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Aiyu Eromosele Thomas, a drive of taxi hailing app, Bolt, who was reported missing in February, has been found dead. The family had cried out…Aiyu Eromosele Thomas, a drive of taxi hailing app, Bolt, who was reported missing in February, has been found dead.The family had cried out and appealed to security agencies to hasten investigation to ascertain the...
Governor Umar Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has congratulated the Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, but warned him that he is going to run a brief government, hence they are meeting in court.Ganduje, who was offering prayers for the incoming president, Bola Ahmad Tinubu on his 71st birthday at Government House, Kano, Saturday,...
The Italian government has banned ChatGPT, the artificial
intelligence tool, over data privacy concerns.
Italy is the first country to restrict the use of ChatGPT
since its popularity exploded globally in recent months.
On Friday, the Italian data protection agency announced that
it would immediately block the chatbot from collecting Italian users’ data
while authorities investigate OpenAI, the San-Francisco based company behind
the ChatGPT.
It described the...
Super Eagles duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action as Leicester City fell to a late defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
While Ndidi played throughout the game, Iheanacho came on in the 72nd minute as the Foxes searched for a winner, but instead fell to a defeat.
Ricardo Pereira had opened the scoring...
APC lawmakers
It’s not impossible for an Igbo man to be governor in Lagos one day —Lawmaker, Idimogu
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A two-term lawmaker in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Jude Idimogu has stated that it is not impossible for a non-indigene, or a person of Igbo descent, to become governor of the state one day.
Idimogu, who spoke with select journalists in Lagos on Saturday, noted that Igbos needed to learn how to play politics right, and relate...
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Presidents of Nicaragua, Cuba felicitate Tinubu on election victory
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The president of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel and Nicaragua President, Daniel Ortega, have sent congratulatory wishes to the president elect Senator Bola Tinubu over his victory at the February 25 presidential polls.
Tunde Rahman the media aide to the president elect in a statement released on Saturday April 1 said the congratulatory messages of the two presidents were sent in separate...
The famous Nigerian music star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido has said that the title of his latest musical album was suggested by the veteran music producer, Don Jazzy.
He said the veteran producer suggested the title ”Timeless” through an Instagram message sent to him last year 2022.
He said he would have used a different name but later decided...
The House of Representatives member-elect for Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere on Saturday called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately release the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Fredrick Nwajagu, because the DSS is not fair in the discharge of its duties.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Nwajagu was arrested earlier today (Saturday) by...
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SHOCKING: APC Lawyers, Others Arrested In Port Harcourt Ahead of Election Tribunal On Monday
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9News Nigeria
report reaching us that eight persons were arrested in Port Harcourt ahead of the election Tribunal selected for Monday 3rd April.
Three lawyers, One State APC Exco, and Four support staff working with the lawyers were arrested.
The lawyers are: Jerry Aondo, Esq (Abuja), Dr. Sobere Nelson, and Odum Eyiba, Esq
We gathered that the eight persons were taken to NPF...
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Saturday, called for the arrest and prosecution of anyone or persons found or caught canvassing for interim government.
The influential socio-political Northern group also said that Nigerians will resist any attempt by individuals or groups to foist an interim government on the country.
The chairman, Kwara State chapter of ACF, Dr Mohammed Ghali Alaaya, made...
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Order Imo CP To Release Umuobom Traditional Ruler From Detention, Ugochinyere Tells IGP
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The House of Representatives Member-elect for Ideato North/South federal constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, over the arrest of Eze Ekene Obinali, the traditional ruler of Umucheke in Umuobom, Ideato South local government area of the State.
LEADERSHIP reports that the monarch was arrested on Wednesday by operatives of...
The Minister appreciated the security agencies for their commitment toward ensuring a peaceful atmosphere during and after the election.
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The school said it recorded an impressive performance in the accreditation exercise conducted by the NUC between November and December, 2022.
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Espionage
Arrested WSJ reporter could become ‘bargaining chip’ following West’s success in smashing Russia’s suspected global spy rings, ex-CIA officer says
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Numerous countries have detained or expelled suspected Russian spies in recent months.
