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Politics

Omituntun 2.0: Why Makinde must check Seye Famojuro’s excesses and compensate Ibadan People’s 50% Votes, Says Akerele

A group; Ibadan Mandate Forum (IMF) on Thursday revisited the recent electoral victory of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and demanded for commensurate political patronage from his government for the sons and daughters of the city. This development is not unconnected with the impending cabinet formation by the State Governor. The group through one […]

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Politics

Tinubu Receives Briefing Ahead Of Paris Summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, received briefings from members of the Nigerian delegation ahead of his participation at the Paris Summit For New Global Financial Pact. Tinubu arrived in Paris on Tuesday to join his counterparts from across the world to participate in the summit.

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Entertainment

“I’m struggling” – Late rapper Dagrin’s mum cries out for help

She pleaded with well-meaning Nigerians to aid in improving her living conditions. Late Nigerian rapper Dagrin’s mother has cried out for help from Nigerians, revealing that she has been living in pitiable conditions since her son’s tragic demise. In a video making the rounds online, the elderly woman disclosed that she sells food by the […]

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General

Retired Naval Chief Gambo To Hand Over On Friday, Says Navy

The Nigerian Navy said hand over ceremony from inception is procedural, adding that reports that Gambo refused to pass the baton to Ogalla is false. The Nigerian Navy says former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo (retd.) will hand over to his successor, Rear Admiral Ikechukwu Ogalla at a public ceremony on Friday, […]

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General

Suspended EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa Still In DSS Custody One Week After

Abdulrasheed Bawa is still in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) one week after he was suspended as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Operatives of SSS picked him up shortly after he was suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Daily Trust reported that though officials of the secret […]

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General

FG sets new dates for reopening of Apongbon and Eko bridges in Lagos

The Federal Government has set a new deadline of July 15 to complete repairs and reopen both the Eko and Apongbon bridges to traffic in Lagos State.In a chat with Channels TV, an official with the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said some underlying repairs must be completed before reopening, […]

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Entertainment

Nollywood Actor, Maduagwu Found Unconscious In Lagos Hotel.

A video showing the moment a man believed to be the controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu was seen lying lifeless in a Lagos Hotel has surfaced on social media. The man in the trending video lay motionless after he was alleged to have taken hard drugs. A staff of the hotel had raised an alarm […]

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General

There is no approval yet- RMAFC denies salary increase for Tinubu, Govs, others

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has denied media reports claiming that it has approved the increment of salaries of political office-holders, judicial and public office holders by 114 per cent. In an interview with Leadership, RMAFC Public Relations Officer, Christian Nwachukwu, said President Bola Tinubu has not given approval for the increment […]

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Crime

Former Delta Community Leader Arrested For Ha@king His Lover To De@th

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a fleeing former vice chairman of Okolor Inland community, Udu Local Government Area of the state, Austin Ejovwo, who allegedly m¥rdered his lover, Felicia Akpomeria. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect was arrested at a hideout in Ologbo community, Edo […]

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Entertainment

Joy:Chef Hilda Baci unboxes Guinness world record plaque.

Nigerian chef, Hilda Baci, has shared a video of the moment she unboxed her Guinness World Record plaque. It was earlier reported that on Monday afternoon, June 19, Hilda, who currently holds the record for the longest cooking time for an individual, took delivery of her record plaque. In a video posted online, an ecstatic […]

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NEWS

Emefiele Challenges DSS Detention In Court

The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday approached the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, challenging his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). In his originating motion on notice, Emefiele is praying for the court to enforce his right to liberty and freedom of movement, […]

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NEWS

Shettima Decorates New Acting IGP, Egbetokun

Barely 24 hours after he was announced as the new Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been decorated by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House with his new rank. The ceremony, which took place at 1 pm, had in attendance National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, Hope […]

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Entertainment

Beyonce Donates £8,000 To Nigerian-owned Restaurant In London

American singer, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has selected a popular Nigerian-owned restaurant in North London as one of ten winners to receive a grant. According to ITV news on Tuesday, the Black Parade Small Business Impact Luncheon was created by Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation to “celebrate people, communities, and small businesses impacted by economic inequities worldwide”, with Beyoncé […]

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Politics

Nigeria President Departs For France To ‘Attend Financial Pact Summit’

President Bola Tinubu has departed for Paris to join world leaders in Paris, France, to review and sign a New Global Financial Pact that places vulnerable countries on a priority list for support and investment, following the devastating impact of climate change, the energy crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. He took a helicopter from the […]

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General

Woman d!es after falling into well while fetching water in Kwara

The Kwara State Fire Service has recovered the corpse of a 57-year-old woman, Mrs. Jamiu Sikirat, from a domestic well in Ilorin. Sikirat of of Ile-Agunko compound Adeta area Ilorin, Ilorin West Local Government Area, had gone to fetch water at Ile-Onikoko Compound in Adeta area when she fell into the well on Monday evening, […]

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General

Police demands arrest of skitmaker, Trinity over dangerous prank

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has reacted to the prank , of a popular skit maker, Trinity Guy. Adejobi, who had previously warned skit makers who use pranks for a living to regulate them because they endanger Nigerian lives, posted the , on his Instagram account on Monday, calling for Trinity Guy’s […]

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Crime

Crime:Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Setting Suspected Witch On Fire$3.15

A 30-year-old man, Hamza Umar, has been arrested by the police in Bauchi State after he poured kerosene on a girl and set her ablaze over allegations of witchcraft. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi, SP Ahmed Wakil. The police said the suspect committed the crime […]

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Politics

President Tinubu Appoints Bala Usman, Hannatu Musawa As Special Advisers

The appointment of Adeniyi Bashir Adewale as the Acting Comptroller General of Customs was also approved by the President. President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman, as the Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. Also appointed by the President is Hannatu Musa Musawa as the […]

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General

Meet the New Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun

Born on Sept. 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. In 1999, he was appointed Chief Security Officer to Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu. He served as the Commander, Rapid […]

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Crime

Crime:Gunmen kidnap Oba, wife in Kogi

Yet-to-be-identified gunmen abduct traditional ruler, Oba Shedrack Durojaiye, and his Wife in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. They were taken along Makutu-Idofin road at about 5 p.m on Monday. Mr Abdulrasak Asiru, Yagba East Local Government Council Chairman, confirmed the incident, describing it as “very shocking” and “sad”. Asiru said that he was […]

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