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Fact Check: False Claim Circulates on Governor Sim Fubara Shutting Down NNPC, Oil Companies in Rivers State In recent hours, a viral social media claim falsely reported that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara had ordered the…
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Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has named the top three sports that he loves playing besides football. Messi is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of football. The Argentina forward is the most…
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The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richards Mills, on Thursday, described former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo as a repository of knowledge. He added that the former leader’s Presidential Library in…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, dismissed a lawsuit brought by oil-producing communities from Bayelsa and Delta State. The plaintiffs challenged President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Chiedu…
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The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved its judgment on an appeal filed by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), contesting its designation as a terrorist organization by the Federal Government. A three-member panel led…
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The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday, paid the sum of N300 million to 377 land owners, whose properties were acquired for the construction of the Ekiti State Agro Allied Cargo Airport in Ado Ekiti capital…
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Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name "Agbako," has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed by Bolaji Amusan, also known as Mr. Latin, the…
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The administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clarified that the proposed tax reform bills aim to benefit all Nigerian states, dismissing concerns that the bills target the North. This assurance was conveyed in a statement on…
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The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the Canadian Government, has canvassed greater representation of women in leadership and political roles across the country.…
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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has warned clubs against crowd violence in the new season. The league organisers emphasized the need for crowd control and urged clubs to desist from restriction of live streaming of…
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The Nigeria Premier Football League has restored the licenses of newly registered players of seven clubs from the nine defaulters. The clubs are Enyimba, Plateau United, El-Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United, Lobi Stars,…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, claimed it has uncovered cartels responsible for prices of goods and food manipulation in Nigeria. The commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji…
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Hon Martin Chike Amaewhule-led pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State have secretly withdrawn part of an affidavit they sworn to at the Federal High Court in Abuja, confirming their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…
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The Edo State Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism on Wednesday said some suspects have been arrested in the renewed violent clash between members of the Eiye and Vikings confraternities in the state. DAILY POST reports…
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A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs.…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), effective immediately. This appointment follows the medical leave of the current Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General…
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Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mohammed Sanusi has lauded the Flamingos despite their quarter-final elimination at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos won all their three…
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Gunmen have attacked Ngbo Amaka village in Ngbo, Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State, killing a 48-year-old man, Mr Micheal Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu LGA of Enugu State, who resided in the area. The State Police Public…
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The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened its recruitment portal for young graduates to apply for Tax Officer positions, including Officer I and Officer II roles. This opportunity is targeted at graduates with a…
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Bolt Driver Drags Abia Lawmaker Ikwechegh to Court Over Alleged Assault A Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has taken Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Abia North/South federal constituency, to court, accusing him of…
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