Tinubu, Abiodun, Anyaoku, Ayo Adebanjo, others bid Ogunbanjo farewell
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday led eminent Nigerians to Erunwon, near Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State, to bid farewell to foremost industrialist, Chief Chris Ogunbanjo.
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Sanwo-Olu promises healthcare palliatives for Lagosians
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced that his government would embark on health palliatives to improve the well-being of
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COVID-19 resurgence in Benue: Report misrepresents WHO’s statement — NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has denied that there was a resurgence of COVID-19 in Benue State. NCDC described the report
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Six Rivers commissioners resign, Assembly factions hold parallel sittings
The Rivers State political crisis deepened further on Thursday as six commissioners loyal to ex-governor Nyesom Wike resigned from the cabinet of Governor
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BREAKING: Ex-Anambra governor, Ezeife dies at 85
Former Anambra State Governor, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife is dead. The elder statesman, according to an e-signed statement by Chief Rob Nwakaire Ezeife (Ahaejiejemba
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Man allegedly takes own life after losing N2.5m to betting
A Facebook user identified as Onoh Chukwuma on Tuesday reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to
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Akeredolu transmits power to Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu yesterday transmitted power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, after announcing that he was going on medical vacation. The medical leave,
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Gunmen kill 7 fun seekers in Anambra nite club, behead security man
Late strike by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers has left Oba community, Idemili North council area of Anambra state in tears and sorrows as
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Netizens react to Rivers State House of Assembly demolition
The Rivers State House of Assembly is currently under demolition on Wednesday as about 10 bulldozers drove into the premises of the Assembly complex
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Just in: Rivers Assembly resumes sitting in Rivers govt house
The 10th Rivers State House of Assembly has moved its sittings to a new complex within the Government House, Port Harcourt. The lawmakers
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EFCC declares ex-power minister, Agunloye, wanted over fraud
A former Minister of Aviation, Dr Olu Agunloye, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The minister who hails
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IHE ABIA CONGRATULATES HER LEGAL ADVISER, DR. BARR. MADUEMESI ON HIS 60TH BIRTHDAY*
Ihe Abia , a political pressure group has congratulated its legal Adviser, Dr. Barr. Uche Maduemesi as he marked his Diamond jubilee. In
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Death in bottles: Toxic herbal cocktails snuffing life out of Nigerians
In South-West Nigeria, many people are consuming Adimenu, a local herbal mixture made from extracts of selected plants, touted as an all-purpose medicinal
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I’m struggling to stay alive after missing four children – Ebonyi man
A 43-year-old mason and father of four, Chimaobi Agah, whose children went missing after leaving home for school in the Umuahia North area
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Tension in Anambra community as anti-tout squad opens fire, kills 3, injures 20 others
There is palpable tension in Okpoko community, a thickly populated suburb of Onitsha, Anambra State, following the killing of three residents and 20 others
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IMF advises CBN to further hike rate at next MPC
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to further hike Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) when next its
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I’d like to die after eating pounded yam — Adeboye
The General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has revealed how he would like to die. The cleric
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Polls offenders trial begins January, INEC, NBA list prosecutors
The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigerian Bar Association will commence the prosecution of electoral offenders in January, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. Since 1999,
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Kaduna drone killing: Some politicians in northern Govt Houses sympathetic to terrorists
Col Hassan Stan-Labo is a retired officer with a wealth of combat operational experience spanning his duty tour of Liberia, Sierra Leone, West Darfur and
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2019 Imo Guber Tussle: Supreme Court imposes N40M Fine on Mike Ozekhome
The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a fine of N40M on human rights activists and Constitutional lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome for filing frivolous
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Kano gov: Group promises to mobilise 500 lawyers for APC candidate
No fewer than 500 private lawyers have indicated interest in defending the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Kano State, Nasir Gawuna, at
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NAF puts up presidential aircraft for sale, invites bidders
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, which is a part of the presidential air fleet,
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ASUU laments mass resignations in public varsities
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, on Tuesday, raised the alarm that most departments and units in Nigeria’s public universities were short-staffed due
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I’m the face of APGA, I hold the ‘Offor’ – Umeadi
THE Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, in the last presidential election in Nigeria, Prof. Peter Umeadi, Monday said that
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Nigerian Army admits bombing villagers in error – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government says the Nigerian Army has claimed responsibility for dropping a bomb on Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area
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Germany beat France on penalties to win U-17 World Cup
en-man Germany beat France on penalties to win the Under-17 World Cup football final in Indonesia on Saturday, becoming the first team to
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Observers tell INEC to introduce mobile phone voting, diaspora participation
Election observers and experts have told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to introduce laws enabling the use of mobil phones for voting.
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Minister seeks flexible repayment plans for mortgage loans
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has urged mortgage banks to adopt rent-to-own mortgage options and flexible monthly mortgage loan
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DSS denies DG Bichi looted staff grant
The Department of State Services (DSS) has debunked accusations of looting staff subsidy grant levelled against its Director General, Alhaji Yusuf Bichi, by one
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