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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 Dr 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 Dr 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 Dr 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 Dr 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 Dr 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 Dr 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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EFCC Reportedly Arrests Bobrisky Over Alleged Naira Abuse

April 4, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

He was said to have been arrested at his mansion in Pinnock Estate in Lagos State on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Bobrisky Controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky has been…

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New Senegalese President, Bassirou Faye Appoints Controversial Ally As Prime Minister

April 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Sonko, who was barred from running in the recent presidential race, is known for his opposition to corruption and criticism of the elites. The newly sworn-in Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye…

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I Want A Daughter But Have Three Sons – Actor Deyemi Okanlawon

April 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Popular Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has opened up about his experience as a father to three boys. He shared his journey on the latest episode of the King of Talks…

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Turkey: Osayi-Samuel Escapes Punishment After Fighting Fan

April 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Trabzonspor defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel, has been spared from punishment following his involvement in an altercation with a fan during a recent match.     The incident occurred during a Turkish…

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Full Text: Tinubu’s Statement Following Approval of Student Loan Bill

April 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the National Student Loan Re-enactment bill into law. The president signed the bill into law at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa…

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Stop amplifying activities of undesirable elements – COAS tells media

April 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Chief of Army Staff  (COAS)Advises Media to Refrain from Magnifying Undesirable Actions The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Wednesday charged the media to refrain from amplifying the…

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Buhari, Zulum Mourn Former NLC President, Chiroma

April 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The immediate past president,  Muhammadu Buhari, has reacted to the demise of former NLC president, Ali Chiroma. Chiroma, 91, died on Tuesday, April 2 at the University of Maiduguri Teaching…

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Farmer Cries Out In Pains As Neighbour Pours Insecticide Into Fish Pond (Video)

April 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

  A farmer has cried out online after his neighbour allegedly poured sniper insecticide into his fish pond, which left all of them dead. The fish farmer who described his…

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