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Crisis Hits Labour Party As Leadership Rejects ‘suspension’ Of National Chairman

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Post-election crisis has hit another opposition party, the Labour Party (LP) over the suspension of its national chairman, Julius Abure, by his local Edo State chapter of the parry.

Alleged s3xual harassment: ICPC drags university’s lecturer to court

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned a lecturer of the Tai Solarin University of Education, TASUED, for allegedly demanding sexual and monetary gratification from a female student of the institution.

Bauchi gov, 31 assembly members-elect receive certificates of return from INEC

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Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and the 31 lawmakers-elect in the State Assembly on Friday, received their Certificates of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). 

Kano govt to gov-elect : Stop dishing out directives, Ganduje still in charge

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Kano state government has called on Abba Yusuf- governor-elect to exercise patience and desist from issuing official pronouncement in form of public advisory in order not to cause unnecessary confusion in the state.

Nigerian court jails 2 Chinese men for corruption

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The Court of Appeal, Sokoto Division has sentenced two Chinese nationals Mr. Meng Wei Kun and Mr. Xu Kuai to three years imprisonment for corruption.

Police Arrest Portable After 72-Hour Ultimatum

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The police authorities in Ogun State police have arrested singer, Habeeb Okikiola, commonly called Portable after a 72-hour ultimatum given to him to honour police invitation.

Trump ‘Shocked’ By Indictment But ‘Ready To Fight’

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Following his historic indictment on criminal charges, Donald Trump was preparing Friday to go where no former US president has gone before — a prosecutor’s office to be booked, fingerprinted and have his mugshot taken.

Neutralize Vestiges Of Terrorists In North East, Gen Irabor Charges Troops

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The CDS who was at the NE Theatre on an operational visit was visibly impressed by the steady successes recorded by own troops.

Video: Wike arrives INEC office with Sim Fubara

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Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, arrives in INEC office in Port Harcourt with the Governor-Elect, Sim Fubara, for the presentation of Certificate of Return. Video 👇

U.S recovers $53m fra¥d proceeds involving Diezani Allison-Madueke, others

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The US department of justice has announced the final resolution of two civil cases seeking the forfeiture of the luxury assets that were laundered in and through the country in a case involving Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum resources, and her associates.

Court Nullifies Suspension Of Ogun Assembly Ex-Deputy Speaker

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The court further ordered that all emoluments due to the lawmaker, who represents Ijebu North II State Constituency, be paid immediately by the state House of Assembly.

Weeks To May 29 Handover, Buhari’s Minister Resigns

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned to seek governorship aspiration in Bayelsa state on the All Progressive Congress (APC) platform.

Six Bodies Recovered From Canadian Marsh Near US Border

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Six bodies have been recovered from a marsh in Quebec near the Canada-US border, police said Thursday.

Court remands Blessing CEO over alleged cyber-b#llying, libel

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The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday remanded a social media influencer Blessing Okoro aka “Blessing CEO” following her arraignment by the police for alleged Cyber-b#llying. 

MC Olumo bans tax collection in some parts of lagos after protest by transporters

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Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages Association, Musiliu Akinsaya, popularly known as Mc Oluomo, has banned collections of illegal taxes levied by agberos in some parts of the state following a protest by commercial bus drivers days ago. 

Asari Dokubo: 'Tinubu will not lead Jihad in Nigeria'

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Dokubo, during a Facebook Live session, pointed out that Tinubu's wife is a Christian and that he never led a Jihad during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State.

Minister donates ₦20m, 10 trucks of grains to victims of Borno market fire

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Orange recalls that the Maiduguri Central Market, popularly known as Monday Market, was gutted by fire on Feb. 26, affecting over 10,000 shops.

Gully erosion threatens Ekwueme Square, High Court complex in Anambra

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The gully is already cutting off the road between Ekwueme Square and the State High Court, thereby exposing the temple of justice to possible imminent collapse.

Tinubu Wants Channels TV Sanctioned Over Obi , Datti's Comments

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The President-Elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu has petitioned the National Broadcasting Commission NBC, urging it to sanction Channels Television for allegedly breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.

Mercy Chinwo threatens Obidiz with ₦2 billion lawsuit for using her name in a song

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Award-winning gospel singer Mercy Chinwo is threatening to take artist Obidiz to court for using her name in a secular song.

Pensioners demand separate ministry under Tinubu government

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Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) has called on the President-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu, to create a ministry that will be saddled solely with the responsibility of addressing the plights of retirees in the country

JAMB conducts 2023 UTME mock in 725 centres

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) on Thursday, conducted the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) Mock in 725 centres across the country

Arsenal tickets for final Premier League game of the season on sale for whopping €50,000

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Arsenal's final day of the season clash with Wolves are being sold for as much as €50,000 (£44,000), with Gunners fans clamouring to be at a potentially historic day in the club's historyArsenal currently sit atop of the Premier League table, eight points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City, and within touching distance of their first league title since 2004 - when they went the whole campaign unbeaten.

BREAKING: PDP makes U-turn on suspension of Fayose, Anyim, others

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national working committee (NWC) has rescinded the suspension of Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti.

