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The doctors, Anas Chika and Abubakar Shehu, alongside their friends, were travelling to Kebbi State on Sunday when their car collided with an oncoming truck.
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VIDEO: Timeline Of Obasa’s Impeachment As Lagos Speaker
Kayode OyeroObasa was first elected into the House in 2007 and emerged speaker in June 2015 before his removal in January 2025.
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Two arraigned over alleged theft of cell phone worth N120,000
Olayide SoagaTwo men, Abdullateef Olasunkanmi and Sunday Morice, were on Tuesday arraigned before an Ota Magistrates’ Court, Ogun, over alleged theft of a cell phone worth N120,000. Olasunkanmi, 18, and Morice, 28, whose addresses were not provided, are being charged with stealing, assault, malicious damage and breach of peace. The Prosecutor, Insp E.O Adaraloye, told the […]
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How Presidential Amnesty Paid Over N6bn Without Due Process, Tuition For Ghost Students — AuG
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe findings, disclosed in the Auditor-General’s Annual Report on Non-Compliance and Internal Control Weaknesses, highlight government funds' waste and public funds' diversion between 2020 and 2021.
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PDP’ll Produce More Govs In 2027 – NWC
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe party’s National Working Committee (NWC) stated this on Sunday during a visit to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at his country home, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area.
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DisCos Are To Replace Faulty Meters, Says NERC
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe Order states that no customer with a meter should be forcefully migrated to estimated billing.
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US-based Nigerian risks 20-year jail term for money laundering
Oluyemi OgunseyinA US-based Nigerian, Samson Omoniyi, is at risk of being slapped with a 20-year jail term for money laundering and internet fraud. An official website of the United States government, Office Of Public Affairs in the Department of Justice in a report on Wednesday, said Omoniyi is a member of a group of multi-state money […]
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Police killed 24, detained 1,200 #Endbadgovernance protesters, says Amnesty Int’l
Umar AuduThe Amnesty International has said that the Nigeria Police Force used excessive force against protesters during the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests between August 1-10, 2024. The global human rights group also accused the security agencies of killing at least 24 protesters in Borno, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, and Niger states. The organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, […]
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We Have Complained To NSA About Harassment Of Nigerians At Airports – Keyamo
Donatus AnichukwuezeHe said that the NSA is doing a lot to address the problem which includes the acquisition of body cameras for security operatives at the airport.
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World Reaches $300 Billion Climate Finance Deal At COP29
Khadijat LawalAfter two exhausting weeks of chaotic bargaining and sleepless nights, nearly 200 nations banged through the contentious finance pact in a sports stadium in Azerbaijan.
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UPDATED: President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria From G20 Summit In Brazil
Emmanuel EgobiambuThe president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja late on Saturday.
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Putin Signs Decree Allowing Use Of Nuclear Arms
Tom Jones UsenThe move comes on the 1000th day of Russia's offensive on Ukraine and after the United States gave Kyiv permission to use long-range missiles to strike military targets inside Russia.
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Paraguayan President Hospitalised After Falling Ill At G20 Summit
Opeoluwani AkintayoIn a medical bulletin, the hospital later indicated that Pena, 46, had "a malaise in the afternoon" and was taken to a health center for diagnostic tests.
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Court Moves To Sentencing In French Mass Rape Trial
Opeoluwani AkintayoChief defendant Dominique Pelicot has since September been in the dock in southern city Avignon along with 49 other men for organising the rapes and sexual abuse of his now ex-wife Gisele Pelicot.
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Nigeria’s creative sector critical to my diversification agenda — Tinubu
Ibrahim RamalanPresident Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to positioning the nation’s creative sector as key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. Mr Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at the Eagle Square, Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued by […]
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Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment Stalled As Lawyer Absent In Court
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had bought the former governor for arraignment on a 19-count charge of money laundering to the tune of N80.2 billion.
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PHOTOS: Chevron Pensioners Protest Over Grievances In Lagos
Opeoluwani AkintayoOne of the placards listed their grievances to include: Breaking Nigerian law, disdain for pensioners, non-engagement of PenCon, and frozen pension for decades.
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Nigeria has saved $20bn from subsidy removal – Edun
Ibrahim RamalanMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed that the removal of petrol subsidy and adoption of market-based pricing for foreign exchange has saved the nation an estimated $20 billion. Mr Edun revealed this at an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days in office of Esther Walso-Jack, Head […]
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Probe Of Obaseki’s Govt Smokescreen To Cover Okpebholo’s Incompetence – Osagie
Donatus AnichukwuezeOsagie said Okpebholo is devoid of ideas and lacks a clear vision to drive development in the state.
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Canada Foiled Iran Plot To Assassinate Former Minister
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe Iranian diplomat denounced the report as "ridiculous storytelling and in line with the misinformation campaign against Iran".
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Defiant Man Utd Draw 2-2 At Liverpool To Slow Reds’ Title Charge
Tom Jones UsenCody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro Martinez's shock opener for United before Mohamed Salah put Liverpool ahead from the penalty spot, but Amad Diallo scored a late equaliser.
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Chad Ends Military Cooperation With France
Opeoluwani AkintayoChad is a key link in France's military presence in Africa, constituting Paris's last foothold in the Sahel after the forced withdrawal of its troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
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Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage For FCTA Staff
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe minister also granted approval for payment of 3]three months arrears for all staff of the administration with effect from November 2024.
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Avoid Breaking Point, Adjust IMF, World Bank Policies, Gambari Tells FG
Kayode OyeroThe two Bretton Woods institutions have consistently advocated the removal of energy subsidies and the floating of the naira.
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Army Confiscates Over 130,000 Litres Of Stolen Products In Niger Delta
Ignatius IgweThe troops also discovered a concealed hose linking the truck to the pipeline and arrested four suspected oil thieves in Delta.
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FG Arraigns 130 Foreigners, Others For Alleged Cybercrime
Opeoluwani AkintayoThe suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.
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Akwa Ibom Govt Suspends Principal Over Poor Feeding In Boarding School
Ignatius IgweThe Commissioner led officials to perform an unscheduled visit to the public school following an outcry from students against malnutrition,
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Lookman, Ekong, Oshoala, Onuachu Make Shortlist For FIFA Best Awards 2024 (FULL LIST)
Emmanuel EgobiambuMeanwhile, Lionel Messi headlined the men's best player nominees. The Inter Miami forward's inclusion has sparked debates among football fans.
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Closing gender gaps can add N15trn to Nigeria’s GDP annually – Minister
Ibrahim RamalanImaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, said closing gender gaps has the potential to add N15 trillion to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Productivity, GDP, annually by 2025. Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony, themed: ” Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and […]
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List Of Key Golden Globe Winners
Opeoluwani AkintayoSurreal narco-musical "Emilia Perez" led all films with four awards, including Best Comedy or Musical Film.
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