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The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared the initiation of free train services nationwide. Starting from Thursday, December 21, 2023, and extending until Thursday, January 4, 2024, this announcement follows closely on the…
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The Senate has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, urging him to ensure the presence of Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), before the Senate Committee on Finance.…
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Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn his legal case against the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The decision was announced during a hearing at the State High Court in Isiokpo,…
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Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has aimed at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for its perceived inaction in the ongoing political turmoil in Rivers State. Sule Lamido, expressing disbelief, criticized the party's leadership…
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Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has unveiled that his removal from the position had the tacit approval of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Oshiomhole made this revelation at the launch…
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Former Edo State governor and ex-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has candidly revealed the party's extensive financial maneuvers during the 2019 general elections. Speaking at the launch of the book…
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has officially confirmed the distressing abduction of High Court Judge, Justice Joy Uwana, and her driver in a harrowing incident that unfolded on the Uyo-Okobo road in the Oron Local Government Area.…
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The Vice President Kashim Shettima has unveiled the anticipated date for the disbursement of the federal government substantial N75 billion grant to small-scale businesses across the nation. The Senior Special Assistant to the President…
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Renowned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has strongly criticized the involvement of President Bola Tinubu in the peace deal between Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and the Minister of the Federal Capital…
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The Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Headquarters was thrown into mourning over a heartbreaking incident in Nyogor-Lueku, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Inspector Nelson Abuante has taken his own life after mistakenly…
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Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has unveiled plans to revolutionize the cityscape of Lafia, the state capital, with the introduction of the region's first-ever underpass. This ambitious project aims to enhance the…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed a delegation from Total Energies Worldwide on Monday. The meeting, held in the Executive Chambers, saw the presence of top executives, including Patrick Pouyanne, the Group Chairman and Chief…
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Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed deep concern over the escalating economic challenges faced by Nigerians under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. In a…
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Former Anambra State Governor and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, offered insights into the root cause of ethnic division in Nigeria, attributing it to what he termed "transactional politics." Obi's…
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Former Anambra State governor and the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the last election, Mr Peter Obi, disclosed on Sunday that he is facing threats for turning down what he described as "mind-blowing offers." The politician,…
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Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers: Monday, December 18, 2023 Good morning! Here's a roundup of today's key stories from Nigerian newspapers: Power Subsidy Expenditure: The Federal Government has reportedly spent N375.8 billion on…
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Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra indigenes are encouraged to return home for the Christmas festivities without fear. The governor, through his press secretary, Christian Aburime, declared that the era of insecurity…
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President Bola Tinubu has underscored the importance of fairness and practicality in implementing the new minimum wage in Nigeria. In an interview with The Nation on Sunday, the president emphasized the need to consider the financial…
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The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has appealed to the Igbo community to collaborate with the Lagos State government and demonstrate respect for the "owners of the land." The statement comes in response to grievances from some Igbos…
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan extended warm felicitations to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 81st birthday. The goodwill message, conveyed on Saturday and released to journalists by Jonathan's spokesman,…
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