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House of Representatives Weigh-In On the Ongoing Dispute between Nigeria and Foreign Airlines.

The leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday interceded in the ongoing dispute between Nigeria and foreign airlines over the controversial trapped funds belonging to the airlines. After a meeting chaired by the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, in Abuja and attended by representatives of the airlines, International Air Transport Association IATA, Airlines Operators of Nigeria AON, travel agencies, and other aviation industry stakeholders, some understanding was reached to […]

todayOctober 18, 2022 23

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Nollywood actress,  Rahama Sadau has denied reports that she had been recruited alongside top Nollywood actresses to campaign for Bola Tinubu’s presidential race.

Nollywood actress,  Rahama Sadau has denied reports that she had been recruited alongside top Nollywood actresses to campaign for Bola Tinubu’s presidential race. In a tweet,  the star actress denied any association with the team reportedly led by Nollywood veteran Joke Silva. The list currently making the rounds consists of 33 actresses including Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Fathia Balogun And Sola Kosoko. The Nollywood stars are yet to react to the report

todayOctober 3, 2022 31

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Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-RufaI, has condemned the lynching of two herders by mob in Birni Gwari LGA of the state.

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-RufaI, has condemned the lynching of two herders by mob in Birni Gwari LGA of the state. Recall that two herders suspected to be informants to bandits were lynched by mobs in Birnin Gwari LGA. In a statement issued yesterday, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan said the governor, while condemning the mob action, cautioned residents to be law-abiding and […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 35

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A former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has rated Labour Party’s Peter Obi higher than other leading presidential candidates for the 2023 election

A former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has rated Labour Party’s Peter Obi higher than other leading presidential candidates for the 2023 election. Ezekwesili, during a chat with newsmen, said the former Anambra governor possesses what others do not have even though the country suffers from poor leadership. She also pinned Nigeria’s major problem on leadership, saying the country has recorded stunted growth due to this but stated that she […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 67

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Bola tinubu denies withdrawing from presidential race

The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has insisted that he is fit to run for the office. The ex-Lagos governor who shared a workout video on his Twitter handle yesterday, denied reports that he has withdrawn from the race. There have been concerns about the health status of the presidential candidate, with many Nigerians questioning his capacity for the nation’s top job. Recall that  Tinubu was […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 27

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The Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, believes Nigeria will be a safer and more secure country before the President leaves office on May 29, 2023.

The Chief of Staff to the President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, believes Nigeria will be a safer and more secure country before the President leaves office on May 29, 2023. Gambari who spoke yesteray at the 20th convocation lecture of the graduating cadets of regular course 69 of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, reiterated his principal’s commitment to tackling the menace of banditry, terrorism, and other violent crimes ravaging […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 37

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Nigeria re-elected into international civil aviation organisation council

The Special Assistant (Public Affairs) to the Minister of Aviation, HADI SIRIKA, JAMES ODAUDU, says Nigeria has been re-elected as a Part-II member of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for a new three-year term. Odaudu, who disclosed this in a statement, said Nigeria garnered 149 votes to be elected for the 15th consecutive time. According to him, the re-election took place at the plenary session of the ongoing […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 37

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R. Kelly to pay one of his victims over 300,000 dollars.

Convicted rhythm and blues R. Kelly may be ordered to pay over 300,000 U.S. dollars to one of the victims of his elaborate scheme to sexually exploit young aspiring singers and underage children. A restitution order by United State District Judge Ann Connelly, which is still being finalized, is intended to cover the cost of treatment for the individual’s herpes and psychotherapy. The victim, who remains anonymous, had accused R. Kelly of […]

todaySeptember 30, 2022 47

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The Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodimma has called on the military to study the geography of the Southeast region, introduce new methods and do more to protect the citizens of the area.

The Governor of Imo State Hope Uzodimma has called on the military to study the geography of the Southeast region, introduce new methods and do more to protect the citizens of the area. Uzodinma made the call yesterday when the General Officer Commanding GOC 82 Division, Enugu, Major General Umar t. Musa, paid him a courtesy call at the New Executive Council Chambers Government House, Owerri. He noted that insecurity […]

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