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Sadiya Umar-Farouq Shuns EFCC Invitation Amidst Alleged N37.1bn Fraud Probe

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a recent twist to an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, failed to…

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Obasanjo: Coming Generations to Inherit Nigeria’s Debt

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Former President Obasanjo Warns of Impending Debt Crisis for Future Generations in Nigeria. In a candid statement on Wednesday, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo expressed deep concern over the mounting…

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Nigerian Football Coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, Dies at 85

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Benin City, Nigeria – The football community in Nigeria is in mourning as news of the passing of former international footballer and coach, Sebastian Brodericks Imasuen, spreads across the nation.…

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NNPCL Speaks on Clashing with Marketers Over Petrol Subsidy

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

NNPC has responded to recent media reports suggesting a clash between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and marketers over the payment of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol, the…

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Edo 2024: My Calling for Governor is Divine – Shaibu

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, declared that his decision to vie for the governorship position in 2024 was a result of divine guidance. However, he raised concerns about a…

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Adeyanju Urges Atiku to Resign from Politics and Mentor Young Leaders

January 3, 2024 Gideon Ese

Abuja-based human rights activist, Deji Adeyanju, has called on Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, to step away from politics and become a mentor for emerging…

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Peter Obi, Pat Utomi Pays Condolence Visit to Akeredolu’s Family

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, and renowned Nigerian economist Pat Utomi, in a poignant display of solidarity and respect, paid a condolence…

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Gbajabiamila inaugurates four projects across Lagos

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Femi Gbajabiamila, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, inaugurated four impactful projects during a ceremony in Surulere. The event, held on Tuesday, January 2, saw the collaboration of Gbajabiamila…

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South Korea Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Stabbed in Neck

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

South Korea’s political landscape was shaken on Tuesday when Lee Jae-myung, leader of the country’s main opposition party, was viciously stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern…

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Tragedy Strikes as Plane Erupts in Flames After Collision at Airport

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a harrowing incident at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, a plane carrying 367 passengers and 12 crew members burst into flames after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft…

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Nigerian Newspapers Digest: 10 things to know today, January 2, 2024

January 2, 2024 Omajemite Don

Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers – January 2, 2024 Good morning! Here’s a summary of key stories from Nigerian Newspapers for this Tuesday morning: 1. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Still in Testing Phase – NNPC

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Port Harcourt Refinery, which underwent Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) in December 2023, is currently in the testing phase, ensuring operational readiness before commercial operations commence, according to the Nigerian…

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Akpabio Reveals Why NASS Increased Budget by Over N1trn

January 2, 2024 Gideon Ese

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the National Assembly’s decision to augment the 2024 budget by a significant N1.28 trillion. The justification, as articulated by Akpabio, revolves around the imperative…

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LP Remains Nigeria’s Opposition Party in 2024- Peter Obi

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), announced the party’s strategic shift to assume the role of Nigeria’s primary opposition party in 2024, this message was delivered…

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Breaking: President Tinubu Signs N28.7 trillion 2024 Budget into Law

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has interrupted his holiday to officiate the signing of Nigeria’s 2024 budget, amounting to an impressive N28.7 trillion. The formal enactment took place during a succinct ceremony…

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Labour Party Accuses APC of Deception Surrounding Port Harcourt Refinery Rehabilitation

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a heated exchange, the Labour Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have clashed over the reported ‘mechanical completion’ and ‘flare start-off’ of…

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Aiyedatiwa Vows to Immortalize Akeredolu, Give Him A Befitting Burial

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a heartfelt New Year address, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa pledged to pay tribute to his predecessor, the late Rotimi Akeredolu, not only through a befitting state burial but…

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Let’s Work Together, Tinubu Appeals to Atiku, Obi, Others

January 1, 2024 Gideon Ese

President Bola Tinubu has called on former presidential election rivals, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, to join hands in advancing the welfare of the nation. Emphasizing the need to move…

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Why National Assembly inflated 2024 Budget — Bichi

December 31, 2023 Gideon Ese

Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, shed light on the rationale behind the National Assembly’s decision to raise the 2024 budget from N27.50…

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Orders Military to Prepare for Potential War

December 31, 2023 Gideon Ese

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded the year with an ominous tone, issuing fresh threats of a nuclear attack on Seoul and ordering a military buildup in preparation for…

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