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Letter to Uncle Bola Tinubu
Uncle Bola Tinubu, we have 200 billion dollars corruptly stashed in Dubai, if we are to go by Senator Shehu Sani. Then we have 60 billion dollars of NNPC money corruptly stashed in Texas. Where is Lateef to go after the thief? Uncle Bola Tinubu, research output is the hard currency of any country, so […]
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors highlight Tinubu’s transformative projects across Northern Nigeria
In Kaduna, the team visited the 21-kilometre Kaduna Western Bypass, a project abandoned for over 22 years, noting that the project had reached about 50 per cent completion.
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3 English clubs reach all three European finals for first time
English clubs have made history by reaching the finals of all three major European competitions in the same season for the first time ever. The post 3 English clubs reach all three European finals for first time appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ADC warns FG against alleged interference in court case
The ADC alleged that government agents are mounting pressure on a judge, Emeka Nwite, to recuse himself from an ongoing case involving Nafiu Bala. The post ADC warns FG against alleged interference in court case appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NMA president advocates strategy to check brain drain, promises better deals for doctors
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE newly elected National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Professor Afekhide Omoti has advocated for improved working conditions, conducive environment, security among others to check brain drain in the medical field. Omoti stated this when he was received at the Benin Airport by the members and leadership […] The post NMA president advocates strategy to check brain drain, promises better deals for doctors appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu Replaces Hussein, Appoints Ogbara-Banjoko to NCX Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as the Non-Executive Director representing Lagos State on the Board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange (NCX), reinforcing efforts to reposition the nation’s commodity market for economic growth. Ogbara-Banjoko takes over from Mrs Bamidele Hussein on the board of the Exchange under the Federal Ministry of Industry, […]
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JUST IN: Rano Air suspends key routes as Jet A1 fuel prices rise over 300%
The airline says rising aviation fuel prices have made some routes commercially unsustainable, forcing temporary suspensions amid mounting pressure on Nigeria’s airline industry. The post JUST IN: Rano Air suspends key routes as Jet A1 fuel prices rise over 300% appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Bauchi commissioner facing N4.6bn fraud charge gets court’s nod to travel for Hajj
A Bauchi commissioner facing a N4.6bn fraud charge gets a court’s permission to travel to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage and medical surgery. Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-commissioner-facing-n4-6bn-fraud-charge-gets-courts-nod-to-travel-for-hajj/
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Leadership Dispute: Judiciary Must Remain Independent, ADC Insists, Alleges Plot To Influence Court Proceedings
May 08, (THEWILL) — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reiterated its call for strict adherence to judicial independence in the ongoing leadership-related legal dispute before the Federal High Court, alleging that there are covert attempts to influence court proceedings in the matter involving Nafiu Bala Gombe. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday […] The post Leadership Dispute: Judiciary Must Remain Independent, ADC Insists, Alleges Plot To Influence Court Proceedings appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Strait of Hormuz: US, Iran exchange missile fire as tension rises
The United States exchanged missile fire with Iran on Thursday as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ratcheted up, threatening an already fragile cease-fire. The US Central Command, CENTCOM, stated that American forces had intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes while the US Navy guided-missile destroyers were traversing the Strait of Hormuz to the […] Strait of Hormuz: US, Iran exchange missile fire as tension rises
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Woman ignores letters from man she left 53 years ago, visits him once and finds a ruined house
A woman turns down her ex-lover’s invitation to meet 53 years after their breakup, but old letters change her mind and she visits him to find his house in shambles.
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Drama as court orders Sowore to open defence in cyberbullying trial
While addressing the court, Sowore accused the judge of being bias, alleged that the judge humiliated his lawyer by ordering him to kneel down during one of the court’s sittings.
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Tinubu appoints Ogbara-Banjoko Lagos representative on NCX board
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko as a Non-Executive Director on the board of the Nigeria Commodity Exchange under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Ogbara-Banjoko will represent Lagos State on the board. […] Tinubu appoints Ogbara-Banjoko Lagos representative on NCX board
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Strike on Iran just ‘love tap’, ceasefire still in place – Trump
United States President Donald Trump says the strike on Iran was just a love tap, insisting that ceasefire talk was still in place. Trump said this in a post on his Truth Social, allaying fears of the collapse of the truce between the two countries after Tehran and Washington launched attacks on non-allied vessels in […] Strike on Iran just ‘love tap’, ceasefire still in place – Trump
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British health officials confirm new suspected hantavirus infection on remote island
UK officials monitored a growing hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, confirming two British cases and investigating a suspected infection.
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Oyo assembly majority leader quits PDP
The Majority Leader of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Sanjo Adedoyin, has resigned from the PDP, citing an unresolved leadership tussle in the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-assembly-majority-leader-quits-pdp/
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BREAKING: Midnight horror as gunmen kill 13, injure scores
No fewer than 13 persons were feared killed in the early hours of Friday after suspected gunmen invaded Ngbra Zongo community in Kwall District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Several other residents were also said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack, which threw the community into panic. A [...]
