Anxiety, expectations in Enugu, Kano, Adamawa over tribunals’ proceedings
The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal yesterday fixed August 16 for the submission of the final written addresses of the counsel in the case.
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India landslide toll rises to 27, about 50 missing
The death toll from a massive landslide in India’s Maharashtra state jumped to 27 on Sunday, with at least 50 people still missing
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Lady beaten to death in Anambra hotel
A young lady identified as Miss Chinyere Awuda has been beaten to death inside a popular hotel (name withheld) in Awka, Anambra State.
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WHO urges governments to maintain systems built for COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to maintain and not dismantle the systems built for COVID-19 intervention. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO
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Why Ganduje can’t replace Adamu — APC chieftain
The National Vice Chairman for North-West, Mallam Salihu Lukman, has warned against replacing the ousted National Chairman of All Progressives Congress, Senator Abdullahi
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NAF fighter jet bombards terrorists strongholds in Kastina, kills 22 terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, others
A Nigerian Air Force fighter jet on anti banditry operations in Kastina State have bombarded a terrorists base killing over 22, terrorists, bandits,
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JUST IN: Senate sets up panel on internal security of NASS
The Senate on Thursday set up an Adhoc committee on the internal security of the National Assembly. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the constitution of
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Fuel hike: Pro-Tinubu protesters storm National Assembly
Protesters in support of the fuel removal on Thursday cause a bit of disruption at the National Assembly’s main entrance popularly known as
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CBN, CBE establish ‘Nigeria-Egypt FinTech Bridge’
A major decision towards strengthening Nigeria’s digital economy has crystalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
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Mendy signs for Lorient after being cleared of rape
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 side Lorient five days after being cleared of rape. The left-back, 29,
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UNICEF, WHO hail Nigeria’s immunisation programme
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have hailed Nigeria’s immunisation programme despite the devastating effect of the
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Troops nab suspected drug syndicate with 397 wraps of Indian hemp
Troops of 192 Battalion Nigerian Army operating in 81 Division, have intercepted a suspected international drug syndicate smuggling a truck load of substance
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JUST IN: INEC fails to present witness to defend Mbah’s election victory
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday, failed to present any witness to defend the allegation by candidate of the Labour Party
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Over 700 France rioters sentenced to prison — Minister
More than 700 people have been sentenced to prison over riots in France late last month, the country’s justice minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, said
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Reps to probe MDAs appointments under Buhari
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to ask the Federal Character Commission to make available
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NLC rejects proposed N8,000 palliatives to Nigerians, threatens to take action
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has kicked against President Bola Tinubu’s move to seek the approval of the National Assembly to obtain another tranche
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Special Force arrests over 1000 cattle grazing on locals farmlands in Mangu
The Special Task Force code named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau State have arrested over one thousand cattle grazing on the farmlands
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First Lady renames Women Centre after Maryam Babangida
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has renamed the National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) in Abuja after the late First Lady, Dr. Maryam
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Tetfund: N2.3bn not missing, Over 137 students sponsored abroad absconded – Executive Secretary
The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Mr Sonny Echono, has said that contrary to speculation, there is no missing
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Sad! Man lynched by mob over bread theft in Bayelsa had mental issues — Relatives
A graduate of Lead City University, Ibadan, Ebimotimi Freeborn, who was beaten to death in Yenagoa, Bayelsa for allegedly stealing a loaf of
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A year after, NIWA comes to rescue of flood victims in Anambra, sends relief materials, cash
National Inland Waterways (NIWA) has sent relief materials worth millions of naira to Anambra State flood victims of 2022. The relief package comprised
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Court discharges ex-Imo Gov Okorocha, blasts EFCC for abuse of court process
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja has discharged ex-Imo Governor Senator Rochas Okorocha of all allegations of corruption filed against him by
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UEFA fines Barcelona, Man United, others for breaking financial fair play rule
Barcelona and Manchester United have been fined by UEFA for breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, the European soccer’s governing body said
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Farmers/herders crisis: OPWS Force Commander to convene peace meeting in operational area
The Force Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, the joint military spike operation covering Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba States, Maj. Gen. Sunday Igbinomwanhia,
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Ondo constitutes committee on subsidy palliatives
The Ondo State Government said it has set up a nine-man committee on palliatives that will work out the strategies to cushion the
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ANLCA NEC extends Farinto’s tenure, holds election in July
Contrary to the news making rounds that the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) , National Executive Committee (NECOM) have been dissolved,
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JUST IN: Man City’s Benjamin Mendy acquitted of sex offences
A UK court jury on Friday acquitted former Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy of one count of rape and another of
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DSS Loses Again As Another Court Quashes Emefiele’s Arrest, Detention
Barely 24 hours after an FCT High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the release of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of
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NDLEA intercepts 64,863kg ‘laughing gas’ consignments
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of over 64, 863.5 kilogrammes of nitrous oxide, known as
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ILO backs FG’s plan to create two million digital jobs
The International Labour Organisation has pledged its support to the incumbent administration to deliver over two million digital jobs to reduce the unemployment
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