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President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic made a diplomatic visit to the State House in Abuja to meet with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The visit, documented with photographs, underscores the importance of fostering bilateral…
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The recently unveiled breakdown of the 2024 Budget, as sighted by Ejes Gist News, reveals substantial financial allocations and noteworthy increases across diverse sectors. Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration,…
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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, paid a visit to the imprisoned former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, at Kuje Prison in Abuja. Emefiele, facing a six-count charge of procurement…
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Andrew Okungbowa, who held the position of Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, has tendered his resignation. The announcement, made on December 4, 2023, comes just five months after Okungbowa assumed the…
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South District, has staunchly defended Nigeria's substantial delegation of 422 individuals at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai. Amidst widespread criticism regarding the large number of delegates…
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Nigerian Air Force Initiates Sale of Presidential Falcon 900B Aircraft The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of the sale of one of its aircraft, the Falcon 900B, from the Presidential fleet, following approval by…
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The Imo state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Charles Ugwu, has been suspended due to allegations of gross misconduct and insubordination. The suspension, effective immediately, was officially declared in a statement…
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The Bayelsa State Executive Council of the Labour Party (LP) in a recent development has decided to expel Udengs Eradiri, who contested as their gubernatorial candidate in the recently concluded off-cycle election in the state. This…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has vehemently refuted allegations of conducting air operations resulting in the unintended killing of villagers in Kaduna state. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for NAF, issued a statement…
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President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by a delegation of 1,411 individuals, did not address COP28 in Dubai, raising questions about his absence from the global climate change gathering. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar,…
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Edo State's Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has emphatically stated his commitment to triumph over Governor Godwin Obaseki's chosen candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election slated for next year. Shaibu conveyed this determination…
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Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu expressed his dissatisfaction with Governor Godwin Obaseki. In a recent revelation on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily program accusing him of intimidation and harassment. The crux of…
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Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called upon President Bola Tinubu to reassess the appointments of the commission's Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Jega expressed…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has raised alarm over the absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke from government activities, declaring him missing. Contrary to claims by his spokesperson of an official trip to Europe and Asia,…
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The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigerian Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced that the police force is actively incorporating technology to improve its operations nationwide. Adejobi emphasized the commitment to training…
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Former Jigawa state governor and ex-foreign affairs minister, Sule Lamido, expressed scathing criticism of President Bola Tinubu, in a recent interview with Daily Trust newspaper,  the former governor asserting that Tinubu is leading…
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The Nigerian Military's Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai executed a successful airstrike on a gathering of Boko Haram terrorists, eliminating key figures, including the dreaded Boko Haram Commander, Abu Asad. The operation took place…
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja criticized the Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) for partisanship during the Bauchi State House of Assembly election dispute. The court expressed dismay that INEC, an entity entrusted to be…
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In the wake of an unfortunate incident that has sent shockwaves through Imo State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward chairman for Ife/Akpodim/Chokoneze Ward, Smith Chiedoziem Anyanwu, met a tragic end at the hands of unidentified…
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the preeminent Igbo socio-cultural organization, refutes claims of contemplating legal action against President Bola Tinubu regarding political appointments. Despite staunchly supporting the Labour Party in the last…
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