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Footballer Kayode Olanrewaju accuses his wife of fra¥d, ch£ating on him with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega

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  Footballer Kayode Olanrewaju accuses his wife of fra¥d, ch£ating on him with Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, st£aling his 2 Mercedes SUVs to finance Pastor Tobi’s lifestyle, and abd¥cting their children 

Naira appreciates to N1,280/$ at parallel market

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The naira, on Friday, appreciated to N1,280 per dollar at the parallel section of the foreign exchange (FX) market.

Air Peace gets ready to begin direct flight to London

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The airline is offering economy class tickets for its London route at N1.2 million and business class tickets at N4 million.

Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has sworn in Prof. Nimibofa Ayawei as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG)

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During the swearing in, the governor noted that after careful consideration and extensive consultations, he found Ayawei qualified and suited for the crucial role, stating that his appointment was not merely based on the necessity but on his distinguished credentials.

Legendary Actor Dies At 87

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Louis Gossett Jr., a star of film and television who made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for supporting actor for his performance in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” has died at age 87, according to a statement from his family.

Bayelsa Senator, Benson Remanded in Prison For Alleged Certificate Forgery

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The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, remanded Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Senator Benson Konbowei in the Kuje Correctional Centre

Wike insulted Peter Odili, his wife cause they refused to back his attempt to impeach Fubara- Sekibo

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Abiye Sekibo, a leader of the PDP in Rivers State has spoken about the tensions surrounding former Governor Nyesom Wike and his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara

Veteran Actor, Zack Orji travels to the United Kingdom for a post-surgery check up

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His photographs taken at the airport before his departure were shared on Friday.

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu announces new twist as auditions for Big Brother Naija Season 9 kicks off

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Popular reality TV host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has announced an exciting new twist for the Big Brother Naija Season 9 audition process.

“Please take it easy, you’re not from a poor family” — Father’s message to his daughter cause buzz online

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Daughter leaves many internet users jealous as she shares her father’s message to her after she missed two of his calls.

CBN increases capital base for mega banks to N500 billion, smaller banks N200 billion

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the capital base for commercial banks with international authorization to N500 billio and national banks to N200 billion.

Uncertainty in Ibadan over Olubadan’s stool

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There are indications that all may not be going as planned with activities leading to the selection of the next Olubadan following the death of the 42nd Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun.

FAAN Shuts Down KFC Outlet At MMIA Over PRM Discrimination

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has shut down the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), in Lagos, with effect from March 28, 2024.

First Lady Tinubu donates N1b to end TB

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has donated N1b towards Nigeria’s target of ending Tuberculosis by 2030.

Nationwide Blackout Looms As National Grid Suffers Fresh Collapse

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 Nigeria has yet again suffered another nationwide blackout as the national electricity grid, centrally managed from Osogbo, Osun State, suffered a collapse at approximately 4:30pm on Thursday, leaving millions of homes and businesses without power.

Detained Binance Executive sues NSA, EFCC for alleged violation of his fundamental human rights

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 The detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan, has sued the National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the alleged violation of his fundamental rights, Premium Times is reporting.

40-year-old man bags 10 years imprisonment for d+filing his 9-year-old daughter in Anambra State

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A 40-year-old man Kenneth Nwangu, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting in High Court, Awka, Anambra State, on Monday, for d+filing his nine-year-old daughter and only child.

UNCLE Musa...

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After living in the United States for 40 years and at the age of 70, Uncle Musa finally relocated to Salagie, The Gambia this year to live in his 5-bedroom house which took him 10 years to complete.

TINUBU, BEWARE OF NYESOM WIKE By Richard Akinnola

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Impetuous, garrulous, flippant, compulsively and deliriously narcissistic, that succinctly encapsulates the Nyesom Wike persona.

INEC disowns Anambra LP convention

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra.

Okuama killing: Slain soldiers left behind 3 pregnant widows, 21 orphans – COAS

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 The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army who were gruesomely murdered in Okuama Community in Delta on March 14, left behind 10 widows three of whom are pregnant and 21 orphans.

BREAKING: Secondus, Sekibo, others declare support for Tinubu, Fubara

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A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus and members of the Presidential Campaign Council of the party for the 2023 general elections in Rivers State have declared support for President Bola Tinubu and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara.

Nigerian woman faces seven years in prison for writing a damning online review of tomato puree

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  A Nigerian woman is facing up to seven years in prison for writing a damning review of a can of tomato puree, after its maker accused her of damaging its business. 

Fubara deceived me into working for his gubernatorial ambition – Wike

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, said governor Siminalayi Fubara used him to actualise his gubernatorial ambition.

