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Three Candidates Withdraw from Ondo Governorship Race, Back Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. In a surprising turn of events, three candidates vying for the Ondo State governorship have withdrawn from the race, endorsing the…
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CSOs Advise Tinubu, NASS to Reject Nigerian Coast Guard Bill. The Coalition in Support of National Security Advancement (CSNSA) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Assembly to reject the proposed Nigerian…
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Super Eagles Secure AFCON 2025 Qualification After Draw with Benin Republic The Super Eagles of Nigeria have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic. The…
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FCT Minister Wike Suspends FCDA Executive Secretary Hadi Ahmed, Orders Immediate Handover The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has suspended the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development…
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Appoints Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser, Names Three DGs. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. This announcement was made in a statement by presidential spokesman,…
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The Federal Government announced on Thursday, November 14, that it has secured a $134 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB). Chief Information Officer of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Anthonia Eremah,…
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A Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Superintendent of Police (SP) Osemwegie Lilian, at the South Ibie Police Station, Auchi, has been accused of shielding a police officer, Sergeant Abraham Ozuobor, who allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old girl…
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FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Hits Back at Activist Deji Adeyanju Over Abuja Demolitions. Abuja, Nigeria — Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded sharply to criticism from lawyer and activist…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on administrative bail following his recent detention. Okowa was summoned for questioning over allegations of misappropriating N1.3…
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Abuja, Nigeria – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has disqualified Olusola Ebiseni, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, in a significant legal twist ahead of the November 16 polls. Ex-Delta Gov…
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The Delta State House of Assembly has passed an amendment bill to rename the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, to Southern Delta University, Ozoro. The decision was made during a plenary session held in Asaba on Wednesday. The…
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Capitol Hill Hospital Job Recruitment Capitol Hill Hospital is a leading healthcare brand and a leading Mult-specialist hospital touching lives. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Capitol Hill Hospital Job…
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Nigeria Is A Zoo Country,’ Says Former Ondo First Lady, Betty Akeredolu, Whose Husband Refused To Hand Over To Deputy Despite Protracted Ailment. Betty Akeredolu, the immediate past First Lady of Ondo State, has sparked controversy with…
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Godwin Obaseki, who recently concluded his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, has embarked on a medical vacation for extended health check-ups and rest. This information was disclosed by Obaseki’s Media Adviser,…
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Okowa Denies Fraud Allegations After EFCC Detention, Refutes N1.3 Trillion Diversion Claims. Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has denied involvement in any fraudulent activities after his recent detention by the Economic and…
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The naira has continued its slide against the dollar, depreciating further at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets. According to FMDQ data, the naira weakened to N1,689.88 per dollar on Wednesday, down from N1,681.42…
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The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College (FGC) Enugu for six weeks over their involvement in an alleged bullying incident, as revealed in a viral video. The decision, which aims to address safety…
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FOIA: CIA Confirms Nigeria’s Sitting President Tinubu as Its Active Asset. The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has confirmed that Nigeria's sitting President, Bola Tinubu, is an active asset of the agency.…
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APC Senator Faces Recall as Constituents Demand Action Over Alleged Ties to Bandits, Questions Raised About His Origin. Senator Shehu Buba, representing the South Senatorial District of Bauchi State, is embroiled in a scandal…
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Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a stark warning to opposition political parties regarding the 2027 presidential election. In a statement on Tuesday, Ayodele stressed that only a united…
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