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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND EDO STATE GOVT SET UP FACT-FINDING COMMITTEE OVER UROMI KILLINGS

The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Edo State Government, have set up a fact-finding Committee to look into the circumstances surrounding the recent killings of 16 Kano-bound Travellers in Uromi, the administrative headquarters of Esan North-East Local Government Area.  Edo State Governor, Senator MONDAY OKPEBHOLO, disclosed this yesterday when he received a high-powered delegation from Kano State,  led by the Deputy Governor of the State, AMINU ABDULSALAM GWARZO at the Government House in Benin City. […]

todayApril 11, 2025

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NBC BANS EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM’S ANTI-TINUBU SONG

The Nigerian government has banned singer EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM’S new protest song, ‘Tell Your Papa.’, which directly addresses President BOLATINUBU’S son, SEYI TINUBU, urging him to speak to his father about the hardships faced by Nigerians. Announcing the ban yesterday  evening, the Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, stated that the song is inappropriate and offensive , directingNigerian radio and television stations to refrain from airing the song. Reacting to the ban, ABDULKAREEMdescribed the Nigerian government’s actions as […]

todayApril 11, 2025

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IDRIS ABDULKAREEM URGES SEYI TINUBU TO PRESENT NIGERIA’S PLIGHT TO HIS FATHER.

Popular Nigerian musician, EEDRIS ABDULKAREEM has called on SEYI TINUBU, the son of President BOLA TINUBU, to present the struggles of Nigerians to his father. ABDULKAREEM made the call in a new song titled ‘Tell Your Papa,’ which seems to be a reaction to SEYI TINUBU’S boastful claim that his father is the greatest president in Nigeria's history. In his new song, ABDULKAREEM criticized SEYI, stressing that the president’s son was insensitive to the plight of Nigerians who are suffering from economic […]

todayApril 9, 2025

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ARSENAL THRASH REAL MADRID 3-0 IN UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE QUARTER-FINAL

Arsenal yesterday thrashed Real Madrid 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg tie. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw at the Emirates Stadium, while in the second half, DECLAN RICE’S brace and a goal from MIKEL MERINO gave MIKEL ARTETA’Sside a first leg advantage ahead of the return leg next week. ARTETA’S men will travel to the Bernabeu for the second leg on April 16 to advance to a semi-final tie against […]

todayApril 9, 2025

National

NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER TELLS NIGERIANS TO STOP GIVING MONEY TO BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERS

The National Security Adviser, NUHU RIBADU, has asked Nigerians to stop giving money to kidnappers and bandits. RIBADU stated this yesterday while receiving 60 kidnapped victims recently rescued from captivity in Zangon Kataf, Southern Kaduna, following sustained military operations.  According to RIBADU, Nigerians aid the activities of kidnappers nationwide if they keep paying ransom.  He  attributed the successful rescue of the victims to the efforts and resilience of the Nigerian Armed Forces and other […]

todayApril 9, 2025

Entertainment

TEMS THRILLS AUDIENCE AT DREAMVILLE FESTIVAL IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tems captivated fans in North Carolina where she was one of the headliners of the Dreamville festival. Tems dazzled thousands of fans with her hit singles at the annual festival, where she joined other stars to perform at the event organized by hometown legend, J. Cole. She teamed up with J. Cole on the track, Free Fall from her debut album, Born In The Wild, and the […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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FLYING EAGLES COACH NAMES 35 PLAYERS FOR FINAL TRAINING AHEAD OF U-20 AFCON

Flying Eagles head coach ALIYU ZUBAIRUhas named a 35-man squad for the team’s final training camp ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The core of the squad comprises players who featured in Nigeria’s victorious campaign at the WAFU B U-20 Championship held in Togo last year, and the include;  DANIEL BAMEIYI, EBENEZER HARCOURT, ADAMU MAIGARI, KENNETH IGBOKWE, and SABIU MOHAMMED. Also included are SULAIMAN ALABI ‘JOJO’, NASIRU SALIHU, OLISEH DIVINE, BIDEMI […]

todayApril 8, 2025

National

KADUNA STATE GOVERNOR ORDERS RELEASE OF ₦3.8BN FOR PAYMENT OF GRATUITY AND DEATH BENEFITS

Governor UBA SANI of Kaduna has ordered the release of ₦3.8 billion to the Kaduna State Pension Bureau for immediate payment of gratuities, death benefits, and accrued rights for civil servants in the contributory pension scheme. The governor gave the order after considering the passionate pleas of the pensioners and families of deceased civil servants, who complained that the ongoing verification exercise has impacted negatively on their living conditions.  A statement by […]

todayApril 8, 2025

National

POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTER, GAIDAM, SEEKS EU’S SUPPORT ON POLICE REFORMS

The Minister of Police Affairs, IBRAHIM GAIDAM, has sought the partnership and support of the European Union to actualise police reforms in Nigeria.  GAIDAM during a courtesy visit by the European Union Embassy delegation, led by Ambassador GAUTIER MIGNOT, reiterated the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts to create a more responsive and professional police service in the country. The minister noted that the expertise, resources, and experience in police reform and governance possessed […]

todayApril 8, 2025

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