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US AMBASSADOR COUNTERS CLAIMS OF USAID SPONSORING BOKO HARAM

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills has said there is no proof to suggest that the United States Agency for International Development, USAID is funding Boko Haram or any other terrorist group in Nigeria. Addressing newsmen after meeting with the Nigeria Governors Forum in Abuja, Richard  assured that if any evidence is found that USAID is funding Boko Haram or any terrorist group in Nigeria, the US government […]

todayFebruary 21, 2025

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VALATINE OZIGBO DUMPS LABOUR PARTY.

Former  governorship aspirant of of the Labour Party in Anambra State, VALENTINE OZIGBO has officially resigned from the party. OZIGBO, who is seeking to be governor of Anambra State, said he resigned from the party in line with his unwavering commitment to the greater vision for the state. In a press statement he signed, OZIGBO  “said he  submitted his resignation letter to his ward’s Chairman, adding that before his resignation,, former presidential candidate of […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025

Entertainment

A$AP ROCKY SET TO BUY ENGLISH CLUB AFTER NOT GUILTY VERDICT

American rapper, A$AP Rocky is set to buy English club, Tranmere Rovers after he was found not guilty of assault by a Los Angeles jury . Reports say Rocky, whose legal name is RAKIN ATHELSTON MAYERS, will be part of a consortium that is primed to buy TRANMERE from MARK PALIOS. The deal for the League Two outfit is believed to have been in the works for almost a year as the consortium is looking to buy over […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025 1

National

NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BANS 60,000-LITRE FUEL TANKERS FROM MARCH 1

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on fuel tankers exceeding 60,000 litres from operating on Nigerian roads. The ban is expected to take effect from 1 March 2025, as revealed by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA. The agency also specified that, by the fourth quarter of 2025, no truck with a capacity exceeding 45,000 litres will be permitted to load petroleum products. NMDPRA […]

todayFebruary 20, 2025

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEMANDS SWIFT JUSTICE TO DISCOURAGE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE 

The House of Representatives has demanded justice for victims of gender-based violence, saying that a speedy dispensation of justice will discourage the social menace. The House, through a motion by a member, AWAJIINOMBEK ABIANTE and three others, believed gender-based violence has continued because of the delay in justice delivery, listing  the women who have been murdered over the years and still, justice has not been served.  The House noted that establishing special […]

todayFebruary 19, 2025

Entertainment

REF MUSIC RECORDS GLOBAL AN ENUGU BASED ENTERTAINMENT POWERHOUSE TAKING MUSIC EXPERIENCE TO A DIFFERENT LEVEL.

REF Music Records Global, a leading music and entertainment company founded in 2021 by Egwuchukwu Raymond and Frank Nwaiwu, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting unique sounds from Nigeria to a global audience. What started as a record label has now blossomed into a full-fledged entertainment powerhouse, showcasing rich cultural heritage and musical versatility. With over 300 live performances across Nigeria, REF Music Records Global has become a household name […]

todayFebruary 18, 2025 2

National

EBONYI STATE GOVERNOR TASKS MILITARY TO END SIT-AT-HOME IN SOUTH-EAST

Ebonyi State Governor, FRANCIS NWIFURU has charged the military to intensify efforts to end the sit-at-home often declared by non-state actors in the South East region, as he pledged to sustain support for the military.  In a statement made available to newsmen by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, MONDAY UZOR, at the weekend, NWIFURU made the call when the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major-General OLUYEMI OLATOYE, paid […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025 2

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FLYING EAGLES FORWARD JOINS CROATIAN CLUB

Flying Eagles striker CHARLES AGADA has joined the Croatian club Nkistra 1961. AGADA joined the Green and Yellows from Nigerian club Mavlon Football Club, and has put pen to paper on a four-year contract. The youngster, who was on trials at Queens Park Rangers last year, signed a pre-contract with the London club that could not be finalised. The forward was a member of the Flying Eagles side that won the WAFU B […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025

National

LAWMAKER NDUME TELLS FEDERAL G OVERNMENT TO PROBE WEIGHTY CLAIM BY US CONGRESSMAN

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, ALI NDUME, has asked the Federal Government to probe a claim by the United States Congressman SCOTT PERRY that country’s Agency for International Development (USAID) funded terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram.  The lawmaker, said that the Nigerian government should be interested in the US congressman’s revelation, considering that there had been suspicions that foreign humanitarian agencies operating in Nigeria’s North-East zone sponsored terrorist activities. NDUME described the development as worrisome, especially because one of the terrorist organizations mentioned […]

todayFebruary 17, 2025

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