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Breaking: Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price for Marketers

November 24, 2024 Omajemite Don

Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price for Marketers. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, bringing the price…

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Wike Orders Dissolution of Special Court of Appeal That Gave Favourable Judgement on Rivers State LGA Elections

November 24, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nyesom Wike, who is in a protracted political conflict with his former ally and governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has ordered…

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Aremu Afolayan reunites with brother Kunle, offers heartfelt apology at Mother’s Wake-keep

November 23, 2024 Jake Clifford

Kunle Afolayan, Aremu Afolayan Reconcile, End Longstanding Feud at Mother’s Wake-keep. Kunle Afolayan and Aremu Afolayan have reconciled, ending their years-long feud during a heartfelt moment at their mother’s wake-keep…

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National Assembly Faces Criticism as Nigeria’s Debt Surges to N138 Trillion

November 23, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

The National Assembly has come under intense scrutiny following its quick approval of President Bola Tinubu’s loan requests, pushing Nigeria’s debt profile to an unprecedented N138 trillion. Stakeholders and economic…

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15,000 Applicants Race for 900 Oyo State Civil Service Jobs: Aptitude Test Date Revealed

November 23, 2024 Omajemite Don

Oyo State Civil Service Recruitment Aptitude Test Date Revealed. The Oyo State Civil Service Commission has announced that out of over 15,000 qualified applicants, only 900 candidates will be recruited…

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FG Backtracks, Says FAAC Allocation To Rivers State Continues, Gives Reasons

November 23, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Nigerian Government Retracts Statement on Rivers State Allocation Amid Court Dispute. The Nigerian government has reversed its earlier statement, clarifying that the allocation of funds to Rivers State has not…

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Tinubu’s Reforms Long Overdue but Now Causing Hardship, Says Finance Minister Wale Edun

November 23, 2024 Omajemite Don

Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Spark Hardship but Promise Long-Term Gains — Finance Minister Wale Edun. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has attributed the economic…

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NIMC Gives Reasons Why All Nigerians Must Pay for New National ID Cards

November 22, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

NIMC Justifies Payment for New National ID Cards. The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will be required to pay for the new multipurpose national identity cards,…

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BREAKING: Armed Herdsmen Resume Attacks On Enugu Community, Kill Three Farmers, Injure Others

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

Armed Herdsmen Attack Enugu Community, Kill Three Farmers, Destroy Crops Tension has engulfed the Mgbuji community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, following a brutal attack by…

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2025 Coachella Lineup: Full List Revealed as Rema, Seun Kuti & Tyla Join the Stage

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

2025 Coachella Lineup: Full List and Highlights. The highly anticipated 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been unveiled, showcasing a mix of iconic headliners and emerging global…

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Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act, Affirms States’ Jurisdiction

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has invalidated the National Lottery Act of 2005, declaring it unconstitutional for the National Assembly to legislate on lotteries and games of chance.…

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Breaking: FG Halts Payment Of FAAC Allocation To Rivers State

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

FG Stops FAAC Allocation to Rivers State Amid Political Crisis.  The Federal Government has suspended the October Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue payment to Rivers State following a court…

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Naira Crashes to Record Low Against Dollar

November 22, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Nigerian naira has plunged further, hitting new lows against the US dollar in both official and parallel markets. At the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), formerly the official…

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Lagos Youths Reject Seyi Tinubu’s Endorsement for Governorship, See Reason

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

No vacancy for non-indigenes in Alausa” – Lagos youths tell Seyi Tinubu. The Coalition of Lagos Indigenous Youths has strongly opposed the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola…

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Arewa Consultative Forum Suspends Chairman Over 2027 Presidency Remarks

November 22, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its National Executive Committee (NEC) Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, over controversial comments he made about the 2027 presidency. Osuman had reportedly stated during…

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Rivers State Local Government Elections Upheld by Appeal Court

November 22, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Rivers State Local Government Elections Upheld.  The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court ruling that barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the…

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DHQ Seeks Immediate Extradition of Simon Ekpa to Nigeria

November 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

DHQ Commends Arrest of Simon Ekpa, Pushes for Extradition to Nigeria. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has praised the recent arrest of Simon Ekpa, a key separatist figure, by Finnish authorities.…

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Senate President Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele Allegedly Exchange Blows Inside Senate Cafeteria

November 21, 2024 Omajemite Don

Akpabio, Senate Leader Bamidele Allegedly Clash Over Leadership Style Reports of a physical altercation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele have emerged, allegedly stemming from a…

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House of Reps Rejects 6-Year Single Term for President, Governors

November 21, 2024 Musa Jibril

The House of Representatives has rejected a bill seeking to amend the Nigerian Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the offices of President, state governors, and local…

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Senate Approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion Loan Request

November 21, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) external loan to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal…

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