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Niger Delta Elders, Youths Felicitate Boyloaf On Birthday
March 28, (THEWILL)- Hundreds of elders and youths under various peace advocacy groups have showered encomium on the foremost Niger Delta ex-agitator, Chief Ebikabowei Victor-Ben, also known as General Boyloaf, as he marks his birthday. According to the elders and youths from the Niger Delta region, the contributions of General Boyloaf in the region from […] The post Niger Delta Elders, Youths Felicitate Boyloaf On Birthday appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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FIFA, UEFA Query Spanish FA Amid Corruption Arrests
March 28, (THEWILL)- FIFA and UEFA have written to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) requesting urgent details after arrests in a corruption probe last week in Spain. The world and European governing bodies expressed concern over the nature of the allegations in a joint letter to RFEF Interim President, Pedro Rocha. Authorities arrested seven individuals, […] The post FIFA, UEFA Query Spanish FA Amid Corruption Arrests appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Terrorists Arrested By Nigerian Army
March 28, (THEWILL)- A Federal High Court in Maiduguri, Borno State, has ordered the release of 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military. Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, who disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja, on Thursday,  said the court ordered their release for want of evidence. “During the week, as […] The post Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspected Terrorists Arrested By Nigerian Army appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Chilwell Injury Compounds Chelsea Crisis As Lavia Also Out
March 28, (THEWILL)- Chelsea’s injury crisis has deepened further with defender Ben Chilwell the latest casualty after aggravating a leg problem while away with England. Manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the left-back missed training on Thursday, after featuring in international friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Speaking ahead of Saturday’s English Premier League clash with Burnley, Pochettino […] The post Chilwell Injury Compounds Chelsea Crisis As Lavia Also Out appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Women Affairs Minister Partners Governors To Free More Than 10 Thousand Women From Prisons
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye has put modality in place to free more than 10 thousand women, who have been abadoned in prison for more than four years through the use of mobile court. This is as Arise Monalisa Foundation and One Percent International on Thursday provided a forum to discuss issues affecting […]
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‘Your Renewed Hope Agenda practical not theory’ – Wike thanks Tinubu for ministerial role
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ is not just theory but practical. Wike spoke after inspecting ongoing rural road projects in Bwari and Abuja Municipal area councils in Abuja. He commended Tinubu for the opportunity to be part of his administration’s quest […] ‘Your Renewed Hope Agenda practical not theory’ – Wike thanks Tinubu for ministerial role
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Rivers: PDP chieftains declare support for Tinubu, Fubara
Tribune Online Rivers: PDP chieftains declare support for Tinubu, Fubara Members of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign Council and other members of the party, on Thursday, publicly declared their support for President Bola Tinubu and the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara. This is as the council has alerted the President that the immediate past Governor of […] Rivers: PDP chieftains declare support for Tinubu, Fubara Tribune Online
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Nationwide blackout as electricity grid collapses again
Nigeria has been left in darkness as the national electricity grid controlled from Osogbo, Osun State collapsed at about 4:30pm on Thursday. Most distribution companies across the country disclosed that their feeders were out leaving their franchises area across the 36 states in darkness. While the grid output was 2984 megawatts as at 4pm, the […] The post Nationwide blackout as electricity grid collapses again appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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How ex-Niger Delta agitators increased crude oil production 2.4 million bp/d
Tribune Online How ex-Niger Delta agitators increased crude oil production 2.4 million bp/d Concerned peace advocacy groups in the Niger Delta region, have given insight into how they were able to adopt the option of dialogue in combating the insurrection of ex-agitators, adding that the strategy increased production of crude oil production from 900 thousand to over 2.4 million barrels per day. Speaking on behalf of the groups, […] How ex-Niger Delta agitators increased crude oil production 2.4 million bp/d Tribune Online
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Ayeni Launches ‘PartyJollof Africa’ To Boost African Cinema, TV
Peter Ayeni, a visionary social innovator and doer, has announced the launch of PartyJollof Africa, a groundbreaking platform revolutionising the way African cinema and television are discovered, celebrated, and shared globally. With a passion for technology innovation for social good, Ayeni’s journey to founding PartyJollof Africa has been shaped by a commitment to empowering the […]
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Egbin power plant laments gas shortage, N1.4tn FG debt
The Chief Executive Officer of Egbin Power Plc, Mokhtar Bounour, says the firm is losing huge revenue to the current gas shortage, threatening power generation nationwide. Bounour said this on Thursday while addressing newsmen after receiving the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, at the Egbin Power Plant in Ikorodu, Lagos. The CEO noted that the Read More
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Troops Kill 212 Terrorists, Arrest 252, Rescue 244 Victims -General Buba
