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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that in seven years time, people would not recognize the country. The former Governor of Akwa Ibom State stated this while admonishing Nigerians to come together in support of…
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Rear Admiral Alison Amaechina Madueke, the ex-husband of former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a petition before Lagos State High Court, to restrain her from using his first name (Alison) and surname (Madueke)…
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At least six teams have booked their places in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals. The USA have been eliminated from the competition, following their 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday night. The defeat, combined with Panama’s 3-1 win…
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Prof. Ruth Haruna Wazis Prof. Ruth Haruna Wazis, the former Head of the Department of Business Management of the University of Maiduguri, has died in a tragic accident. Her demise was confirmed by the Borno State Police Command, who…
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BBNaija reality TV star, Ka3na Jones has sent a message to social critic Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as Very Dark Man. She warned him that his numerous arrests might be a hindrance in the future. The social critic has…
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A video of Afrobeats star, Bella Shmurda paying tribute to his late friend and colleague, Mohbad during a recent stage performance, has been shared online. Bella Shmurda, who lost his best friend Mohbad on September 12, 2023, paused his…
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The family, in a statement signed by Dr. Anthony N. Imudia, said reportage of the news of the one-time Konga CEO’s death whilst the family was in the hospital trying to resuscitate him was suspicious. Nick Imudia The bereaved…
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Obi Aguocha, the lawmaker representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and South federal constituency, paid a visit to the immediate past president, President Muhammadu Buhari to advocate for the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous…
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Controversial Nigerian activist, Martins Otse aka Verydarkman has been granted bail, hours after his arrest. Hours ago, it was reported that the police arrested the Abuja-based activist over an undisclosed offense. According to an online…
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A disciplinary panel has been directed by Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to conduct a thorough probe into two officers of the Commission accused of assaulting a female staff of…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has established a disciplinary panel to investigate two operatives accused of assaulting a woman during a raid on a hotel in Lagos. The incident, which took place on Thursday,…
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Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has alleged that there is an ongoing plot by the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and northern elites to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential…
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Stressing that Jacobs was alive, the spokesperson of AGN, Kate Henshaw charged those behind such claims to stop it. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has warned Nigerians about the unfounded rumor regarding the death of…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has hailed the election of Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan as the Secretary-General of the African Public Relations Association (APRA). The Minister made the remarks in Abuja on…
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Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala set another record after becoming the first-ever Bay FC player to score a penalty in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Oshoala netted the decisive goal in Bay FC’s 1-0 win at…
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Denmark coach, Kasper Hjulmand has slammed the video assistant referee, VAR, after his side crashed out of the 2024 European Championship. He was not happy following VAR’s controversial application in their defeat to Germany on…
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Suraj Oyewale, a Nigerian online influencer, who is known as #SirJarus on X, has made accusations against his wife. He accused his wife, Mrs. Oyewale Ayoola, of consulting an herbalist, Mayowa Adesoga, after he expressed…
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Olalere Oyewumi, a federal lawmaker from Osun State, who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senator, has admitted that he bought votes during the 2023 general elections. Vote buying and selling was rampant during the…
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An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ogbomoso has barred the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye and the kingmakers led by Chief Sobalaje Otolorin from removing the Chief Imam of the town, Sheik Teliat Yunus Ayilara. It could be…
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Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, KWASIEC, has issued new policies on the forthcoming September 21 council polls. The Commission in a statement by the Chairman, Muhammed Baba Okanla, warned that any political party that failed…
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