I lost two siblings, mum’s hand to be amputated after power surge, electrocution – Benue lady
In these interviews with JOHN CHARLES, residents of Wadata area of Makurdi, Benue State capital, tell sad tales following a power surge on
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Nigeria, a country with too many sovereigns
By Chidi Odinkalu Colonial rule in Nigeria was conducted through Indirect Rule. It was a system of “native administration” patented in Northern Nigeria, which
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CBN advises manufacturers against taking dollar-denominated loans
THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has advised manufactures whose revenues are in naira against taking dollar loans. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele disclosed
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Obasanjo warns that Nigeria will disintegrate if current drift is not halted.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, warned that if the current security, political and economic debacle, which have put the country on the precipice, were
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Gunmen kill two at Anambra petrol station
Gunmen have attacked the P&F Filling Station, Nnokwa in the Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing two persons on the
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Why Buhari lacks power to seek electoral Act amendment –Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s letter to the National Assembly seeking amendment of Section 84
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Bagudu, Malami laud Air Unity Aviation for establishing training college in Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Chika Malami, have commended
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Fresh facts emerge on woman, 22, missing from BRT
The family of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old female fashion designer whose whereabouts became unknown after she boarded a Lagos State Government owned BRT
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Russia-Ukraine war: Another 306 Nigerians arrive Abuja from Hungary today
The fourth batch of 306 Nigerians fleeing from the war in Ukraine has arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Budapest,
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Ukraine: UK asks citizens to leave Russia
The UK government on Saturday asked British nationals to consider leaving Russia if their presence is not essential amid ongoing tensions over the
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Supermarket operator, Mrs Okpala, kidnapped in Lokoja
The wife of the owner of Lokoja, Kogi State supermarket chain, Ugochukwu Okpala, was reportedly kidnapped on Friday night. She was said to
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How 22-year-old lady got ‘missing’ BRT bus
The family of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola has been thrown into confusion following her sudden disappearance after she boarded a BRT bus going to
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Russia-Ukraine war: We saw hell, officials threatened to kill us -Nigerian students
Nigerian students who escaped Russia’s ongoing military offensive in Ukraine have narrated how they were almost shot by soldiers for fighting against racism.
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Three dead as Kenya records yellow fever outbreak
Kenya has recorded a yellow fever outbreak, with three fatalities already recorded in Isiolo county’s upper Eastern region of Kenya. The Kenyan Ministry
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Drama as ‘Erelu Okin’ shares petrol souvenir at party
Reactions have trailed the sharing of petrol as a souvenir during the installation ceremony of Chief Dr Pearl Chindinma Ogbulu as Erelu Okin
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Chad, Cameroon, others to patronise Kano Dry Port – Ganduje
The Governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that Presidents of Niger Republic, Cameroon, Chad and Central Africa, have indicated interest to
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Ukraine: 368 trapped Nigerian students drink, cook with snow, ice
No fewer than 368 Nigerian students still trapped in Sumy State University (SumDU), Ukraine are drinking and cooking with ice and snow following
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It’s time to play politics of stomach infrastructure, says Wike
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said that he has worked for the people of the state and fulfilled virtually all his
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Dowen College expels bully
Barely four months after the death of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, has expelled a bully from the school. The student,
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Constitution Review: How lawmakers voted
YES Establishment of the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation and the Office of the Accountant General of the Federal Government
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Kano govt sacks four over sale of properties with forged documents
Kano State Government, on Tuesday, dismissed from service four employees of the state Bureau for Land Management for selling public landed properties, forging
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Buhari for 2-week medical checkup in London after Nairobi meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, left for London, United Kingdom, for a two-week routine medical checkup. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,
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Wickedness! Apprentice weeps, says master loaned him tricycle after 15 years service in Anambra.
An apprentice, Sunday Ndenta, has expressed dissatisfaction with the settlement he got from his master after serving him for over 14 years. Ndenta
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Jonathan opens Nembe, Elebele bridges in Bayelsa
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday inaugurated bridges at Ogbolomabiri and Bassambiri, Nembe and Elebele in Ogbia area of Bayelsa State. The residents were excited
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Ash Wednesday: Kaigama urges Christians to show love, give alms
The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Reverend Ignatius Kaigama, has advised Christians to engage in charity and almsgiving during the Lenten season.
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Police repel IPOB’s attack on Imo station
Gunmen suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) yesterday attacked a police station at Njaba, Imo State. But
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Jonathan can speak for himself, shouldn’t be lured into presidential race – Chidoka
Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and Former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, has said former President Goodluck Jonathan will come out boldly to declare his
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2023: Pro-Emefiele for presidency emerge in Kaduna
Kaduna State chapter of Pro-Emefiele 2023 at the weekend emerged to join forces with other State chapters to impress on the governor of
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Terrorists storm wedding, abduct bride, others in Niger
A bride and one of her maids were abducted when terrorists stormed a wedding ceremony at Lavun Local Government in Niger on Saturday.
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Stranded Africans lament maltreatment at Poland-Ukraine border
Thousands of Africans fleeing Ukraine, especially students, have lamented alleged maltreatment and passport seizure by Ukrainians at the borders. They accused officials of
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