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Month: December 2024

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Entertainment

Burna Boy Urges Nigerians to Stop Comparing Him with Fela.

Grammy-winning Nigerian artiste, Burna Boy, has called on Nigerians to stop comparing him with the late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Burnaboy, who made the call yesterday on his Instagram story expressed frustration with the frequent comparisons drawn between himself and the iconic musician. The 'Last Last' crooner, who called for an end to such comparisons, explained that, unlike Fela, famous for his self-sacrificial nature, he would prefer to kill than […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Sports

Ogun State Governor to Build Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring.

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun, who made the announcement yesterday when he hosted the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion in his office, officially confirmed Joshua as the state's Sports brand ambassador, while also revealing that the Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring will be constructed in the state's stadium, […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Foreign

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Faces Arrest Amid Martial Law Probe and Ongoing Impeachment Trial

A court in South Korea has approved the arrest of the country's President, Yoon Suk Yeol after he was impeached and suspended from power for imposing martial law. This was confirmed by the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, stating that the Seoul Western District Court issued an arrest warrant for President Yoon, which was requested by investigators who were looking into his brief imposition of martial law. Yoon is […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Economy

Governor Fubara Presents Rivers State’s 1.2 Trillion Naira 2025 Budget for Inclusive Growth and Development

The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara yesterday presented the 2025 budget proposal of 1.2 trillion Naira to the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Fubara, while presenting the Appropriation Bill, tagged Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development, at plenary, said the proposed 2025 budget comprises Recurrent Expenditure of 462 billion Naira and Capital Expenditure 678 billion Naira, reflecting a 44 percent to 56 percent ratio. He outlined the […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Security

Gunmen Kill Five Security Personnel and Two Others in Anambra State.

Gunmen yesterday killed seven people at Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that out of the seven individuals killed, two were unarmed civilians who were in a compound planning a burial ceremony that was scheduled to hold on January 2, 2025, while the others were security personnel. The incident was confirmed in a press release issued by the commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, through his […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Economy

Minister Uche Nnaji Highlights Tinubu’s Vision for Nigeria, Criticizes Enugu’s 2025 Budget as Unrealistic

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is focused and determined to better the fortunes of the country. Nnaji, who stated this in his country home, Akpugo, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state during a get-together for the chieftains of the All Progressives Congress in the state, described President Tinubu as a leader, who is trying to rejig the […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Politics

Rabiu Kwankwaso Denies Signing Power Sharing Agreement With Obi and Atiku.

The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has described as completely false, a purported agreement with the presidential candidate of the  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, that, he, Kwankwaso, had agreed to ruling Nigeria for four years, while  Atiku will rule for four years, and Obi will rule for eight years. Kwankwaso, who vehemently denied the agreement […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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Economy

President Tinubu Commends NNPCL Over Restarting of Operations at Warri Refinery.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight about the re-opening of the Warri refinery after years of rehabilitation. Earlier, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, yesterday announced that the 125,000 barrel per day Warri Refinery has restarted operation. Reacting, president Tinubu through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga described the reopening of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company as another significant achievement in 2024 which he said […]

todayDecember 31, 2024

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News

GOVERNOR ADELEKE DIRECTS RELEASE OF 53 CONVICTS IN OSUN STATE

Governor ADEMOLA ADELEKE has pardoned and released 53 convicts serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service, including Segun Olowookere who was sentenced to death for armed robbery in Osun State. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, OLAWALE RASHEED said his actions were in line with the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. He said the claim that Olowookere and his accomplice got a death sentence for stealing a fowl , which went viral on social […]

todayDecember 27, 2024

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