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Man Who Tweeted ‘Let’s Kill All The Igbos’ Apprehended by Police
The police in Osun State have arrested an individual who made an inflammatory anti-Igbo statement on social media. The suspect, identified as Kehinde Adekusibe, was apprehended on Thursday by police…
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President Bola Tinubu Meets with Former Niger Delta Agitator Asari Dokubo
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with Alhaji Asari Dokubo, a prominent Niger Delta leader and former leader of agitations in the oil-rich region. While the specific agenda…
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Peter Obi Still the Best Candidate for Nigeria – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his belief that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 presidential election, remains the candidate that Nigeria…
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‘You Can’t Even Look Me Straight in the Face If We Meet’- Kwankwaso replies Ganduje
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former Governor of Kano State and Leader of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has brushed off assault threats made by ex-governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.…
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Emotional Orji Uzor Kalu Declares “I am Not a Thief” at Senate Valedictory Session
The chief whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, left many teary-eyed during the valedictory session of the ninth Senate on Saturday as he passionately declared, "I am not a…
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‘I Never Knew He’s So Intelligent’ – LP Rep-Elect Amazed After Meeting with Tinubu
Amobi Ogah, the newly elected member of the House of Representatives, expressed his astonishment at the intelligence of President Bola Tinubu, whom he had the opportunity to meet during a…
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Donald Trump Vows to Block Birthright Citizenship for Nigerians in the United States If Re-elected
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made a pledge to prevent Nigerians and other nationals who are undocumented immigrants from obtaining citizenship for their children born in the United States.…
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Day 2 of Hitting the Ground Running: Tinubu’s Daughter Unveiled as ‘Iyaloja General of Nigeria’
President Tinubu's daughter, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, recently took to Twitter to announce her 'appointment' to The Tinubu Shettima Administration as the "Iyaloja General of Nigeria". With her official Twitter bio now…
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Two Escaped Inmates from Kuje Prison Re-Arrested at New Crime Scene
Adamawa State, Nigeria - In a significant breakthrough, the Adamawa State Police Command has successfully re-arrested two inmates who had escaped from the Kuje correctional facility in Abuja last year.…
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Nigerians React as the Country Takes Center Stage in UK’s Controversial Family Ban on Foreign Students
In a significant move set to take effect from January, the United Kingdom has imposed restrictions on foreign students pursuing master's degrees, barring them from traveling with their families. This…
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Arrest Calls Made for APC Opponents Inciting Public Against Tinubu’s Inauguration
Ade Omole, the former director of the defunct diaspora directorate of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, has urged security agencies to take action and arrest opponents of the All Progressives…
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Presidential Election Petition Court Denies LP and PDP’s Live Coverage Request
Presidential Election Petition Court Chairman, Justice Haruna Tsammani, has dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party's (LP) application for live coverage of court proceedings at the 2023 Presidential…
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Tinubu’s Inauguration: Take a Look at the National Security Adviser’s Warning to Social Media Users
National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, has assured Nigerians that stringent security measures will be in place to ensure a safe and peaceful presidential inauguration ceremony. Speaking at a world press…
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Labour Party Drama: ‘Acting’ Chairman, Lamidi Apapa Embarrassed At Presidential Tribunal Venue
In a display of tension and disagreement, Lamidi Apapa, the 'acting' chairman of the Labour Party (LP), caused a stir on Wednesday morning as he arrived at the premises of…
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Renowned Nollywood Actor Saint Obi Passes Away at 57
In a saddening turn of events, the Nigerian film industry mourns the loss of renowned actor Obinna Nwafor, better known as Saint Obi. The 57-year-old thespian bid farewell to the…
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FCT Residents Seek Court Intervention to Halt Tinubu’s Inauguration and Prolong Buhari’s Term
Five Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have taken legal action against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) regarding the inauguration of…
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Google Launches AI-Powered ‘Help Me Write’ Feature to Write Emails for Users
Google has unleashed its latest weapon in the quest for email domination: an AI-powered feature called 'Help Me Write' for Gmail. The tech titan revealed this exciting development at its…
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Buhari Extends London Stay at ‘Behest of His Dentist’
President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his stay in London for an additional week to fulfill an appointment with his dentist, as confirmed by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the…
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Suspended Adamawa REC Yunusa-Ari arrested by police
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended resident electoral commissioner, over his conduct during the governorship election in Adamawa state. The police are currently interrogating him…
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If Dino Melaye consults with us, trees and waters in Kogi will vote for him – White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria
The White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria has advised Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, to consult with them for success…
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APC plans solidarity march in US to counter protest by Obidients
The United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to hold a solidarity march in support of Bola Tinubu, the declared winner of Nigeria's presidential election.…
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‘Winning hearts or instilling fear?’- Rufai Oseni questions politicians
Rufai Oseni, a popular television host renowned for his fiery approach to presenting, has directed some challenging questions towards the newly-elected politicians who have secured various positions in the 2023…
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Don’t vote blindly, Nigeria needs competent people – Peter Obi to Obidients
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged his supporters to exercise their judgment in the upcoming governorship elections. Voters in over 20 states will head to the polls…
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Sanwo-Olu’s meeting with Oyedepo not driven by politics, says aide
The Chief Press Secretary to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, has clarified that Sanwo-Olu's recent meeting with Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide,…
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Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Pius Akubo, declines to represent Tinubu in court
Pius Akubo, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has reportedly declined the invitation to join the legal team that will represent President-elect Bola Tinubu in court. The All Progressive…
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Train accident claims six lives, blood donors urgently needed
Six fatalities have been confirmed in the collision between a train and a Lagos state staff bus. The tragedy occurred between Shogunle and Ikeja on Thursday morning when a staff…
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Lagos Govt Staff Bus crushed by train, several injured
An unspecified number of people have been injured after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus in the PWD area of the state. The incident happened around…
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PDP supporters march to INEC HQ with Atiku leading the protest
Currently, Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election, is leading a massive demonstration along with other notable members of the party to the…
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Collation officer delays Rivers result release due to threats to life
Prof. Charles Adias, the Independent National Electoral Commission's designated collation officer for the Presidential election in Rivers State, has paused the process due to threats on his life. At the…
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My husband is not rich, he is only generous – Tinubu’s wife
Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said that the popularity of her husband, All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is due to his generosity. On Thursday in Abuja, the former senator…
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