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7 hours ago
An Ondo State governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Funmilayo Mary Adekojo, has promised to turn around the fortunes of the state around if voted into power.
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The management of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday, denied having an accumulated power supply bill of N495 million over the last three years.
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Polytechnic students in Nigeria, under the aegis of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), have protested against the alleged diversion of N20 billion Cement Technology Institute of Nigeria (CTIN) intervention fund.
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would immediately begin the sale of rice to members of the public statewide at half price of the commodity to cushion the prevalent economic hardship among the populace.
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A forum of aggrieved Lagos People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates in the 2023 general elections has instituted a suit against some party leaders, including the Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, over alleged anti-party activities.
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As Rwanda prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, the Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the United States, Dr Mathilde Mukantabana, has called on Africans to learn from the nation's history and end conflicts on the continent.
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Wednesday, said other security agencies of the government will be joining the ranks of the newly-launched mining marshals.
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.Says initiative is for advancement of coastal line The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) has pledged its full endorsement and enthusiastic support for the monumental Lagos-Calabar Coastal superhighway projects spearheaded by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). According to it, the transformative initiative will revolutionise infrastructure development along the Ilaje coastal line in Ondo State. In…
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Lagos State Government has selected MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank Limited (MMPSB), a top player in the payment service banking system in Nigeria, as a collection and payment partner for its "Ounje Eko" food markets, a food price reduction programme designed to assist residents in the state.
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The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 units of 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state.
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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election has expressed apprehension over the looming hunger and famine occasioned by activities of bandits and terrorists, which have continued to deny farmers access to their farms.
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Ohanaeze Ndigbo has threatened to sue the Federal Government over the fewer number of states in the Southeast.
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it discovered a deceptive claim about the weight of a bag of rice at the Garki Modern Market in Abuja. Ag. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC, Dr. Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday after the Commission conducted a targeted enforcement operation…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 35,000 personnel to provide security nationwide as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed the KFC outlet at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN’s spokesperson, Obiageli Orah, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The closure follows a complaint by a customer in a wheelchair, alleging discriminatory treatment he received at the airport by officials of the…
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The Rivers State Police has arrested 26 suspects for being part of a car snatching ring operating in the State. Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu announced that those arrested also included a juju priest allegedly involved in the gang's activities. The suspects were paraded at the command headquarters in Port Harcourt. “For some time now,…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra Command, said that 1,051 personnel have been deployed to secure national assets and infrastructure during the Easter festivities across the state.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with the Chairman of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Adebayo Ogunlesi, and his team at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday. Although details of the meeting are undisclosed. However, sources hinted that their conversation revolved around attracting foreign investments into the Nigerian economy. Ogunlesi is a Nigerian lawyer and investment banker,…
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The Nigerian military has declared eight people wanted in connection with the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama, Delta state. The people declared wanted include Professor Ekpekpo Arthur, Andaowei Dennis Bakriri, Akevwru Daniel Omotegbo (Aka Amagben) and Akata Malawa David. Others are Sinclear Oliki, Clement Ikolo Oghenerukeywe, Reuben Baru, and Igoli Ebi. The troops were…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Oyekanmi said that the conduct of the convention was not monitored by INEC,…
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First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, stressed the need for qualitative education for the girl child.
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Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged government to prosecute the 15 persons it named last week as terrorism financiers.