I don’t win awards because I reject s+xual advances from men — Yemi Alade

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Yemi Alade, the renowned Afrobeat artiste affectionately referred to as Mama of Africa has shed light on the reasons behind her infrequent wins at award ceremonies.

NNPCL: We haven’t reduced pump price

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Amid the rumour making the round that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Retail Outlets have reduced their pump prices of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and the Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) diesel, the company on Wednesday, March 27, urged the public to disregard the news.

Omagwa youths protesting poor welfare from the government despite the location of the airport in their community

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The people of Omagwa and Ipo communities in Ikwerre LGA, Rivers State, have barricaded the entrance of the Port Harcourt International Airport while protesting lack of power supply and other amenities.

Just In: FG declares Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 as public holidays

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark the celebrations of 2024 Good Friday and Easter Monday respectively.

NFIU uncovers 27 cells belonging to IPOB across globe

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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit has uncovered 27 cells belonging to the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra in 22 countries across the globe, including the United States of America, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Despite NLC’s Opposition, Abure Re-Elected As LP National Chairman

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Despite the opposition of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Julius Abure has been re-elected as the National Chairman of Labour Party for a second term by a unanimous affirmation of delegates.

National Honour pronounced by the Mr President in his speech

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  All the 4 Officers bags MON and 13 Soldiers bags OFR national honours for their gallant service 

Gbajabiamila, CFR has begun a massive distribution of 22,000 food bags containing different food items for distribution to 22,000 households in Surulere

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  Due to the temporary economic hardship Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR has begun a massive distribution of 22,000 food bags containing different food items for distribution to 22,000 households in Surulere 1. and also 600 bags of 50kg rice to Surulere 2 (Coker Aguda and Itire Ikate), Lagos

Kidnappers must be treated as terr+rists — President Tinubu

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President Bola Tinubu says individuals involved in kidnapping must be treated as terrorists.

$7bn FX: OPS threatens to sue banks over rejected applications

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Some businesses under the aegis of the Organised Private Sector of Nigeria are considering taking legal action against some commercial banks for not honouring forex requests which have lingered over an extended period.

Why private varsities can’t be included in TETfund – Bogoro

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 A former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Prof. Sulaiman Bogoro, stated that public universities in the country needed the intervention of the TETFund than the private ones.

FCT Police Raid Kidnappers’ Den, Arrest One

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has said it raided a kidnappers’ den in Jibi forest bordering Ei-Dei and apprehended one suspect.

TONY ELUMELU FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 10TH COHORT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME – 20,000 ENTREPRENEURS FUNDED ACROSS AFRICA

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10th Cohort of the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Announced

Memoranda Submission For State Police By Govs A Waste Of Time – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has described the submission of memoranda by state governors for state police as a waste of time.

FEC Approves Construction Of 28 Roads, Bridges Worth N1.267trn

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of 28 roads and bridges across the country worth over 1.2 trillion Naira.

Rescued 137 Kaduna schoolchildren arrive govt house

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The 137 schoolchildren abducted from Kuriga village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, who were released on Sunday, have arrived at the Government House in Kaduna.

Edo CJ Reviews Panel Probing Shaibu, Substitutes Two Members

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 The Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has made changes to the seven-man panel set up to probe the alleged misconduct and perjury levelled against State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, by the Edo State House of Assembly.

Address Nnamdi Kanu’s family allegation, HURIWA tasks AGF

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HUMAN Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Federal Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to publicly address the allegation that N800 million is spent on each court appearance of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as made by his family at the weekend.

FG reveals how Sunrise promoter lured ministers with women over $6bn Mabilla power project–Report

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Nigeria has detailed allegations of bribery and corruption against Leno Adesanya, promoter of Sunrise Power and Transmission Company, in papers filed before a high court of the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja, and seen by TheCable.

NSA confirms escape of Binance executive, says officials responsible for custody arrested

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The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, the Binance regional manager for Africa.

Appointments: FEC approves 10% youth, women quota

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The youth minister said that the quota would encourage young people to participate in decision-making processes and civic engagements.

FG invites Gumi for questioning on bandits’ activities

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The Federal Government says it has invited Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country.

Tinubu presides over FEC meeting

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 President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Chamber of the State House, Abuja.

Olubadan: Olakulehin’s enthronement process begins Tuesday

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The Olubadan Advisory Council will on Tuesday meet to commence the enthronement process of a new monarch for the Ibadan land.

Naira appreciates to N1,290 per USD amid CBN’s interest rate hike

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Naira’s appreciation against the US dollar continued on Monday, exchanging N1,290 and N1,382.95 per USD at both parallel and official foreign exchange markets amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interest rate hike.

Detained British Binance Executive Escapes From Nigerian Custody

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One of the two Binance executives detained in Nigeria for alleged tax evasion and other offences, Nadeem Anjarwalla, has escaped from lawful custody.