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Rivers Govt Speaks As Four Commissioners Resign From Cabinet
Meanwhile, the the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joseph Johnson, in a quick reaction on behalf of the state government stated that the resignation of the two Commissioners from the Cabinet of the Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, would not affect the administration in anyway. He noted that every app...
Osun Defender
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NESG makes case for full implementation of Lagos Free Zone
Executive Officer, NESG, Tayo Aduloju, said this when he led a delegation of the Group alongside the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), on a courtesy visit to the free zone, recently. Aduloju stressed that the integration of the Lekki Port with the zone remains a unique advantage that would not onl...
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NDDC boss blames slow devt of region on distrust, suspicion
According to the commission, experience has shown that the problem of distrust stalls expected development in the region. NDDC, however, assured that it is making efforts to ensure that the perception of the people region, with regards to project execution, is changed to reduce conflict while promoting equitable develo...
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Stakeholders shop for $1.5tr as oil reserves may stagnate
National oil companies in Africa, financiers and global players, yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa moved to unlock barriers to existing oil and gas projects across the continent amid a $1.5 trillion investment portfolio. The projects being pushed by the players, who gathered at the African Refiners and Distributors ...
Guardian NG
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Kim Petras cancels Summer festival shows due to health reasons
U.S.-based German singer, Kim Petras has cancelled all her festival performances this summer. The Grammy winner said she took the decision following medical advice. She explained that she is going “through some health issues” but didn’t disclose the ailment. On her Instagram page on Wednesday, she wro...
Daily Post
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Ondo Guber: 627 Delegates To Elect PDP Gov Candidate Today
The aspirants are a former deputy governor in the state, Agboola Ajayi, a former Secretary General of the pan-Yoruba socio-political association, Chief Olusola Ebiseni, a former member of the House of Representatives, Kolade Akinjo, a former Commissioner for Information, John Mafo, Adeolu Akinwumi, Bamidele Akingbo...
Osun Defender
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US conspiracy website Gateway Pundit declares bankruptcy
Parent company TGP Communications is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida, founder Jim Hoft said in a note to readers, blaming “progressive liberal” lawsuits. The Gateway Pundit, launched as a blog in 2004, rose to prominence as it trumpeted conspiracy theories about a range of subjects, from...
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UN official warns of femicide 'emergency' in Honduras
The country has the highest femicide rate in Latin America, said UN resident coordinator Alice Shackelford. “We are in an emergency, with the numbers we have in terms of femicides, violent deaths of women,” she told reporters. “We are in an alarming situation,” Shackelford added, voicing concern...
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Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO
Based on survey data from 280,000 young people aged 11, 13 and 15 in Europe, Central Asia and Canada, the WHO said it showed a “concerning picture” of substance use among young people. “The long-term consequences of these trends are significant, and policy-makers cannot afford to ignore these alarming...
Guardian NG
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Alumni drags CRiver Varsity governing council, demands its sack
The University of Cross River State Alumni association has called on Governor Bassey Otu to dissolve the governing council of the tertiary institution. This was contained in a communique released at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, and signed by the National Secretary, ...
Daily Post
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Transfer: Iheanacho tipped to leave Leicester City this summer
Kelechi Iheanacho will leave Leicester City this summer, according to transfer insider, Dean Jones. Iheanacho’s contract with Leicester City will expire in June and there has been no talks of an extension. The forward has also failed to feature regularly for the Foxes this season. The 27-year-old has scored six g...
Daily Post
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Ebonyi ex-Reps member, Ogbaga dumps PDP
A former House of Representatives member, Hon. Sylvester Ogbaga has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ogbaga represented Abakiliki/lzzi federal constituency of Ebonyi State from 1999 to 2023. He announced this in a resignation letter dated April 24, 2024, addressed to the Chairman, PDP Anmegu Enyigba war...
Daily Post
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‘I stopped going to gym because of heaven – Actor Williams Uchemba
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba says he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.” He stated that he set up a gym at his home because he was being distracted by scantily-dressed ladies at the public gym. The married movie star, however, publicly pleaded with ladies at the gym to &...
Daily Post
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Victor Osimhen speaks on emotional departure from Napoli
Victor Osimhen admitted that he will probably ‘cry’ when leaving former Serie A champions, Napoli. Amid speculation surrounding his future, Osimhen expressed gratitude towards Napoli fans, describing their unwavering support as a defining aspect of his time at the club. The Nigerian international’s sentiment...
Nigerian Observer
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Why single mothers struggle to find partners “ Joselyn Dumas
According to Dumas, this mindset is a significant obstacle for single mothers seeking love, as they often encounter biases due to their parenting status. “As single mothers,” Dumas explained, “We have our kids as single mothers but we still want to be happy. We still want to date other people.” ...
Within Nigeria
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FRSC jail terms for reckless drivers
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Biu emphasized the FRSC’s call for state governments to prosecute drivers who flout road laws. He highlighted the importance of imposing strict penalties, such as jail time without the possibility of fines, to discourage reckless driving. The Corps Marshal not...
Within Nigeria
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Nassarawa: Gov Sule Appoints New Traditional Head Of Gade Chiefdom
Ubandoma-Aliyu said that the new Gomo Babye succeeds the late Alhaji Aliyu Baba Daudu who died on Monday, 24th July, 2023. “Alhaji Aminu Sulaiman, the new Gomo Babye attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and Lagos State University where he obtained Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies and a Masters Degr...
Within Nigeria
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I broke the chains of godfatherism in Oyo politics “ Makinde
Makinde spoke on Wednesday at Students’ Legislative Summit organised by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, in conjunction with the Students’ Representative Council, University of Ibadan. Makinde disclosed that...
Within Nigeria
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Three more clubs qualify for NWFL Super Eight playoff
Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens have qualified for the Nigeria Women Premier League Super Eight playoff. Edo Queens secured their place after playing out a 1-1 draw against Delta Queens at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Wednesday. Bayelsa Queens claimed their place in the season ending tournament despite losing 2-1 to Robo...
Daily Post
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Osun teenager bags three years jail for stealing water taps
An Osun Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ede, has sentenced a teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi to three years imprisonment for theft of water taps. 18-year-old Adewusi was arrested by operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, after he removed the items at Durodola commu...
Daily Post
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