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Baby Aya: Woman dies delivering newborn under earthquake-stricken Syria rubble

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

After giving birth to a baby girl (Aya), a woman perished beneath the rubble of buildings destroyed by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Syria. The newborn was discovered connected to…

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BREAKING: Obasanjo, Gowon, Abdulsalami, Others Storm Aso Rock 

February 10, 2023 Jake Clifford

Obasanjo, Gowon, Abdulsalami, Others Storm Aso Rock      President Muhammmadu Buhari on Friday chaired the National Council of State meeting to address the current upheaval regarding the naira redesign…

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BREAKING: Church of England approves blessing of gay marriages

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

The General Synod of the Church of England has approved the proposal to bless same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriage. At Thursday’s meeting of the church’s parliament, a two-day…

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Obaseki Bans Cash Transactions In Govt Offices

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

Obaseki Bans Cash Transactions In Govt Offices As Edo Goes Cashless From March 1 The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has declared that as of March 1, 2023, Edo…

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Confusion as APC postpone Second Rally in Kano Indefinitely

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

APC Cancels Scheduled Second Kano Rally The All Progressives Congress (APC) has canceled its Kano State campaign rally. Read Also: Buhari approves 67 new broadcast licenses; 17 stations fined. See Details…

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(VIDEO) Iyorchia Ayu Gaffes say “PDP has brought us shame, should not retain power”

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

Iyorchia Ayu: PDP has brought us shame, should not retain power’ – PDP national chairman says at Kano campaign Iyorchia Ayu, the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,…

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Federal Government obeys Supreme Court Order, reveals next action 

February 10, 2023 Jake Clifford

Federal Government obeys Supreme Court Order, reveals next action      Moves to vacate order, gives reasons why suit should be set aside   Attorney General of the Federation (AGF)…

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Drama As Atiku Abubakar Avoids Endorsing Gubernatorial Candidate In Kano

February 10, 2023 Media Partner

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, held a campaign rally in Kano state on Thursday, where he reaffirmed his plans to reopen the borders, restore peace, and…

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APC’s Festus Keyamo steals photos of Chicago festival to boost Tinubu’s Sokoto rally

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

Festus Keyamo has been accused of stealing photos of Chicago festival to boost Tinubu’s Sokoto rally   Festus Keyamo, a controversial senior lawyer from Nigeria, was embarrassed after spreading fake…

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EFCC Makes Big Move to stop Bawa’s arrest, detention

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

Contempt: EFCC appeals against Bawa’s conviction, seeks to stop his arrest, detention The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja to stop its…

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CBN finally Breaks silence after Supreme Court Order on New Naira Deadline

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

New naira: We didn’t anticipate challenges, CBN admits On Thursday, the Central Bank of Nigeria said that they hadn’t planned for the ongoing shortage of cash due to the redesign…

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Peter Okoye: Nothing Like Self Made – Basketmouth Joins Conversation

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

A post by comedian Basketmouth that seems to poke fun at Peter Okoye of the famous music duo P-Square has caused a stir on social media. Read Also: BREAKING: Buhari signs…

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BREAKING: Buhari signs Presidential Executive Order, sets up transition Committee for next President 

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of a Presidential Transition Council facilitating and managing the 2023 transition programme. Ejesgist News reports that the development was contained in a statement…

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I feel for Wike, he’s in a tight corner — APC chieftain, Peterside 

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

I feel for Wike, there’s no reward whatsoever for betraying his party, says APC chieftain, Dakuku Peterside      Dr Dakuku Peterside, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and…

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JUST IN: NUC orders closure of universities for 2023 elections

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

NUC has ordered closure of universities for 2023 general elections       The National Universities Commission has ordered a closure of universities across the country to enable students to…

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Sokoto Deputy Governor Breaks Silence on Alleged Decamp

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

Sokoto deputy governor, Manir Dan’Iya denies purported resignation from PDP Manir Dan’Iya, who is the deputy governor of Sokoto State, has Debunked down rumors that he is leaving the Peoples…

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Nigeria Immigration Service seizes 6,216 Nigeria’s Voters Card, ID Cards from Foreigners

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

In a crackdown across the country, the Nigeria Immigration Service took 6,216 Voter Cards and Nigeria’s National Identity Cards from foreigners. The NIS is using the clampdown as one way…

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BREAKING: Sokoto Deputy Governor Dumps PDP

February 9, 2023 Jake Clifford

Sokoto Deputy Governor has resigned from PDP   The Deputy Governor of Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan Iya has handed in his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leadership.…

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Appeal Court Makes Decision in Suit Seeking To Disqualify Peter Obi

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

Appeal Court Dismisses Suit Seeking To Disqualify Peter Obi The court of appeal in Abuja threw out a case that tried to keep Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the…

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Big win for Adeleke as INEC Appeals Osun Election Tribunal Judgement

February 9, 2023 Media Partner

INEC Appeals Osun Election Tribunal Judgement The Independent National Electoral Commission is appealing the decision made by the Election Petition Tribunal in Osun State, which was led by Justice T.…

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