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Rivers Governor Fubara Appoints 8 Commissioners to Replace Pro-Wike Officials. PORT HARCOURT, May 21, 2024 — Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has nominated eight individuals to serve as commissioners in his cabinet. The…
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How To Apply For FG Student Loan, Portal Opens— The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Economic Loan Fund (NELFUND), has announced the opening of the student loan application portal on May 24, 2024. This initiative, part…
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FG Student Loan — Following the recent announcement by the Nigerian Economic Loan Fund (NELFUND) on the commencement of a comprehensive sensitization campaign for student loans, the management led by its Managing Director, Mr.…
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ABUJA, May 21, 2024 — As the launch date approaches for the new student loan initiative, the Federal Government has unveiled updated criteria for applications. Scheduled to begin on Friday, May 24, this initiative aims to provide financial…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal High Court has dismissed Nnamdi Kanu’s plea for bail and his request to be transferred to Kuje prison. Justice Binta Nyako delivered the ruling, rejecting Kanu's appeals for bail restoration and a transfer from…
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LAGOS, Nigeria — Helen Williams, a professional wig maker from Nigeria, has achieved a new milestone by setting the Guinness World Record for crafting the widest handmade wig. The extraordinary wig measures an impressive 3.65…
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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand believes manager Erik ten Hag will be dismissed by the club even if he secures an unexpected FA Cup victory at the end of the month. Man United concluded their Premier League season with a 2-0 win…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — A year into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a prominent member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Prof Usman Yusuf, has delivered a scathing critique, claiming that the government's actions have left Nigerians more…
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ABUJA, Nigeria — Organized Labour in Nigeria has firmly rejected a proposed new minimum wage of N100,000, asserting that such an amount is insufficient to meet the basic needs of workers and their families. This stance was reiterated by the…
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TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, state media reported early Monday. The crash occurred Sunday in the northwest of the country near the border with Azerbaijan, as Raisi was returning from the…
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The Gbagyi ethnic group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State claimed it has suffered significant losses due to the prolonged Bassa and Egbura ethno-political crises in the region. According to the Gbagyi Cultural Renaissance…
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Nigerian Idol Top 10 2024 Contestants and their profile has been highlighted here on Ejes Gist News Nigeria. The Nigerian Idol Season 10 thas been full of excitement and anticipation, with contestants vying for the top spot. Now, after…
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Iranian President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crash. Concerns are mounting over the safety of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi following a helicopter crash on Sunday, May 19. The incident occurred while President Raisi was visiting…
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Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State witnessed a massive protest today as aggrieved Urhobo youths demonstrated against the decision to cede the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to the Itsekiri people for the upcoming local…
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Six people have lost their lives while many others sustained injury in a fatal motor accident involving a Mack Truck and four minibusses at IMSU Junction, along Okigwe road, Owerri, Imo State capital. Confirming the incident in a…
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APC Takes Stand as Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Stoke 2027 Permutations. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has addressed reports suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) are…
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KINSHASA, DR Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo's army announced it had quashed an attempted coup against President Felix Tshisekedi in the capital, Kinshasa, involving both Congolese and foreign fighters. Brigadier General Sylavin…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has described the passing of Oba Aderemi Adedapo, Alayemore of Ido-Osun as touching and painful. This is as he also commiserated with the traditional council, the people of Ido-Osun and the immediate…
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Jigawa State governor, Malam Umar Namadi has said his administration would not tolerate or accept any breach of contractual agreement. The Governor stated this while inspecting some ongoing projects across the state. The inspected…
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...Insists Okpe Is Okpe, And Not a “Clan” of Any Other Ethnic Nationality in Nigeria or Anywhere In the World. Delta State, Nigeria – Professor Igho Natufe, a prominent academic and advocate for the Okpe people, has reaffirmed that the…
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