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Viking Orion passengers stranded after ship is grounded due to marine growth

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded on a cruise ship The Viking Orion off the Australian coast after a potentially harmful growth was found on its hull. The Viking Orion was reportedly denied permission to dock in Adelaide after authorities discovered Biofoul, an accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals. This can allow invasive species to be imported into non-native habitats, with officials maintaining that the ship's hull must […]

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Politics

We’ll win Ebonyi in 2023 because people’s votes will count this time, says PDP gubernatorial candidate Odii

The gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii has insisted that the votes of Ebonyi people must count in the forthcoming general election and that PDP will take over governance of the state. Odii stated this when he addressed newsmen shortly after hosting his teeming supporters, as well, as the inauguration of over 10,000 election canvassers, which took place at the residents of […]

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Politics

Three Communities in Nsukka LGA Back Governor Ugwuanyi’s Senatorial Ambition

The people of Akpa Edem, Ozzi Edem and Okutu communities in the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have told the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who is the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP for Enugu North Senatorial District in the 2023 general election not to bother coming to their areas to campaign. The people said that Ugwuanyi’s administration has been fair to them in terms […]

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Politics

Atiku Abubakar has described Obasanjo’s endorsement for Peter Obi as his wish

The campaign organization of the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party PDP. Atiku Abubakar has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of the Presidential Candidate of Labor Party Peter Obi as his wish. The spokesperson of the Atiku Presidential Campaign, Kola Ologbondiyan yesterday while reacting to the endorsement letter said Obasanjo’s endorsement does not reflect the wishes of most Nigerians, arguing that Obi does not have the requisite experience, […]

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Politics

APC Describes Obasanjo’s Endorsement of Peter Obi, As Worthless

The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council has dismissed former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of Peter Obi, describing it as worthless. Obasanjo yesterday endorsed Obi listing several criteria but the Director, Media & Publicity of the Council Bayo Onanuga was quick to dismiss the move, stressing that the party and its candidate, Bola Tinubu will not lose sleep over Obasanjo’s move, as Obasanjo is notorious for always opposing progressive […]

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Security

Your lives and properties will be safe in 2023, according to the NSCDC boss

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi has charged officers of the corps to remain committed just as he guarantees the security of lives and properties before, during, and after the 2023 general elections. In a statement by Director of Public Relations DCC Olusola Odumusu, Audi while congratulating Nigerians and President Muhammadu Buhari for a successful crossover to 2023, admonished the citizenry […]

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Politics

SERAP Sues Governors of Oil-Producing States in Nigeria

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project SERAP has filed a lawsuit against the oil-producing states in Nigeria over their failure to account for the spending of the oil derivation refunds of 625 billion Naira. The Federal Government recently paid 625.43 billion Naira in oil derivation refunds to the governors of Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states, covering 13 percent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P […]

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Entertainment

Brotherhood To Hit Amazon Prime Video on January 27

Jade Osiberu's action-thriller Brotherhood will hit streaming service Amazon Prime Video on January 27, 2023, following an over 300 million Naira run in Nigerian theatres. Debuting in theatres on September 23, 2022, the movie opened with 53.23 million Naira, earning 118.50 million Naira in the second week. The film crossed the 200 million Naira bar in its fourth week; a huge win because it was contending with international titles like […]

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Sports

Erling Haaland has become the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals

Norwegian forward Erling Haaland has become the fastest player to reach 20 Premier League goals as Manchester City overcame a stubborn Leeds by three goals to one to reduce Arsenal's lead at the top of the table to five points. Frustrated by a disciplined and determined home side and their profligacy for much of the first half at Elland Road, City go the breakthrough before the break, through Rodri's follow-up […]

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