Putin's regime arrested a US reporter with the Wall Street Journal on espionage charges this week.
Experts told NBC News said Putin could be using Evan Gershkovich's detention for leverage.
Earlier this week, Russian authorities detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich after he was accused of "espionage in the interests of...
Alphabet
Sergey Brin is one of 4 billionaires subpoenaed in a lawsuit about JPMorgan’s links with Jeffrey Epstein, report says
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Sergey Brin was subpoenaed in a lawsuit involving JPMorgan, The Wall Street Journal reported.
It wasn't immediately clear why information was being sought from him and three other billionaires.
The US Virgin Islands is suing JPMorgan over its connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is one of four billionaires subpoenaed in a civil lawsuit about JPMorgan's links...
Holidays
Italian holiday island with 2,500 hours of sunshine offering Brits £13,000 to move there – but there is a catch
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A SUNNY Italian island is offering Brits £13,000 to move there – but there is a catch.
The popular holiday island of Sardinia is looking to boost its declining population and offers the cash to anyone looking to make the move.
GettySardinia offers people money to move there
The island’s local government is prepared to spend £38 million on the project hoping...
Global politics
China warns of World War 3 with ‘nuclear sword hanging over our heads’ over Putin’s plan to send nukes to Belarus
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CHINA has issued a warning of a World War 3 following Moscow’s plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
China‘s representative in the UN, Geng Shuang, called for all world’s powers to step back from the brink.
APRussia has announced plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus
He stated that Beijing opposes armed attacks against nuclear power plants...
Latest News in Nigeria
Obidients: Man arrested at Abuja airport mentally challenged – Lawyer seeks treatment
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The identity of the man arrested on Friday at the Abuja
Airport has been unveiled.
The suspect, Mr. Obiajulu Uja was arrested while voicing out
that President-elect, Bola Tinubu must never be sworn-in.
He is from Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State.
His lawyer, Barr. Ejike Ugwu disclosed in an interview on Saturday that Obiajulu is mentally challenged.
Ugwu, who said he was at...
Nigerians in Diaspora
APC to hold solidarity march in US to counter protest by ‘Obi supporters’
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter in United States
says it has scheduled a solidarity march in Washington D.C. in support of Bola
Tinubu, the declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election.
The group, in a statement signed by Tai Balofin, its
chairman, said the march will take place on April 3 at the Lafayette Park –
Southwest Quadrant – opposite the White House, to...
Wema Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Moruf Oseni as the substantive Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the lender, effective April 1, 2023. After serving in acting capacity since January 1, 2023, Oseni will be succeeding Ademola Adebise, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Oseni’s journey with Wema Bank began in 2012 when he...
2023 International Theater Day( ITD)
Lai Mohammed blames parents for worrisome state of the nation
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From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has blamed Nigerian parents for the worrisome state of the nation.
The Minister said this at the 10th children creative station workshop organized by the National Troupe of Nigeria to commemorate the 2023 International Theater Day( ITD) held in Abuja Internally Displaced persons camp.
Lai Mohammed lamented that most...
From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
The Action Alliance (AA) on Thursday called for the annulment of the last general elections over the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create a level playing ground for the elections.
The party also called on the electoral body to organize another round of elections which will be generally accepted by all the stakeholders...
Pep Guardiola’s side claimed the bragging right of the affairs at the Etihad Stadium as they hand the Reds an heavy defeat on the return of Premier league.
While many had predicted a tough show against their visitors due to the absence of absence of Erling Haaland, the hosts turned things around to keep their chase of the title despite...
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Saturday, April 1, 2023 announced the release of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for private candidates in the first series for 2023.
This was revealed in a statement released by its Head of National Office in Nigeria, Patrick Areghan.
The examination council said 8,348 candidates made themselves available for the examination.
He said 4, 161...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West region on Saturday urged all state chapters, especially in the zone, to embrace the model of reversal of suspension of party chieftains, to foster peace among party faithful and “for true reconciliation”.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the PDP National Vice Chairman (South-West), Olasoji Adagunodo, and Zonal Publicity Secretary, Sanya Atofarati, said this...
