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Is Nyesom Wike the First Southern Minister of the Federal Capital Territory? Claims have surfaced online stating that Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State, is the first Southerner to assume the role of Minister of the Federal…
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Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Saturday, August 19, 2023. Good morning!  summary of today's noteworthy events as reported by Nigerian newspapers: 1. Court Dismisses Senator Adeyemi's Appeal Against APC's Kogi…
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Nigerian Music Star Wizkid Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun. Lagos, Nigeria – In a heart-wrenching development, the renowned Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is grieving the passing of…
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Nyesom Wike has become a household name in Nigerian politics, attracting national and international attention. As Governor of Rivers State, he has made significant contributions to the political landscape and development of his region.…
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Farida Sobowale, a prominent Lagos socialite, has described why she attempted to leap into the lagoon at Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday evening. Sobowale, the owner of House of Phreedah, blamed her actions on frustrations, a failed…
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Tragic Death of Female Evangelist in Aba Guest House Sparks Suspected Murder Investigation The Abia State Police Command has officially confirmed the tragic demise of a female evangelist, Happiness Echieze, within an Aba guest house,…
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Labour Unions Express Skepticism Over Government's N5 Billion Palliative for Fuel Subsidy Removal The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have broken their silence following the federal government's…
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Lagos Socialite Farida Sobowale Rescued from Suicide Attempt at Third Mainland Bridge In a shocking turn of events, renowned Lagos socialite Farida Sobowale was saved from a suicide attempt on Thursday evening at the iconic Third…
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In a bid to promote unity and avoid further discord, the leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called upon all Nigerians to accept the ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT). This appeal…
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Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan Cleared to Compete in World Athletics Championships Amidst Controversy In a turn of events that has both fans and critics on edge, Tobi Amusan, the reigning World 100m hurdles champion and record holder, has…
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President Bola Tinubu was brutally frank, yesterday, telling Nigerians that there are no instant solutions to the country’s raging problems and reiterated his appeal to them to bear with the country, in view of the pains occasioned by the…
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Central Bank of Nigeria Launches Foreign Exchange Price Verification System to Streamline Importers' Access to Forex In a bid to enhance transparency and efficiency in the foreign exchange market, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has…
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OPEN HEAVENs 18th August, 2023 —  DAILY DEVOTIONAL OPEN HEAVENS THEME: FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT (IV) OPEN HEAVENS MEMORISE: For I will have respect unto you, and make you fruitful, and multiply you, and establish my covenant with you.…
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APC Calls on Osun State Governor to Expedite Distribution of Federal Government Palliatives In a recent development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to promptly announce and distribute…
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Top Nigerian Newspapers Headlines Today for Friday, August 18, 2023. Good morning!  summary of today's noteworthy events as reported by Nigerian newspapers: 1. Palliative Measures for Petrol Subsidy Removal The Federal…
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IG Big Girl’s Husband, Akintoye Akindele Nabbed For Alleged Fraudulent Activities. Dr. Akintoye Akindele, the Chairman of Platform Capital, a prominent investment firm, has been apprehended by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in…
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Naira Marley visits NDLEA, urges Nigerian youths to shun drug abuse. Renowned Nigerian artiste Azeez Fashola, widely known as Naira Marley or "Igbo labi," has taken a public stance against drug abuse during his visit to the Chairman of…
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ECOWAS Gains Military Support from 10 Member States to Restore Democracy in Niger Republic. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has received a significant show of solidarity from the military of 10 out of the 15 member…
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In an effort to address the challenges stemming from the removal of fuel subsidies, the Federal Government has taken steps to ease the burden by granting approval for the allocation of N5 billion to each of the 36 states. Read Also …
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The University of Calabar (UNICAL) has suspended Prof.  Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, due to suspected violations of the institution's rules. This decision follows recent protests by law students who accused the…
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