Asue Ighodalo, the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, does not have the power to determine the next governor of the state. Ighodalo’s statement was in response to Wike’s claim that he told Governor Godwin Obaseki he would not support Ighodalo in […]
France Football, the organizers of the prestigious Ballon d’Or, has released a video showcasing why Ademola Lookman was nominated for the 2024 award. The video highlights Lookman’s crucial role in Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ run to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where he scored three goals and provided one assist. Additionally, it showcases his
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The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the occasion of the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud. In a statement, she urged Muslims to embody the Prophet’s virtues of peace, kindness, humility, and selflessness in their daily interactions. Walson-Jack called on the Muslim Ummah to seize the spiritual moment to pray
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The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced that the three countries will soon launch new biometric passports. This move is part of their efforts to strengthen their alliance and solidify their ties after withdrawing from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The new passports will be introduced in the
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President Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Sunday night to commiserate with the State over the recent devastating flood. This is due to the overflow of the Alau Dam, submerging nearly half of Maiduguri and displacing thousands. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) reported that over 23,000 households have been impacted by the
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that it will sell petrol obtained from the Dangote Refinery at varying prices across different regions in Nigeria. The prices, which are above N1,000 per litre, will be highest in the far north, at N1,019 per litre in places like Borno State, and N999.22 in Abuja,
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Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed that divorcing her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, was the best decision she ever made. She shared this while offering advice to a fellow single mother who reached out to her via Instagram DM. Tonto Dikeh clarified that she was the one who chose to leave the marriage, not the other
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Manchester City bosses have reassured manager Pep Guardiola and players that the club will not face severe penalties in the upcoming Premier League hearing. The hearing, set to begin today will address 115 charges related to alleged financial breaches from 2009 to 2018. According to Aymeric Laporte, a former Manchester City player, the club’s sporting
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reopened its verification portal on its website, allowing nurses and midwives to submit verification requests. The portal was reopened on Friday, September 14, 2024. The verification portal was previously deactivated in February, causing difficulties for nurses and midwives working abroad. Many were forced to return to
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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to compensate several communities in Kogi and Abuja for failing to meet the required service delivery commitments. The affected areas include Wuse, Garki, Asokoro in Abuja, and Ajaokuta Confluence in Lokoja, Kogi State. These communities experienced insufficient electricity supply between August
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