Category: The News Blog

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Abraham IsaacOctober 20, 2023

Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Responds to Criticism on Support for John ‘Mr Ibu’ Okafor

The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), has reacted to the recent backlash it received regarding the ill-health of one of ...

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YNaijaAugust 31, 2023

UNICEF Appoints Cobhams Asuquo, WAJE, Kate Henshaw, and Ali Nuhu as Champions for Child Rights Advocacy

In a proactive move towards championing child rights, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has designated four prominent figures from ...

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YNaijaAugust 30, 2023

President Tinubu Condemns Gabon Coup, Urges Legal Resolution of Electoral Disputes

In a swift response to the recent coup in Gabon, President Bola Tinubu has expressed his concern and commitment to ...

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YNaijaAugust 30, 2023

Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, Designer of Nigeria’s Flag, Passes Away at 84

Nigeria mourns the loss of a visionary as Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, the remarkable creator of the nation’s flag, has passed ...

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YNaijaAugust 28, 2023

Peter Obi Refutes Allegations of Financial Incentives to Journalist Rufai Oseni

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the recent elections, has vehemently refuted allegations suggesting that he ...

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YNaijaAugust 23, 2023

‘Corn Sellers are Causing Insecurity in Abuja’ – Wike Cracks Down on Street Vending

The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a resolute stance against street vending in Abuja, citing concerns that ...

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YNaijaAugust 19, 2023

Labour Party’s Peter Obi Surprises with Appearance at APC Chieftain’s Son’s Wedding

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flag-bearer for the 2023 elections, made a surprise appearance at the wedding ceremony of ...

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YNaijaAugust 12, 2023

Defence Headquarters of Nigeria Denounces Coup Claims, Reaffirms Allegiance to Democracy

In a resolute stance, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria has categorically denied any inclination towards a coup, affirming its ...

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YNaijaAugust 12, 2023

Abia State Govt Supports 106-Year-Old Akara Seller’s Resilience with Monthly Stipend

In a touching move, the Abia State government is providing assistance to Ma Chidinma Eluwa, a spirited 106-year-old who sells ...

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YNaijaAugust 11, 2023

Professor Pat Utomi Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis

Renowned professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has candidly shared his personal battle with cancer, shedding light on his journey ...

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YNaijaAugust 11, 2023

Niger Junta Threatens to Kill President Bazoum Amidst ECOWAS Standby Force Directive

Niger’s junta has issued a grave ultimatum, vowing to end the life of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring nations ...

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YNaijaAugust 10, 2023

SERAP To Take Legal Action Against Akpabio Over ‘Holiday Allowances’ Remark

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has announced its intention to initiate legal proceedings against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. ...

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YNaijaAugust 9, 2023

Akpabio Under Fire For ‘Holiday Bonus For Senators’ Viral Video

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sparked a wave of criticism and public outcry after a video surfaced online, capturing ...

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YNaijaAugust 9, 2023

World Bank Suspends Financing to Uganda in Response to Controversial Anti-LGBTQ Law

In a significant stance against discrimination and human rights violations, the World Bank has announced the suspension of new financing ...

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YNaijaAugust 7, 2023

Chaos Ensues in Senate Amid Motion to Halt Keyamo’s Ministerial Screening

In a surprising turn of events at the Nigerian Senate, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, representing Abia Central Senatorial District, stirred a ...

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YNaijaAugust 5, 2023

Ministerial Nominee Bosun Tijani Questioned on ‘Unpatriotic’ Tweets During Screening

Senator Abdulfatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District, on Saturday, tackled a ministerial nominee, Bosun Tijani, over an unpatriotic tweet ...

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YNaijaAugust 5, 2023

‘Hope is Not Lost’ – Withdrawn Ministerial Nominee Maryam Shetty Speaks Out

Maryam Shetty, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose ministerial nomination was dramatically withdrawn by President Bola Tinubu, ...

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YNaijaAugust 4, 2023

President Tinubu Withdraws Maryam Shetty’s Ministerial Nomination, Keyamo Added to Ministerial List

President Bola Tinubu has withdrawn the nomination of Maryam Shetty as a minister. The president communicated his decision to the ...

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YNaijaAugust 4, 2023

Tinubu Defends 2023 Elections as Credible Despite APC’s Legal Battles

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his belief in the credibility of the 2023 presidential election, considering it one of the ...

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YNaijaAugust 3, 2023

New APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje Says He’ll Hit the Ground Running

The newly appointed National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje says he will hit the ground running ...

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YNaijaJuly 31, 2023

Akpabio Reveals Why Wike was not Grilled in Ministerial Screening

During the recent ministerial nominees’ screening, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, shed light on the surprising exemption of the immediate ...

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YNaijaJuly 31, 2023

Ministerial Screening: Nominee’s Age Raises Eyebrows in 10th Senate

The Senate chambers witnessed a moment of controversy during the screening of Prof. Joseph Utsev, a ministerial nominee, which has ...

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YNaijaJuly 27, 2023

Senate Reveals President Tinubu’s 28 Ministerial Nominees (See Full List)

President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list has finally been presented before the Senate. Among the prominent names featured on the list ...

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YNaijaJuly 27, 2023

President Tinubu’s Ministerial List Reportedly Includes Wike, Oyetola, el-Rufai, and Others

According to reports from The Nation, President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list includes former governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Gboyega Oyetola (Osun), ...

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YNaijaJuly 26, 2023

Google Partners with Verve to Facilitate Payments on Play Store for Nigerians

In a move aimed at promoting ease of digital transactions, Google has joined forces with Verve to offer Nigerians a ...

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YNaijaJuly 25, 2023

DSS vs NCS: Emefiele Rearrested Amid Physical Brawl at High Court

The Department of State Services (DSS) has once again taken custody of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central ...

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YNaijaJuly 25, 2023

Emefiele Arrives Federal High Court Clutching Bible for Firearms Allegations Hearing, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’

Godwin Emefiele, the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), made a notable entrance at the federal high ...

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YNaijaJuly 24, 2023

Nigeria Has Disappointed Africa, the Entire Black Race, and the World — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent address on Monday stirred significant waves across Nigeria and beyond, as he candidly expressed deep ...

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YNaijaJuly 19, 2023

Afghan Women Stage Protest Against Ban That Stops Them From Accessing Beauty Salons

In an act of defiance against the Taliban’s oppressive regime, Afghan women have taken to the streets to protest the ...

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YNaijaJuly 18, 2023

NNPC Raises Petrol Prices to N617 per Litre

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has raised the prices of Petrol, also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), ...

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