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Babangida is ‘sick, receiving treatment in Germany’

Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has had to dismiss several reports of his death in recent times. On Wednesday, yet again, he said, “I’m alive,” just as there were speculations that the former Military President had passed on in Germany. Babangida, who travelled to Germany for medical treatment, said he’s “hale and hearty” and will return soon. He... Read More

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This is how much NNPC lost in April… and other bad news

Following the drop in oil production, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, in April, lost N19.43 billion as the production capacity of the country plummeted from 59.27 million barrels in February to 57.43 million barrels in March. The figures were contained in the latest financial and operations report released on Wednesday by the NNPC. The corporation revealed... Read More

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How Dogara convinced doctors to suspend strike action

The intervention of the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has resulted in the shelving of the proposed indefinite strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors of Nigeria (NARD). The much publicised strike action, which was scheduled to commence Thursday, has now been suspended for one week. The association on Wednesday held a meeting... Read More

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FG provides jobs for 500,000 unemployed graduates [DETAILS]

The Nigerian government has announced the collection of applications through its internet portal for the N-power empowerment programme. The programme will see to the training and employment of 500, 000 unemployed youths. This was contained in a statement signed by Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) in the Office of the Vice... Read More

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How Stephen Keshi spent his final moments

The family of late Stephen Keshi has narrated how the former Super Eagles coach died. The cause of his death is believed to be cardiac arrest but an autopsy is yet to be carried out on his remains. Keshi, who was 54, was said to have given up the ghost at 11.45am after complaining about... Read More

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Osun: Christian pupils to wear choir robes if Muslims wear hijabs

The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, vowed to issue a directive to Christian schools in Osun state, instructing the pupils to wear choir robes, if the government goes ahead to implement a court ruling on hijab wearing. This was contained in a communique issued by CAN Osun state chairman, Revd. Elisha Ogundiya. The group noted... Read More

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Tinubu’s relationship with Buhari threatened by ‘some people’

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, said there was no rift between him and the President. According to a statement released by his spokesperson, Sunday Dare, the APC leader denied that he made disparaging comments about the policies and performance of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said that the rumour... Read More

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Christian man stabbed ‘several times’ for not observing Muslim fast

Another religious attack broke out in Kakuri, Kaduna on Wednesday when six youths believed to be Muslims stabbed a man for eating at a restaurant during Ramadan fasting. The man, Francis Emmanuel apparently was not partaking in the ongoing Muslim fast as his religion of choice is Christianity but this did not augur well with... Read More

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Nigerian youths would soon be able to run for President, others

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, passed a bill seeking to reduce the age limit of those interested in vying for the Presidency and other political offices. The bill, which scaled through second reading, is expected to slash the age limit of contesting for the aforementioned offices, to 30. Apart from reducing Presidential, governorship and senatorial... Read More

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EFCC will bargain with Metuh, former Chief of Air Staff… on these conditions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is ready to accept plea bargain in the corruption cases against a former National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, and a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal, Mohammed Umar (retd.). Metuh is being prosecuted by the EFCC for allegedly receiving N400m from the Office of the... Read More

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New militant group emerges, will destroy pipelines, unless…

The Federal Government cannot breathe a sigh of relief yet despite the decision to negotiate with the Niger Delta Avengers in a bid to stop the bombing of oil pipelines. Another militant group from the region has reared its head with quite lofty demands. The new group, on Wednesday called on the government to allow... Read More