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VP Yemi Osinbajo, hails outstanding contributions of Chairman of Globacom Ltd, Mike Adenuga to national development in 70th birthday message

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70th birthday: Osinbajo hails Adenuga, says he’s true national asset

Osinbajo who said this in a 70th birthday message to the business mogul he personally signed noted that Adenuga has…
Police Service Commission appoints new DIG, promotes 122 officers

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‘It’s embarrassing’- Arase vows to end feud between PSC, Police

The PSC Chairman however noted that the feud which has degenerated into litigation was being fueled largely by misconceptions and…
Contrary to recent reports, the Nigerian government on Friday insists it has not suspended plans to remove petroleum subsidy by June, 2023

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Fuel subsidy will end in June 2023, Finance Minister insists

The Federal Ministry of Finance said this in reaction to reports which emanated from the press briefing of the Minister…
NiDCOM says the official Twitter account of Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, its Chairman, has been compromised by hackers.

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Sudan war: Why Nigerians, others are stranded at Egyptian border – Dabiri Erewa

This, she said was because the Egyptian authorities are insisting on visas to allow the Africans to transit back to…
Aregbesola

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Workers’ Day: Nigerian govt declares Monday public holiday

According to Aregbesola, efforts of the workers are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria…
Governor Nyesom Wike appoints new chairman and members for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC.

Politics

Wike appoints chairman, new members for RSIEC

The new chairman nominated for the RSIEC, was Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd) according to notice of invitation for screening sent…
Members of Imo State Working Committee (SWC) of Labour Party (LP) reject suspension by state's party's state Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa

Politics

Relocation of Ebonyi Election Tribunal to Abuja worrisome – Labour Party

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Wednesday directed the Ebonyi Election Petitions tribunal to relocate…
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action Campaigner, Ms Marina Ponti, urges activists to apply for Action Awards.

World News

UN urges activists to apply for SDG Action Awards

The 2023 UN SDG Action Awards will be presented in Rome, Italy, in July, and the deadline for applications and…
Minority shareholders drag majority owners and directors of engineering firm, Solel Boneh to court over alleged mismanagement of the company

Business

Shareholders sue directors of Israeli firm, Solel Boneh, over alleged mismanagement

The minority shareholders, in a petition filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, accused the majority shareholders/directors of running…
Vigilante operatives rescue new born baby girl from a refuse heap in front of Mile 3 Park, Diobu Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State

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Vigilante operatives rescue new born baby from refuse dump in Rivers

He added that the baby was discovered still with the placenta cord yet to be detached while she was struggling…
Malami

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Malami: Fraudsters behind claim that Nigeria lost N2.4bn from crude oil sale

Malami said the ongoing investigation initiated by the house was unconstitutional and subjudice, adding that the prosecution of the petitioners…
APC

Politics

APC speaks on zoning of 10th National Assembly leadership positions

APC said it has not taken any decision on where to zone the leadership position of the 10th National Assembly.
Private company rewards LASTMA official Lateef Kabir for his exceptional approach to easing traffic congestion in Lagos State

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LASTMA officer rewarded for exceptional approach to easing traffic congestion

Kabir the LASTMA OFFICER bagged a cash gift of N100,000 for his dedication to duty, from by Chief Adekunle Ajayi,…
Bauchi Command of FRSC attributed the crash which occurred at about 6.20a.m.to speed limit violation, fatigue and loss of control.

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Tragic: 14 die in Bauchi auto crash

The accident involved one Golf 3 Wagon car with registration number AJ507GWA and one private Chevrolet car.
FRSC

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10 burnt beyond recognition in Jos petrol tanker crash

Three other vehicles and two tricycles were also in the inferno, DSP Alfred Alabo, the spokesperson of Plateau Police Command…
Police confirm death of four workers in a fire accident that occurred at a lounge and bar in Baale Road, Olodi Apapa area of Lagos

Metro

‘Jilted’ Jigawa woman sets self ablaze

The lady used petrol and set herself ablaze, adding that some people in the neighbourhood extinguished the fire and rescued…
Police kill notorious kidnap gang leader, Aka Blacky, one other in raid on his hideout at Oyigbo/Igbo-Etche forest, in Etche LG of Rivers

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Two feared dead as cult gangs invade Rivers community

However, eyewitnesses said members of the Emohua Vigilante Services, EMOVIS, have managed to restore relative peace in the area, though…
Okun Development Association (ODA) extends condolences to Sen. Smart Adeyemi, over the passing of his mother, Princess Victoria Adeyemi.

