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PDP Presidential campaign for Atiku Abubakar going on as planned says Aminu Tambuwal

Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has revealed that the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign for Atiku Abubakar was going on as planned. In a statement by spokesman Mohammed Bello, Tambuwal dismissed the speculations in social media that he was suspended as the Director General of the Presidential Campaign Organization (PCO) and described the report as fake news”. Tambuwal, further claimed that other parties were afraid of PDP’s its popularity, assuring […]

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Politics

Orji Kalu Urges FG To Channel Cost of Governance to Manufacturing Sector

The Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Orji Kalu, has called on the Nigerian government to cut the cost of governance to save the country from a worsening economic crisis. Kalu, while stating his observations during the review of the proposed budget by the National Assembly, decried the country’s deteriorating economy, stressing that the cost of governance should be channeled into the manufacturing sector and the productivity sector. The former […]

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Politics

Chris Ngige has being disowned by The Anambra State chapter of APC Party

The Anambra State chapter of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) has disowned the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, over a recent interview he granted a television station. Ngige in the interview failed to state if he would vote for the APC candidate in the 2023 election, saying that voting was a matter of conscience and not to be stated publicly. However, in a press conference yesterday, the Anambra State […]

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National

The new Chief Justice of Nigeria perform his first official function at the Supreme Court Complex today

The newly inaugurated substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, will, today October 14, perform his first official function at the Supreme Court Complex. Justice Ariwoola became substantive CJN on Wednesday, following the administration of the oath of office on him by President Muhammadu Buhari. A statement by the Director of Information and Press, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Festus Akande, indicated that Justice Ariwoola’s first assignment in office […]

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Economy

AGF Abubakar Malami Says IPOB Leader Kanu Not Acquitted

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has reacted to the decision of the Appeal Court to discharge leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, saying the IPOB leader has only been discharged but not acquitted. Malami who stated this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Umar Gwandu, said the decision handed down by the court of appeal was on a single […]

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Education

ASUU has suspended its eight-month strike

The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action conditionally. A member of the union’s National Executive Committee told newsmen early this morning that the union decided to suspend the strike during a meeting of its leadership that started on yesterday night and lasted into the early hours of today. The meeting was called by the union to determine its next line of action after its […]

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Economy

NEMA Receives 126 Nigerians from Libya

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday received 126 Nigerians from Libya. NEMA acting Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office, Ibrahim Farinloye, who confirmed this to newsmen in a statement, said the returnees consisting; 46 male adults, 62 female adults, two male and six female children, as well as four female and six male infants, were brought back to the country by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) through a […]

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News

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

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Entertainment

Phyna emerges winner of bbnaija level up season 7

Big Brother Naija level up housemate,  Phyna has emerged the winner of the  reality TV show. She defeated other housemates to clinch the N100 million prize at stake during the final eviction show, making her the second female to clinch the BBNaija top prize, three years after Mercy Eke won it. Bryann emerged as the runner-up while other finalists included Daniella, who was the first to be evicted yesterday, followed […]

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Sports

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, made history yesterday after scoring a hat-trick in his side’s Premier League 6-3 win over Manchester United.

Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, made history yesterday after scoring a hat-trick in his side’s Premier League 6-3 win over Manchester United. Man City defeated Man United at Etihad Stadium, thanks to three goals each from Haaland and Phil Foden. Haaland’s goals against Man United means the Norway international has now become the first player ever in the Premier League to score a hat-trick in three consecutive home games.

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