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Tinubu resetting Nigeria with removal of subsidies – Soludo

Soludo noted the need to transition from subsidies, which largely benefitted the urban elite, to a productive social contract that…
Ten exotic cars, laptops and phones were recovered as EFCC operatives nab 21 internet fraudsters in Benin, the capital of Edo State.

Metro

Internet fraud: EFCC seizes 10 exotic cars, nabs 21 suspects in Benin City

The raid on the fraudsters conducted by operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
Kano Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo leads a high-powered Committee to Edo state over recent killings of the 16 hunters in Uromi community.

Politics

Kano govt reacts to speculations over redeployment of Deputy Governor’s Perm Sec

Specifically, a viral post on the social media had indicated that significant changes by the Governor to his administration with…
Kano governor Abba Yusuf dissolves Ministry of Higher Education being overseen by his estranged deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.

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‘Consider lives of 20m Kano residents’, Gov. Yusuf begs striking doctors

By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has waded into the dispute between the state chapter of the Nigerian…
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke declares three days mourning period for late Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja.

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Lagbaja: Osun govt declares 3-day mourning

According to the information Commissioner, the death of the late COAS is devastating, a colossal loss to humanity and the…
Fr. Thomas Oyode, a Catholic Priest who was abducted from a seminary in Etsako East LGA of Edo State regains freedom from his abductors.

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Edo: Abducted Catholic priest released in Kogi

Fr. Thomas Oyode was kidnapped on the 27 October 2024, when the gunmen attacked the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary while…
Four Fulani herders die in Takum LG of Taraba State after reportedly eating a fish they picked up at the bank of a river while grazing

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Kogi: Ijumu LG reads riot act to herders

The security meeting, at the instance of the Council Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Haruna, directed that herders below the age of…
Museum of West African Art holds a preview event of its first purpose-built building, the MOWAA Institute, in Benin, Edo State.

Metro

MOWAA Institute opens new era for West African art, heritage

By Jethro Ibileke The much talked about Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute, r a preview event of its…
Harris attacks Trump: He's an unserious man

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Harris won’t speak to supporters until tomorrow – Campaign group

We still have votes to count. We still have states that have not been called yet,’’ Harris campaign co-chair Cedric…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Arab states reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza

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Tinubu congratulates Trump on U.S election victory

According to the statement, President Tinubu looks forward to strengthening the ties between Nigeria and the United States amid the…
Trump

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Trump claims victory in U.S election

Trump spoke as he moved close to an election victory  with wins in several key states, including Pennsylvania, leaving former…
Lagbaja

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Nigeria’s Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja dies

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. Lagbaja died on Tuesday in Lagos after a period of…
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano says he will give minors arrested in the state over #Endbadgovernance protest a second chance at a normal life

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#Endbadgovernance: Yusuf unveils plans for Kano minors

spoke at the Muhammadu Buhari Special Hospital, where a team of medical professionals were designated to assess the physical and…
FG begins disbursement of N75 billion single digit loan to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the Bank of Industry (BOI).

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FG begins disbursement of N75bn single digit loan to MSMEs

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N75 billion single digit loan to Micro, Small and…
FCTA says it will begin taking possession of the 4,794 revoked properties over non-payment of ground rent between 10 and 43 years on Monday.

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FCTA demolishes illegal settlement, shanties in Abuja

The settlement, named Ruga, was demolished while hundreds of shanties, made from sacks, planks and scrap roofing sheets along the…
PDP describes arrest of former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa by EFCC as political witch-hunting and persecution

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Alleged N1.3trn diversion: PDP tackles EFCC over arrest of Okowa

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the arrest of former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa…
Ex- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson “fired for banging on about his book” during a guest appearance on Channel 4’s coverage of U.S. election

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Johnson ‘fired’ during live U.S. election coverage for plugging memoir

Johnson was told off for holding up his memoir and plugging it just minutes into the live programme titled “America…
Harris

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Trump, Harris notch first statewide wins as polls close

Trump had 90 electoral votes after winning Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Tennessee; Harris had gained…
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty says Arab states reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza

World News

No surprises in early U.S. results as Trump wins West Virginia

With four states now having projected winners, Republican candidate Trump currently has 23 electoral votes to three for Democratic nominee…
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Ebonyi: 43-year-old Emmanuel arrested for defiling 8-year-old girl

Our officers arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr Emmanuel (surname withheld) for defiling an 8-year old girl. “The suspect is in…
FRSC says no fewer than 79 lives were lost in 181 road accidents between August and October 2024 in Ogun state.

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Ogun: 79 lives lost to road crashes in 3 months

FRSC Ogun Sector Command,Corps Commander Akinwumi Oladapo Fasakin revealed this while speaking on behalf of the Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed…
EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede, urges students to shun internet fraud and other acts of corruption in the interest of their future.

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Olukoyede to students: Shun corruption to safeguard your future

He stated this in Abuja on Monday, November 4, 2024 while addressing students of New Capital School, Asokoro, Abuja that…
President Bola Tinubu decorates the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, with the rank of Lieutenant General

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Tinubu decorates Acting Army Chief Oluyede with new rank

The decoration of the acting army chief was held at the President’s office, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said…
Ex-Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal says people of Edo State will miss the outgoing Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, in no distant future

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Edo people will miss you very soon, Tambuwal tells Obaseki

Tambuwal said: "I must commend you for this initiative of remembering those who had done well for us in the…
Ex-Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal says people of Edo State will miss the outgoing Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, in no distant future

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I’m satisfied, I did my best for Edo – Obaseki

Obaseki listed his various achievements to include reforms in education, healthcare, economy, infrastructure and job creation, among others, and improving…
Kogi Central Stakeholders warn APC against Yahaya Bello's Senatorial ambition

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How I exchanged Naira to Dollars for Yahaya Bello – BDC Operator

Abdullahi revealed this while speaking as the third prosecution witness in the trial of Ali Bello, on Tuesday, November 5,…
Baltasar Engonga

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Leaked Videos: The untold story of how Baltasar Engonga broke boundaries

This is the story of a man whose surname, Engonga sounds like a gong. Not only is his name now…
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano says he will give minors arrested in the state over #Endbadgovernance protest a second chance at a normal life

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What Shettima told minor #Endbadgovernance protesters after their release

Shettima made the call while handing over the 119 released minors to Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano and Gov. Uba…
LASTMA says one of its officers has lost his right leg as a result of recklessness of driver of a trailer in Ogba area of Lagos state.

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‘How bus driver, conductor attacked, set LASTMA officer ablaze’

The injured LASTMA officer, who sustained severe burns, was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
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Police worried husbands are killing wives in Ebonyi

Police say theyt is worried about incidents of killing of three housewives by their husbands due to minor misunderstanding in…
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