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Maolud Nabiyy : Federal Government Declares Wednesday Sept 27 Public Holiday
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, September 27, 2023 as public holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul- Maulid celebration.…
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Police re-arrest ousted Ogun council boss who accused Governor Abiodun of diverting LG funds
Men of the Nigeria Police Force in Ogun state have arrested the impeached chairman of Ijebu-east LGA, Wale Adedayo. Adedayo…
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Senate set to screen Cardoso, 4 CBN Deputy Governors, Ministerial Nominees
As National Assembly resumes plenary the Senate will during today’s proceedings screen former Chairman of the Board of Citi Bank…
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Tragedy hits Nollywood again as Veteran Actor, Yemi Adeyemi “Suara” dies
Veteran actor Yemi Adeyemi, popularly known as Suara, is dead. He died on Sunday, 24 September, 2023 according to a…
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Obafemi Awolowo Vasity Announce Downward Review of Charges For Fresh And Returning Students
Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife on Monday announced the downward review of the sundry charges payable by…
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I’ve not being served Notice of impeachment – Aiyedatiwa
The embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said he has not been served any impeachment notice by the…
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Selection of new Alaafin a ruse, display of corruption in Oyo traditional council – Group
A socio-cultural group, Oyo Omo-Alaafin in Diaspora has accused the Oyo traditional council of engaging in bribery and illegal selection…
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Ogun NUJ Nominates TVC Olowe, This Day’s Sowole for Appointment into Gov Abiodun’s Cabinet
Following the request of the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun to have two professional Journalists from the Nigeria Union…
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Three escape death as 40ft container crushes car in Lagos
Prompt rescue efforts saved three people from untimely death on Sunday night after a 40ft container fell on a Toyota…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Complex On Fire
A section of the supreme court of Nigeria, in Abuja has been gutted by fire. The fire was said to…
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Security forces rescue additional 16 kidnapped Zamfara Varsity Students
Military troops have rescued additional 16 abducted female students of the Federal University Gusua following the pressure mounted on the…
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Gunmen abducts Benue Commissioner for Culture
The Benue state commissioner for culture and tourism, Matthew Abo, have been abducted by unknown gunmen. Available information indicates that…
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Ekiti Police begin search for missing EKSU Female undergraduate
The police in Ekiti State said they have initiated search efforts for a missing 23-year-old 500-level student of Ekiti State…
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End of road for Five ‘Fake Soldiers’ Arrested In Lagos For Theft, Other Crimes
Five persons who have been parading themselves as soldiers have been arrested by 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ikeja…
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Lagos Governorship Election Petition Tribunal fixes Tomorrow Sept 25th for judgment
The Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has fixed Monday, September 25, 2023, to deliver judgment on the petitions filed…
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N/A Uncovers Gun Factory, Recovers Weapons In Kaduna
Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military task force maintaining peace in Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna States, has uncovered a gun…
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Mohbad died day his Canadian visa was approved – Show promoter
A Canada-based show promoter, Prince George, has disclosed that singer Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly called Mohbad died the day his Canadian…
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Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Gov Polls : Police to deploy drones, Modern security technologies
The Management of the Nigerian Police have said they will deploy adequate personnel, including plain clothes officers, for the governorship…
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Nigeria wins 2023 ITTF African Para Championships with 12 golds, defeats reigning champions, Egypt
Nigeria’s Paralympics team have emerged champions of the 2023 ITTF African Para Championships which ended on Saturday in Giza, Egypt.…
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Mohbad : He lived his life in constant fears — Mother
The mother of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka MohBad, has said he promised to give her N5m for her business…
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Open Letter : Request for Accountability on Federal Allocation allotted to Odeda L.G.A in the last 2 years
To the Chairman, Odeda Local Government Area, Folashade Adeyemo, on behalf of the good people of Odeda Local Government Area,…
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LASG Considers Reintroduction of Monthly Environmental Sanitation
The Lagos State Government says, it is considering the reinstatement of the monthly environmental sanitation program in a bid to…
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Mohbad: Give space for thorough investigations, FPRO warns Bloggers, Celebrities
As investigations continue to unravel the cause of death of the Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba also known as Mohbad, the…
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U.S puts 18 Nigerian States on volatility list, warns citizens against travelling to affected States
Two days after the United States Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo visited Nigeria as part of U.S. efforts to strengthen…
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