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Abba Yusuf, a 19-year-old man, has allegedly killed Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Maileather, his 60-year-old father, in Sarkin-Noma area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. An eyewitness told Daily Post that the incident happened over the…
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Sunday presided over the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected chairpersons of the 23 local government councils in the state. The inauguration was observed by Senator Bala Mohammed, the…
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Photos of Charniel Amanzie Moses, the police officer who is accused of fatally stabbing a resident of Kaduna, Adekunle Oduwole, have surfaced. On Facebook, Moses describes himself as a singer, poet/song writer, importation coach and…
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Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed the readiness of the state government to localise modern livestock innovations with a view to develop Osun dairy and livestock sub-sectors. Adeleke msde this revelation while speaking after a visit…
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Layi Wasabi, the popular Nigerian content creator, has recounted how breaking up with his girlfriend helped to push him into beginning his career. Layi Wasabi, born Isaac Olayiwola, made this information known while speaking at an event.…
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Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has explained his decision to drop Matthijs De Ligt and Lisandro Martinez from his starting XI. Ten Hag has opted to start the duo of Harry Maguire and Johnny Evans against Aston Villa in…
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Daredevil terrorists, who are locally dubbed as bandits, are said to now receive ransom through bank electronic transfer in Zamfara State.SaharaReporters reports that some of the terrorists were paid N2million ransom through a moniepoint…
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Ikorodu City head coach, Bright Ozebagbe says the players are in good mood for their matchday 5 fixture against Plateau United. Ozebagbe said the players will fight for maximum points in the game. He admitted that it has been challenging…
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No fewer than 44 suspected internet fraudsters have been apprehended at different locations of Enugu and Anambra States. The arrest was carried out by Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes…
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Kano Pillars will be without four of their regular players in Sunday’s (today) matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars. The players are goalkeepers Charles Tembe, defenders Ibrahim Inuwa, Zahradeen Bello, Mubarak Lawan, and…
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Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. Obi had initially pledged N20 million to the institution, including 15…
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Goodluck Jonathan, the former Nigerian President, has warned security agencies in Rivers State against making any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. The former President gave the warning in a statement on…
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A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has declared his support for the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo claimed that soldiers sent by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, were…
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In the early hours of Saturday, terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) invaded Geidam town in Yobe State, attacking residents and causing widespread property damage, according to various sources.The brutal assault…
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Lobi Stars ended their barren run courtesy of a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. Samuel Tiza’s 29th-minute strike separated both teams on the night. Lobi Stars have now amassed four points from five…
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On Saturday, October 5, some policemen allegedly teargassed voter stations at Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, disrupting the local government elections. Approximately 20 patrol vans filled with the heavily armed…
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In the early hours of Saturday, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, launched a deadly attack on Geidam town in Yobe State, killing one resident and causing widespread destruction, according to multiple sources.…
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Saheed Balogun, the popular Nollywood actor, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a…
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are Abeokuta Grammar School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta; Ijebu-Ode…
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Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has warned security agencies in Rivers State against any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. The former President gave the warning in a statement on Saturday…
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