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Fake visa agent allegedly dupes customer of N100m

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Lagos man Joseph Edward docked for duping 30 people of 18.3m in visa scam

He said that the defendant fraudulently obtained a total sum of N18.3 million from one Parkers Zander and 29 other…
The Rivers APGA Governorship Candidate, Prince Ugo Beke says his party will defeat the ruling PDP in the state with INEC’s deployment of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

Politics

2023: Why I will defeat PDP in Rivers – APGA governorship candidate Ugo Beke

Speaking further on his confidence to dislodge PDP, Beke said that INEC had assured them that votes would count, saying…
Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) says five states in the Southwest geopolitical zone owe pensioners N330 billion in pensions and gratuities.

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5 Southwest states owe pensioners N330bn – Union

Osun led the debtor states with unpaid pensions and gratuities amounting to N145 billion.
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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FAAC Allocation: FG, States, LGs share N736.782bn for October 

The N736.782 billion is inclusive of Gross Statutory Revenue, Value Added Tax (VAT), Exchange Gain and augmentation from non-oil revenue.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, says the newly redesigned Naira notes are in banks and ready for issuance

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PHOTOS: Buhari unveils redesigned naira notes

The unveiling of the naira notes preceded the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with a number of…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State (left) dancing to talking drum by Aralola Olamuyiwa a.k.a Ara, during the governor’s meeting with the “Eko Inspire Me” project by Ara, supported by the Lagos government, at the Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 202

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Sanwo-Olu urges rescued street kids not to give up dreams

Sanwo-Olu approved the provision of working tools and equipment for 100 of the street children trained in various vocations.
SDP's Adewole Adebayo says the party will sanitise ex- governor, Nasir-El-Rufai, others now joining the party ahead of 2027 general election.

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There’s spiritual dimension to Nigeria’s problems – SDP’s Adebayo

Adebayo said religious leaders had the responsibility to take moral and spiritual perspective to everything citizens did.
Four members of a notorious gang identified as Ismaila Ibrahim, Musa Muhammed, Irekura Abu and Okanlawon Muhammed allegedly responsible for series of kidnap cases at Soyooye and Ibara Orile area of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State have been arrested.

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Police smash 4 deadly kidnappers in Ogun

The suspects were arrested by the anti kidnapping team of Ogun State Police Command following reports of increased in kidnap…
AGN returns Emeka Rollas as president in the election of its new National Executive Council members which in Benin, Edo State on Tuesday.

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Emeka Rollas returns as president as AGN elects new executive

Rollas, who was first elected as National President of the AGN in 2019, said a date would soon be announced…
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue asks INEC to make adequate provisions for the over 2 million IDPs in the state ahead of 2023 general elections.

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2023: Ortom sends message to INEC on 2 million Benue IDPs

Ortom appealed to the Federal Government to come to the assistance of IDPs in Benue as it is doing to…
Atiku gives reason not to contest 2027 presidency

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‘I swear to God, I will do it’- Atiku vows to fulfill promise on restructuring if elected

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vowed that he will carry out the restructuring of the…
Poverty in Niger Delta requires concerted efforts – Ayu

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How we will tackle Imo PDP crisis – Ayu

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Iyorchia Ayu, the National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the presidential candidate of the…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) urges NBA to prevail on lawyers to stop joining it in suits related to infractions by police officers

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Stop joining us in suits against rogue police officers, PSC begs lawyers

PSC Acting chairman Ogunbiyi said it is erroneous to sue the commission for breach of fundamental rights of citizens by…
Mrs Christy Uba has taken over as the most senior Director at the NYSC after sack of D-G Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah by President Buhari

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Director takes over leadership of NYSC in overseer capacity

The position became vacant following the removal of Brig.-Gen. Muhammad Fadah as Director-General, NYSC by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Olivier Giroud became France’s joint all-time top goalscorer as his double helped the holders start the defence of their World Cup title

