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Governor Namadi Advises Nigerians to Consider Economic Hardship a Divine Test. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has urged Nigerians to view the current economic challenges as a test from God, discouraging protests as a…
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Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have killed suspected bandits and recovered firearms in Mbafyan, Mbachir Council Ward, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, and Tse Shenge, Ukum Local Government Area. The police disclosed this in…
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The Delta State Government (DTSG) has announced the results of the 2024 Cognitive and Placement Examination (Primary Six Examination), which was conducted on May 25, 2024. In a statement from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministries of…
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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has broken its silence regarding the upcoming nationwide protest, urging President Bola Tinubu to address the widespread economic difficulties plaguing millions of Nigerians. In a statement signed by NLC…
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President Tinubu Appoints Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as New NIMR Director-General. President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Professor John Oladapo Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of…
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Nigerian Government Overlooks Dangote Refinery, Chooses to Export Crude Oil to Indonesia.  Rabiu Umar, the Group Chief Commercial Officer at Dangote Industries Limited, has accused the Nigerian government of sidestepping the Dangote…
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Latest Update on Nationwide Protest Against Hardship. As Nigeria grapples with economic challenges, a planned nationwide protest against hardship is gaining momentum. Scheduled to start on August 1st, the protest aims to address widespread…
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The US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, has commended President Joe Biden, describing him as an “extraordinary guardian’’ of the country’s security. Austin said this in a statement after Biden announced that he was…
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A visiting research fellow at the International Centre for Policing and Security of the University of South Wales, United Kingdom, Ibrahim Bamidele Kogbe, has declared that it may be difficult for Nigeria to win the war against terrorism…
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Hon. Christian Nwabekee, popularly known as Agogo, the Chairmanship Aspirant of ISU Local Government Area, extends his warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Dist. Senator Hope Uzodinma on his recent victory at the appeal court. The…
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Omoyele Sowore, former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, has accused key political figures of pushing Nigerians towards nationwide protests. In a post on his X account, Sowore claimed that President Bola Tinubu and…
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has denied any connection to a WhatsApp message circulating on social media discouraging protests in Lagos State. The message in question, observed by Ejes News, suggests…
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A Port Harcourt High Court has extended its interim order restraining the Chief Judge and Clerk of the Rivers State House of Assembly from interacting with the Speaker Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly. This follows a suit by Governor…
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Dangote Refinery Diesel Outshine Competitors in Quality Tests. Recent laboratory tests carried out under the supervision of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and members have revealed that both Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and…
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119 Passengers Escape Death as Tyres of Abuja-Bound Max Air Plane Burst During Take-Off. A Max Air plane carrying 119 passengers and six crew members averted a major disaster during takeoff from the Yola Airport en route to Abuja on…
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Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest man, has expressed willingness to relinquish ownership of his $19 billion oil refinery to the state-owned NNPC Limited. Speaking amidst a new dispute with key equity partners and regulatory…
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Labour Party Denies Involvement of Peter Obi in ‘Tinubu Must Go’ Protests, Says Allegations Are Unfounded The Labour Party (LP) has vehemently dismissed accusations by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and…
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Kano, Nigeria — The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Bashir Abubakar for his involvement in the printing and selling of shirts intended for an upcoming protest in Kano. Read Also : Tinubu’s Govt Working Against Local…
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Operators of local refineries in Nigeria have raised concerns over the Federal Government's recent stance on fuel importation. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) announced that the government would…
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The Nigerian Bar Association has just elected Mazi Afam Josiah Chigwe SAN as its new National President. Chigwe polled a total of 20,435 votes to emerge victorious in the 2024 NBA National Officers Election. Chigwe defeated his closest…
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