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The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has allocated 1,200 bags of rice to each Nigerian minister to help alleviate the nation’s economic challenges. The distribution is part of…
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Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 elections, was briefly detained by Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officials at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday.…
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has taken legal action against President Bola Tinubu over the failure to reverse the recent hike in petrol prices and to investigate alleged corruption within the Nigerian…
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Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, has found herself in the eye of a social media storm following her endorsement of Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election.…
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Former Governor of Edo State, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has publicly sought forgiveness from Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin, for any perceived wrongs during his tenure. Speaking at Igbinedion’s 90th birthday banquet held in…
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A two-storey building under construction in the Okpanam community, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, collapsed on Saturday, trapping several workers. The incident, which occurred opposite Asaba Airport, adjacent to a…
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Nigeria's foreign exchange (FX) reserves have risen by $621.2 million over 10 days, following the successful issuance of a domestic dollar-denominated bond. The reserves grew from $36.24 billion on September 2, 2024, to $36.87 billion by…
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A storey building collapsed amid a heavy downpour on Saturday morning in Benin City, Edo State, trapping several University of Benin (UNIBEN) students. The incident occurred on Ekhator Street, Ekosodin, a popular student…
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A video showing President Bola Tinubu leaving the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in London surfaced online, reigniting concerns about his frequent foreign medical trips. Since taking office in May 2023, Tinubu's reliance on…
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Nigerian Police Order Arrest of Delta Governor Sheriff's Sacked Aide, Eruteyan Eradajaye Over Murder Links. The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the arrest of Eruteyan Ejiro Eradajaye, the…
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Federal Government Declares September 16 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Celebration. The Federal Government has announced Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday in honor of the Eid-ul-Mawlid celebration, marking the…
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Indefinite Jailing of Binance Executive Tigran Gambaryan in Nigeria Sparks Outcry Over Due Process The indefinite detention of U.S. citizen and Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, in Nigeria has raised serious concerns over the…
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Borno Flood Victims Allege Civilian JTF Rape, Brutalization Amid Food Shortages.  A disturbing allegation has surfaced as flood victims in Borno State accused members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) of rape and brutality at an…
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In a deadly ambush near Tazame village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, bandits killed eight security personnel on Thursday. The victims included five policemen and three soldiers who were assigned to protect a construction…
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A 38-year-old man tragically ended his life on September 9th in the Angwa Jaba area of Masaka, Abuja, following severe financial difficulties and marital tensions. The heartbreaking incident has left the community in shock. According…
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Nigeria’s Falconets were eliminated from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia after a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the round of 16 on Friday morning. The match, held at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in Bogota, saw Japan…
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A Senior Magistrate Court in Kano State has discharged 36 #EndBadGovernance protesters unconditionally, while granting bail to 35 others. The decision was taken by the court, presided over by Hadiza Rabi'u Bello, after reviewing legal…
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Expert react as Inverter Battery Explosion Claims Lives of Couple.  A devastating incident has occurred in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where an inverter battery explosion claimed the lives of Mr. and Mrs. George Orabel. The tragedy left…
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American singer, Taylor Swift has praised her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, for his contribution to her career. While receiving her award for Video of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at the UBS Arena in New York on Wednesday, Swift…
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Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has revealed three significant initiatives aimed at reducing the high cost of food items in the state. This announcement follows a meeting with key market leaders, including the Iyaloja General, Chief…
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