Football, Sports

Giroud equals scoring record as France beat Australia in dominant game

Giroud found the net before and after the break to take his tally to 51 goals, matching Thierry Henry’s mark.
Breaking: EFCC declares Timipre Slyva wanted

Business

Nigeria to grow oil reserves to 40bn barrels by 2025 – Sylva

Sylva said the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) provided regulatory support and framework for achieving this mandate by providing Frontier Exploration…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa opposes calls for the scrapping of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), saying it's still relevant

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Bayelsa confirms receipt of arrears of 13% derivation refunds from FG

At the weekend, Wike declared that Niger Delta states had been receiving the funds since 2019 and challenged governors in the…
Buhari

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Buhari to unveil redesigned naira Wednesday

Speaking to newsmen after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Tuesday, Emefiele said the unveiling of the redesigned naira…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji meets new Ekiti Speaker Bunmi Adelugba, explains why he did not interfere in the State House of Assembly crisis

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Gov. Oyebanji receives new Ekiti Speaker, opens up on Assembly crisis

Ekiti House of Assembly impeached its former speaker, Mr Gboyega Aribisogan who spent one week in office and elected Mrs…
Buhari with Tinubu and others at the flag-off of oil exploration in Bauchi

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Buhari inaugurates 1bn barrel Kolmani oil reserves in N/East

The oil field would be developed by Sterling Global Oil, New Nigeria Development Commission (NNDC) and the NNPC Limited.
Osun, Borno and Lagos States are taking the lead INEC releases update on the pre-online registration in the ongoing nationwide CVR.

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Why court refused to order INEC to resume voter registration

Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, held that going by the date of the verdict, INEC would have had “just…
FRSC says accidents involving commercial Toyota Hiace buses claim 20 lives while 36 others were injured in Kogi State in the past two weeks

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37 die in head-on collision along Maiduguri-Damaturu road

By Yakubu Uba The Borno Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Utten Boyi, has confirmed the death…
The candidate of All Progressive Congress, APC for Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan, popularly known as Yayi has doled out empwerment materials over over 3500 women and youth in the area.

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Sen. Olamilekan empowers 3500 youths, women in Ogun West

Sen. Olamilekan who currently represents Lagos West at the upper chamber chamber of the National Assembly doled out items like…
APC challenges Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to be ready present evidence to back up alleged $20m fraud against Adegboyega Oyetola

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Osun: Drama over Adeleke’s certificates continues at Tribunal

The tribunal subsequently directed the Oyetola's counsel to Section 253(2) of the Evidence Act which indicated that violator of such…
Suspected members of Iceland cult abduct, rape a Pastor's wife, Chigbewejim Lawyer to death at Abarikpo community, Ahoada East LG of Rivers.

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Rivers: 2 arrested for molesting lady over stolen phone

The lady was stripped naked and beaten up by members of the mob also who inserted some substances on her…
Businessman Gyang Dung jailed 3 months for stealing policeman’s phone

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Lagos man Kayode Abiodun docked for beating up mother

Abiodun faced a four-count charge of assault, wilful damage and threat to life.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa receives the most votes from branches of the ruling ANC heading into the party’s elective conference.

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa leads ANC presidency race ahead of conference

Ramaphosa, who replaced his predecessor Jacob Zuma as state president in 2018 by pledging to overcome rampant state corruption, got…

News

‘Why PVCs are more important than ATM cards’

With the PVC, you can exercise your constitutional rights of voting credible leaders who will provide quality leadership to secure…
The Osun Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Adegboyega Leye, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo.

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Early morning road crash claims 17 lives in Abuja

By Ibironke Ariyo At least 17 people have been confirmed dead in an early morning crash attributed to fatigue and…
FRSC confirms 9 dead, 17 injured in Katsina highway crash

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‘How truck crushed 5 to death in Kogi’

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, confirmed that the accident occurred at Oro junction in Okene town at about 7:30pm…
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