Ibom air
Ibom Air releases statement after airport security bundled “unruly” ‘Obidient’ off plane
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Nigerian Airline, Ibom Air, on Saturday apologised to passengers for the delay they experienced, while airport security officials in Abuja tried to disembark a passenger who caused a scene.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the male passenger who seemed an ‘Obidient’ was whisked off the aircraft after he publicly spoke against the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday. ‘Obidient(s)’...
We recently caught up with Blaqboi, one of the housemates in the ongoing BBTitans reality TV show, and he gave us a glimpse into his experience in the house. He talked about his favourite and least favourite things about the house, as well as his thoughts on the ongoing drama involving a love triangle.
Additionally, he revealed the finalists he’s...
When it comes to simple and easy-to-follow methods of making delicious delicacies, Dolapo Grey’s cooking channel is one of the best channels to follow.
In her new video, the food vlogger shared a simple way to make oven-baked fish.
Watch:
The post Learn How to Make Oven Baked Fish with Dolapo Grey’s Recipe | Watch appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa...
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Herdsmen Carnage: CSO Carpets Gov Bello Over ‘Stand-offish Attitude’ Towards Kogi Community
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The Centre for Leadership Legacy Int’l has condemned in strong terms what it described as lackadaisical attitude of Governor Yahaya Bello-led Kogi State government, authorities of Dekina local government and traditional institutions towards the ongoing herdsmen attack on Oganenigu community in Dekina local government area (LGA) of the State.
Oganenigu community comprising over 13 villages was under siege since Wednesday,...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been berated for allegedly issuing Certificate of Return to a wrong candidate in Ogun State.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State said INEC was wrong to have presented the Certificate of Return in Ikenne State Constituency to a somebody who has withdrawn from the race before the March 18 election.
According to...
Nnadozie
Super Falcons goalie, Nnadozie signs two-year contract extension with Paris FC
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Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has penned a new contract with French Feminine side, Paris FC.
Nnadozie’s previous contract with the club was due to expire this summer.
The 22-year-old will now remain at Paris FC until June 2025.
Nnadozie linked up with Paris FC from Nigerian club, Rivers Angels in 2020.
The shot stopper, who has established herself as one of the...
Nigeria
Ugochinyere Urges DSS to Arrest Promoters of Lagos Election Violence, Release Igbo Leader
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Udora Orizu in Abuja
The House of Representatives member elect for Ideato North, South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere has called on the
Department of State Services (DSS), to immediately release the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Fredrick Nwajagu, who was arrested in a midnight raid by the agency and the Nigeria Police over his comment of inviting...
If there is one player that has been in the news as far as the summer transfer is concerned, it is Nigeria’s in-form striker, Victor Osimhen. And in order not to be caught unawares should the Super Eagle decide to dump the Maradona Stadium in the Summer, Napoli are already in the market for a replacement for the Serie...
Andy Kiersz
A dozen fake Easter eggs in dying kits from Walmart and Target are cheaper on average than a dozen real ones
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Egg prices are off of their January peak, but a dozen still costs more than $4, inflation numbers show.
With Easter approaching, fake-egg dye kits from Walmart and Target may be cheaper than the real thing.
The high cost of eggs led one of the largest dollar-store chains to decide not to carry them for now.
High egg prices could turn decorating...
clean water act
DOJ sues Norfolk Southern, calling for fines of $120K per day of Clean Water Act violations tied to East Palestine derailment
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The Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern on Thursday.
The DOJ said the company violated the Clean Water Act, and are liable to daily fines of about $120,000.
The rail company is already facing lawsuits from East Palestine residents and the state of Ohio.
The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency filed a lawsuit against...
Andrew Tate release date
Andrew Tate latest news – Disgraced influencer breaks silence on Twitter after prison release & is moved to house arrest
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ANDREW Tate and his brother Tristan were released from prison and put on house arrest on Friday following a probe into human trafficking and rape allegations.