ABUJA – The Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba has disclosed that troops in the last one week killed 212 terrorists, arrested 252 and rescued 244 Victims. General Buba also stated that troops have denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of N1,050,715,260.00 only in the South South (SS) geo-polotical region. […]
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Immunisation compliance rises to 97% in Bayelsa 
Tribune Online Immunisation compliance rises to 97% in Bayelsa  Healthcare providers and nursing mothers in Bayelsa state have expressed satisfaction with the adoption of drone services to supply drugs and other medicals to hospitals in Bayelsa state, saying it has boosted immunization compliance by 97 per cent and addressed the issue of drug shortages, especially in the health facilities located in the remote areas. […] Immunisation compliance rises to 97% in Bayelsa  Tribune Online
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Ex-Kano gov, Shekarau, joins call for community-driven Police
Tribune Online Ex-Kano gov, Shekarau, joins call for community-driven Police Former Governor of Kano State, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, stated that the adoption of the proposed community police will address security challenges in the country, asserting that community-driven policing is better than state police. Shekarau maintained that the security problems currently confronting the state and other parts of Nigeria may become a thing of the past […] Ex-Kano gov, Shekarau, joins call for community-driven Police Tribune Online
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Arsenal Confirm Signing Of 17-yr-old Nigerian Ethan Nwaneri
Arsenal have confirmed that Ethan Nwaneri has signed his first professional contract with the English club. The England youth international joined the Gunners in May 2015 and has developed through its academy. This season, the 17-year-old midfielder has made 14 appearances in all competitions, scoring 14 goals. Nwaneri has also featured in the first team, […]
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My Abduction, Caused By Story Written Against Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff – Lagos Editor
The abducted editor of FirstNews Newspaper, Segun Olatunji, has revealed his abduction was a retribution on stories wriiten against people at the elms of power. OSUN DEFENDER reports that Olatunji was abducted from his home in Lagos State on Friday, March 15,  2024 by military authorities. The International Press Institute, the Nigeria Guild of Editors, […] The post My Abduction, Caused By Story Written Against Tinubu’s Chief Of Staff – Lagos Editor first appeared on OsunDefender.
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Diri Tasks New SSG On Performance
Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Thursday, March 28, 2024 charged the newly appointed Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Nimibofa Ayawei, to bring to bear his wealth of experience and knowledge in order to achieve his administration’s goals. Diri gave the charge shortly after Ayawei was sworn in as the 14th SSG inside […]
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Alleged N950m fraud: Court issues bench warrant against ex-Punch employee, others
An Ikeja High Court on Thursday issued a bench warrant against the former employee of Punch Nigeria Ltd., Olusegun Ogunbanjo, and others charged with N950 million fraud. The post Alleged N950m fraud: Court issues bench warrant against ex-Punch employee, others appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Demolition: Judge berates FCTA officials for disobeying court order
Tribune Online Demolition: Judge berates FCTA officials for disobeying court order Justice Hamza Muazu of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Maitama, Abuja on Thursday, berated authorities of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for disobeying a valid order of the court, which had restrained them from demolishing a property owned by Praco International Ltd. The multi-billion naira estate is located in Asokoro/ […] Demolition: Judge berates FCTA officials for disobeying court order Tribune Online
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PICTORIAL: Yar’Adua, Atiku, Osinbajo’s Wives Present At Remi Tinubu’s Investiture As ‘Stop TB’ Champion
  The First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has been appointed as the ‘Global and National Stop TB’ Champion. Mrs Tinubu also advocated for a renewed commitment, especially at the state level, to the fight against tuberculosis in the country. She made a donation of N1billion as part of her commitment to the fight against Tuberculosis […]
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Tahajud Youth Forum: Islamic Scholars Identify Parental Errors, Spiritual Barriers As Cause Of Youth Backwardness
Two eminent Islamic scholars present at an annual seminar in Lagos have identified ignorance displayed by couples in courtship or marriage and low spiritualism as reasons for the difficulties hindering the positive progression of their children. The scholars are Sheikh Abdulkareem Shefiu Majemu, the Chief Imam of the Islamic Platform Society of Nigeria (PSSDC), Magodo […]
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ANALYSIS: Beast of Two Worlds: PR stunt gone wrong, lessons for Nigerian filmmakers
As tempting as it is to consider controversial PR stunts to gain attention for a movie, it's essential to remember that what may seem like a great idea on paper can be a disaster in practice. The post ANALYSIS: Beast of Two Worlds: PR stunt gone wrong, lessons for Nigerian filmmakers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sanwo-Olu Seeks Low Interest Rate For MSMEs To Unlock Growth
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has canvassed for low interest rates for Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) in the country to allow them access financial support and thrive in their respective businesses. Governor Sanwo-Olu said this on Thursday at the celebration of International Women’s Day held at the Blue Roof Ikeja, with the […]
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First Lady Pledges N1bn, Rallies States To Intensify Fight Against TB
