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Kwara Deputy Gov Loses Mum

April 5, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Mama Ena Maud Alabi, mother of Kwara State Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, is dead. The Jamaican-born, Nigerian by citizenship and marriage, died in the early hours of Friday at…

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9-Year-Old Killed As Ogun Transformer Explodes

April 5, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

An electric transformer exploded on Wednesday, April 3, leading to the death of a 9-year-old boy in Papalanto community in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The explosion killed…

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Update: Olubadan to Be, Olakulehin, Meets with Kingmakers Today

April 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is set to meet the Ibadan kingmakers today (Friday). He is currently at his private residence at No. 1, Cassia Street, Alalubosa Government Reserved Area…

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Haaland Vs Kane: They’re Not On Same Planet – Burley Chooses Better Striker

April 5, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has chosen Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane as a better striker over Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Burley believes Haaland is not on the same planet as…

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In My Part Of Igbo, Any Child Born In Marriage Belongs To The Husband, Whether He Is The Real Father Or Not – Lady Says

April 5, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A Nigerian lady, Ekwutosinam Ada, from Nsukka, Enugu State, has taken to Facebook to state that in her place, any child born in the marriage belongs to the husband. According…

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NANs Role is to Safeguard Students Not Government – Falana

April 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

Human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, expressed concern yesterday that the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has become a government mouthpiece, deviating from the union’s…

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President Tinubu Calls for Unity, Rejects Division within ECOWAS

April 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

Tinubu’s Message to ECOWAS: Unite Against Forces of Division President Bola Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member states to unite, strengthen ties, and…

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The Baby Looks Like Nathaniel Bassey, That’s An Opinion Not A Crime — Man Sued By Gospel Singer Insists (Video)

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

One of the social media users sued by gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey for defamation has insisted that he merely stated an opinion that he believes is not a crime. The…

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Senate Reacts to Over 240% Increase in Electricity Tariff

April 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Nigerian Senate Vows Action Against Electricity Tariff Hike.  The Nigerian Senate has responded to the recent surge in electricity tariffs sanctioned by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), offering reassurance…

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Police Officer Dies While on Escort Duty on Abuja-Kaduna Train

April 4, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Police Officer Dies While on Escort Duty on Abuja-Kaduna Train Tragedy struck on the Abuja-Kaduna bound train as one of the policemen on escort duty was confirmed dead, leaving passengers…

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Ukraine Will Become NATO Member – US Secretary Of State, Blinken

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

United States, US, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that Ukraine will become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. He stated this during a chat with…

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Fire Razes LP Chairman Abure’s House In Abuja

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

There was a fire outbreak Abuja residence of Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, on Wednesday, April 3. The party also claimed that there was an…

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Impeachment: Shaibu Leaked Govt Secret, Committed Perjury – Assembly Tells Panel

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has been accused by the State House of Assembly of leaking government secrets and committing perjury. The Assembly noted that the allegations against…

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Okuama Tragedy: Army Reveals Method of Attack, Issues Warning to Suspects

April 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has explained how gunmen were able to kill soldiers in Okuama community in Delta state. Musa said the hoodlums ambushed the soldiers…

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Court Fines Ogun CP, Five Others N25M For Unlawful Detention

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The sum of N25m has been awarded against the office of the Ogun State Commissioner of Police and five others by a High Court of Justice in Ogun State, Abeokuta…

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Court Adjourns Tax Evasion Lawsuit Involving Binance Executive

April 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the tax evasion case against the popular cryptocurrency exchange platform, Binance Holdings Limited, until Friday, April 19, 2024. Recall that the Nigerian…

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Gospel Singer, Nathaniel Bassey Petitions Police Over Defamation (Video)

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Popular Nigerian singer and minister, Nathaniel Bassey has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to investigate and charge four social media users for defamation. Recall that some netizens…

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Binance Executive Faces FG in Court Over Tax Evasion Allegations

April 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

Nigerian Government Charges Binance Executive with Tax Evasion Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s Head of Financial Crime Compliance, has appeared in the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment on allegations of…

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Student Loan: FG Confirm to Pilot Student Loan Scheme in Public Universities, Colleges

April 4, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Federal Government has announced the commencement of a pilot phase for the student loan scheme, initially targeting applicants from public tertiary institutions. Nasir Ayitogo, the spokesperson for the Nigerian…

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‘We Have Been Lied To’ – Seun Kuti Reacts To Forbes Billionaire List

April 4, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has expressed his doubt about the 2024 billionaire list recently released by American magazine, Forbes. According to Forbes, France’s fashion mogul, Bernard Arnault ($233 Billion), and…

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