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Malawi is mourning the tragic loss of its Vice President, Saulos Klaus Chilima, who died in a plane crash on Monday. The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the nation, affecting not only the political landscape but also the hearts of…
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Police in Anambra State have warned that they will not sit back and watch anyone break the law if protesters decide to take the law into their hands. The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Obiano Itam, stated this in a press…
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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal…
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Tinubu Never Built Lagos, His Govt Doing Everything Wrong.  A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has dismissed the notion that President Bola Tinubu is the architect of modern Lagos, criticising his federal administration for…
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Polaris Bank Yet to Return N54,000 Deducted From Customer’s Account After Failed PoS Transaction in May. It’s been almost a month since Polaris Bank debited Timothy, a Lagos State resident, for a declined transaction, and the money has…
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Aircraft Carrying Malawi’s Vice President and Nine Others Disappears from Radar. The Malawi government has confirmed that an aeroplane carrying its Vice President, Saulos Chilima, and nine others is missing. Tragic Plane Crash Kills…
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President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Hashimu Argungu as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). In addition to Argungu's appointment, Tinubu appointed Chief…
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U.S. Court Announces New Date for Motion on Release of Tinubu’s Records with FBI, CIA, and Others.  The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia in Washington, D.C., has scheduled a new date to address a motion concerning the…
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Full List: What All 36 States Agree to Offer as Minimum Wage - Rivers, Lagos, Borno Top the List In a move to address the long-standing issue of minimum wage, various states in Nigeria have offered different rates, with Rivers, Lagos,…
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Latest news on Nigeria Labour Congress Strike.  In a pivotal announcement, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has decided against initiating a strike action tomorrow, Tuesday, to press for a new national minimum wage. NLC President,…
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Nigerian high-life singer Chinedu Okoli, widely known as Flavour N'abania, has laid his father, Benjamin Onyemaechi Okoli, to rest in Umunze, Anambra State. The emotional farewell took place on Saturday, drawing the presence of many…
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The former National Vice Chairman, North-West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, has made a stirring call to opposition parties and key stakeholders across Nigeria to unite and mobilise against the APC…
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Akure, Nigeria – Public outcry has erupted following reports that officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brutally assaulted several young women in Akure on Saturday morning. Eyewitnesses and victims allege that…
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In a turn of events that has stirred public outrage and debate, a woman has taken to social media to voice her distress after discovering that the female lawyer who handled her divorce case has now married her ex-husband. The incident has…
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In a tragic incident, suspected Boko Haram gunmen have attacked Bassa community in the Shiroro local government area of Niger State, killing 20 people. The assault took place on Thursday and involved over 50 armed militants who targeted the…
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Federal Government Increases Minimum Wage Offer, Proposes N62,000.  The Federal Government of Nigeria has adjusted its minimum wage offer from N60,000 to N62,000. This development came after the latest meeting of the Tripartite Committee…
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An autopsy report on the late singer ‘MohBad’, whose real name is Ilerioluwa Aloba, has finally been released, shedding light on the possible cause of his death. According to the report, the autopsy was conducted at the Lagos State…
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Nigerian Governors Debate N70,000 Minimum Wage Feasibility. Governors from across the 36 states in Nigeria have recently convened under the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to address the pressing issue of minimum wage adjustments amidst…
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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has made serious accusations against labour leaders, claiming they committed treasonable felony by shutting down the national grid. This action occurred during the…
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Fuel Subsidy Spending to Surge by 50% in 2024 as Tinubu set to spend spend nearly $4 Billion on Fuel Subsidies. Nigeria is poised to spend 5.4 trillion naira ($3.7 billion) on fuel subsidies in 2024, a 50% increase from the previous…
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