The First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has made a donation of N1 billion as part of her commitment to the fight against Tuberculosis in Nigeria through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). Mrs Tinubu also advocated for a renewed commitment, especially at the state level to the fight against the disease in the country. The nation’s […]
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Steer clear of any man calling himself ‘alpha male’, Pastor advises ladies
Tribune Online Steer clear of any man calling himself ‘alpha male’, Pastor advises ladies Pastor and relationship coach, Kingsley Okonkwo, has advised women to steer clear of men who boast about being alpha males, as he believes such men are typically toxic, narcissistic, and insecure. Speaking on the X app, Okonkwo emphasised that genuine alpha males do not feel the need to flaunt their status or dominate women. Instead, […] Steer clear of any man calling himself ‘alpha male’, Pastor advises ladies Tribune Online
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Nigeria needs community-driven police and not state police, says Shekarau
Former Governor of Kano state, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau, has said that the country needs to adopt community-driven police rather than establish state police. Shekarau noted that it would be more... The post Nigeria needs community-driven police and not state police, says Shekarau appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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We’re not aware of any BoT in Labour Party, Abure’s camp replies Ejiofor
Tribune Online We’re not aware of any BoT in Labour Party, Abure’s camp replies Ejiofor The newly elected members of the Labour Party have said that they are not aware of any Board of Trustees (BoT) for the party and any claim of such for the party was null and void. It said that the acclaimed BoT member should show evidence of any BoT meeting in the last decade or […] We’re not aware of any BoT in Labour Party, Abure’s camp replies Ejiofor Tribune Online
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Uzodimma’s Zonal Role ‘ll Boost APC’s Chaces In South-East — Party Leaders
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East including the National Vice Chairman and State Chairmen of the party in the region have expressed happiness and confidence in the appointment of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, to lead and coordinate the activities of the party in the South-East to further penetrate and consolidate […]
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Kogi: Drama As SDP Witness Contradicts Self Before Tribunal On Alleged ‘Affidavit Forgery’
…renders testimony baseless LAGOS – The testimony of a witness of the Social Democratic Party at the Election Petition Tribunal on the Kogi State governorship election went awry, on Thursday as the witness’ statement before the Tribunal contradicted the documents submitted. The petitioners had delved away from BVAS, after their star witness claimed he was […]
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FCT police deploy over 2,000 officers ahead Easter celebration
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Thursday, March 28, deployed over two thousand officers ahead of the Easter celebration.  The FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Benneth Igweh urged... The post FCT police deploy over 2,000 officers ahead Easter celebration appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EPL: Todd Boehly to be removed as Chelsea chairman
Todd Boehly will be removed as Chelsea chairman in 2027, according to Mail Sport. This is part of an extraordinary agreement between the club’s American co-owners. They can pass the chairmanship between themselves every five years. It is understood that will happen when the first opportunity arises at the end of the 2026/2027 season. Under […] EPL: Todd Boehly to be removed as Chelsea chairman
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Politics as the fourth factor of production, By Majeed Dahiru
The organised Labour movement, as matter of self-enlightened interest, decided to get involved in the baking of the bread and the preparation of the butter, in order to be in a better position to get a more satisfying slice… A vital lesson to be learnt from the transformational experiences of organised labour movements into political […] The post Politics as the fourth factor of production, By Majeed Dahiru appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Nigerian playwright, theatre director, Wole Oguntokun, is dead
Wole Oguntokun died on Wednesday at 56. The post Nigerian playwright, theatre director, Wole Oguntokun, is dead appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Reps public accounts committee accuses CBN, commercial banks of sharing VAT on Remita
The public accounts committee of the House of Representatives on Thursday, March 28, accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and commercial banks collecting revenue for the government of colluding... The post Reps public accounts committee accuses CBN, commercial banks of sharing VAT on Remita appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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It’s irresponsible, Reps slam FIRS boss for shunning invitations
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee on Thursday said the failure by the Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue,  Mr Zacch Adedeji,  to appear before its members after several invitations, amounted to contempt of parliament. The Chairman of PAC, Bamidele Salam, stated this at the resumed investigative hearing on the revenue leakages in Abuja. Recall that Read More
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EPL: Arsenal announce contract for Ethan Nwaneri
Arsenal have confirmed that Ethan Nwaneri has signed his first professional contract with the club. The England youth international joined the Gunners in May 2015 and has developed through our academy. This season, the 17-year-old midfielder has made 14 appearances in all competitions, scoring 14 goals. Nwaneri has also featured in the first team, coming […] EPL: Arsenal announce contract for Ethan Nwaneri
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