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Breaking: Senate confirms appointment of Service Chiefs

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Breaking: Senate confirms appointment of Service Chiefs

The service chiefs confirmed are Maj. Gen. C.G Musa (Chief of Defence Staff), Maj. Gen. T. A Lagbaja (Chief of…
Tinubu's nationwide broadcast

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Fuel Subsidy: House of Reps approves Tinubu’s N500bn palliatives 

Tinubu had on Wednesday written to the House of Representatives seeking an amendment to the 2022 supplementary appropriation Act for…
I may apply for restoration of my Green Card - Soyinka

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12 quick astonishing facts, travails of Soyinka at 89

Soyinka was raised in a religious family, attending church services and singing in the choir from an early age; however,…
Lord's Chosen founder, Pastor Lazarus Muoka's wife in sudden death

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Joy Muoka, wife of Lord’s Chosen founder in sudden death

It was gathered that Joy died after Muoka's evangelistic outreach in Ebonyi State which was attended by a large crowd.…
Babatunde

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Court remands Benue farmer Agbenyi for alleged robbery, escaping from custody

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp. Friday Kanshio, told the court that the police at Divisional Police Headquarters, Obarike Ito, Obi,…
I may apply for restoration of my Green Card - Soyinka

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Soyinka at 89, a quintessential scholar and literary icon – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Sanwo-Olu in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, described Prof. Soyinka…
Sanwo-Olu with the traditional rulers

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Sanwo-Olu renews tenure of Council of Oba and Chiefs, raises membership to 84

The Governor also approved the continuation of tenure of Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu, as the body’s permanent chairman,…
Naija Super 8: Lobi Stars Beat Akwa United To Top Group B

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Naija Super 8: Lobi Stars Beat Akwa United To Top Group B

Lobi Stars, on Wednesday, defeated Akwa United, 2-0, in their last Naija Super 8 Group B encounter at the Mobolaji…
Lagos charges public servants to key into govt's digitalisation of the Service

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Lagos charges public servants to key into govt’s digitalisation of the Service

Muri-Okunola added that from online platforms for applying for permits and licenses to digital portals for accessing information and resources,…

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How teenage girl lured man to Osun, robbed him of N1.5m

According to her, the girl arranged with other suspects and allegedly robbed the man of his phone, which they used…
Faces of suspected property fraud syndicate busted by EFCC in Uyo

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Faces of suspected property fraud syndicate busted by EFCC in Uyo

The suspects; Aniefiok Friday Isaac, Friday Napoleon Inyang, Imoh Asuquo Ndah and Udeme Michael Stephen, were arraigned on five-count charges…
Tinubu received Class of 1999 Governors in Abuja.

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What transpired when Tinubu received Class of 1999 Governors in Abuja

The president's meeting with the Class of 1999 governors took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Oxlade, Rema battle for 'Song of the Year' award at Headies

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Burna Boy, Kizz Daniel, Oxlade, Rema battle for ‘Song of the Year’ award at Headies

"Last Last" was released through Atlantic Records on 13 May 2022 as the first single from his sixth studio album, 'Love,…
Nigerian artistes generate N60bn from Spotify streams in 2025

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Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Tems, others battle for awards at 16th Headies (Full list)

They were nominated in different categories. Also nominated are Omah Lay, Oxlade, Asake, Tiwa Savage, Simi Kosoko, Niniola, Waje, Ayra…
Rivers Police arrest officers caught in viral video assaulting man

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Rivers Police arrest officers caught in viral video assaulting man

Emeka has also condemned the police's assault and brutality on the man on the trending viral video on social media.
Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

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Senate sets up committee to probe NNPCL’s subsidy regime

The motion was tagged “Need to Investigate the Controversial Huge Expenditure on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) under the Subsidy/Under Recovery…
Jimoh Ibrahim says those wishing Akeredolu dead will die before him

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Those wishing Akeredolu dead will die before him – Jimoh Ibrahim

