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Trafficked girls rescued in Ghana return to Nigeria this week – Dabiri-Erewa, NiDCOM boss
The Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that the ten mostly teenage girls who were…
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Nigeria Correctional Service vows to investigate inmate’s mysterious escape
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has pledged to uncover the circumstances surrounding the mysterious escape of an inmate from the…
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NLC insists State Governors have sufficient funds to pay new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asserted that state governors have adequate resources to meet the new national minimum wage…
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SERAP sues Tinubu govt over failure to account for loans by ex-presidents
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of president Bola Tinubu “over the failure…
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El-Rufai, June 12 and Abacha woken from the dead By Festus Adedayo
June 8, 2024 Yesterday, General Sani Abacha clocked 28 years in the grave. Abacha’s sudden expiration at the thick of…
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Indonesian woman swallowed by giant python
Jakarta, June 8, 2024 A 45-year-old woman was killed by a five-metre python while returning from her garden in Indonesia’s…
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Abia CP hails Otti’s commitment to fight against crime
By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, June 8, 2024 The Commissioner of Police in Abia, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has attributed the success recorded…
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NCDMB shares local content experiences with Uganda Energy officials
Key officials of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) on Monday began a working visit to the Nigerian Content Development…
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Dangote has shamed Nigerian governments by completing 650,000bpd refinery – Akpabio, Senate President
.…Says NASS will do everything to protect the Refinery Project The Senate leadership has described the 650,000bpd Dangote Petroleum Refinery…
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Danish prime minister ‘safe but shaken’ after assault
Copenhagen, June 8, 2024 Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was taken to the hospital with a minor whiplash injury after…
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Minister hails NCDMB, Nedogas strategic partnership; Lists benefits of Gas Gathering Facility
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has commended the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board…
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Elechi Amadi comes alive in iconic new book By Anaele Ihuoma
One of Africa’s foremost literary icons, Elechi Amadi, has got a taste of his own sweet medicine, as he is…
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‘Allow me do my job’ – Super Eagles coach tells journalists after draw against South Africa
Finidi George’s tenure as Super Eagles manager began on a disappointing note as Nigeria was held to a 1-1 draw…
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ECOWAS court president promises collaboration towards parliament’s direct elections, independence
R-L: Justice Asante and Speaker Ibrahima, during the latter’s visit to the former in Abuja on Friday (NAN) By Mark…
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New national minimum wage: FG offers Labour N62, 000; Labour wants N250, 000
Abuja, June 7, 2024 The Federal Government said it has offered organised labour N62, 000 as the new national minimum…
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UN General Assembly President, Mr. Dennis Francis, to attend Water Conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
New York, 7 June 2024 The President of the United Nations General Assembly (PGA), His Excellency, Mr. Dennis Francis, will…
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See Africa as destination for growth, prosperity, Tinubu tells international development financiers
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja called on international development financiers to see Africa as a destination for growth…
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2026 WC qualifier: South Africa hold Super Eagles to 1-1 draw in Uyo
By Muhyideen Jimoh/Isaiah Eka Abuja, June 7, 2024 The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 1-1 draw by…
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UI VC inaugurates Board of NIDCOM-UI TETFUND Centre of Excellence for Diaspora Studies
Abuja, June 7, 2024: Prof. Kayode Adebowale, Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan has urged the newly inaugurated Board for the…
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RCCG holds Holy Ghost Service Friday, June 7, 2024; Theme: THE ROD OF FIRE
The June 2024 Holy Ghost Service of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) holds Friday, June 7, 2024 at…
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Naira anticipated to rebound after CBN settles forex forward contracts
The Naira is expected to strengthen in the coming months following the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s recent settlement of…
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One year later, what value has Tinubu added to our lives? – 1 By Bola BOLAWOLE
turnpot@turnpot.com 0807 552 5533 It made a lot of sense that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu chose to mark, not celebrate, his…
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Bandit leaders Baleri, Turji dismiss, mock arrest claims in new video
A week after PRNigeria’s fact-check debunked the story it carried of the alleged arrest of notorious bandit leader Baleri Fakai,…
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Why minimum wage is a bad idea By Azu Ishiekwene
I’m opposed to minimum wage. And I know I’m saying this at the risk of losing readers. The minimum wage…
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2026 WC qualifier: Sports minister charges Super Eagles to whip Bafana Bafana
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, June 6, 2024 The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has charged the Super…
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