Politics

Adeyemi, 4 others ask court to nullify Kogi APC governorship primary

They also asked the court for an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reject and refuse to…
Idara Gold, the Enugu lady arrested by the DSS for wearing a Biafra-themed outfit to celebrate birthday regains freedom after two years

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Lady arrested for wearing Biafra-themed outfit freed after almost 2 years

Idara Gold, the 20-year-old lady, who was arrested by the DSS for wearing a Biafra-themed outfit to celebrate her birthday,…
Nnamdi Kanu

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IPOB: Supreme Court dashes hope of immediate freedom for Kanu

Prior to the hearing, Kanu’s Special Counsel had urged the Supreme Court to ensure justice in the trial of the…
Naomi Stanley Mshiela, the 29-year-old lawyer and only child of her parents killed by kidnappers was buried at Gudu Cemetery in Abuja

Metro

Tears as 29-year-old lawyer killed by kidnappers is buried

The deceased, who is the only child of her parents was killed by kidnappers.
Ogun Chairman of ROMO, Dr. Rasaq Shotayo, appeals urges to government to support journalists to report on the needs of rural dwellers.

Metro

Transport union boss urges support for journalists to report on needs of rural dwellers

Shotayo made the appeal on Tuesday in Ota while playing host to the Executives of the Nigeria Union of Journalists…
Governor Dapo Abiodun commits to modernization, unwavering judicial independence as Ogun State Judiciary marks 50th anniversary

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Gov. Abiodun appoints Permanent Secretary, Board Secretary SUBEB

By Adejoke Adeleye/Abeokuta Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved the appointment of Mr Wasiu Kuye as a permanent…
Ogun governor, Dapo Abiodun, urges the new Oba Orile Ilawo community Professor Alexander Olusegun Macgregor on reconciliation and unity

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What Gov. Abiodun told Macgregor to do as the new Oba of Orile Ilawo

The Governor spoke after presenting staff of office to Macgregor during his installation as the Oba of Orile Ilawo.
Renowned professor of history, Obaro Ikime, is dead. He died on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. He was aged 86.

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Renowned professor of history Obaro Ikime dies at 86

By Nehru Odeh Renowned professor of history, Obaro Ikime, is dead. He died on Tuesday in Ibadan, the Oyo State…
Street sweepers in Calabar Council Areas of Cross River State protest over the non payment of their stipends for about four months

Metro, News

Street sweepers demand payment of 4 months’ stipends in Calabar

Mrs Nkoyo Effiong, who is 60 years old, said they had not been paid for four months, adding that it…
Erdogan

World News

Erdogan suspends election campaign over ‘minor’ health problems

The joint opposition candidate for president, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, separately wished Erdogan a speedy recovery on Twitter.
Yahaya Bello grants 10O% hazard allowance to medical doctors, others in Kogi

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‘Suspects apprehended’ – Kogi govt reacts to death of traditional ruler in kidnappers’ custody

Obadofin who was abducted alongside a lady in his cashew farm died in custody of his kidnappers after being held…
NDLEA sets up special squads for dislodgement of notorious drug joints, arrest of drug dealers, seizure of drugs, others in FCT.

Metro, News

NDLEA docks company, 2 others over importation of cannabis into Nigeria.

The defendants who have been arraigned before the court were granted bail, after they pleaded not guilty.
FCCPC summons pay MultiChoice Nigeria over the increase in the monthly subscription fees of packages on its DSTV and GOTV platforms

Business

Again, MultiChoice jacks up tariffs for DSTV, GOTV packages

In the new prices that will take effect from May 1, Multichoice increased monthly subscription for its Premium DSTV package…
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