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Politics

Tinubu assures Nigerians of economic recovery

President Tinubu on Friday in Abuja reassured Nigerians that no stone will be left unturned in his administration’s multifarious efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all Nigerians. The President stated this in a meeting held at the State House with the Board of Trustees of the All […]

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Crime

Family of late Rivers teenager faults police report, demands justice

The family of a 15-year-old boy, Ekene Dike, whose corpse was found floating on a River in Mgbudaiya in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday have faulted claims by the police that the teenager drowned. Recall that Master Dike’s lifeless body was found by a boat driver floating on the river two days […]

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Politics

Tinubu endorses initiative reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots

Nigeria President has expressed his support for ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’, an initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots.  In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu said the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society but also create economic benefits. “Reconnecting […]

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General

Olubadan frowns at killing in Agala forest; asks security agents to fish out killers.

The gruesome murder of yet to be identified lady in Agala forest, Oke-Aremo in Ibadan last Tuesday has been condemned by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Sen Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II and called on the security agencies in the state to fish out the killers for appropriate legal actions. Olubadan expressed this concern […]

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Entertainment

“My man for life” Yul Edochie tenders public apology to his dad, Pete Edochie

Nollywood actor and former presidential aspirant, Yul Edochie has tendered a public apology to his father, Pete Edochie for making his statement unreliable Yul Edochie shared a video and photo on his Instagram page which he dedicated to his father. Although, the father of five did not say sorry, he used sweet words to eulogize […]

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General

Update:IELTS fee for Nigerians increased to N107,500

The British Council has announced that from September 2023, Nigerians will pay N107,500 for academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The cost of the test is currently between N80,000 and N90,000. But the council explained that the increase was necessary to sustain the high quality of standards for the “testing experience.” Originally, the United […]

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General

Lagos Fire Service Curbs Outbreak At Construction Site 

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it quelled the spread of a fire at a construction site in the Ibeju Lekki area of the state in the early hours of today. The Director of the service, Margaret Adeseye, in a statement said the fire broke out around 9:48 am at the Craneburg Construction […]

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Crime

Crime:Police rescue 9 children from initiation spot in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command Thursday, rescued nine minors at an initiation spot in Mushin area of Lagos. The victims were between nine and 14 year old. They were reportedly lured from their parents abode in the densely populated Mushin area of Lagos and taken to the spot where they were forcefully initiated. The rescued […]

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Security

We’ll end kidnapping, assassinations in South-East – Army Chief, Lagbaja

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Taoreed Lagbaja has assured people of the South-East that insecurity would soon be a thing of the past. Lagbaja said the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, will work round the clock to put an end to kidnappings, banditry and assassination in the South-East. He gave the […]

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Environment

About 34,000 persons already affected by flooding in 2023 – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has lamented that no fewer than 33,983 persons have already been affected by flooding in 2023. The Director, Planning, Research and Forecasting, Hajiya Fatima Kasim gave the figure on Thursday at the Emergency Coordination Forum Meeting in Abuja. She said that flooding, which had become a yearly occurrence in […]

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General Politics

Photostory:Peter Obi, Obasanjo Storm Akwa Ibom for Late Prelate Mbang’s Funeral.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, have arrived Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to attend the burial of the late Prelate Emeritus of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Sunday Mbang. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the two leaders were received at the airport by former governor […]

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Entertainment

Who is Officer Woos?

Officer Woos is a popular Nigerian comedian and actor well known for his funny social media antics. With his comedy on the life of a police officer, he has won the hearts of many Nigerians. The question on everyone’s mind, though, is who Officer Woos’ wife is. In this post, we will look into Officer […]

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Politics

Niger Republic: Peller lauds Sanusi Lamido’s effort in bridging nations for peace

The Ayedero of Yorubaland, Honourable (Dr.) Shina Abiola Peller, has commended the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the 14th Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, for taking courageous action in bridging nations for peace amidst the turmoil in Niger Republic.  Honourable Peller made the commendation in a statement shared on […]

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Politics

Oyo Senators Alli, Buhari, Akintunde emerge Senate Committee Chairmen

The three Senators from Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South), Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) and Yunus Akintunde (APC-Oyo Central) have emerged Senate Committee Chairmen on INEC, Aviation and Environment respectively. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio  announced the new chairmen of  Standing Committees on Monday night at the Red Chambers of the National Assembly  Alli and Akintunde, who […]

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Entertainment

Portable Speaks On Romantic Affair With Late Alaafin’s Ex-Wife 

Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, well known as Portable, has expressed his grievances over reports of an alleged romantic relationship with the ex-wife of late Alaafin of Oyo, Queen Damilola. It was earlier reported that there have been rumours that Dami, who was banned from returning to the palace after the death of Oba Adeyemi, […]

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Crime

Gunmen kidnap monarch, wife in Nasarawa

Heavily armed men suspected to be kidnappers on Sunday night, abducted the King of Gurku community in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, HRH Jibril Mamman Waziri, alongside his wife, Hajiya Sa’adatu Waziri. After their abduction in the palace which is located around mountains in the area, the gunmen took the First-Class Royal […]

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General

Comedian AY Reacts As Fire Guts His House In Lagos

Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayodeji Makun, well known as AY, has reacted to the fire incident that engulfed his Lagos home on Sunday. A viral video, recorded by a social media user @Postsubman, shows that AY’s house was gutted by fire on Sunday. The roof of the storey-building was on fire. Reacting, many colleagues and fans […]

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Politics

What Would Happen If Nigeria Fails To Restore Democracy In Niger Republic – Reno Omokri

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has insisted that Nigeria must resolve the crisis in the Niger Republic. Omokri stated that the result of the economic and political instability in the Niger would lead to an influx of refugees in Nigeria. The political analyst argued that it is in the country’s best interest to establish […]

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Politics

Governor Mbah Bans Unauthorised Use of Vehicles With Tinted Glass In Enugu

Governor Peter Mbah’s administration in Enugu State on Monday declared a ban on the unauthorised use of vehicles with tinted glass in the state. The governor said the ban was in line with his avowed determination and commitment to combat the nefarious activities of kidnappers and other criminal elements in the state. Governor Mbah made […]

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Politics

Oramah’s Low Hanging Fruits for Nigeria’s Development

By Kehinde Olaosebikan Today, Friday, 4th of August, 2023, the Nigeria-born President and Chairman of Board of Directors, African Export-Import Bank Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Okey Oramah, will be leading his management team to open the regional headquarters of the bank in Barbados, the Caribbean, North America. The regional headquarters, described by the Prime Minister of […]

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