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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 honor the EFCC's…
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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 debt burden faced by the…
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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. The revered soccer tactician, who played…
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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 NNPC issued a clear denial on Wednesday,…
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Kebbi State to take bold measures in a bid to address the declining quality of education in public primary schools nationwide, Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has revealed plans to reintroduce Teachers' Training Colleges in the state.…
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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 conflicting agenda within the ruling party, warning that…
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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 politicians. In his New Year…
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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 visit to the grieving family of the late Ondo…
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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 and Governor Babajide…
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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 city of Busan. The assailant, a man in his…
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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 during landing. The dramatic scenes captured by NHK showed…
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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 for human capital…
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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 on Monday. Emphasizing the need for a…
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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 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on…
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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 the Port Harcourt refinery, the largest…
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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 also by immortalizing his name. Reflecting on the…
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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 beyond political divisions, Tinubu highlighted that…
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It has been revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will address the nation in a New Year's Day broadcast on Monday, January 1, 2024, at 7 am. The much-anticipated message is expected to provide Nigerians with insights into the…
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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 trillion to N28.78 trillion. Bichi…
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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 a potential war, according to state media reports on Sunday.…
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