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The Imo State House of Assembly has reinstated the impeachment of Chief Judge Theresa Chikeka over alleged falsification of age. Elected members said Chikeka had altered her year of birth from October 27, 1956 to October 27, 1958, which is…
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Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday.  10 top Nigerian newspaper headlines for today, Thursday, 18th July 2024: 1). PDP Governors Take Stand on…
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...UAE denies approving $10k bank balance, N640k fee as visa application requirements.  In a recent development regarding Nigerian citizens' travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), startling revelations have emerged concerning the…
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The Borno State Governor’s Media Unit has debunked reports circulating on some online media platforms alleging that one of the sons of Governor Babagana Zulum has been arrested and sentenced to prison for the murder of Indian citizens.…
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The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, appointed Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack as the new head of the civil service, with the appointment to take effect from August 14, 2024. This was made known on Wednesday…
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Governor Zulum's Son allegedly Arrested for Killing Chinese National in Indian Nightclub. Umar Zulum Umara, son of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, has been arrested for killing a Chinese national during a fight over a woman…
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The Edo State House of Assembly has gone ahead to appeal the judgment by Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, nullifying the impeachment of the state's former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. On a complementary ground,…
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The police in Akwa Ibom State have confirmed the abduction of a naval rating and seven other persons in the Ibaka Local Government Area of the state. The confirmation was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John,…
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Retired Colonel BT Vandi Found Dead in Hotel within NDA Base Camp. Buruku, Plateau State – BT Vandi, a retired colonel of the Nigerian Army, was found dead in a hotel within the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, base camp in…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu has said that his husband, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has deep love for Nigerians despite the economic hardship the citizens are experiencing. The first lady made this known when she paid the Oba…
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Members of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) at the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, have joined a nationwide protest against the newly introduced Scheme of Service (SOS) for Polytechnic staff by the…
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A chieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has declared that the recent Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy will help to attract grassroots development across the country.…
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Despite the Supreme Court judgement that granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed the newly appointed transition committees to resume in the…
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Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 17th July, 2024 Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Ejes Gist Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 17th July 2024. Tinubu Directs Heads…
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APC Defends Appointments of President Tinubu's Government Amidst Allegations of Nepotism. The All Progressives Congress is defending President Bola Tinubu against accusations of nepotism and insinuations that his key appointments have…
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Chief Magistrate Court in Makurdi Remands 98 Over Violent Protest in Ukum LGA. The Chief Magistrate Court in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has remanded 98 individuals in a correctional center following a recent violent protest in…
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13 States Prepare for Council Elections Following Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy. Barely a week after the landmark Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government authorities in Nigeria, at least…
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Bill on Establishment of Three New Emirates Gets Assent of Abba Yusuf, Kano State Governor. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has assented to the bill establishing three new second-class emirates within his state. This was a sequel to…
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Governor Adeleke phone number hacked. Osogbo, Osun State —The Osun State Government has issued a stern warning to the public following the hacking of one of Governor Ademola Adeleke's phone numbers. The security breach was confirmed…
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The House of Representatives is in tears over the reported death of Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, a first-term member who represented Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, following his…
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