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Police Successfully Rescue Abducted Church Worshipper in Ogun State

March 30, 2024 Gideon Ese

Abducted Worshipper Rescued by Police in Ogun Church Incident One of the two worshippers abducted at the Celestial Church of Christ, Ori-Omi Parish, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government…

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Instagram, TikTok Face Legal Action from Canadian Schools for Hindering Education

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

Legal Battle: Canadian Schools vs. Instagram, TikTok on Charges of Disrupting Education Four of Canada’s largest school boards have launched lawsuits against social media platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok,…

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Breaking: Iconic Nigerian Playwright Wole Oguntokun Bids Farewell

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

Renowned Nigerian playwright, producer, director, and culture advocate, Wole Oguntokun, has reportedly died. Reports obtained by Ejes Gist News revealed that Oguntokun passed away in Canada on March 26, 2024.…

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Slain Soldiers: Ndume Calls for Unity, Praises Tinubu for Offering Scholarships to Their Children

March 28, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has been lauded by Senator Ndume for announcing scholarships for the children of soldiers who were tragically killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Okuoma, Delta State, last week.…

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NNPCL refutes claims of lowering fuel cost

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has refuted reports alleging a reduction in the prices of Premium Motor Spirit and Automotive Gas Oil. Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications…

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Tinuade Sanda Removed as Managing Director by Eko Electricity Distribution Company

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

Tinuade Sanda Ousted as Eko DisCo’s Managing Director In a significant shake-up within the leadership of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Tinuade Sanda has been ousted from her role…

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Delta Assembly Reverses Accountant’s Dismissal After 24 Years

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

Accountant’s Termination Reversed by Delta Assembly After Two Decades Delta State House of Assembly has reversed the termination of Emmanuel Emenetie’s employment by the Post Primary Education Board, a decision…

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Chinese Man Sentenced to Death by Hanging For Murder By Kano High Court

March 27, 2024 Gideon Ese

Kano High Court Orders Death by Hanging for Chinese National in Ummu’s Murder Case KANO — A High Court in Kano State sentenced Chinese national, Frank Geng Quangrong, to death…

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Tinubu Promises Future Apology to Newspapers for Birthday Celebration Cancellation

March 26, 2024 Gideon Ese

Tinubu Commits to Apologizing to Newspapers After Halting Birthday Festivities President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to extend apologies to newspapers following the cancellation of any grand birthday celebrations for…

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Gumi Faces Federal Questioning Over Terrorism Concerns

March 26, 2024 Gideon Ese

Terrorism: Federal Government Invites Gumi For Questioning The government led by President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, announced that Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has been summoned for questioning over his…

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Celebration in Senegal as Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to become Africa’s youngest President after rival concedes

March 26, 2024 Gideon Ese

Senegal opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a political newcomer popular among the country’s disaffected youth, is set to be declared the next president after his main rival called him on…

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Nigerian Government Lifts 25% Penalty on Improperly Imported Vehicles, See Details

March 25, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian government has lifted the 25% penalty imposed on improperly imported vehicles, with the Nigeria Customs Service announcing a 90-day window for importers to regularize their import duty payments.…

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FG Finally Opens Up on Paying Ransom For Kaduna Schoolchildren Release

March 25, 2024 Gideon Ese

Government Denies Ransom Payment for Kaduna Schoolchildren Release The federal government has clarified the insinuation surrounding the payment of ransom for the release of the Kaduna schoolchildren previously kidnapped by…

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Court Sentence Father To 10 Years Imprisonment For Defiling Daughter

March 25, 2024 Gideon Ese

Anambra man bags 10 years imprisonment for defiling nine-year-old daughter A middle-aged man, Kenneth Nwangu, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court…

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N3trn Budget Padding Saga: Akpabio Told To Resign

March 24, 2024 Gideon Ese

APC chieftain Francis Okoye has lent his support to the suspension of embattled Bauchi Central senator, Abdul Ahmed Ningi, while also expressing his backing for the leadership of Senate President…

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Amotekun Foils Bank Heists, Kidnapping Plot by Delta Gang in Ondo, Details Emerge

March 22, 2024 Gideon Ese

Ondo: Amotekun Faces Deadly 7-Man Delta Gang The Amotekun in Ondo State has thwarted a robbery attempt by a deadly seven-man gang from Delta State. Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, the commander…

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Civil Service Commission Implements Computer-Based Tests for Promotions

March 21, 2024 Gideon Ese

Innovative Promotions: Civil Service Commission Rolls Out Computer-Based Testing Initiative The Federal Civil Service Commission is poised to revolutionize its promotional examination process by implementing computer-based tests, as part of…

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FG Launches Marshals to Eradicate Illegal Mining in Nigeria

March 21, 2024 Gideon Ese

FG inaugurates marshals to end illegal mining in Nigeria Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has inaugurated the first batch of Mining Marshals Corps to combat illegal mining. The…

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Delta killings: Don’t Hide Any Suspect, Oborevwori Warns Traditional Rulers

March 21, 2024 Gideon Ese

Delta Killings:Governor Oborevwori Vows Justice for Slain Military Officers Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State issued a stern warning to kingdoms and traditional rulers in the state, cautioning them against…

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Ekiti man to die by hanging for killing wife’s lover

March 21, 2024 Gideon Ese

Justice Served: Ekiti Man Sentences to Death for Murder An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has sentenced a 28-year-old man, Ayodeji Alomoge, to death by hanging for killing…

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