vandi, a retired colonel of the Nigerian Army, was found dead in…

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Tinubu Loves Nigerians Despite Economic Hardship – First Lady

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has said that his husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deep love for Nigerians despite the economic hardship the citizens are experiencing. The first lady…

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Nasarawa ASUP Joins National Protest, Condemns New Scheme Of Service

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, have joined a nationwide protest against the newly introduced Scheme of…

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LG Autonomy: Supreme Court Judgement Will Enhance Grassroots Development – NNPP Chieftain, Ajadi

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

A chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has declared that the recent Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy will help to attract grassroots development across…

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Aiyedatiwa Dares FG, Directs Transition Committees To Resume In LGs, LCDAs

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

Despite the Supreme Court judgement that granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the newly appointed…

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10 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday,…

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Tinubu’s Appointments Fair to All Zones, APC Reacts Amid Allegations of Nepotism

July 17, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

APC Defends Appointments of President Tinubu’s Government Amidst Allegations of Nepotism. The All Progressives Congress is defending President Bola Tinubu against accusations of nepotism and insinuations that his key appointments…

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Court Remands 98 Over Violent Protest in Ukum

July 17, 2024 Musa Jibril

Chief Magistrate Court in Makurdi Remands 98 Over Violent Protest in Ukum LGA. The Chief Magistrate Court in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has remanded 98 individuals in a correctional…

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Rivers, Abia, Kaduna 10 other states to hold LGA elections after Supreme Court Ruling

July 17, 2024 Omajemite Don

13 States Prepare for Council Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy. Barely a week after the landmark Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government authorities…

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Governor Abba Yusuf Assents to Bill Creating Second-Class Emirates in Kano

July 16, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Bill on Establishment of Three New Emirates Gets Assent of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assented to the bill establishing three new second-class…

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Breaking: Osun Governor Adeleke’s Phone Number Hacked, Public Warned

July 16, 2024 Omajemite Don

Governor Adeleke phone number hacked. Osogbo, Osun State —The Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to the public following the hacking of one of Governor Ademola Adeleke‘s phone…

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Federal Lawmaker Ekene Abubakar Adams Dies, Cause of Death Emerges (photo)

July 16, 2024 Omajemite Don

The House of Representatives is in tears over the reported death of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a first-term member who represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, in the early…

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Pressure Mounts on Akpabio to Suspend Ali Ndume for Criticizing Tinubu’s Govt

July 16, 2024 Omajemite Don

Abuja, Nigeria — Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume’s recent outspoken criticism of the Tinubu-led administration has reportedly stirred discontent among influential circles within the Presidency. According to sources familiar with…

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Tinubu Can’t Pay N250,000 Minimum Wage but Buys $100 Million Presidential Jet, While Urging Nigerians to Exercise Patience – Sowore

July 16, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Activist Omoyele Sowore Calls Out Tinubu-Led Government over Acquiring $100 Million Presidential Jet. Abuja, Nigeria — Renowned Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore accused the Federal government, under the leadership of President…

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