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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially distanced himself from Daniel Bwala, who previously served as a spokesperson for his campaign during last year’s presidential election. In a statement released by his media…
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Nigerian Breweries Plc Announces Price Increase for Stock-Keeping Units (SKUs) Due to Importation Costs In a letter dated February 12, titled "Price Review Notification," the Zonal Business Manager (West), Lekan Awosanya, announced that…
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Fire Ravages Yobe State University Female Hostel; Governor Buni Assures Support In a tragic incident on Tuesday, a fire outbreak engulfed the Female Hostel at Yobe State University, Damaturu, leaving eight students traumatized by a…
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Ondo PDP Chairman, Fatai Adams, Passes Away Suddenly Tragedy struck the Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its Chairman, Mr Fatai Adams, was confirmed dead in the early hours of Wednesday. The details surrounding…
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has said the team could end up playing Manchester City or Real Madrid if they get past FC Porto in the Champions League last 16. The Gunners will travel to Portugal to play the first leg of the tie next…
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Olubodun Sanni, a 21-year-old final-year student of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, has been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command in connection with the alleged murder of a 20-year-old female student, Ifeoluwa…
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Embracing Solo Bliss: Five Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day as a Single. The romantic aura surrounding Valentine's Day frequently makes single people feel under pressure to find a partner. However, fear not, as navigating this day…
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Emefiele Forged Documents Used to Pay Foreign Observers $6.2m, Says Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, revealed on Tuesday that $6.2 million was disbursed from the Central Bank…
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Tinubu Appoints Five Directors for CBN Board.  President Bola Tinubu, in a move announced on Tuesday, February 13, has urged the Senate to conduct screening and confirm the nomination of five individuals for appointment as directors of…
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Arrest Made in AAUA Student's Suspected Murder: Ondo Police Unravel Details In a significant development, the Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 21-year-old final-year student, Olubodun Sanni, in connection with the suspected…
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Aisha Mohammed, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) coordinator in Katsina State, has issued a stern warning to officials against extorting corps members. Mrs. Mohammed delivered the caution in Katsina while addressing the heads of…
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In a fervent response to the alleged rigging of the 2023 presidential election by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, Nigerian youths have declared a national prayer day. Titled…
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President Tinubu Honors Super Eagles for Outstanding AFCON 2023 Performance In a commendable gesture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hosted the Super Eagles at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. The warm reception…
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In a notable downturn, the naira plummeted to an unprecedented low of N1,534/$ on the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market this Monday. This marks a significant 3.93% decrease or N58 from the N1,476.13/$ closing rate of…
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Former Nigerian Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila Sparks Debate with Call for Social Media Regulation In a recent turn of events, Femi Gbajabiamila, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, has ignited a contentious conversation by…
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World Radio Day:Federal Government Pledges to Expand Community Radio for Democracy Enhancement  In a statement released on Tuesday to mark World Radio Day, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, announced…
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Mama Boko Haram Faces Justice: 10-Year Sentence for N40m Fraud In a landmark ruling, Justice Umaru Fadawu of the Borno State High Court delivered a verdict on Monday, February 12, 2024, sentencing Aisha Wakil, known as Mama Boko Haram,…
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Access Holdings Plc has officially appointed Ms. Bolaji Agbede as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer in the wake of the passing of its former Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Herbert Wigwe. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange…
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Tragedy Strikes as Gunmen Kill Lawyer in Anambra State In a heart-wrenching incident, Jude Oguejiofor, a lawyer hailing from the Orsumogu community in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, has fallen victim to a brutal…
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The final whistle at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations has shifted Nigeria's football focus to the upcoming 2026 World Cup Qualifiers against South Africa and Benin Republic in June. Questions arise regarding the key areas Super Eagles manager…
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