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Jigawa State Governor Umah Namadi has put the current death toll in the tanker explosion in the state at 181, with another 80 persons in critical condition in hospital. Namadi who was at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday to brief…
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Controversial street artist, Portable has left tongues wagging after he shared a video of himself traditionally praying against those fighting against him and his glory. He shared the video hours after social critic, Very Dark Man,…
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The Bauchi State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has taken a decisive step by summoning 57 teachers from various government primary and junior secondary schools over allegations of gross misconduct and absenteeism. The affected…
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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has dismissed 14 press team members assigned to cover the state Government House. Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the spokesperson for Governor Abba Kabiru Yusuf, communicated the development to the…
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Wilfred Ndidi is now the ninth Nigerian footballer to reach 200th appearances in the Premier League. Ndidi joined the exclusive list in Leicester City’s 3-2 win against Southampton at the St. Mary’s Stadium last Saturday. The…
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The clip shows the proud dad, dressed in matching shirt-trousers and hat, letting loose on the dance floor. A video of Samuel Ogulu, the father of Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, dancing to his son's hit track, ''City Boys'', has…
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Akwa United assistant coach, Umar Abdullahi has blamed his team’s inability to convert their chances for the draw against Rangers. The Promise Keepers were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Godswill Akpabio International…
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A former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, has disassociated himself from reports of an alleged move to install him as the next President-General of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Recall that the…
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Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, is not impressed with Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The Frenchman is of the opinion that the goalkeeper is not good enough for the Blues and does not inspire confidence in his defense. Sanchez was in…
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A UK-based Nigerian woman, Temitope Oluwalabomi Essex, has stated that since she divorced her narcissistic ex-husband, she has found peace. According to her, her ex-husband tells her to lie to their kids that the money she gives…
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Nigerian Journalist Agba Jalingo Alleges Malpractice at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Claims Patients Asked to Buy Fuel. Calabar, Nigeria — Renowned Nigerian journalist and activist, Agba Jalingo, has raised concerns over…
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Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has faulted the arrest of crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, by the Nigerian Immigration Service. Bobrisky was arrested at the Seme border while trying to…
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An Immigration source at the Nigerian-Benin Republic border has spoken about how controversial crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky was arrested during passport checks at Seme border today, October 21.Premiumtimes reports that the…
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President Paul Biya of Cameroon on Monday returned to the country amid rumours of his death. Biya arrived at Yaounde’s international airport, the Cameroonian capital. The 91-year-old appeared on state broadcaster CRTV after the…
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The couple attended the white wedding of Veekee’s colleague, Prudent Gabriel, and gospel singer Peterson Okopi. Celebrity fashion designer, Veekee James Atere has left tongues wagging on social media after she was spotted…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu is interested in the independence of the judiciary. Wike said Tinubu’s administration is committed to protecting Nigeria’s judiciary…
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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 42-year-old teacher, Gbolahan Osinusi, for repeatedly r@ping a 17-year-old girl since she was 12. The teacher, who is also the girl's guardian, took her to a nurse named Mariam…
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Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has stated that some of his family’s greatest enemies are members of their own ethnic group, the Yoruba. Speaking at the 2024 Felaberation Festival in Lagos, he specifically mentioned…
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The deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has recounted how he was accused of election-related ritual killings in the lead-up to the November 2023 gubernatorial polls. Speaking at a reception hosted in Akenfa-Yenagoa,…
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his commitment to complete all the road projects he inherited from previous administrations. Eno, who spoke through the Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof Eno Ibanga, during a…
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