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First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Donates N100m To Victims Of Dikko Tanker Explosion
The wife of the President, Sen.Oluremi Tinubu has donated N100 Million to the victims of Dikko tanker explosion. The wife of the President, who was accompanied by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana [...]
Senate Appoints Chairmen For Regional Development Commissions
Following the assent of President Bola Tinubu to bills establishing development commissions for the regions in the country, Senate has appointed chairmen and deputy chairmen of standing committees to oversight the commissions. Those appointed as [...]
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Tinubu Convenes Another FEC Meeting Barely 24 Hours After Previous Session
By Bukola Kayode In an unusual move, President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over another council meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, despite hosting a Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday. Tuesday’s meeting, the second [...]
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(OPINION) Go Away, Muhammadu Buhari!
By Sonala Olumhense It is sad to hear from Muhammadu Buhari, who has led Nigeria for a total of 10 years—including eight as a ‘reformed democrat’—that he now lives on rental income. In 2015, five houses [...]
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Photos: Oluremi Tinubu Visits Babangida, Abdulsalami In Minna
By Bukola Kayode Nigerian First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (Ret) and General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Ret), at their hilltop residences in Minna, [...]
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Police Charge Suspended Ogun Monarch To Court
The Ogun State Police Command, has commenced prosecution of the suspended Olorile of Orile Ifo, Semiu Adewale Ogunjobi, for assaulting a 73-year-old chief, Abraham Areola. Ogunjobi was arraigned on a three charges bordering on conspiracy, [...]
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Alleged $6bn Fraud: EFCC Re-Arraigns Agunloye On Seven Amended Charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, re-arraigned a former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye on seven- count amended charges bordering on fraudulent award of contract and official corruption before [...]
Business
SHIN Visits NCDMB, Gets Assurances Of Support For Oil Industry Projects
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe on Friday received a delegation from the Samsung Heavy Industries Nigeria (SHIN), led by their new Managing Director, Mr. [...]
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Oyo Govt picks April 5 For Coronation Of New Alaafin
By Bukola Kayode Oyo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Mr Ademola Ojo, has announced that the state government has fixed April 5, 2024, for the coronation of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the [...]
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Court Removes Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland
By Tonia Okereke A high court sitting in Lokoja, on Monday nullified the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. In his preliminary ruling, the presiding judge of High Court [...]
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Three Siblings Killed, Stored In Deep Freezer In Anambra
The Nnewechi community in Nnewi, Anambra State is in mourning as three siblings – a boy aged 5, and two girls aged 7 and 9 – were discovered dead in a deep freezer. The eldest [...]
Entertainment
Sanwo-Olu, Peter Obi, Women Affairs Minister Congratulate Tems On Grammy Win
By Bukola Kayode Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has congratulated singer Tems on her win at the 67th Grammy Award held on Sunday. ………..Gov. Sanwo-Olu Hails Tems Governor Babajide [...]
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US-Based Nigerian Doctor Killed Self Over $1,900 Child Support, Not $15,000 — Father-In-Law
By Bukola Kayode Controversial social media personality, Francis Van-Lare, has revealed that he is the father-in-law to United States-based Nigerian cardiologist, Dr Ikenna Erinne, who took his life. Van-Lare who is known for his many [...]
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Alleged Fraud: Court Orders Remand Of Ex-NHIS Boss In Kuje Prison
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu gave the [...]
Entertainment
Tems Grabs Second Award As Beyonce And Kendrick Lamar Dominate 67th Grammys
𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓: 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 By Tonia Okereke Nigerian singer, 𝑻𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒚𝒊 better known as Tems, cemented her status as one of the African greats with her second win at [...]
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(OPINION) Tchiani: Rabble-Rouser Or God Sent?
By Hassan Gimba There have been pressures on me from pro- and anti-Abdourahamane Tchiani elements to weigh in with my two-pence opinion, whatever that will avail. I deliberately said pro- or anti- because it was [...]
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Appeal Court Affirms IPOB As Terrorist Group
By Tonia Okereke The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the proscription order placed on the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a terrorist organisation. A three-member panel of justices of the appellate [...]
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Corps Members To Receive N77,000 Monthly From February – NYSC DG
By Bukola Kayode The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, on Thursday announced that the Federal Government will begin to pay NYSC members the new monthly allowance of N77,000 starting [...]
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Kaduna Monarch Slumps, Dies At Occasion
A district head in the Zazzau emirate council of Kaduna State slumped at an occasion, on Thursday, and later died at the Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar gayan Zaria. The Sarkin Yakin Zazzau, Alhaji Rilwan [...]
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El-Rufai, Bwala Fight Dirty On X
By Tonia Okereke Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir-Elrufai and one of the President’s spokesman Daniel Bwala engaged in verbal war on social media platform X. Bwala was the first to fire a shot [...]
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Tinubu Hails Accomplishments Of Diasporan Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said the positive reports on Nigerians in the diaspora would inspire the younger generation on values that enhance the nation’s image. The President commended diasporan Nigerians while receiving [...]
Business
Telco’s Tariff Increase And NCC’s Patriotism
By Toby Prince In the heart of Nigeria’s digital economy, a story of patriotism and resilience unfolds. The telecommunications sector, a driving force behind the country’s growth, has been facing unprecedented challenges. Despite its significant [...]
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Boniface Stays In Bayer Leverkusen After Failed Transfer To Saudi Arabia
By Bukola Kayode Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has revealed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface will remain in the club despite reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia for the big bucks. Boniface had been left out of [...]
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Gov. Buni Commends President Tinubu For Leadership At Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum
…………Traditional Rulers Highlight Youth Empowerment as a Pillar of Peace in the Lake Chad Basin, Applaud Gov. Buni’s Example Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his exemplary [...]
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Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s €65m Osimhen Bid
By Tonia Okereke Napoli have rejected a €65m bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen. Turkish giants Galatasaray sent a €65m offer to sign Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli, but the Partenopei have rejected [...]