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Senator Moro condemns sealing of Joy FM by Benue Govt

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Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has condemned the closure of Joy FM, Otukpo, by the Benue State government.

Tinubu appoints Abba Aliyu MD, Rural Electrification Agency

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President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the appointment of Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the substantive Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, REA.

Beware of Counterfeit Farrow’s Giant Marrowfat Peas in the Market

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We are bringing to your attention the presence of counterfeit Farrow’s Giant Marrowfat Peas circulating in the market. These fake products not only fail to meet the quality standards associated with the Farrow’s brand but could also pose health risks to consumers. 

‘Nigeria is bleeding’ – Adamawa Gov, Fintiri

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Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has told the Federal Government that Nigeria is bleeding.

Drunken Driver’ rams car into soldiers in Lagos, kills scores

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Four soldiers attached to the Myoung Barracks in the Morocco area of Shomolu, Lagos, are feared dead, and others were injured after a suspected drunk driver rammed into them.

PDP Crisis: Enough of Nyesom Wike, Atiku Abubakar’s Nonsense-Bode George

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Chief Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and member of the party’s Board of Trustees, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, over the ongoing crisis within the party.

No one dares cross the Niger Bridge on Mondays anymore. It’s simply too dangerous, says Eloka Obi

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 According to Vanguard, Amid growing insecurity across the South-East, a significant number of residents from the region are fleeing to neighboring states, particularly Asaba, Delta State, in search of safety. 

Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange Rate Today, 31st January 2025

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 The Dollar to Naira black market exchange rate remains a key point of interest for traders, businesses, and individuals seeking real-time currency valuation.

(Video) Benue Government Allegedly Shuts Down Former Senate President, David Mark’s Joy FM with Armed Police

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The Benue State Government sealed off Joy FM 96.5 Otukpo, a radio station owned by former Senate President Dr. David Mark, in a forceful operation on Thursday.

Obsessed ex-husband is jailed for stalking his former wife after being caught watching her videos on TikTok

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An obsessed ex-husband has been jailed after he was caught watching his former wife’s videos on  TikTok. 

More woes for Edo c¥ltists as Governor Okpebholo signs 21-Year Jail Term for offenders into law

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has signed the Secret c¥lt and Similar Activities Prohibition Bill, 2025, into law, repealing the Edo State Secret c¥lt Prohibition Law, 2018. The new law, passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, takes effect from January 24, 2025.

US Approves Emergency Waiver for HIV Treatment in 55 Countries, Including Nigeria

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The United States government has granted an emergency humanitarian waiver to sustain US-funded HIV treatment programs in 55 countries, including Nigeria.

Tinubu: Whether you entered illegally or legally, in whatever form, you are the president-Ene Obi

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According to News Central TV, Ene Obi, a well-known Nigerian activist and former Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive and effective action in addressing the country’s economic and security challenges.

2027: Tinubu won’t give you power, be ready to die for it - Amaechi to Nigerians

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that Nigerian politicians often resort to extreme measures to win elections.

PDP Govs Panic As APC Baits Party’s First-Term Govs With 2027 Tickets

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The protracted leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is threatening the 2027 re-election bid of the party’s eight first term governors.

Alleged unpaid rent: Obi Cubana gets 7-day notice to quit property housing Abuja Lounge

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The self-styled Anambra born billionaire, Obi Cubana, was on Thursday issued a 7-day quit notice to vacate the property housing his popular Obi Cubana Lounge at Wuse 2 area of Abuja following his unpaid rent.

My mother-in-law misled her son to impregnate another girl because she never liked me - Woman narrates how her marriage ended after two years

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  A 60-year-old Kenyan woman, Connie Muuru, has narrated how her first marriage ended after two years due to her mother-in-law who she claims never liked her.   

Kano Hisbah arrests couple for getting married in a restaurant without parental consent; launch manhunt for guests

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested a man and his girlfriend for solemnising their marriage at Banana Restaurant on Zoo Road, Kano.

Lovers jailed 3 months for adultery in Abuja

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A Gwagwalada Magistrates’ Court, Abuja has sentenced two lovers, Mohammed Nazifi, 30, and Bilkisu Ibrahim, 25, to three months imprisonment each after they were found guilty of adultery.

Mohbad’s father urges police to summon the late singer’s wife and brother

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 Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, has called on the Nigeria Police to summon the deceased’s wife Omowunmi and his brother, Adura to provide insights into the circumstances surrounding the late singer’s de@th. 

5,000 repentant Boko Haram fighters reunited with families - FG

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The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Advisor, says at least 5,000 repented Boko Haram fighters have been reunited with their families.

Woman in court for cyber-farting after aggressively farting at her boyfriend's ex

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  A judge has slammed a woman who admitted to sending videos of her farting to her boyfriend’s ex.

Gov Makinde Mandates Oyo Civil Servants to Wear Aso Oke on Thursdays

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Civil and public servants in Oyo State are now required to incorporate traditional Aso Oke fabric into their attire every Thursday, in addition to the existing practice of wearing native outfits on Fridays.

