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Two Students Die, Many Others Hospitalised as Strange Illness Hits Nigerian Military School Kaduna

December 5, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Strange Illness Hits Nigerian Military School Kaduna, Two Students Die, Many Others Hospitalised There is palpable tension at the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Kaduna State, as a “strange illness” reportedly…

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Five Labour Party Reps Members Dump Party, Defect to APC

December 5, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Labour Party has suffered a significant setback as five of its members in the House of Representatives officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday. The defections…

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15 Governors Join New Coalition to Unseat Tinubu from Aso Rock

December 5, 2024 Taiwo Oyedepo

Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election, 15 governors have reportedly joined a coalition led by prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.…

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Another Top Company, Holcim, Exits Nigeria After $1 Billion Sell-Off, Cites Stagnant Economy Under Tinubu

December 2, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

After a $1 billion sell-off, another leading company, Holcim, leaves Nigeria, complaining about the country’s sluggish economy under Tinubu. After a $1 billion sell-off, another leading company, Holcim, leaves Nigeria,…

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Corps Members Beaten by Teachers, NYSC Reacts

December 1, 2024 Omajemite Don

A female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Kwara State was abused by teachers at Ilorin’s Government Day Junior Secondary School. The incident happened on November 28, 2024,…

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Port Harcourt Refinery Petrol Costs More Than Dangote Fuel – PETROAN

November 27, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has raised concerns over the pricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) produced by the recently reopened Port Harcourt Refinery. PETROAN…

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Tinubu Committed to Releasing Nnamdi Kanu – Bianca Ojukwu

November 26, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has disclosed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi…

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FG Announces Line of Action as Court Orders Seizure of $25M Nigerian Properties to Chinese Firm

November 21, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Seizure of $25M Nigerian Properties to Chinese Firm.    The Nigerian Presidency has announced its intention to appeal a British Virgin Islands High Court ruling that granted Chinese firm Zhongshan…

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BREAKING: Court Sets Ruling Date for Pro-Wike Lawmakers’ Defection Case

November 21, 2024 Omajemite Don

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has set January 21, 2025, as the date to deliver its ruling on a case brought by the Labour Party (LP) over the…

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20 Soldiers Killed, Many Flee as Boko Haram Attacks Military Camp in Borno

November 19, 2024 Omajemite Don

In a deadly assault, Boko Haram insurgents attacked a Nigerian military camp in Borno State on November 16, 2024, leaving at least 20 soldiers dead, according to military sources. The…

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Gunmen Enforcing Sit-at-Home Order Unleash Deadly Attacks, Leave 5 Dead, Several Injured

November 18, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Gunmen allegedly enforcing the proscribed sit-at-home order launched a wave of violent attacks across Anambra Central Senatorial Zone on Monday morning, resulting in multiple casualties. The attacks, which took place…

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Police Officer Killed, Another on Life Support as Gunmen Attack House of Reps Member’s Convoy

November 18, 2024 Omajemite Don

Gunmen Attack House of Reps Member’s Convoy in Abia, Police Officer Killed. A tragic incident unfolded in Abia State as unidentified gunmen launched a deadly assault on the convoy of…

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FG Suspends 13 FGC Students for Six Weeks

November 13, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

The Federal Government has suspended 13 students of the Federal Government College (FGC) Enugu for six weeks over their involvement in an alleged bullying incident, as revealed in a viral…

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APC Senator in Trouble: Constituents Launch Recall Over Alleged Bandit Connections

November 13, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

APC Senator Faces Recall as Constituents Demand Action Over Alleged Ties to Bandits, Questions Raised About His Origin.   Senator Shehu Buba, representing the South Senatorial District of Bauchi State,…

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JSC Dismisses Two Judges, Suspends 6 Court Staff Over Misconduct (See Details)

November 12, 2024 Okolosi Gloria

Judicial Service Commission Dismisses Two Judges, Suspends Six Court Staff Over Misconduct. The Kano Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed two judges and suspended six other court staff members following…

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NJC, Appeal Court Address Mysterious Death Rumors of Two Justices Who Upheld Tinubu’s Election

November 12, 2024 Chiamaka Chinonso

NJC, Appeal Court Address Mysterious Death Rumors of Two Justices.  The National Judicial Council (NJC) and the Court of Appeal have strongly refuted claims circulating on social media about the…

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Nigeria Needs Leaders Who Are Truly Faithful To The Masses – Archbishop

November 10, 2024 Musa Jibril

The Archbishop of Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, Dr Musa Filibus, says Nigeria is in need of leaders who have genuine concern for the cause of the masses.…

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Magodo Is The Hub For Married Women Sleeping With Younger Men In Lagos – Pretty Mike Alleges (Video)

November 10, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

  Pretty Mike, the popular Lagos socialite, has made a new claim about married women in Lagos. The socialite claimed that Magodo is the number one place in Lagos where…

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Bournemouth Midfielder, Ogunleye Picks Nigeria Ahead Of England

November 10, 2024 Musa Jibril

Bournemouth midfielder, Malachi Ogunleye has committed his international future to Nigeria. The youngster, who was born to a Nigerian father, grew up in England and is eligible to represent both…

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Nigerian Military Kills Over 70 ISWAP Fighters In Fresh Airstrike In Borno State

November 10, 2024 Dr Ogheneyoma Grace

  A recent airstrike by the Nigerian Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in Borno State has killed approximately 70 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and commanders.…

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