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President Buhari Rules Out Bail Option For Nnamdi Kanu

President Buhari Thursday, ruled out bail for the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. He said Kanu, who is currently on trial, was being given every opportunity under the law “to justify all the uncomplimentary things said against Nigeria while he was in Britain.” This was as he reiterated his […]

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Government ‘Shares’ $322.5m Abacha Loot To 1.9m Nigerians

The Federal Government has disbursed the entire $322.5 million Abacha loot of 2017 to 1.9 million poor and vulnerable Nigerians. Before making the disbursement, the money accrued an interest of $11 million where it was deposited. Mr. David Ugolor, Executive Director of ANEEJ, an independent monitor providing independent report on the use of the funds, […]

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Organ Harvesting: Ekweremadu, Wife Risk Life Imprisonment In UK

Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice, charged with alleged conspiracy to harvest the organs of a child in the United Kingdom, face life imprisonment if found guilty and convicted to maximum sentence under the UK’s Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015). The couple, who were arrested following an investigation by the […]

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2023: RCCG Overseer, Pastor Adeboye Launches ‘Operation Show Your PVC’ In Provinces

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has directed all the provinces of the church to launch “Operation show your Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in a bid to encourage members to participate in the political activities in 2023. Nigeria’s general elections will hold in early 2023. A letter […]

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Why We Can’t Pay Workers – Governor Ortom 

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State on Wednesday said it had become difficult to pay salaries of Benue workers. Daily Trust reports that workers under the state employ have been complaining of being owed three months’ salaries. Ortom while answering questions from journalists in Makurdi, the state capital, on Wednesday, gave three reasons for the […]

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Nigerians Want An Alternative To PDP, APC – Obaseki

The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, says Nigerians are no longer interested in the two top political parties in the country — Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Party — and are in search of an alternative. Obaseki while speaking in an interview with African Independent Television on the just concluded Ekiti governorship […]

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Igbos Are Not Ready For Presidency, Peter Obi Will Do Well As Minister Of Economy Under PDP – Ned Nwoko

Ned Nwoko, politician and philanthropist, says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party, will do well as minister of economy under a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government.  In an interview with BBC Igbo on Tuesday, he said Obi, former governor of Anambra, has the ability to turn the Nigerian economy around, but only under […]

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From Top To Bottom : Fuel Scarcity Worsens In Nigeria, Black Market Booms At N300/Litre

Fuel scarcity worsened in Lagos, the Federal Capital Territory and other parts of the country on Tuesday, resulting in motorists spending hours at filling stations. For oil marketers, the solution to the worsening fuel queues across the country is for the Federal Government to approve an increase in the pump price of the commodity. Although […]

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2023: Tinubu Kicks As Atiku ‘Mocks’ Him Over ‘Dummy’ Running Mate

Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has mocked his opponents over their delay to produce their “permanent” running mates within the time-frame stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement, Atiku said the office of the presidency does not need someone who hesitate to make decision in […]

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Nigeria 2023: INEC Loses Bid To Stop Voter Registration On June 30

Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from ending the voter registration on 30 June 2022. Justice Olajueom granted an order of interim injunction following the hearing of an argument on motion exparte by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). SERAP and 185 […]

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Nigerian Evangelist, Patience Otene Reveals She Had A Child Out Of Wedlock, Apologizes To Her Followers

A Nigerian Facebook evangelist, Patience Otene has apologised to her followers for having a child out of wedlock.  Taking to Facebook on Sunday, June 19, Otene revealed that she welcomed a baby one month ago. Read her post below: I HAVE A BABY. Yes you read it right and my baby is a month old today. […]

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Three Worshippers Killed, Several Missing As Gunmen Attack Two Churches On Sunday

Nigeria’s security situation appears to be worsening as the country witnessed yet another attack on churches following the killing of worshippers in Owo, a town in Ondo State. Just two weeks after the incident in Owo, gunmen struck again, this time in Kaduna State where they attacked two churches. The worship centres which came under […]

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70% Of Nigerian Politicians Are Lunatics – Peter Obi

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said most of the politicians in the corridors of power have no reason to be there, describing politics in Nigeria as a case where lunatics have taken over the asylum. He said this Sunday at the Men of Valour conference with the theme: “Navigating the corridors of […]

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We’ve Interest In Nigeria Because It Determines Africa’s Development – US

The United States of America’s Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, has said that the US government is strategically interested in Nigeria because the country practices democracy and is the sole decider in the growth of the African continent. Ambassador Nuland said this during a press briefing with selected media correspondents on […]

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Father Mbaka Makes U-turn, Apologises To Peter Obi

Outspoken Catholic priest, Ejike Mbaka, has apologised for his scathing remarks against Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Father Mbaka, during his weekly ministration service on Wednesday, said Mr Obi will not be president of Nigeria in 2023 because he is “a stingy man who does not give out money to people”. He also said unless […]

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Nigerian Actor Moses Armstrong Arrested For Alleged Rape Of Minor

Popular Nollywood actor and singer, Moses Armstrong has been arrested by men of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl. The national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, confirmed Armstrong’s arrest during a chat with Qed.ng. Rollas described the case as “a very serious one”. He said […]

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Catholic Church Kicks Against Anti-Obi Comments, Warns Mbaka

The Catholic Diocese of Enugu has disowned inflammatory political utterances by the Catholic Priest and founder of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, against Peter Obi. DailyT rust had reported how Mbaka described the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Obi as “a stingy man” and “a joker” who cannot be Nigeria’s President. According […]

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I Have An Issue That Is Taking My Life, Actress Ada Ameh Cries Out 

Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has revealed that she is currently battling a mental health issue that is taking her life. Ameh made this known in a video she shared on her Instagram handle where she explained that she’s passing through a phase that is ‘taking her life’. Moreso, she added that even though the issue […]

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