Court dismisses El-Zakzaky’s suit against Immigration Service, DSS, NIA

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit filed by leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah, seeking an order compelling the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS ) to reissue them international passports.

Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro reportedly arrested by FCID

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Relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, has been reportedly arrested by men of the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Alagbon.

Another Nigerian singer buys $1.6m house in United States

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Just few days after Paul Okoye, better known as Rudeboy of the Psquare music group announced that he has acquired aluxury home in Atlanta, United States, another Nigerian singer and dancer, Korra Obidi has bought a 1.6 million dollar home in Brentwood, Los Angeles.

Ireti Heebah Kingibe Biography, Family, Education, Career and Net Worth

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Ireti Heebah Kingibe is a Nigerian civil engineer and politician. She was elected member of the senate representing the FCT in the 2023 Nigerian elections under the Labour party.

Kashim Shettima holds closed-door meeting with IBB

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Nigeria’s Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has visited Minna, Niger State, to confer with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (retd), on Thursday.

Why I’m back to Havard University – Orji Kalu

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Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, says he has enrolled for a new programme in Havard University, to improve his service delivery to Nigerians.

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

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Russia's security service arrested an American reporter for The Wall Street Journal on espionage charges, the first time a U.S. correspondent has been detained on spying accusations since the Cold War. The newspaper denied the allegations.

Whitney Adeniran: Lagos state govt to begin trial of Chrisland school, workers today

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The Lagos State Government will today March 30 begin the trial of Chrisland School, Opebi, and some employees over the death of one of a former pupil, 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran.

Nigerians obtain permission from the US government to stage a protest against Nigeria's presidential election

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Actor Yul Edochie loses first son

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Emerging reports indicate that Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has lost his first son, Kambilichukwu Edochie.

PDP blew N12.5bn in two months — Wike

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GOVERNOR Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, on Wednesday, accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s leadership of squandering N12.5 billion party funds in two months.

Interim Government Plot: Six Things We Know So Far

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Following the keenly contested general elections that many, there are concerns that some “misguided political actors” are planning to bring an Interim Government to power. 

Joshua Dismisses Franklin Knockout Threat Ahead Of Ring Return

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British boxer Anthony Joshua has laughed off Jermaine Franklin’s threat of a knockout in their bout on Saturday, with the former world heavyweight champion insisting the American has picked the “worst time” to face him.

Lagos Govt Files Manslaughter Charge Against Chrisland School

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The Lagos State Government has filed two counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless and negligent acts against Chrisland School Limited and four others over the death of a 12-year-old student, Whitney Adeniran.

US VP Unveils $1bn For African Women’s Empowerment

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The United States Vice President Kamala Harris announced a more than $1 billion initiative to improve women’s economic empowerment in Africa on Wednesday at the end of the first leg of a three-nation trip to the continent.

Consider South-South For Senate President, APC Vice Chairman Lukman Tells Party

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The Vice Chairman of the APC, North-West, Salihu Lukman, has urged the party to consider zoning the Senate President position in the 10th National Assembly to the South-South zone.

Niger judiciary dismisses magistrate court judge for misconduct

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The Niger state Judicial Service Commission has dismissed a Magistrate Court Judge in Magama local government area of the state, Mohammed Bako Iya, and also demoted two Sharia Court Judges,  Abdullahi Nasiru and Mohammed Baba Enagi.

Unbelievable: Woman Marries Three Men

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This lady is married to these three men and they live under the same roof , eat together and take turn to make love 

FEC Okays N24.2bn For Free Internet At Airports, Varsities

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved free internet services at 20 selected airports, six markets and 43 universities across the country at the cumulative cost of 24.2 billion naira.

Nigeria failed you and your generation - Family pays tribute to Dr. Chinelo Megafu on first anniversary of Abuja-Kaduna train terrorist attack

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The Megafu family has paid tribute to Dr. Chinelo Nwando Megafu, one year after she was killed in the d€adly Abuja-Kaduna train attack. 

RHOA star Eva Marcille files for divorce from husband Michael Sterling after 4 years of marriage.

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Eva Marcille is divorcing Michael Sterling after less than five years of marriage. 

A lesson for Nigeria- Peter Obi writes as 37 year old Humza Yousaf is set to become Scotland's first minister

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Labour party Presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria has a lesson to learn following the emergence of 37-year-old Humza Yousaf of South Asian descent as the Prime-Minister designate of Scotland.

Nigerian father-son doctors perform surgery together

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A doctor, Tochukwu Eneh, who joined his father, also a doctor, to perform a surgery, took to Twitter on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, to share their photos during and after the surgery.

Why We're Inviting Portable For Questioning..Police

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The Ogun State Police Command has disclosed plans to use minimum force to arrest controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable.

Buhari Swears In Arase As New PSC Chairman

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  President Muhammadu Buhari will today at the State House, Abuja, sworn in the 18th Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, as the fifth Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC.

Prof Siyan Oyeweso Congratulates Tinubu @ 71

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I congratulate His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President- elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his victory at the presidential polls on Saturday, February 25, 2023 and for his forthcoming 71st Birthday on March 29, 2023.