Activist who mishandled the Quran Sh%t in Sweden Ahead of Court Ruling

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Salwan Momika, who sparked international outrage in 2023 by repeatedly b¥rning the Quran in Sweden, has been sh+t d+ad, according to a report by news agency AFP.

FG Donates N30m to Family of Nigeria’s Flag Designer

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 The Federal Government has donated ₦30 million to the family of the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the designer of Nigeria’s National Flag, two years after his passing.

K+dnap Kingpin Evans is Now ‘born-agaiN — Lawyer

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  Suspected k+dnap kingpin Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, has applied for mercy from the Lagos State Government, claiming to have reformed while in prison.

Dubai airport sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024

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The record number of passengers travelling through Dubai international airport last year came despite unprecedented floods which disrupted operations last April.

Nigerian-British Florence Eshalomi Appointed UK Trade Envoy To Nigeria

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A 44-year-old Nigerian-British politician, Florence Eshalomi has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s trade envoy to Nigeria.

Police Kill Five Suspected Kidnappers In Ogun

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“The three kidnapped victims regained their freedom unhurt, while Efforts are ongoing to arrest injured members of the syndicate.

Inside details of Police’s suspension of AIG FCID over N36b

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Matter heavily linked with N36bn missing company money •Suspended officer earlier investigated political top brass over missing N100bn

APC Expels Rauf Aregbesola Over Anti-party Activities

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The cold war between the Aregbesola-led Omoluabi caucus within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the party reached its climax on Wednesday with the expulsion of the former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola over alleged anti-party activities.

Tinubu packing INEC with loyalists – Atiku

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Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President has accused President Bola Tinubu of packing the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC with his loyalists to stifle opposition, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Pictures: Rescuers search river for survivors after passenger jet and helicopter collide in Washington DC

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An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, with both crashing in the Potomac River.

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery and Acting as a Foreign Agent

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Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after being convicted on multiple felony charges, including bribery and acting as an agent for a foreign country.

Video: Airforce Pilot ejects safely as military jet cr@shes

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  A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet cr@shed on Tuesday, January 28, during a training exercise at a base in Alaska.

Transgender soldiers file lawsuit challenging Trump’s military ban

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  Some Transgender soldiers have filed lawsuits challenging US president Donald Trump’s  ban on transgender people from serving in the US Military.

South African man sentenced to life imprisonment for st@bbing ex-girlfriend to dath after she ignored his text messages

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The Worcester Regional Court in Western Cape, South Africa has sentenced a man, Jerome Windvogel to life imprisonment after he was convicted for the brutal m8rder of his ex-girlfriend.

U.S. increases arrest target of illegal immigrants to 1,800 per day

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The Trump administration has set a quota demanding at least 1,800 daily arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), requiring each of the agency’s 25 offices to make a minimum of 75 arrests per day, according to multiple sources. ICE has already conducted over 4,500 arrests since Trump’s return to office, targeting major sanctuary cities such as New York, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Boston.

South Africa’s US-funded hospital stops transgender services

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 A clinic in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, which provides essential healthcare services to the transgender community, is one of the many centres impacted by the United States’ decision to freeze funding to several of its international beneficiaries.

Second wife loses case to nullify deceased husband’s first marriage following fight over property

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A legal dispute is South Africa has arisen following the death of a man who had secretly married two women, leaving the courts to determine who is the legal spouse entitled to his estate. 

Nnamdi Kanu files N20bn defamation lawsuit against police spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi

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  Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed a defamation lawsuit against Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). 

President Tinubu Should Go on More Foreign Trips; Nigeria Has the Money—Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Tuggar

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  Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has advocated for more foreign trips by President Bola Tinubu, asserting that the country has the financial capacity to support such travels. 

Detroit Rapper Sues Popular Ride-hailing Company for D+scrimination After Driver Declined Ride request Due to passenger’s size

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 A Detroit rapper, Dajua Blanding, known by her stage name Dank Demoss, has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Lyft after a driver refused her service, claiming her size made it impossible for her to fit into the vehicle.

Nigerian Government Earns ₦2.4 Billion in Marriage Revenue in 2024 — Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Ojo

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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria recorded a remarkable ₦2.4 billion in revenue from marriage registrations in 2024.

FG Is Prepared to Receive Deported Nigerians from US — NiDCOM

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has stated that the Federal Government is prepared to welcome Nigerians deported from the United States.

NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Telecom Tariff Hike

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced a nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs. 

Panic in Zimbabwe as C+ndom Prices Skyrocket Following the Halt of HIV Funding by Trump

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Zimbabwe is battling a worsening public health crisis as c+ndom prices soar to record levels.

VIDEO: Moment fight broke out at PDP BoT meeting

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  PDP CRISIS: UDE-OKOYE FORCED OUT OF PDP BOT MEETING

3,690 Nigerians Among Top African Nations Facing U.S. Deportation Crackdown

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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has identified 3,690 Nigerians for deportation as part of its intensified efforts to remove illegal immigrants under President Donald Trump’s administration. 

Shockwaves as Trump Halts HIV Funding for Nigeria and Other Developing Countries

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The U.S. government, under an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump, has suspended funding for HIV treatment programs in Nigeria and other developing nations.