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Commissioners sent to the faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo have successfully been screened. The eight commissioner-designates were screened and confirmed on Tuesday. Governor Siminalayi Fubara…
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Former Real Madrid and Arsenal midfielder Julio Baptista has named Vinicius Junior as the player who should win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. Vinicius has been impressive for Real Madrid this season despite missing a few games due to…
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It was gathered that Esla, from Akwanga, Nasarawa State, perished in the accident which occurred on Monday morning, May 20, 2024, along Akwanga-Lafia expressway. Esla Adams A serving member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC,…
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Activist and political analyst Atiku Abubakar has said that President Bola Tinubu inherited a nation in disarray, economically, politically and security-wise. He said this during an interview on Arise Television’s News Day,…
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A married Muslim woman, Fatima Ismail Yusuf has stirred mixed reactions on Facebook after she stated that in Islam, wives are not obligated to do house chores.According to her, the husbands are supposed to provide servants to do these…
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Two suspects, Philip Adefemi 46yrs and Joseph Micheal 42yrs, have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for swapping the ATM cards of unsuspecting victims.During the arrest, the Police recovered 42 cards from the…
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Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, has emphasized the importance of adequately compensating judges to ensure effective judicial performance. Speaking at a Senate Committee hearing on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters…
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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has confirmed that the Abuja Light Rail is now ready for commercial operations. Wike disclosed this on Monday, May 20, while inspecting the project. He said 15 million dollars, translating to more than N10 billion…
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Ex-governor of Benue State and PDP chieftain, Gabriel Suswam has said the forthcoming party election for the seat of the National Chairman is not a do-or-die affair.He stated that he would get it if it worked in his favour but if it…
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Nigerian singer, Brymo has left social media users in shock after he spoke about his illicit affair with a female member of the Niger State House of Assembly. The musician revealed this in an audio message posted on his Instagram page,…
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A 61-year-old disabled Nigerian man, Anthony Olubunmi George, who has spent 38 years in the United Kingdom, risks deportation by the Home Office.George arrived in the UK at the age of 24 in 1986 from Nigeria and has since remained there…
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The application filed by terrorist negotiator, Mr. Tukur Mamu, to be transferred to Kuje prison, has been rejected by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.Recall that the publisher of Desert Herald, is facing a 10-count terrorism…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) in its weather forecast has predicted three days of sun and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast sunny skies on…
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Prof Usman Yusuf, a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has stated that the immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, neglected his home state, Katsina, when he was in office. Yusuf, who spoke while appearing on a Channels…
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Hardworking Young Lady Helps Father at Vulcanizing Workshop, Impresses Many ABUJA, Nigeria — A video showcasing a young lady diligently assisting her father at his vulcanizing workshop has garnered significant attention online.…
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Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand believes manager Erik ten Hag will be dismissed by the club even if he secures an unexpected FA Cup victory at the end of the month. Man United concluded their Premier League season with a 2-0 win…
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Traders and customers were stranded on Monday morning, as the popular Abuja market for electronics and telecommunications gadgets Banex Plaza, was shut down. Journalists who visited the market this morning observed the presence of soldiers…
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Recall that Sarkodie sparked controversy after bragging that he was in the music industry before Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy in his latest song, ‘Brag.’ Sarkodie, the very popular Ghanaian rapper, has refuted the…
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The Gbagyi ethnic group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State claimed it has suffered significant losses due to the prolonged Bassa and Egbura ethno-political crises in the region. According to the Gbagyi Cultural Renaissance…
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Daddy Showkey Recounts Near-Death Experience During Gang Involvement LAGOS, Nigeria — Veteran Nigerian singer Daddy Showkey has opened up about a harrowing incident from his youth, revealing how he was nearly lynched to death while…
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