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Spate of Violence Unfolds in Kuduru, Garam, and Azu, Leaving Four Dead and 39 Abducted In a horrifying turn of events, a wave of violence swept through Kuduru, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as gunmen targeted…
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Governors Generously Declare N100K Christmas Bonus for State Workers Amid Economic Challenges. As the year 2023 came to a close and Nigerians geared up for 2024, some state governors wrapped up the year by announcing substantial…
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Naira to Dollar Faces Bleak Outlook as Bloomberg Predicts Worst Year Since 1999. In a recent report by Bloomberg, Nigeria's currency, the Naira, is set to endure its most challenging year since the return to democracy in 1999,…
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Nigeria Urged to Pursue Negotiations with Bandits and Terrorists, Sheikh Gumi Advocates. In a bold assertion, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, a prominent Kaduna-based Islamic cleric and former military officer, has called on the Nigerian…
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in the wake of assuming office as the governor of Ondo State following the demise of Rotimi Akeredolu, the governor is  actively considering potential candidates for the crucial role of deputy governor, according…
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The organizers of the Apapa Fake Labour Party group faced the wrath of enraged youths in Edo State after being accused of defrauding unsuspecting individuals in a bid to host a fake Labour Party Edo State Gubernatorial Primary Election and…
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A convoy believed to belong to Chris Uba, a prominent figure in Anambra politics and former senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, was attacked by unknown gunmen last night. The attack resulted in the tragic killing of…
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Towards bolstering Nigeria's energy refining capabilities, Dangote Refinery has received its third one-million-barrel crude oil shipment, this time from Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO). The Wednesday…
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Delta State Vocational Education Centres Open Registration for January - June 2024 Training Programme. In a significant move towards skill development and empowerment, the Delta State Vocational Education Centres have announced…
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President Bola Tinubu voiced his deep concern over the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria during a meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. Tinubu, addressing…
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Plateau Faces Imminent Fresh Attacks as Invaders Issue Threat, UN demands probe. In a chilling development, invaders have issued a fresh threat to a community in Plateau State, just days after a devastating assault that claimed…
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Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers - December 29, 2023 Threats of Fresh Attacks, Calls for Police Overhaul, Resignations, and More Nigerian Newspapers Headline Good morning! Here is today's comprehensive summary from Nigerian…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) maintained on Thursday that the 26 lawmakers from the Rivers House of Assembly, who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), no longer held membership in the state legislature. This firm stance…
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Supreme Court Verdict Looms Over Kano Governor's Fate: Pastor's Prophecy Sparks Tension. In a twist of fate for Kano state, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf's future hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver its judgment,…
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Arewa Group Calls for Probe into Nigerian Navy's Alleged Misconduct.  In a startling development, the Arewa Intelligentia Caucus, a prominent group in the Northern region, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate an investigation…
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President Bola Tinubu affirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to reshape Nigeria's economic landscape for the prosperity of all citizens. Speaking at a town hall meeting held at the State House in Marina, Lagos State,…
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) deeply mourns the loss of former Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, hailing him as one of the most influential and courageous presidents in the history of the association. Akeredolu, who became the…
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Port Harcourt, December 28, 2023— In a bold move, elders and leaders from Rivers State have penned an open letter to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, cautioning him against executing the resolution formulated during a recent meeting with…
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Abuja, December 28, 2023 - The Chairman of Titan Trust Bank Limited, Babatunde Lemo, faces potential consequences as the Central Bank of Nigeria's Special Investigator rejects his plea to postpone a crucial meeting scheduled for December…
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In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from the Christmas Eve massacre in Plateau State has surged to 195, with hundreds of houses razed in coordinated attacks across three local government areas. Bokkos Local Government Area alone…
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