N’East humanitarian effort gulps over $1bn in 18 months
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says it received at least $1.1bn in its humanitarian response in Nigeria’s northeast
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Zulum orders probe into commissioner’s death
Police in Maiduguri have launched an urgent investigation into the sudden death of the state’s Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Ibrahim Garba.
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Ex-militant leaders warn Gumi over anti-Wike comments
Ex-militant leaders from the Niger Delta region have described as ‘provocative’ the recent statements by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi against the Federal Capital
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APC‘ll win Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa guber elections –Ganduje
National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has expressed confidence that the party will triumph in the November 11, 2023,
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Police confirm death of DPO, two others in Benue bank robbery
Benue State Police Command confirmed yesterday that two suspected members of the robbery gang that raided some commercial banks in Otukpo, Benue State on Friday
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Fresh evidence from Chicago State University not statute-barred, Atiku replies Tinubu, APC, INEC
As the Supreme Court gets set to hear appeals seeking to remove President Bola Tinubu from office, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic
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National Mosque leadership faults alleged demolition report against Wike
Top management of the Abuja National Mosque on Friday, October 20, expressed displeasure and described as false, social media reports alleging that the
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848 Nigerians, victims of extrajudicial killings in three years — Global Rights
No fewer than 848 Nigerians have lost their lives to extrajudicial violence across the country in the last three years. In the first
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Off-cycle guber poll: INEC to deploy 46,084 regular, ad-hoc staff, raises fresh security concerns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it will be deploying a total number of 46,084 regular and ad-hoc staff for
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INEC plotting to stall proceedings at Appeal Court – Labour Party alleges
The Labour Party, LP has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is plotting to stall election tribunal proceedings at the Court
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Nigeria needs new constitution to move forward — Anyaoku
A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku has said that the way forward for Nigeria is a new constitution to arrest the
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Why I seek healing for my mum at TB Joshua’s church – Jim Iyke
Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed what led him to seek healing for his mum at the late TB Joshua’s Synagogue Church Of
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Akpabio not behind my removal, embattled Senator Abbo recants, apologises.
The embattled senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has apologised over his allegation that Senate President Godswill Akpabio plotted his removal
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JUST IN: Ashiru replaces Umahi as Senate Deputy Leader
The Senate on Wednesday appointed Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress representing Kwara South as its new Deputy Leader of
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ASUU decries dissolution of governing council in Dangote varsity
The Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology,Wudil, has decried the dissolution of the
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Footballers suspended for expressing opinions on the Israel-Palestine war
Hamas, a Palestinian militant group on Saturday, October 7, stormed Israel through a border fence and massacred hundreds of Israelis in their homes,
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BREAKING: Senate begins screening to confirm EFCC chair
The Senate has begun confirmation proceedings for Mr. Ola Olukoyede, the nominee for the position of Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes
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Myths about HPV vaccine untrue, unfounded — FG
As the Federal Government gets set to launch the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine in Abuja on Oct. 24, it has debunked myths
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Akeredolu’s absence jeopardising good governance, group alleges
A group, the Ondo State Consciousness Movement has condemned the continued absence of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu from office, and the prolonged
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FCTA audits Abuja satellite towns, lifts ban on building plan approval
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a post-development audit of satellite towns in Abuja, to generate an efficient data base for
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Cattle dealers beg as Abia govt insists on flushing criminals out of regional market
Cattle dealers at the Lokpanta Regional Cattle Market have appealed to Abia State Government not to stop them from residing inside the market
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EFCC arrests musician for duping Briton £9,300, American $2,000
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested a musician named Aniji Shedrack Chidubem, popularly known as Sanij-D, for allegedly defrauding
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Drama in Senate as Ndume stages walkout after clash with Akpabio
There was mild drama at the Senate on Tuesday as the Chief Whip, Ali Ndume stormed out of the Chamber after he was
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Lagos shuts Mile 12, Owode Onirin markets over environmental breaches
The Lagos State Government has announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets for various environmental infractions. The closure
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13 hostages killed by Israeli airstrikes — Hamas
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, on Friday said at least 13 hostages captured by Hamas were killed in Israeli airstrikes on
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Tinubu appoints new heads for CAC, SMEDAN, others
President Bola Tinubu on Friday approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of some agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of
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Senate: Stop passing bills without our input – Ndume, others tackle Akpabio
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has tackled the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for approving the passage of some executive
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Forex crisis: CBN raises dollar supply, lifts ban on cement, 42 items
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it is raising dollar supply in the foreign exchange market, just as it also lifted the
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Google trains 3,500 journalists on misinformation in three years
No fewer than 3,500 journalists have been trained by Google on the use of different tools for news verification, including digital tools to manage misinformation
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Premier League teams to observe moment’s silence, wear black armbands on Israel-Gaza war
The Premier League has announced that teams will observe a moment’s silence and wear black armbands in response to the Israel-Gaza war. In
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