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Kano Pillars Players To Miss Four Players Against Sunshine Stars

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Kano Pillars will be without four of their regular players in Sunday’s (today) matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars. The players are goalkeepers Charles Tembe, defenders Ibrahim Inuwa, Zahradeen Bello,…

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Obi Donates N10m To Anambra Hospital For Reporting Overpayment In Previous Pledge

October 6, 2024 Musa Jibril

Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has donated N10 million to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ihiala. Obi had…

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LG Poll: There Must Be No Breakdown Of Law, Order In Rivers – Jonathan Warns Police, Others

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Goodluck Jonathan, the former Nigerian President, has warned security agencies in Rivers State against making any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state.…

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You’re Nobody — Asari Dokubo Dares Wike

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

A former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has declared his support for the governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. Dokubo claimed that soldiers sent by the Minister of the…

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ISWAP Terrorists Invade Geidam Town In Yobe, Kill Resident, Destroy Properties

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

In the early hours of Saturday, terrorists from the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) invaded Geidam town in Yobe State, attacking residents and causing widespread property damage, according to…

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NPFL: Lobi Stars Secure First Win, Insurance Hold El-Kanemi

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Lobi Stars ended their barren run courtesy of a 1-0 win over Shooting Stars at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday. Samuel Tiza’s 29th-minute strike separated both teams on the…

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Policemen Fired Teargas At Polling Stations, Disrupted Council Elections In Port Harcourt – Witnesses

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

On Saturday, October 5, some policemen allegedly teargassed voter stations at Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, disrupting the local government elections. Approximately 20 patrol vans filled with…

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ISWAP Invades Geidam Town In Yobe, Kills Resident, Destroys Properties

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

In the early hours of Saturday, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, launched a deadly attack on Geidam town in Yobe State, killing one resident and causing…

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Nollywood Actor, Saheed Balogun Loses Daughter, Zeenat

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Saheed Balogun, the popular Nollywood actor, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his…

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Teachers’ Day: Ogun Schools To Have Smart Classroom – Gov Abiodun

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved the construction of 12 blocks of 900 smart classrooms in four schools in each zone across the state. The four benefiting schools are…

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LG Poll: There Must Be No Breakdown Of Law, Order In Rivers – Jonathan Warns Police, Others

October 5, 2024 Musa Jibril

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has warned security agencies in Rivers State against any move that could lead to a breakdown of law and order in the state. The former…

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Crude-For-Naira Sales Commenced October 1 – FG Reveals

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

The Federal Government has revealed that it has commenced sales of crude oil and other refined products in naira. It said the initiative commenced on October 1, 2024 without providing…

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BREAKING: Terrorists Disrupt Jummat Prayers In Katsina With Gunshots As Worshippers Flee

October 5, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

During Friday’s Jummat prayers, worshippers in Dan-Ali, a community in Katsina State, fled in panic as armed terrorists, locally referred to as bandits, invaded the area. The attack, which occurred…

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NPFL: Bendel Insurance Keen To Keep Winning Momentum Against El-Kanemi Warriors

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

Bendel Insurance have expressed their desire to consolidate on their first win of the campaign when they take on El-Kanemi Warriors in a matchday five fixture on Saturday. The Benin…

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I Am Running Out Of Patience – Fashion Designer Calls Out Toyin Abraham And Annie Idibia Over Alleged Debt

October 4, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham and colleague, Annie Idibia have been called out over an alleged unpaid debt. The duo were called out by A Nigerian fashion designer. The designer tagged…

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Tinubu Confers GCON On House Of Reps Speaker Tajudeen Abbas

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

At last President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has succumbed to pressure by conferring the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, GCON, on the…

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IGP Presents N47 Million Cheque To Families Of Deceased Officers In Kogi

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has presented cheques worth N48,681,738.48k to 22 families of deceased officers who died in active-service, as well as those who got injured…

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Nigerian Discos Lose N28.97bn To Unpaid Electricity Bills In July – NERC

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

The eleven Electricity Distribution Companies in Nigeria have lost N28.97 billion to unpaid electricity due to customers in July 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this on Thursday in…

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Ondo Guber: Religious Leaders Task INEC With Elimination Of Vote-Buying, Violence

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

Religious leaders in Ondo State has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that a hitch-free election is conducted during the oncoming November 16 governorship election in…

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Europa League: Galatasaray Coach Laments Osimhen’s Absence In Draw Against Rigas FS

October 4, 2024 Musa Jibril

Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has lamented Victor Osimhen’s absence in the club’s UEFA Europa League clash against Rigas FS. The Yellow and Reds surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2…

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