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NSCDC Raid Popular Akwa Ibom Hotel, Rescue Underage Girls Forced Into Prostitution
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom State command raided a hotel in Ini Local Government Area of the state and rescued two underage girls. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ekerete Friday, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the operatives raided the place on Saturday, July 15, 2023, […]
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Nigerian Author and Professor Kole Omotoso is Dead
Prominent Nigerian author and professor Kole Omotoso has died at the age of 80. News reports that he died in South Africa after being sick for a while. Mr. Omotoso was born in 1943 in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied English at the University of Ibadan and then went on to earn a Ph.D. in African […]
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Guaranty Trust Bank Named Best Bank In Nigeria By Euromoney
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“Guaranty Trust” or “the Bank”) has been named Best Bank in Nigeria at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023. This marks a record 12th time that Guaranty Trust Bank has been recognized as the leading financial institution in Nigeria. Announcing the award, Euromoney stated: “Nigeria’s Best Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, has […]
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Oyo state:Gov Makinde declares Wednesday public holiday
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Wednesday, July 19, 2023, a public holiday in the state, the day being the first day of Muharram 1445 AH. Makinde declared the day a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Hijrah 1445. The governor made the declaration in a circular signed by his Chief of […]
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Osun Assembly Ready To Change State Name From “State of Osun”
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed a bill reverting the name of the state to “Osun State” from the “State of Osun”, which was given in 2012 by former governor Rauf Aregbesola. News reports that the bill, called “Osun State Anthem, Crest and Flag Amendment Bill 2023”, was passed for third reading at […]
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Police now taking glory for what I mobilised them to do – Apostle Suleman
Apostle Johnson Suleman believes those who attacked him and his family in October 2022 would have continued to walk freely if he had not mobilized police officers to go after them. While speaking to his church members on the arrest of one of the criminals, Suleman revealed that he worked with three different police units […]
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NSCDC Arrests Two Suspects With Fake $30,900
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command has arrested two suspects over possession of counterfeit United State Dollars worth $30,900 US. Spokesman of the command CSC Adamu stated this while parading the suspects on Friday, at the Command’s headquarters, Dutse the state capital. The suspects are, 25 years Danladi Umar of […]
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Air Force Plane crashes in Benue
A Nigerian Air Force FT-7NI trainer aircraft has reportedly crashed in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. According to a Channels Television report, the incident happened on Friday while it was on a routine training exercise. Channels also reported that the statement has been confirmed by the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore […]
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Top Boko Haram Commander and his lieutenant surrender to Nigerian troops in Borno
A top Commander of the Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād otherwise known as Boko Haram, Khaid Malam Ali and his lieutenant, Bunu Umar has surrendered to the troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North East of Borno state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, Ali and his […]
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Olowere’s death, loss of a true prophet- Sen. Alli
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has described the death of Prophet Michael Ojo Olowere, popularly called Baba Olowere as a loss of a true prophet of God. Alli in a condolence message he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Thursday, said that the late Baba Olowere, a popular evangelist and founder of Christ […]
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INEC Chairman Yakubu Meets With RECs In Abuja
The commission has been holding these review meetings after every general elections since 2011. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, is currently meeting with all the Resident Electoral Commissioners at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The meeting is the first of such open for coverage since the 2023 General Elections were concluded. On […]
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Husband Demands Divorce After Bride Refused S@x On Wedding Night
A bride in Sydney, Australia has detailed the horrifying moment her groom asked for a divorce on their wedding night. The woman named Rachel told Australian radio personality Abbie Chatfield’s Hit Network radio show her new husband had asked for sex on their wedding night but was left furious when he “didn’t get what he […]
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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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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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FG declares June 12 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023 Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement she released today June 8. While congratulating Nigerians on this occasion, Akinlade said “Nigeria’s democratic […]
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10th NASS Leadership: Yoruba leaders appeal to Tinubu not to interfere in selection process
Leaders of thought on the aegis of Yoruba Council Worldwide, YCW, have appealed to the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, not to interfere in the selection process of the leadership of the national assembly. This came to the fore,today Wednesday, during a one-day post election summit, held in Ibadan and organised by the group, themed: “Apero […]
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International Mission Congratulates Nigerian Professor For $300,000 History Prize
The United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated a history professor, Saheed Aderinto, for becoming the first Nigerian to receive the $300,000 Dan David Prize. The Mission made this known on its Facebook page late Monday. The post read, “Congratulations to Nigerian-American Professor of History and African and African Diaspora Studies at Florida International University, […]
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INEC Chairman Hold Meeting With RECs, Promises To Use BVAS In Governorship Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used in the governorship and state legislature elections scheduled for Saturday, March 11. Yakubu gave the assurance in an ongoing meeting with all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters […]
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Chrisland School’s Whitney laid to rest
Twelve-year-old student of Chrisland International School, Whitney Adeniran, who died during the school’s inter-house sports activities at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, has been laid to rest on Thursday. The school management had released a statement after her death that she slumped in “public view and not under any hidden circumstances.” The mother of Whitney revealed […]
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Just In:#NigeriaDecides: INEC Suspends Proceedings At National Collation Centre
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the collation of the result of the 2023 presidential election to 6 pm on Sunday. Recall that INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday announced that collation would commence at noon on Sunday. However, at a press briefing on Sunday, Mahmood said it would commence collation at 6 […]
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