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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), from 537 to 617 naira per litre. This increase follows…
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Peter Obi Tells Supporters Not to Celebrate His Birthday, Asks Funds Be Channeled to ‘Those in Need’
In a steadfast display of commitment to the nation's plight, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has once again affirmed his decision to forgo birthday…
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Abuja Court Deems Arrest and Detention of Emefiele Illegal, Orders Immediate Release
In a significant legal development, yet another Abuja High Court has ruled that the arrest and detention of Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN),…
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President Tinubu Reveals Plan to Give N8000 to 12m Poor Households Monthly as Palliatives
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an initiative by the Federal Government to provide financial support to 12 million poor households in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to the House of…
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Obianuju Ilonaya Holds 10-Day Protest at National Assembly, Demanding Answers for Missing Brother Arrested by SARS – Where is Chijioke?
In a resolute display of determination and bravery, Obianuju Iloanya, one of the subjects of the powerful documentary "Awaiting Trial," embarked on a 10-day one-woman protest at the National Assembly.…
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Tinubu’s Presidency Shows Leadership Should Be Based on Merit, Not Entitlement – Nasir el-Rufai
Former Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State has called for the promotion of citizens-centered governance in Nigeria to drive balanced and inclusive development. He made these remarks during the launch…
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Mmesoma Admitted to Forging JAMB Result – Anambra Committee of Inquiry Reveals
The committee of inquiry set up by the Anambra State Government has confirmed that Mmesoma Ejikeme manipulated her Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result, inflating her score to 362 instead…
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Kano State Police to Organize Football Match with Repentant Thugs in Innovative Rehabilitation Effort
In a groundbreaking move aimed at positively transforming the lives of former criminals, the Kano State Police Command has announced plans to organize a football match with repentant thugs. T…
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CBN Increases Surveillance on Transactions with Cameroon, Croatia, and Vietnam
In a recent development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed Deposit Money Banks and Other Financial Institutions operating in the country to intensify their oversight of transactions involving…
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Abba Kyari Granted Bail After 18 Months in Prison
In a significant development, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted bail to Abba Kyari, the former Head of the Rapid Response Team. Kyari had been…
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President Tinubu Signs Executive Orders, Halts 5% Excise Tax on Telecom Services
In a move aimed at providing relief to businesses and households, President Bola Tinubu has signed four Executive Orders, including the suspension of the five per cent Excise Tax on…
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House of Reps Forms Committee to Probe Alleged JAMB Result Forgery
In a recent development, the House of Representatives has taken action regarding the controversy surrounding Miss Ejikeme Mmesoma and her alleged falsification of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) result.…
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JAMB Bars Ejikeme Mmesoma from UTME for Three Years, Withdraws Result over Alleged Forgery
In a statement released on Tuesday, JAMB's spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the board's decision to prohibit Ejikeme Mmesoma from taking part in the UTME for a period of three years.…
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‘There is Work to be Done’ – President Tinubu Urges Service Chiefs to Unite and Take Action
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of teamwork and highlighted the pressing tasks at hand during his meeting with the newly appointed service chiefs. This was their first encounter…
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I Won’t Praise Tinubu Yet, but Nobody Will Be Worse Than Buhari – Baba-Ahmed
In a recent interview with Saturday Vanguard, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Director of Publicity and Advocacy for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), cautioned against prematurely appraising President Bola Tinubu's performance…
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President Bola Tinubu Hosts President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau in Lagos
President Bola Tinubu had the honor of hosting President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau during a private visit in Lagos. President Embalo, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS…
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IPMAN Denies Reports of Impending Petrol Price Hike, Urges Public to Stay Calm
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has refuted claims of an alleged plan to raise the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to…
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OceanGate Continues to Promote Titanic Expeditions Despite Recent Tragedy
OceanGate, the deep-sea adventure company, is still actively promoting upcoming expeditions to the Titanic shipwreck on its website, despite the recent tragic incident involving its submersible. According to their website,…
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President Tinubu Honored at Grand Eid-al-Adha Dinner Hosted by Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted a grand Eid-al-Adha dinner on Thursday in honor of President Bola Tinubu. The prestigious event took place at the Lagos State Government House in Marina,…
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Aliko Dangote Retains Position as Africa’s Richest Man Despite Currency Volatility, Bloomberg Reports
Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, has retained his position as Africa's wealthiest individual, despite the Nigerian currency's fluctuation against the dollar, as reported by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.…
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I Called Upon the Spirit of ‘Emi lokan’ to Secure Election Victory Despite CBN Naira Redesign Policy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he invoked the spirits of wisdom and determination, represented by "Baba Emi lokan," to overcome obstacles during the election. He made this disclosure during…
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Tension at Osun State’s Eid Prayer Ground as a Senator Occupied and Refused to Vacate Governor Adeleke’s Seat
The Osogbo prayer ground for Eid el-Kabir became a stage for mild drama that unfolded on Wednesday. Reports emerged that Ajibola Basiru, the former spokesperson for the Nigerian Senate, allegedly…
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‘Unfair to Judge Based on Few Glitches’ – INEC Responds to EU Report on General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a response to the European Union (EU) election observation mission's final report on Nigeria's recently concluded general election. Festus Okoye, INEC's national…
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‘Be Patient with Tinubu’s Administration, Look at the Bigger Picture’ – Akpabio Urges Nigerians
In his Eid al-Adha message delivered on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio implored Nigerians to exercise patience and understanding towards the new administration led by President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio acknowledged…
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FG Declares Wednesday and Thursday Public Holidays to Mark the Celebration of Eid-El-Kabir
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared Wednesday, June 28th, and Thursday, June 29th, 2023 as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-El-Kabir. This announcement was made by…
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Blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad Will Have Severe Consequences – Sokoto Governor
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has issued a statement calling for calm and adherence to the law among the people of the state. The governor's plea comes in response to…
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JAMB Announces 140 as Cut-off Mark for Nigerian Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially approved the minimum cut-off marks for admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. According to the Registrar of…
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President Bola Tinubu Concludes Paris Trip, Embarks on Private Visit to London
President Bola Tinubu has wrapped up his official trip to Paris, France and has now embarked on a private visit to London, United Kingdom. The President's Special Adviser on Special…
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President Bola Tinubu to Attend Global Summit in Paris for Signing of New Financial Pact
President Bola Tinubu is set to join world leaders in Paris, France on June 22nd and 23rd for a two-day summit aimed at reviewing and signing a New Global Financial…
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‘He Gave Me N200m’ – Wike Reveals Why He Supported Akpabio’s Senate Presidency Bid
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has finally opened up about the reasons behind his support for Godswill Akpabio to become the 10th Senate President of the National Assembly.…
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