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Afenifere Praises Ex-Rep Lanre Laoshe for Repaying 35-Year-Old Student Loan

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LANRE LAOSHE The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has commended Lanre Laoshe, a former member of the House of Representatives, for repaying a student loan he obtained 35 years ago. Laoshe, an active member of Afenifere, repaid the loan of N3,189,217.00 (approximately $2,013.42) on August 27, 2024. Afenifere described Laoshe’s action as “very exemplary” and a […]

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Peter Obi Condemns Hate Speech Against Yoruba, Benin People

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The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denounced a Canada-based Nigerian woman’s threats against Yoruba and Benin people. In a video, the woman made anti-Yoruba and Benin comments, threatening to poison them. Obi described the comments as divisive and urged Nigerians to unite against tribalism. The woman’s identity was revealed by the Nigerians in

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Johann Rupert Overtakes Aliko Dangote as Africa’s Richest Person

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Johann Rupert, a South African billionaire, has displaced Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, as the richest person in Africa. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Rupert’s wealth increased by $1.87 billion year-to-date, while Dangote’s wealth dropped by $1.7 billion. Rupert, aged 74, controls the world’s largest luxury watchmaker, Cie Financiere Richemont, through

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Kano State Government Distributes Vehicles and Motorcycles to Boost Healthcare Services

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The Kano State Government has distributed 88 motorcycles and five operational vehicles to support the movement of front-line health workers in the implementation of various health programs in the state. The distribution ceremony took place at the Government House in Kano. The vehicles and motorcycles are intended to facilitate the transportation of program commodities and

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Insecurity: Nigerian Surveyors says New Mapping is the Solution

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The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has urged the Federal Government to collaborate with them to create new maps of the country, stating that the current maps are obsolete and cannot address the present realities. The NIS president, Dr. Matthew Ibitoye, made this call at the 4th NIS Lasis Ali Memorial Lecture in Ibadan. According

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Two Chinese Expatriates Kidnapped in Ogun State

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Two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, have been abducted in Ogun State. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when the duo left their company, Good One Carton Company, to visit friends in Kémta Village. They were kidnapped around 1:45 pm along Onigbedu Road in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area. According to a police source, the

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Peter Obi Mourns Victims of #EndBadGovernance Protests

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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria. In a post on his X handle, Obi honored the memories of the deceased, stating, “These individuals gave their lives while advocating for better

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Nigeria Labour Congress Condemns Raid on National Office

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denounced the invasion of its national office in Abuja by security operatives, believed to be from the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, shortly after the NLC’s National Executive Council meeting, where members criticized the heavy-handed handling of protesters during

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Yahaya Bello Denies Involvement in Anti-Tinubu Protests

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The Media Office of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has refuted claims that he is sponsoring the ongoing #Endbadgovernance protests across Nigeria. A statement issued on Wednesday described the claim as “reckless and irresponsibly malicious” and part of a grand plan to frame Bello. The statement revealed that enemies of the former governor

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