Ibrahim wondered why the medical issue of Akeredolu was turned to something out of this world as if he's the…
Naija Super 8: Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars, Katsina United dump out Enyimba

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Sporting Lagos shock Remo Stars, Katsina United dump out Enyimba

Katsina United defeated Enyimba International 2-1, while Sporting Lagos snatched a late 2-1 win over Remo Stars of Ikenne.
Tinubu says he is not happy seeing people suffer

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Tinubu orders security agencies to fish out masterminds of Plateau massacre 

Tinubu, in a statement issued by Dele Alake, Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, found very depressing the festering…
Professor Oluyemi Oluleke Osinbajo has distinguished himself as a symbol of virtue and creative innovation in Nigeria’s public office.

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Ex-VP Osinbajo gets new global appointment

The professor took to his Facebook on Tuesday to announced that he has gotten a new appointment.
EFCC arrests siblings, 10 others in Abuja

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Siblings, 10 others smashed in Abuja for internet fraud

A statement issued by EFCC's spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said the suspects, including two brothers, Maxwell Nwanno and Kingsley Nwanno, were…
Lagos rewards 753 public servants with Long Service Merit Award

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Lagos rewards 753 public servants with Long Service Merit Award

Muri-Okunola urged the awardees not to rest on their oars but rather, to continue to exhibit the high sense of…
NDLEA arrests 198 suspects, dismantles 21 illicit drug joints in Kano

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Marwa orders nationwide clampdown on illegal sale, use of ‘laughing gas’

The NDLEA in a statement on Tuesday 11th July said the decision to clampdown on those involved in illegal sale…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has said Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is currently incapacitated and receiving treatment abroad. Akeredolu is understand to be suffering from leukemia and has been off duty for over a month to attend to his health.  But Adamu at a meeting between the national leadership of the party and APC state chairmen, said the governor is incapacitated. “We regret to announce the extreme incapacity of the Governor of Ondo state who we understand has been hospitalised overseas. We wish and pray for him for a speedy recovery,” Adamu was quoted as saying by Daily Trust. He also said the list of ministers to serve in the government of President Bola Tinubu was not ready as the president is still consulting wide to get the best team. According to him, Tinubu had just begun "and he is doing his extensive consultation before coming up with his nominees for ministers." He said the nomination of the ministers would come first, adding that "They will go through their screening until they are pronounced after they have been submitted by Mr. President. And Mr President will formally appoint his Ministers and swear them in."

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Akeredolu is incapacitated, receiving treatment abroad – APC chairman Adamu

Akeredolu is understand to be suffering from leukemia and has been off duty for over a month to attend to…
Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Service Chiefs

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Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of Service Chiefs

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio read the letter from President Tinubu on the confirmation of appointment of Service Chiefs on the…
Sanwo-Olu says supreme court judgement will help his government deliver dividends of democracy

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Election petition: Sanwo-Olu opens, closes defence against Rhodes-Vivour

Labour Party and its Governorship Candidate, Rhodes-Vivour, are challenging the victory of Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat in the March 18 governorship…
Plateau Governor introduces tech-enhanced security measures

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We inherited N307 billion debt from past administration – Mutfwang

“Through out the campaign season, we were under the mistaken belief that our debt burden was around N200 billion and…
Edo Police launch manhunt for youths who attacked septuagenarian woman accused of witchcraft

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Bloodbath in Benin, as renewed cult rivalry claims three victims

The incident which occurred on Monday afternoon when the victims were gunned down, is coming barely 24 hours after the…
Akwa United zoom into semi-finals of Naija Super 8

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Akwa United zoom into semi-finals of Naija Super 8

Rivers United were the better side for majority of the first half, but failed to fashion a clear scoring opportunity…
EFCC disowns lawyer prosecuting Stella Oduah in fresh suit

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EFCC to arraign Stella Oduah Tuesday for alleged NYSC certificate falsification 

Oduah, who represented Anambra North Senatorial Distinct in the 9th National Assembly, will be arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering…