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Details Emerge as Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails

May 26, 2024 Omajemite Don

Kaduna, Nigeria – In the early hours of Sunday, May 26, a train traveling from Kaduna to Abuja derailed at Jere in Kaduna state. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported.…

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DNA Must Be Done On Mohbad’s Son Before Singer’s Burial – Father

May 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

Joseph Aloba, the father of late Nigerian singer, Illerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, has stated that a DNA test must be conducted on his grandson before the singer is…

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Effium/Ezza Crisis: Community Rejects New Peace Committee Chairman

May 26, 2024 Musa Jibril

The leaders of Effium in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, under the umbrella of Effium Elders, have rejected the new peace committee recently set up by the…

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Wale Alakija Biography: Unveiling the Life of a Successful Businessman

May 26, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Is Wale Alakija related to Folorunsho Alakija?  Read Wale Alakija Biography , Early, Education and all you need to know.  Wale Alakija is a name synonymous with success and entrepreneurship…

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Ride-Hailing App Driver Narrates How He Helped A White Woman Discover Her Boyfriend Is A Yahoo Boy

May 26, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

  A Nigerian driver working for a ride-hailing app shares the tale of how he aided a white woman in realizing that her boyfriend is involved in internet fraud. According…

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Naira Depreciates To N1,520/$ In Parallel Market

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

However, the Naira appreciated to N1,482.81 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM.   On Friday, the Naira’s value dropped in the parallel market to N1,520 per…

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DNA Might Be A Motive For My Son’s Death – Late Singer, Mohbad’s Father Alleges (Video)

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

  Mr. Joseph Aloba, the father of the late Nigerian singer, Mohbad, has claimed that DNA might be a motive for her son’s death.  During an interview on TVC, Mohbad’s…

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Heavy Security Presence At Kano Govt House As Governor Yusuf Remains At Palace

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

  Amid the ongoing royal dispute, there is a significant security presence at the Government House in Kano. The security operatives manned strategic places, though they did not restrict movement…

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2026 WCQ: Remo Stars Celebrate Ismail’s Super Eagles Invitation

May 25, 2024 Musa Jibril

Remo Stars have celebrated Sodiq Ismail’s maiden invitation to the Super Eagles. Ismail was listed in the Super Eagles squad alongside 22 other players for the 2026 World Cup qualifying…

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Home Delivery Of Passports To Start In June – Minister Of Interior Reveals

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

  Starting in June, Nigerians will have the convenience of passport home delivery, eliminating the need to visit the immigration office for collection. This development was announced by the Minister…

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Court To Hear Suit On Benue LG Polls June 27

May 25, 2024 Musa Jibril

A High Court in Benue State has scheduled June 27 for the hearing of a suit concerning the upcoming local government (LG) elections in the state. The suit aims to…

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DSS Director, Top Security Chiefs Defy Gov Yusuf, Meet With Dethroned Emir, Ado Bayero (Photos)

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

  This morning, top security officials in Kano held a meeting with the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, at the mini-Palace where he is currently residing. Recall that…

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Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed In Last 2 Months – Power Minister, Adelabu

May 25, 2024 Musa Jibril

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved. The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial…

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Enaholo Doubtful For Niger Tornadoes Vs Plateau United

May 25, 2024 Musa Jibril

Niger Tornadoes have announced that goalkeeper, Joshua Enaholo will undergo a late fitness test ahead of their matchday 33 fixture against Plateau United. Enaholo picked up an injury during the…

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Crime Rate In Cross River Low – DIG Sokari Pedro

May 25, 2024 Musa Jibril

Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-South and Head of Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the country, DIG Sokari Pedro has said that in comparison…

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Man Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes At Funeral Ceremony In Edo

May 25, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A man identified as Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro has been convicted by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City for spraying naira notes.   Imagbenikaro was…

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Emir Muhammadu Sanusi: Wrong Has Been Righted – Moghalu

May 24, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Kingsley Moghalu has commended the action of the Kano State House of Assembly. This is as he said the removal…

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Minister Backs Niger Mass Wedding, Makes Donations

May 24, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has offered scholarshipsand gift items to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State on Thursday, ahead of their mass wedding today (Friday). The mass…

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I Am Shattered, Pained And Broken – Ruby Ojiakor Weeps Profusely As She Mourns Junior Pope (Video)

May 24, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The actress also offered a fervent prayer that anyone responsible for his death, in any capacity—physically, mentally, spiritually, or emotionally—would face justice.   Popular Nigerian actress, Ruby Ojiakor has taken…

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FG Distributes N15bn In NEEDS Assessment Funds To Polytechnics

May 24, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The sum of N15 billion has been distributed to federal and state polytechnics as part of the 2022 NEEDS assessment fund. This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Professor…

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