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AFCON 2023: Festus Keyamo Tips Super Eagles Star For ‘Player Of The Tournament’

February 3, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has tipped Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to win the best player of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Keyamo said…

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BREAKING: Hoodlums Hijack Election Materials In Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom Rerun, Bye-Elections

February 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

The commission on its X handle, on Saturday, announced the disruption of the electoral processes in the 3 states. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has verified reports of election…

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President Tinubu a lover of Football

February 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Tinubu Passion for Football Evident in Generous Support for National Teams In a remarkable display of dedication to the sport, President Tinubu has proven his love for football by…

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President Tinubu Should Tax Women, Says Isaac Fayose

February 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Businessman Isaac Fayose Advocates for Controversial Tax Policy Amid Nigeria’s Economic Challenges In a surprising and controversial statement, prominent businessman Isaac Fayose has suggested that President Tinubu should consider implementing…

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Insecurity: Pastor Adeboye Rains Fire On Killers Of Traditional Rulers

February 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has declared that those responsible for the abduction and murder of traditional rulers in the country…

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How Benue Police Nabbed A Serial Killer Suspect In Kogi

February 3, 2024 Omajemite Don

Police detectives in Benue State have arrested Jemilu Sule, a suspected serial killer, in Obajana, Kogi State, in connection with the alleged murder of Mrs. Esther Amali and her house…

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Rising Import Costs: Nigeria Customs Sets New Exchange Rate for Port Clearances

February 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Nigeria Customs Service Adjusts Exchange Rate, Import Costs Soar In a move set to impact the cost of imported goods, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has once again revised the…

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Governor Adeleke’s Appointee Olalekan Oyeyemi Remanded In Prison Over Alleged Murder

February 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Court Sends Governor Adeleke’s Appointee Olalekan Oyeyemi to Prison over Alleged Murder  Olalekan Oyeyemi, a member of the Osun Park Management System in Ile-Ife, Osun state, known as Emir, has…

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Oyo State Government Cracks Down on Illegal Mining, Suspends Monarch

February 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Illegal Mining: Oyo State Uncovers High Profile Individuals Behind Criminal Act  Ibadan, Oyo – In a significant move against illegal mining activities, the Oyo State Government has exposed a key…

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Alleged Oil Subsidy Fraud: Witness’s Absence Stalls Ex-PDP Chairman’s Son’s Trial

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The trial of Mamman Ali, son of a former PDP National Chairman, Ahmadu Ali, charged with N2.2 billion subsidy fraud, was on Friday stalled due to absence of a prosecution…

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Husband Orders Wife To Quit Job Following Advice From Boss To Get Separate Account

February 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

A Nigerian woman has taken to ‘X’ platform to narrate her experience with her employee after she asked her to sort out her ATM issues so she can receive her…

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Paris Considers Triple Parking Fees for SUV | Nigeria News

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Paris Takes Aim At SUVs With Premium Parking Vote In a bid to tackle environmental concerns and curb the pollution impact of SUVs, Paris is contemplating a substantial increase in…

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Investors Pounce On Athens Airport IPO | Nigeria News

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Greece’s finance minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, revealed on Friday that the public sale of a 30-percent stake in Athens International Airport witnessed robust demand, signaling a vote of confidence from investors…

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We Dread Setting Foot In Our Farms Again Over Bandit Attacks – Residents Of Plateau Community, Mangu Cry Out (Video)

February 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

In the conflict-affected communities of Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, residents have reported a suspension of their farming activities. This pause is attributed to their fear of potential…

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How FG Can Increase Awareness On Data Protection – Expert | Nigeria News

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

ICT Expert Urges Targeted Awareness Campaigns for Data Protection Education Mr Jide Awe, an ICT expert and Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Advisor, has advised the Federal Government to…

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President Tinubu Boosts Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Clash (Photos)

February 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Tinubu Motivates  Super Eagles in Virtual Call Ahead of AFCON Clash In a passionate plea from his private visit to France, President Bola Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles…

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Former UNILAG VC Urges Govt To Invest In Defence Technology | Nigeria News

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, former Vice-Chancellor,University of Lagos has urged governments at all levels to invest in state-of-the-art technology, in order to improve the country’s capacity to handle security issues and…

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Jigawa Government Approves N10,000 Wage Award For Civil Servants

February 2, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The Jigawa State Government has approved N10,000 wage awards to state and local governments’ civil servants. The Commissioner of Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this…

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CBN Bans Banks And Fintechs From International Money Transfer Services

February 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has banned banks and financial technology companies (fintechs)across the country, from offering international money transfer services. This development is outlined in the revised guidelines…

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DSS Urges Peaceful Conduct Ahead of Nationwide Saturday Bye-elections

February 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

DSS Sends Warning To Electorates Ahead Of Saturday Bye-elections In anticipation of the upcoming by-elections set for Saturday across 26 states in Nigeria, the Department of State Services (DSS) has…

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