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Breaking: House of Reps Calls for Suspension of New Electricity Tariff

April 30, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Abuja, Nigeria – In a move aimed at addressing the concerns of Nigerian citizens, the House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling on the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC)…

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Two Employees Suspended For Performing Ritual In Office (Video)

April 30, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Two employees of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) who were caught on CCTV, performing rituals in their office have been suspended. The decision was taken after the SASSA…

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Breaking: PDP Suspends Popular Federal Lawmaker

April 30, 2024 News Agency Of Nigeria

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken disciplinary action against Rep. Awaji-inomek Abiante (PDP-Rivers) for his involvement in anti-party activities. In a statement issued by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of…

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Two Workers Die As Bridge Under Construction Collapses In Ebonyi

April 30, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A bridge which was under construction collapsed at Mgbabeluzor village in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, leading to the death of two persons, Oshim Simon and Francis Inyang.…

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JAMB Releases 2024 UTME Results

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB has released results for the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Recall that over 1.94 million candidates registered and sat the examination in…

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Court Slams N30million Damages Against Linda Ikeji

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The sum of N30 million has been slammed on popular blogger, Linda Ikeji by a Delta State High Court sitting in Effurun as damages over her libellous publication against the…

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Court Asks Air Peace To Answer FIJs Queries On Aircraft Operations

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Nigerian airline, Airpeace, has been ordered by a Lagos High Court  to answer queries raised by the Foundation for Investigative Journalism on the libel suit filed by the firm on…

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‘He’s Becoming More Important’ – Rangers Boss Hails Dessers

April 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

Rangers manager, Philippe Clement claimed Cyriel Dessers is gradually becoming an important player in his team. Dessers scored the winning goal in Rangers’ 2-1 win at St. Mirren on Sunday.…

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Passenger Dies As Vehicle Rams Into Stationary Truck In Anambra

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

A male passenger has died while others sustained varying injuries in an accident involving two vehicles at Igbariam junction on the Onitsha-Nteke-Awka expressway. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state,…

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Court Vacates Arrest Warrant On Ex-Kwara Finance Commissioner, Demola Banu

April 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

A Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin, Kwara State on Monday, vacated the bench warrant issued for the arrest of a former state Commissioner for Finance, Demola Banu. The court…

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Police Arrest Twins For Stealing Bags Of Rice And Beans In Ekiti

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Twin brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Olasoji alongside two others, Funke Afolayan ‘f’ and Nnaji Aroh ‘m’ have been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for offences bordering on burglary…

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Babaganaru Commends Akwa United’s Players After Win Against Kano Pillars

April 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru has commended his players for their positive approach in the win over Kano Pillars. Babaganaru acknowledged the importance of the victory in the team’s…

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Shettima Departs For Kenya To Attend IDA Summit

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Nigeria’s Vice President, Sen Kashim Shettima left the country on Sunday for for Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, to participate in the International Development Association Heads of State Summit taking place…

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Nigerian Music Industry Has Never Been Peaceful Since I Joined – Davido

April 29, 2024 Musa Jibril

Famous singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry has never been peaceful since he joined. Davido stated that he loves the chaos in…

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Fuel Scarcity Will Last For 2 More Weeks IPMAN

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has stated that fuel scarcity will last for two more weeks in the country due to lack of supply of the product.…

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NDLEA Nabs 28-Year-Old Woman Who Manufactures Cakes Laced With Drugs (Photos)

April 29, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has detained Jennifer Iliya, a 28-year-old woman, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for manufacturing and disseminating cakes infused with illicit drugs, particularly cannabis sativa. The…

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Edo Police Arrest Cultists Who Allegedly Killed Man In Daughters Presence

April 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The assailants were, however, arrested after a hot chase by police operatives and members of the vigilante group. The Edo State Police Command has apprehended individuals believed to be members…

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Army Hands Over Fake Soldiers To Police In Lagos

April 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Lagos police have reported that the Nigerian Army has transferred custody of a discharged soldier and three additional suspects to the command on charges of impersonation. Benjamin Hundeyin, spokesperson of…

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How Wabara, Others Dug PDPs Grave Okechukwu

April 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Mr Osita Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has stated that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should blame themselves for the party’s woes. He…

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Popular Comedian, AY Makun Shares Benefits Of Counting His Blessings

April 28, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Renowned comedian and actor, AY Makun, has highlighted the invaluable advantages he has gained by acknowledging and appreciating his blessings. The comedian, who recently split from his ex-wife, Mabel Makun…

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