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List of 6 States Where Public Holiday Have Been Declared for Monday and Why

July 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Several Nigerian States Declare Monday a Public Holiday for Hijrah 1446. No fewer than six Nigerian states have declared Monday, July 8, a public holiday in observance of Hijrah 1446.…

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Akpabio, Abbas, Wike, 37 Other Prominent Nigerians to Receive NEAPS 2024 Awards

July 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, and Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike are among 40 distinguished Nigerians set to receive the 2024 Nigerian Excellence Awards…

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Court Nullifies Edo PDP Gov Primary Election: What It Means for Asue Ighodalo

July 5, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

UPDATED: Court Nullifies Edo PDP Gov Primary Election Asue Ighodalo had been declared the winner of the governorship primary which was held in February. A photo combo of the PDP…

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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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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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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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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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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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10 Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist – Naija News roundup of Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday,…

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BREAKING: CBN to sanction banks , Details Inside

July 2, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

CBN Threatens to Sanction Banks for Rejecting Old and Small Denominations of US Dollars.  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) against…

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Imo Assembly Suspends Four Members, Details Emerge

July 2, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Imo State House of Assembly Suspends Four Members Over Alleged Move to Impeach Speaker The Imo State House of Assembly has suspended four members for allegedly attempting to impeach the…

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Breaking: Deputy Governor’s Wife is Dead

July 2, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Wife of Niger State Deputy Governor Passes Away Hajiya Zainab Garba, the wife of Niger State Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, has died. Naija News reports that Hajiya Garba passed away…

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