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Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume says it is unacceptable for 2,776 people to be killed and 16,309 others injured in road traffic crashes between January and July this year. Speaking on Thursday in…
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Operatives of the Police Command in Katsina State have arrested 22 suspected thieves and vandals of public and private properties, claiming it recovered various stolen items from them. The State Police Public Relations Officer,…
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INEC Clarifies Timing of 2023 Presidential Results Declaration. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed concerns regarding the announcement of the 2023 presidential election results, which was made at…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control said it has destroyed fake, adulterated and unregistered food, drug and cosmetic products worth about N2.7 billion seized in the South-East. The Director-General…
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Maduka Okoye, a goalkeeper with the Super Eagles of Nigeria, has said and declared that starting the 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign with a win will be very key. The Super Eagles host their neighboring country, the Benin…
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Tinubu-Led Presidency Spends N250 Million on Decorations for 'First Lady' Event, Others. The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has spent a total of N250 million on decorations for state functions and events…
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Tinubu Administration Seeks Fresh $2 Billion Loan from World Bank, Raising Concerns Over National Debt.  The Federal Government has begun the process of securing a new $2 billion loan from the World Bank, raising concerns about…
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Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has attributed the hardships faced by Nigerians to the failures of the political class. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Utomi emphasized that the current economic…
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FG Launches Sale of 50kg Rice to Nigerians at ₦40,000 In an effort to combat rising food prices and alleviate hunger, the Federal Government has launched the sale of 50kg bags of rice to Nigerians at a subsidized price of ₦40,000.…
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Just 24 hours after his grand unveiling at Turkish football giants, Galatasaray, Nigerian international and star striker, Victor Osimhen, has landed in Uyo ahead of the much-anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifier between…
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President Bola Tinubu’s administration is facing growing unrest as protests emerge across Nigeria over the sharp increase in fuel prices. Nigerians have taken to the streets in various states, expressing their dissatisfaction with the new…
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A growing number of Nigerian soldiers have reportedly resigned from the army to join military forces in other countries, including the British and Ukrainian armies, as well as those of Commonwealth nations, according to a report by…
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Fuel Scarcity Persists in Nigeria Nearly One Year After Subsidy Removal. The Executive Vice President (Downstream) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Adedapo Segun, has warned Nigerians to brace for…
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Full List of 12 DStv Channels Removed by MultiChoice: Sports, News, Kids, and Movie Channels Affected. MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, has removed 12 channels from its platform, affecting subscribers across various…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed strong disapproval of the recent fuel price hike introduced by President Bola Tinubu's administration, calling it a betrayal of the trust of Nigerians. The union has accused the…
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Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei Dies After Being Set Ablaze by Boyfriend. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei has died in Kenya, four days after her boyfriend allegedly set her on fire. The Ugandan…
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70-Year-Old Wanted Briton Refuses Police Invitation Over Fears for His Life. Andrew Wynne, a 70-year-old British national wanted by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s…
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has imposed a September 9 deadline for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. The NEC will review comprehensive reports from all 36 states and the Federal…
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The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has expressed shock and dismay over the recent hike in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, demanding its immediate reversal by the Federal Government. …
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Okoye Ogochukwu, a Lagos-based mother of three, has cried out for justice after enduring severe complications from botched surgeries performed at Faith City Hospital in Ajao Estate. In an exclusive interview with The…
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