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FBI Hunts Six Nigerians for Cyber Crimes, Designates Them as "Cyber's Most Wanted. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has identified six Nigerian nationals as international flight risks and designated them as wanted…
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Watch full Video of APC Chairman Beating Commissioner Over Sharing of Palliatives. A shocking incident unfolded during the distribution of palliatives in Ondo State, as the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) resorted to…
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Federal Government and Nigeria Labour Congress Meeting Fails to Resolve Impending Strike. Efforts to avert an impending strike action by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) hit a roadblock as a crucial meeting between the Federal…
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President Tinubu Appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as Special Adviser on Political Matters to VP Kashim Shettima. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), as the Special…
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Edo State, Nigeria - Tensions flared in Edo State on Monday as Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu was allegedly locked out of his office by Governor Godwin Obaseki, leading to a potential political crisis within the state. Multiple…
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Nigerian Oil Marketers Warn of Potential Fuel Price Hike Due to Rising Crude Oil Costs. Nigerian citizens are bracing themselves for another possible increase in petrol prices, driven by the surge in the cost of crude oil and the…
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Bella Shmurda Demands Justice for Mohbad's Tragic Passing, Calls for Action Against Alleged Assailants. Lagos, Nigeria – Nigerian music sensation, Abiola Ahmed Akinbiyi, popularly known as Bella Shmurda, has taken to social media to…
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Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, issued a heartfelt apology on Sunday following a storm of controversy surrounding her recent comments in a viral video regarding the sexual harassment scandal at the…
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President Tinubu Appoints New Youth Ministers: Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande. President Bola Tinubu has made strategic appointments to oversee the Ministry of Youth, reinforcing his commitment to empowering young people in…
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President Bola Tinubu appoints Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim for Minister of Youth. Lagos, Nigeria - In a historic announcement, President Bola Tinubu has put forth the name of Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim as his nominee for the crucial position of…
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President Tinubu Appoints 26 Senior Special Assistants and Advisors Notable Appointments in Diverse Sectors President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of 26 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Advisors to serve in various…
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Obinna Nwosu Highlights Yoruba Influence in Key Government Appointments. Obinna Nwosu, a 2023 candidate for the federal House of Representatives, has shared his thoughts on the election of Bola Tinubu as President of Nigeria, expressing…
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Femi Fani-Kayode Criticizes Obasanjo for Ordering Oyo Traditional Rulers to Stand. Obasanjo's Action an Insult to Yoruba People and Traditional Institutions. Nigeria - Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has strongly criticized…
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Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Acknowledges Economic Prosperity During Obasanjo's Second Term. Stellenbosch, South Africa - In a surprising admission, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai acknowledged that Nigeria…
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Primate Ayodele Warns of Continued Economic Hardship Under Tinubu's Administration. Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has expressed concerns about President Bola Tinubu's ability to address…
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Nigerian Newspapers Headlines - Sunday, September 17, 2023. Good morning! Here are the top stories from Nigerian Newspapers for today: In today's roundup of news from Nigerian newspapers, several significant events have unfolded…
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Anambra State Education Commissioner Adopts Mmesoma, Student Involved in UTME Forgery Case Awka, Nigeria- Anambra State's Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has announced that she has adopted Mmesoma Ejikeme, a student…
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UNICAL VC Condemns Minister's Alleged Threats Against Students in Sexual Harassment Case. Calabar, Nigeria - The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar (UNICAL), Professor Florence Bisong, has strongly criticized the Minister of…
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FG Launches NIMC Self-Service Enrolment App for Accessible NIN Registration Abuja, Nigeria - The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards enhancing the accessibility of the National Identity Number (NIN) with…
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In yet another distressing incident, gunmen have kidnapped an individual believed to be a serving police officer in Toro Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State. This alarming development comes shortly after security agencies…
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