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ASUU Suspends Planned Strike In Akwa Ibom

February 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has suspended its planned industrial action in Akwa Ibom State. The decision was taken after a meeting held at the Government House, Uyo,…

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AFCON 2023: Nwabali Promises To Be More Consistent For Super Eagles

February 8, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Stanley Nwabali has vowed to put in more impressive performances for the Super Eagles, Ejes Gist News reports. The Chippa United goalkeeper stood out for Nigeria in the semi-final victory…

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Kanye West Hints At Lagos And Nairobi Tour

February 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

American rapper, Kanye West has listed the list of African countries he will be touring in 2024 and 2025, including Lagos, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. The rapper disclosed this in…

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Niger police arrest 25 Women for protesting high cost of living

February 8, 2024 Omajemite Don

Protest Over High Cost of Living: Niger Police Arrest 25, Including Women Leader Aisha Jibrin.   In response to a mass protest against the high cost of living, the Niger…

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Central Motor Registry To Address Challenge Of Stolen Vehicles – Nigerian Govt

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani- Gwarzo has said that the Central Motor Registry was designed to ensure the protection of Nigerians by the Nigeria Police…

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Senate Postpones Grilling Of Service Chiefs Over Insecurity

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Nigerian Senate has postponed the planned interaction with the service chiefs about the worsening insecurity until February 13, 2024. The decision was taken in order to accommodate everyone involved.…

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Central Motor Registry To Address Challenge Of Stolen Vehicles – Nigerian Govt

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Nasir Sani- Gwarzo has said that the Central Motor Registry was designed to ensure the protection of Nigerians by the Nigeria Police…

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Atiku’s Lawyer, Prof Dankofa, Buried In Kaduna (Photo)

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

A well-known lawyer who served as the legal representative for Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, has been laid to rest. Prof Yusuf…

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Court Sentences Man To Life Imprisonment For R*ping 4-Year-Old Girl In Akwa Ibom

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

A 32-year-old man, Akaninyene Sunday Ekwere,  has been sentenced to life imprisonment by an Akwa Ibom State High Court for defiling a 4-year-old girl. Ekwere, a trader who deals on…

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Kannywood, Nollywood Can Restore Nigeria’s Integrity – Ali Nuhu

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

Renowned actor Ali Nuhu has urged Nollywood producers to prioritize crafting high-quality films as a means to restore the nation’s integrity.   In an interview with BBC, Nuhu, who also…

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AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho Clashes With Peseiro Ahead Of Nigeria Vs South Africa Match

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Kelechi Iheanacho, the Super Eagles forward, remained conspicuously absent from the pre-match press conference before the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash against South Africa.   This absence adds fuel…

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Miss Japan Gives Up Her Title After Having Affair With Married Man (Photo)

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

Karolina Shiino has stepped down from her position as Miss Japan following revelations of her involvement with a married man.   The Ukraine-born beauty pageant winner, who made history as…

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Kalu Chukwuemeka Rejoins Sporting Lagos

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Exciting news in Nigerian football as Sporting Lagos reveals the return of Kalu Chukwuemeka for the upcoming leg of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season.   Read Also AFCON: Kelechi…

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Gov Otti Clears Air On N1.5billion For Two Hilux Vehicles In Abia Budget

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has addressed concerns regarding the reported allocation of N1.5 billion for the purchase of two Hilux vehicles in the state’s 2024 budget.   Otti…

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APC Tells Atiku, Obi to Offer Tinubu Solutions to Economic Problems, Governance

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

In the ongoing political symphony, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has struck back at the critiques leveled by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, challenging them to do more than criticize…

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James Moves To Katsina United From NNL Side Abia Comets

February 7, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Katsina United has successfully secured the services of Jonas James from the Nigeria National League side, Abia Comets, according to Ejes Gist News reports.   The unveiling of James as…

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Lawmakers Grill CBN Governor, Cardoso Over Free Fall Of Naira (Video)

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, CBN, Yemi Cardoso has blamed the free fall of naira on the growing number of Nigerians studying abroad. He said this when he faced…

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Police Arrest Officers For Extorting N29M From Abuja Businessman

February 7, 2024 Omajemite Don

Olumuyiwa Adejobi The police officers who were accused of abducting and extorting a businessman of N29.9M in January have been arrested. The force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this Tuesday, Feb.…

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Anambra Guber: ‘I’m Professor Of Street Politics’ – Ifeanyi Ubah Vows To Beat Soludo In 2025

February 6, 2024 Ogheneyoma Grace

Anambra South Senator, Ifeanyi Ubah, has vowed to defeat Governor Charles Soludo in the state’s governorship election in 2025. Uba said he possesses the capacity to defeat Soludo because he’s…

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The Heat Won

February 6, 2024 Omajemite Don

Some aggrieved women stormed the office of the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company on Tuesday, in Rivers State to protest the prolonged blackout. The women from the Mile 2 and…

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