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Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). He described the move as "unfortunate and…
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The Coalition of Councillorship Candidates in the recent 2024 local government elections in Rivers State says it will not contest the results of the elections held on October 5 in court. The Chairman of the Forum and Accord Party…
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Former Everton chairman, Keith Wyness, has urged Manchester United to appoint their former player Michael Carrick as their new manager to succeed Erik ten Hag. Wyness insisted that Carrick, who was Man United’s caretaker coach in…
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Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the victory over Rangers. Stephen Chukwude’s lone strike earned the Owena Waves a 1-0 win over the reining Nigeria Premier Football League champions at…
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Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, urging him to consider the ongoing secessionist movement in Nigeria. The…
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US Govt Indicts Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema, Files New Fraud and Obstruction Charges. The United States government has filed new charges against Allen Onyema, the founder and CEO of Air Peace, Nigeria’s leading airline, accusing him of…
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The Coalition of Genuine PDP Members from all 33 local government areas of Oyo State has strongly criticized a recent directive issued by Hon. Akeem Olatunji, Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, to party members in the area.…
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Newcomers Ikorodu City won their first game in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season, thrashing Bendel Insurance 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Rivio Ayemwenre directed Waliu Ojetoye’s…
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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the murder of 40-year-old Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress councillorship candidate, for Abeokuta South Local Government. DAILY POST had reported that the deceased, a former youth…
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The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N96.676 billion for 2024. The approval followed the adoption of the House Committee on Appropriations report during its plenary session. The supplementary budget…
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Nigerians React as House of Reps Moves to Establish Bola Tinubu University. The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward establishing a new university dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Nigerian languages.…
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The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu remains on his two-week leave and is free to travel wherever he wishes. This statement comes in light of the controversy surrounding his recent journey from the United Kingdom to…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Bolaji Akinduro, a prominent oil mogul and executive chairman of Total Grace Oil and Gas Investment Limited, wanted for alleged fraud. In a recent statement, the EFCC urged…
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Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen shot dead Adeleke Adeyinka, the All Progressives Congress (APC) councillorship candidate for Abeokuta South Local Government, on Saturday. The incident occurred at about 2 p.m. in the Jide Jones area of Oke…
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In Nigeria, where job opportunities can often feel scarce and the competition overwhelming, platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed have become essential tools for job seekers. But do they really work in the Nigerian context? Can people in…
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Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, on Saturday explained that embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagum, was suspended and not sacked. Melaye said PDP opted to suspend Damagum in compliance with a…
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Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong has warned Austin Eguavoen’s side against complacency following their 1-0 victory over Libya’s Mediterranean Knights in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Friday…
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Frustrated News Central Presenter Walks Out of Set During Discussion on Tinubu's Hardship Policies. A presenter on the Jasiri Morning Show, aired by News Central, shocked viewers by walking off the set during a live broadcast while…
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Kingdom Osayi has completed a move to Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rangers. According to reports, Osayi signed a one-year contract with the Flying Antelopes. Osayi featured for Doma United in the NPFL last season. The shot…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited signed a partnership with Shell, TotalEnergies, and Agip, to complete a historic agreement to supply gas to a $3.3 billion methanol plant being developed by Brass Fertilizer &…
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