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‘From him others copy’ – Gumi claims bandits learnt from billionaire kidnapper Evans
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has claimed that bandits and other kidnappers in Nigeria copied the tactics of notorious billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans. Gumi made the remark in a Facebook post on Friday while reacting to reports of the discovery of illegal arms manufacturing sites in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of […] ‘From him others copy’ – Gumi claims bandits learnt from billionaire kidnapper Evans
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FG frowns at use of wrong appellation for Tinubu
“For the record, the correct and official appellation is 'His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria’,” Akume stated. The post FG frowns at use of wrong appellation for Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Kwankwaso, Obi forming alliance to strengthen democracy — Kwankwasiyya movement
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has responded to growing reactions surrounding the reported political understanding between its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing recent criticisms as unfair and misleading.In a statement on Friday signed by Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement,  the […] Kwankwaso, Obi forming alliance to strengthen democracy — Kwankwasiyya movement
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Pope Leo Marks One Year As Pontiff
The 70-year-old pontiff's measured and discreet style contrasts with the more spontaneous Francis, the late Argentine pope who died on April 21 last year. The post Pope Leo Marks One Year As Pontiff appeared first on Channels Television.
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The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend
The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is... Read More Read » The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend on YNaija
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Ekiti CSOs seek higher female representation in state, national assembly
A coalition of CSOs in Ekiti State urges political parties to ensure fair opportunities for women in the 2027 state and national assembly elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-csos-seek-higher-female-representation-in-state-national-assembly/
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Lagos GAC member vows to stop Igbo House of Reps member’s re-election bid
A member of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Henry Ajomale, has declared that efforts would be made to unseat Okey-Joe Onuakaluasi, the lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency in Lagos State. The controversy followed criticism trailing a list released by the federal lawmaker showing beneficiaries of his empowerment programme. Onuakaluasi had sponsored 29 individuals for […] Lagos GAC member vows to stop Igbo House of Reps member’s re-election bid
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BREAKING: Court rejects Sowore’s no-case plea in Tinubu cyberbullying trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the no-case submission filed by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, in the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against him by the Department of State Services. Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, who delivered the ruling, held that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the [...]
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S’Africa court overturns vote quashing impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa
South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal. The post S’Africa court overturns vote quashing impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Read how UI nursing student broke family record with degree
A Nigerian lady broke a family record as she finally bagged a nursing degree from the University of Ibadan. Her experience caught people’s attention.
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Enugu Govt seals illegal health facilities
The Enugu State Ministry of Health has sealed three illegal health facilities operating without operational licence within the Enugu South Local Government Area of the state. Sealing the premises on Friday, the Ministry’s Monitoring and Supervision Team, led by the Director of Medical Services, DMS, Dr Chinyere Ezeudu, noted that the move was meant to improve […] Enugu Govt seals illegal health facilities
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My ancestor was king of Lagos, fought the British – Adekunle Gold
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold reveals his royal ancestry as a descendant of King Kosoko of Lagos, a 19th-century monarch who fought the British. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-ancestor-was-king-of-lagos-fought-the-british-adekunle-gold/
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Nasarawa ex-deputy gov declares for Senate
Former Nasarawa Deputy Governor Silas Agara has declared for the Nasarawa North Senate seat on the APC platform, potentially facing off against Gov. Abdull Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-ex-deputy-gov-declares-for-senate/
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Plateau: Illegal arms manufacturing factory busted as Nigerian Army arrests suspects
Nigerian Army troops uncover two illegal arms factories in Plateau, arrest five suspects, and recover multiple fabricated weapons and industrial machinery.
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Adekunle Gold Dismisses Reports Of Welcoming Twins With Simi
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has dismissed reports claiming that he and his wife, Simi, welcomed twins, clarifying that the couple only had a baby boy. The singer made the clarification during an interview on Great Day Houston, a morning programme on KHOU 11 television in Houston, Texas. During the interview, the host referenced reports that [...]
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Kogi seals Islamic school after abduction of 23 pupils
The Kogi State Government has sealed an Islamic school following the abduction of 23 pupils, citing illegal operation without government approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/kogi-seals-islamic-school-after-abduction-of-23-pupils/
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Senate reverses principal offices rule as Oshiomhole slams Akpabio
The Nigerian Senate has rescinded controversial amendments to its Senate Standing Orders following constitutional concerns and a clash between Oshiomhole a Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-reverses-principal-offices-rule-as-oshiomhole-slams-akpabio/
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Adekunle Gold denies twin birth rumour, confirms new son
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has debunked reports that his wife, singer Simi, gave birth to twins, saying the couple welcomed a baby boy. The singer made the clarification in an interview on Great Day Houston, a morning show on KHOU 11 television in Houston, Texas, which was uploaded on YouTube on Thursday When the host Read More: https://punchng.com/adekunle-gold-denies-twin-birth-rumour-confirms-new-son/
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Muslim lady removes hijab after 13 years, her reason turns heads
A Muslim lady stuns many on the internet after she removes her hijab, which she had worn consistently for the past 13 years, and explains why in a viral clip.
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