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Security Tightens as Supreme Court Decides 8 Governors Fate

January 12, 2024 Gideon Ese

Today, the Supreme Court is a fortress as security personnel lock down major routes, anticipating the pivotal decisions on the fate of eight governors. The governors facing electoral challenges include…

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TB Joshua Documentary: We Are Not Familiar With Characters on BBC Documentary, SCOAN

January 9, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has vehemently refuted the claims made in a recent BBC documentary, accusing its late founder, TB Joshua, of various crimes, including rape. In…

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Tinubu Takes Decisive Action, Sacks FCCPC, BPE CEOs

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the landscape of key Federal Government agencies, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given the nod for the dismissal of two high-profile Chief Executive…

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FCT High Court Bars FG, Others from Re-Arresting Emefiele

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi has declared the arrest and detention of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele, as illegal and a clear…

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NCC Announces Potential Disconnection of Glo Subscribers from Calling MTN Lines Due to Unsettled Charges

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed the possibility of barring Glo subscribers from making calls to MTN lines in the near future. This potential disruption arises from the unresolved…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu to Host Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON Finals

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State is set to host a farewell dinner for the Super Eagles on Tuesday evening. This pre-departure event, organized just before the team heads…

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Breaking: Sadiya Umar Farouq Meets EFCC Interrogators Today

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, arrived at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today to address allegations…

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Wike Defends His Support for Tinubu, Says He Never Betrayed PDP

January 8, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, addressed concerns surrounding his support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, asserting that he has not betrayed…

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Wike Joining APC Is Our Prayer, Says APC Chieftain

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

Chief Victor Giadom, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South-South, extended an invitation to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike,…

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N585m Scandal: Betta Edu Should Stop Insulting Nigerians, Says Falana

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Betta Edu, to cease insulting Nigerians and address the serious allegations of a N585…

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Nigeria Ranks 22nd Globally for Cheapest Petrol Prices (full list)

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

A recent report, ‘Global Petrol Prices, Octane-95, January 1, 2024,’ has highlighted significant disparities in gasoline costs worldwide, positioning Nigeria at 22nd place for the cheapest petrol globally. Tinubu Orders…

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Two Injured as Truck Falls Off Lagos Bridge

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

On Sunday, a 40-foot flatbed truck careened off a bridge near Ijora Olopa in Lagos, resulting in injuries to both the driver and a motor boy. The Lagos State Traffic…

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Tinubu Approves N12bn for Outstanding Payments to Super Eagles, Others

January 7, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Federal Government in a significant move to boost morale and support Nigerian sports, President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the disbursement of N12 billion to settle…

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NNPCL Rewards Wife Who Wakes up every 4:50 a.m to prepare breakfast for husband with N200,000 Petrol Voucher

January 6, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) in a heart-warming gesture, has extended a thoughtful gift to a woman named #_Debbie_OA, who garnered attention for her unwavering commitment to waking…

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Wike on Rivers Crisis: When time comes We Will Know Who is in charge

January 6, 2024 Gideon Ese

Port Harcourt, Rivers State – In a noteworthy turn of events, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, paid a visit on Saturday to Chief Victor Giadom, the…

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CAN Distributes 600 Bags of Rice to Jigawa Christians

January 6, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a heartwarming gesture, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has distributed 600 bags of rice to Christians in Jigawa, bringing festive cheer to the community. Rev. Father Morris Collins…

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Eze Samuel Ohiri, Former Chairman of Imo Council of Traditional Rulers, Abducted by Gunmen

January 6, 2024 Gideon Ese

Gunmen stormed Orodo community in a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Imo State, Eze Samuel Ohiri, the former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, known…

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Akeredolu’s Remains Return Home: A Solemn Arrival from Germany [Photos]

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

In a poignant moment that marked the end of a chapter, the remains of the late Governor of Ondo State, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, arrived in Nigeria on Friday, nine days…

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What I Learned While In Kuje Prison – Former Governor Convicted for Fraud Opens Up

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

Former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Tavoro Nyame, shared profound insights gained during his time in the Kuje correctional center and hospital. He expressed a commitment to evolve into a…

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DESOPADEC: Internal Strife Stalls Development in Delta State Oil Communities

January 5, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) finds itself entangled in internal discord, halting vital development initiatives for oil communities. Allegations of nepotism, highhandedness, and governance issues have…

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