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Governor’s Convoy Claims Lives: Family Demands Justice

December 9, 2023 Omajemite Don

A somber cloud hovers over Ebonyi State University as the family of Ebube Akah, a promising student, seeks justice after a tragic road accident involving the convoy of Governor Francis…

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Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for New $8.7 Billion, €100 Million Loans

November 28, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

President Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for $8.7 Billion and €100 Million Loans. President Bola Tinubu has submitted a letter to the Senate, requesting approval for a fresh sum of $8.7…

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Nigerian Army Personnel Harass, Brutalize Traders in Enugu Market, Sparking Crisis

November 23, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Tensions Rise in Enugu International Building Materials Market Over Alleged Soldier Brutality.   A severe crisis is unfolding in the newly established Enugu International Building Materials Market, also known as…

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Thugs Led by Police Attempted to Kill Me – Rivers Speaker breaks silence

November 20, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Speaker of Rivers House of Assembly Escapes Alleged Assassination Attempt Edison Ehie, the Speaker of a faction of Rivers House of Assembly aligned with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed a…

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Junketing President Tinubu Heads for Germany After Returning from Saudi Arabia, Guinea Bissau Trips

November 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

Junketing President, Tinubu Heads For Germany. In a swift move, Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, is scheduled to depart Abuja for Berlin, Germany, this Saturday, just 48 hours after his return…

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She needs help” – Schoolgirl smokes cigarettes like professional, video goes viral

November 15, 2023 Omajemite Don

She don turn pro” – Schoolgirl smokes cigarettes like a professional, video goes viral A video featuring a school student showcasing an alarming proficiency in smoking has taken social media…

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Court sends Elisha Abbo, Bagos, 16 others packing from NASS (Full List)

November 13, 2023 News Agency Of Nigeria

Judiciary Shakes National Assembly Landscape: Court Ousts Elisha Abbo, Bagos, and 16 Others   In a seismic shift within Nigeria’s political landscape, the Court of Appeal has delivered a series…

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Governorship Candidate Arrested in Kogi Amid Election Tensions

November 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Tensions escalated in Kogi State as the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA), Olayinka Braimoh, was apprehended by security operatives in Kabba. The arrest occurred amidst the ongoing gubernatorial…

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Tragedy Strikes as Former Student Stabs Teacher to Death

November 11, 2023 Omajemite Don

Former Student Stabs Taraba Teacher to Death: Tragedy Strikes in Jalingo The peaceful atmosphere of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, was shattered on Thursday afternoon when a secondary school…

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APC Chairman, Others Arrested with Ammunition, Cash (photo)

November 11, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Security Forces Arrest Kogi APC’s Chairman and Others in Possession of Ammunition and Cash. The joint security forces comprising the police and soldiers have apprehended four individuals caught in possession…

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INEC speaks on withdrawing passwords for uploading results from officials

November 11, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically denied allegations of withdrawing passwords from some of its local government supervisors in Imo State ahead of the gubernatorial election. Contrary to…

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Full Details of Tinubu’s meeting with Saudi investors emerge

November 10, 2023 Omajemite Don

President Tinubu Assures Saudi Investors of Safe Investments in Nigeria In a recent development, details have emerged regarding President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Saudi investors during the Saudi-Africa Summit in…

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APC Becoming Despotic Organisation Under Tinubu: Lukman

November 10, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Growing Unease as APC Faces Allegations of Despotism under Tinubu’s Leadership.   A former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progres- sives Congress (APC), Dr. Salihu Lukman yesterday…

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Akpabio Tells Tinubu What to Do to Ministers Snubbing NASS’s Invitation

November 9, 2023 Ogheneyoma Grace

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate president, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to dismiss any head of a government agency who refuses to comply with invitations from National Assembly committees.…

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Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele Granted Bail by FCT High Court

November 8, 2023 Omajemite Don

Court grants Godwin Emefiele bail In a significant legal development, an FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has granted bail to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank…

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Tinubu Makes Three New Key Appointments, Unveils Vital Registration Portal

November 8, 2023 Omajemite Don

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Appoints New Executive Commissioners and Launches Vital Registration Portal In a recent development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made key appointments and launched a vital registration…

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Fresh Crisis Erupts at INEC’s Stakeholders Meeting in Imo State (Video)

November 8, 2023 Omajemite Don

A state of turmoil engulfed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) stakeholders meeting scheduled for the forthcoming governorship election in Imo state.   Tensions flared as INEC’s National Commissioner representing…

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Appeal Court president told to review judgment sacking Senate minority whip

November 6, 2023 Taiwo Oyedepo

Coalition Calls for Review of Abia Central Senatorial Seat Judgment. The Coalition for Social Justice and Good Governance (CSJGG) has issued a call to the President of the Court of…

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Court of Appeal Sacks APC Lawmaker, Declares NNPP Winner

November 6, 2023 Musa Jibril

Court of Appeal in Abuja Sacks Musa Ilyasu Kwankwaso of APC, Upholds Election of Yusuf Umar Datti of NNPP.   The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has delivered a…

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Tinubu Gives Conditions as Germany Prepares to Deport 14,000 Nigerians

November 6, 2023 Omajemite Don

Germany, under the leadership of Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is preparing to deport approximately 14,000 Nigerians who have been residing in the country. This move comes as Germany has seen a…

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