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Off-cycle elections: SERAP sues INEC over failure to prosecute electoral offenders in Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “over the failure to arrest…
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As Fubara presses the nuclear button By Festus Adedayo
December 17, 2023 If Nyesom Wike had read the character portrait of the Ijaw man as sketched by Dr. Percy…
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Fresh troubles for Wike as Timi Frank demands probe of Rivers’ DPO killing, $300m, N9bn alleged theft
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Sunday, called…
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Business and Economy
NNPC Ltd. wins The Whistler’s Transparency, Innovation Award
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has won this year’s The Whistler Newspaper‘s Award for Transparency and Innovation.…
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Prof. Rufus Akinyemi wins 2023 Nigerian Academy of Sciences Gold Medal Prize for Life Sciences
The Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) has awarded the 2023 NAS Gold Medal Prize for Life Sciences to Rufus Olusola…
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‘Our father, an icon, is gone’: Valentine Ozigbo mourns former Anambra Gov., Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife
AWKA, Anambra Valentine Ozigbo, a Nigerian business leader and 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Candidate, in deep sorrow and respect, has joined…
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When Olori Cecilia Fashola celebrated 60th birthday in style in New Jersey, USA
December 15, 2023 was a day of great joy for Olori Cecilia Olakiitan Aniba’nonla Fashola. On that historic day, her…
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Dabiri-Erewa rejoices with Olusimbo Ige, Nigerian first black Commissioner in Chicago
ABUJA, DEC. 16, 2023: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has congratulated Dr Olusimbo Ige, a Nigerian,…
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Lagbaja was supportive when I told him I was leaving his band – Ego Ihenacho
Singer and actress Ego Ihenacho has revealed that Lagbaja was supportive when she told him she was leaving his band.…
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Ondo State acting Governor freezes Local Government accounts amid political tensions
The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has issued a directive to freeze the accounts of local government administrations…
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Tinubu celebrates Buhari at 81
By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Dec. 16, 2023 President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his friend and ally, former President Muhammadu Buhari,…
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We’ll pass N2.246trn Lagos budget before Jan. 1 – Speaker
By Adekunle Williams Ikeja, Dec. 16, 2023 The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa has pledged speedy…
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Countdown to coronation: SGF, Akume, felicitates Soun, tasks him on impactful leadership
By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso (Oyo state) Dec. 16, 2023 Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) of Nigeria, Senator…
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Sowore in Akure, demands Akeredolu’s resignation
By Segun Giwa Akure, Dec.16, 2023 Renowned rights activist, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure…
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Arts & Entertainment
Countdown to historic coronation: Soun inaugurates operation zero potholes on Ogbomoso township roads
By Remi Koleoso Ogbomoso (Oyo state) Dec. 16, 2023 The Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Afolabi Olaoye, has inaugurated operation zero…
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Soun, Oba Olaoye, assures of more investment in sports to boost Ogbomosoland’s economy
*Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while teeing off the golf tournament. * Oba Afolabi Olaoye, while inaugurating the Ogbomoso Recreation Club’s Golf…
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Arts & Entertainment
When a truly pan-Nigerian Christmas fiesta held in Anambra
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was a merry day that transmuted into a garlanded night. The Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS)…
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Sanwo-Olu’s visit inspires Jakande Academy Fellows; Discusses knowledge-based service with interns
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, shared an inspiring moment with interns admitted into Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA),…
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Military neutralises Kachalla, 3 other notorious terrorist commanders – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 16, 2023 The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in…
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To Buhari, the kind hearted toughie at 81 By FEMI ADESINA
From his days as an iron fisted military ruler, Muhammadu Buhari had cut the image of a brutal, no nonsense…
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Business and Economy
International Billionaire Christian Conference 2024 unveils revolutionary initiatives’ startup fund, others
In a groundbreaking move that echoes the commitment to empower, inspire, and drive positive change, the International Billionaire Christian Conference…
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NLC condemns W/Bank advice to Nigeria to increase petrol price to N750 per litre
By Joan Nwagwu Abuja, Dec. 15, 2023 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the advice by the World Bank…
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Super Falcons retain top spot in Africa despite FIFA women’s world ranking drop
The Nigerian women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, maintained their position as the number one team in Africa despite…
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Business and Economy
CAPAR, vital to Africa’s assets recovery, management – AUABC, PALU
…Ex-ICPC Boss canvasses stronger dissemination of CAPAR principles The Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR) has been described a…
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We are not fighting anybody – Gov. Fubara
…says investments are safe in Rivers State Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has declared that his administration is…
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