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Veteran Nollywood Actor Agbako Dies at 101 (Photo)

October 31, 2024 Omajemite Don

Abdulsalam Sanyaolu, known widely by his stage name “Agbako,” has passed away at 101, leaving behind a legacy of profound influence in the Yoruba film industry. His death was confirmed…

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Tinubu Breaks Silence as Northern Governors Oppose Tax Reform Bills

October 31, 2024 Omajemite Don

The administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has clarified that the proposed tax reform bills aim to benefit all Nigerian states, dismissing concerns that the bills target the North.…

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Stakeholders Advocate Increased Women Representation In Governance

October 31, 2024 Musa Jibril

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the Canadian Government, has canvassed greater representation of women in leadership and political roles across the country. The…

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NNL Warns Clubs Against Violence Conduct

October 31, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has warned clubs against crowd violence in the new season. The league organisers emphasized the need for crowd control and urged clubs to desist from…

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NPFL Restores Players’ Licenses Of Seven Clubs

October 31, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Nigeria Premier Football League has restored the licenses of newly registered players of seven clubs from the nine defaulters. The clubs are Enyimba, Plateau United, El-Kanemi Warriors, Bayelsa United,…

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FCCPC Uncovers Cartels Inflating Food Prices In Nigeria

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, claimed it has uncovered cartels responsible for prices of goods and food manipulation in Nigeria. The commission’s Executive Vice Chairman, Tunji Bello,…

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Court Dismisses Pro-Wike Lawmakers’ Suit Against INEC, PDP as Amaewhule-Led Group Secretly Withdraws Affidavit Confirming Defection to APC

October 30, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Hon Martin Chike Amaewhule-led pro-Wike lawmakers in Rivers State have secretly withdrawn part of an affidavit they sworn to at the Federal High Court in Abuja, confirming their defection from…

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Edo Taskforce On Anti-Cultism Arrest Eiye, Vikings Members

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Edo State Special Taskforce on Anti-Cultism on Wednesday said some suspects have been arrested in the renewed violent clash between members of the Eiye and Vikings confraternities in the…

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Disabled Nigerians Angry With Tinubu Over Alleged Discrimination In Ministerial Appointments

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

A Coalition of Professional People Living with Disabilities, (PLWDs), has expressed displeasure with President Bola Tinubu over alleged discrimination in his recent appointments to the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. They…

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Breaking: Tinubu Appoints Oluyede as Acting Chief of Army Staff

October 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), effective immediately. This appointment follows the medical leave of the current Chief…

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U-17 WWC: Sanusi Applauds Flamingos Despite Quarter-Final Exit

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Mohammed Sanusi has lauded the Flamingos despite their quarter-final elimination at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos won all…

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Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Community, Kill Middle-Aged Man

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Gunmen have attacked Ngbo Amaka village in Ngbo, Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State, killing a 48-year-old man, Mr Micheal Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu LGA of Enugu State,…

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FIRS Finally Opens Portal for Nationwide Recruitment of Tax Officers II & I

October 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has opened its recruitment portal for young graduates to apply for Tax Officer positions, including Officer I and Officer II roles.   This opportunity…

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Details Emerge as Bolt driver drags Abia lawmaker Ikwechegh to court

October 30, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Bolt Driver Drags Abia Lawmaker Ikwechegh to Court Over Alleged Assault A Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, has taken Hon. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh, a lawmaker representing Abia North/South federal constituency, to…

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Breaking: Court Stops CBN From Releasing Federal Allocation To Rivers Govt

October 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

Rivers in Fresh Crisis as Court Stops Federal Allocation, Gives Reasons. In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the federal government from releasing monthly allocations…

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WAFU U-20 Championship: Zubairu Optimistic Flying Eagles Will Beat Ghana

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu is optimistic his side will beat Ghana’s Black Satellites in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The defending champions will look to…

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EPL: Guardiola Welcomes Ex-Man Utd Manager To Manchester City

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has welcomed former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag to visit the Cityzens at Etihad in the coming days. Guardiola spoke ahead of Man City’s…

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Transfer: Atalanta Coach, Gasperini Addresses Lookman’s Future

October 30, 2024 Musa Jibril

Atalanta manager, Gian Piero Gasperini is hopeful Ademola Lookman will not leave the club in January. Lookman was tempted by a move away from the club in the summer following…

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House of Reps Member Alex Ikwechegh Apologizes After Caught on Video Assaulting Bolt Driver

October 30, 2024 Omajemite Don

House of Reps Member Alex Ikwechegh Apologizes for Assaulting Bolt Driver, Vows Accountability. Alex Ikwechegh, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has publicly apologized after a viral video surfaced…

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Don’t Blame Oyan Dam For Flood – River Basin Boss Cautions

October 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Managing Director of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Dr Deji Ashiru, has cautioned residents of Isheri in the Ifo Local Government Area to stop blaming the Oyan Dam…

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