A spokesperson for the brothers explained how they were “ecstatic” and “are appreciative” for the announcement of the Romanian judicial system.
The disgraced influencer broke his social media silence on Twitter with a post, which...
Abba Kabir Yusuf
Kano gov-elect, Yusuf, warns against giving loans to outgoing Ganduje-led govt
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Barely few days to May 29 inauguration, Kano State Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned lenders against giving Ganduje-led administration loans.
Yusuf maintained that he won’t honour any loans taken by the outgoing government immediately after the March 18 goveenorship election.
Ganduje had recently warned Yusuf against issuing directives in the state, saying he should wait until May...
Champions Manchester City came from a goal down to defeate Liverpool 4-1 in a Premier League clash on Saturday.
City shrugged off the absence of the injured Erling Haaland to outclass the Reds with a magnificent display at Etihad Stadium.
With the win, the Pep Guardiola side maintain pressure on leaders Arsenal at the top of the league.
Read Also: Barca ‘in...
Barcelona are in contact with Lionel Messi about returning to the club, says vice-president Rafael Yuste.
The 35-year-old Argentina forward is Barcelona’s all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 games and left the Nou Camp for financial reasons in 2021.
His two-year contract with Paris St-Germain expires this summer and his preference is thought to be staying with the French...
Abba Kabir Yusuf
Stop Giving Loans To Kano Govt. Without My Consent, We Won’t Honour Them – Governor-Elect Warns Lenders
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The Kano State Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf has issued a Public Debt Suspension advisory to both subsisting and prospective lenders, saying he won’t honour any loan facility given to the current state government without his consent.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Governor-elect’s chief press secretary Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 and made...
Babagana Zulum
FG releases N15bn for repatriation of IDPs from Chad, Niger, Cameroon – Zulum
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• Says over 300,000 IDPs repatriated so far
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, in Abuja
The Federal Government has so far released the sum of N15 billion for the repatriation of Internally Displaced Nigerians from the three neighbouring countries of Chad, Cameroon ans Niger, Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum has said.
The IDPs were those who flee to...
The National Population Commission (NPC) has revealed that the forthcoming population census scheduled to hold between May 3 and 7, 2023 would not come with any public holiday.
This was revealed by the spokesperson of the NPC, Isiaka Yahaya, in a chat with newsmen.
He said there would not be any public holiday while the exercise is ongoing.
He said there might...
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Obidient who was dragged out of aircraft for calling off Tinubu’s swearing in is a terrorist – Fani-Kayode
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A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Femi Fani-Kayode has described the supporter of the presidential candidate of an Obidient who was dragged out of an aircraft by security agents of the airport, as a terrorist.
The Informant247 earlier reported that a supporter of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi was dragged out of...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, has come under severe criticism from his “friend”, Richard Akinnola.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Onanuga had on Thursday signed a petition asking the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to sanction Channels Television for allegedly breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code during an interview with the Vice-Presidential...
The Spokesman for the Coalition of Political Parties (CUPP), Imo Ikenga Ugochinyere, has kicked against the arrest of the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos, Fredrick Nwajagu, by security agencies.
Goldennewsng reported that Nwajagu, in a viral video on Friday, threatened to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secure the properties of Igbo people...
Famous singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed the title of his fourth studio album was initiated by Nigerian singer and Mavin record music producer, Don Jazzy.
Goldennewsng reports that the singer made this known while answering questions about the latest project.
According to him, Don Jazzy suggested the title ‘Timeless’ to him via Instagram message sometime last year.
Davido...
Ugobest Music's newly signed artist Jeydsnl has released his New Song titled; "My Mind."
Jeydsnl with the birth name, Joseph Seye Anjorin hails from Osun State, born August 02 1996 and currently based in Lagos State.
His genres of music are Afrobeat and Rnb. Jeydsnl is set to take the industry by storm as he drops his debut Single “My Mind”...
The Joint Forces of the Nigerian troops have repelled an attack of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Police outpost in Jakana, Kaga local government area of Borno State.
A security expert had earlier raised the alarm over about six motorcycles conveying two fighters each dispatched from Jalori and headed to Kaga through Markuba.
