Month: May 2024
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Politics
“Politicians build flyovers for showoff” – Ex-minister laments neglect of education, health
Former Health Minister Isaac Adewole has criticized Nigerian politicians for prioritizing the construction of flyovers and other infrastructure projects over…
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Presidency to empower vulnerable Nigerians through community outreaches
As part of efforts to bridge the gap between the government and local communities, the Presidency on Friday, launched a…
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First Bank moves to recover N40 billion stolen by employee
First Bank of Nigeria has initiated legal proceedings to recover substantial sums of money allegedly embezzled by an employee. The…
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JUST IN: Peter Obi condemns attack on soldiers in Abia state, calls for justice
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has expressed his deep sorrow and condemnation of the…
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JUST IN: Soldiers repel another attack by unknown gunmen in Abia
Soldiers have successfully repelled an attack by unknown gunmen in Abia State. The incident occurred earlier today in Ohafia Local…
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[BREAKING] Minimum wage: NLC, TUC declare indefinite nationwide strike from Monday
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning from Monday, June…
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BREAKING: Fubara sacks 10,000 civil servants employed by Wike
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has cancelled the 10,000 jobs in the Rivers state civil service approved by his predecessor, Nyesom Wike,…
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BREAKING: Abia govt places N25 million bounty on soldiers’ killers
The Abia State Government has placed a N25 million bounty on the killers of five soldiers in the Aba area…
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Tinubu justifies reintroduction of old national anthem amid backlash
President Bola Tinubu says the reintroduction of the ‘Nigeria, we hail thee’ national anthem was a priority to him. Tinubu’s…
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Lawyers to sue Tinubu, others for re-introducing old national anthem
A civil society organisation composed of legal practitioners, Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP), has declared its intention…
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BREAKING: Deadlock in minimum wage talks as labour leaders walk out of meeting
Efforts to reach a compromise on a new minimum wage for public service workers have stalled again, as representatives from…
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JUST IN: Protesters storm APC national secretariat, demand resignation of women leader
A large group of female protesters gathered at the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja today, demanding…
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Rivers philanthropist vows to take-over from Fubara in 2027
A philanthropist, Leesi Gborogbosi, has expressed his optimism that Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, would hand over power to him…
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“We’ll deploy overwhelming military pressure” – DHQ reacts to killing of soldiers in Abia
The Defence Headquarters has reacted to the killing of five soldiers by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra…
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WHO seeks total ban on public smoking in Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti says tobacco use among young people in the…
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BREAKING: Tinubu’s govt cancels controversial $300 helicopter landing levy
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has announced the cancellation of the contentious $300 landing…
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Politics
BREAKING: INEC chairman meets political party leaders in Edo ahead of guber election
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is currently holding a crucial meeting with leaders…
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BREAKING: Kano police refutes news of Emir Bayero leading prayers at Central Mosque
The Kano State Police Command has refuted circulating reports that Emir Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero will lead the Jumma’t prayers…
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Tension in Kano as Sanusi, Bayero plan Friday prayer at palace mosque
There is apprehension in Kano following the decision of the reinstated Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II to lead…
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Economy and Business
Finance minister blames Buhari’s govt for shutdown of 800 companies in Nigeria
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has attributed the shutdown of approximately 800 companies…
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