Intelligence report obtained by...
The House of Representatives has held a hearing on a Bill to establish the National Commission for Almajiri Education, for pupils and children who do not go to school with the aim of reducing the number of out-of-school children on the streets.
The problem of out-of-school children has continue to be a major challenge that causes problems of lack of...
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the just-concluded election in Rivers State, Patrick Tonye-Cole has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of delaying to release documents that are needed for their case at the tribunal.
Tonye-Cole, during a protest at the state head office of INEC on Friday in Port Harcourt, expressed concern that the electoral umpire...
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has left out Bukayo Saka from his starting XI to face Leeds United this afternoon.
Saka played 175 minutes for England during the international break.
And with such an important end to the season coming up, Arteta has taken the opportunity to rest one of his star men.
The Spaniard starts Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard...
Francis Sardauna in Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has inaugurated 83-member transition and inauguration committees ahead of the May 29 handing over of power to the incoming administration of Dr. Dikko Umar-Radda.
The governor, while inaugurating the committees at the Government House, said the transition committee, which has 40 members, would compile inputs from ministries, departments and agencies and capital...
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
The Republics of Cuba and Nicaragua through their Presidents have congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his victory in the February 25 presidential polls.
In a statement issued Saturday by the Office of the President-elect and signed by Tunde Rahman, the Developing Eight Organisations for Economic Cooperation (D8) has also extended felicitations to the President-elect on...
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Christians, Muslims jointly hold iftar to strengthen peaceful coexistence
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Top Islamic and Christian Scholars, women organizations, youth groups and traditional titled holders and security personnel attended the occasion.
...
Anti-Vaxxers
A fugitive Chinese billionaire and Steve Bannon ally wants to auction sperm and eggs from unvaccinated donors on Gettr, say reports
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Fugitive Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui wants to auction sperm and eggs from unvaccinated donors.
The plan capitalizes on the baseless conspiracy theory that the Covid-19 vaccines cause infertility.
Guo, an ally of Steve Bannon and other pro-Trump Republicans, was arrested in New York for fraud in March.
A fugitive Chinese billionaire wants to auction sperm and eggs from unvaccinated donors on the...
Elon Musk
Mark Cuban tells Elon Musk he’s losing up to 1,000 followers a day despite paying for Twitter Blue
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Mark Cuban asked Elon Musk for help because he's losing followers on Twitter.
The "Shark Tank" star said he starting paying for Twitter Blue after losing up to 1,000 followers a day.
Twitter Blue subscribers are meant to get more visibility and promotion on their tweets.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban told Elon Musk he's losing hundreds of Twitter followers a day despite...
Global politics
How Ukraine could use Brit Challenger 2 tanks to spearhead counter attack to end ‘bloodiest battle’ & humiliate Putin
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UKRAINE could use its new British Challenger 2 tanks to spearhead a counter offensive to finally end the war’s “bloodiest battle” in Bakhmut.
Russia had been making gains in the key city known as “Fortress Bakhmut” – but their progress has ground to a halt as its soldiers are now facing a “slaughter fest”.
The battle in the city...
Channels Television
NBC confronts Channels Television with N5m fine over interview with Datti Baba-Ahmed
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has confronted the popular Nigerian media organization, Channels Television with a fine of N5 million over a recent interview with the vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Datti Baba-Ahmed.
The Informant247 recalls that the vice presidential candidate while granting an interview on the Channels Television last week called on the Chief Justice of...
National News
Nigeria has poor repayment ability of debt — Veteran economist, Yemi Kale
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A chief economist and partner of KPMG Nigeria, Oyeyemi Kale has said that Nigeria’s repayment ability of debt is poor and this has generated the perception that the country’s debt is huge beyond control.
The former statistician-general of the federation made this revelation in a series of tweets released on Saturday April 1.
The economic enthusiast said improvement in revenue generation...
Popular columnist, Professor Farooq Kperogi, has said that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, won 13 states — and not 12 as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that comparing Obi with the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Kperogi stated that the former Kano...
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