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Sports
Lagos Endorses Wahid Oshodi for African Table Tennis Federation Presidency
LAGOS, Oct 8 – The Lagos State Government has officially endorsed Wahid Enitan Oshodi, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social Development, as a candidate for the presidency of the African Table Tennis Federation (ATTF). Oshodi will contest for the position at the 2024 Elective Annual General Meeting, set to take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on October 15.…
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Arts & Culture
Don’t try it!
Ever since my brother Fred came out with the sick act of seeing while still alive his daughter being walked down the Aisle by his enstranged wife, society has gone crazy. Men cant believe what just happened. Some well-brought-up women are in shock but the usual female junkies have come up in arms in vein attempts at justifying this perfidy.…
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Ajuri Ngelale Did Not Resign Due to ‘Vexatious Medical Situation’. He Was Fired
Ajuri Ngelale, the broadcast journalist who made a name for himself with his eloquence and sonorous voice, did not resign as special adviser to the president on media and publicity to tend to a “vexatious medical situation” in his family as he claimed, FIJ can report. Instead, FIJ understands, he was fired by the presidency and only allowed to publicly…
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Police declare Briton, Nigerian wanted for attempting to overthrow Tinubu
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government in the country. The police accused the British national of building a network of sleeper cells to topple the government and plunge the nation into chaos. Addressing journalists…
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Civil Society Groups Warn Nigerian Gov’t Against Repeating Past Human Rights Abuses
A coalition of civil society organizations has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, urging it to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past that led to severe human rights violations. The groups expressed concern over Nigeria’s tarnished international reputation following incidents such as the 2015 Zaria massacre, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people during President…
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Africa
Music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, for burial today
Nigeria’s celebrated music icon, Onyeka Onwenu, known as the “Elegant Stallion,” will be buried on Friday (today) in Lagos. The artist died on July 30, 2024, at Reddington Hospital, Ikeja, after collapsing at an event honouring Dr Stella Okoli, the Managing Director of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was 72 years old. The funeral service, as announced by the family, will take…
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Osimhen Accepts Chelsea’s €350,000-per-week Deal
Super Eagles star striker Victor Osimhen’s prolonged transfer saga may be heading to conclusion as the player has agreed to a weekly wage of €350,000 offered by English Premier League side, Chelsea for a move from Napoli. UEFA-accredited Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba revealed this on his X handle – @omaakatugba – on Thursday. Akatugba said the Nigerian striker initially demanded…
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Bandits kidnap 10 locals in Zamfara, demand N50m ransom
Bandits have raided Moriki community in Zamfara State on Wednesday night, kidnapped over 10 locals and demanded N50 million ransom. The Police spokesman in Zamfara, ASP Yazid Abubakar had confirmed the incident and assured that the Commissioner of Police had directed the operatives to swing into action and rescue the victims. A resident of Moriki community told the BBC Hausa…
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Tinubu to swear in Kekere-Ekun as CJN Friday
President Bola Tinubu is set to swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria tomorrow. The swearing-in ceremony is billed to take place on August 23, 2024, at the State House Council Chambers. Kekere-Ekun will succeed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who retired Thursday. The President “will swear in Justice Ariwoola’s successor at the State House Council Chambers on August 23,…
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Ronaldo opens YouTube channel, hits over 1m subscribers one hour
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has ventured into the digital realm with the launch of his official YouTube channel, quickly amassing a massive following. Renowned for his record-breaking achievements on the pitch, Ronaldo is now extending his influence online. His trademark enthusiasm and global appeal propelled his channel to surpass one million subscribers within just one hour of its launch, showcasing…
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2027: Shekarau, Yakasai, Ardo, Others Form Northern Democrats
Nigeria, In significant political development, key leaders from Northern Nigeria have officially launched the League of Northern Democrats (LND), aimed at revitalizing the region’s political and economic influence within the country. This newly formed group held its inaugural meeting yesterday, where they announced plans for a strategic summit focused on addressing the pressing challenges facing Northern Nigeria. The LND is…
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Flash floods wrecks havoc on Abuja Keffi Road
Residents of Neighboring Nasarawa State and other travellers from the North Central and North Eastern Part of Nigeria have been denied access to the federal capital territory Abuja by flood caused an early morning downpour. Quicknewsafrica Reports that the flood covered the Abuja Keffi Expressway around the popular Nyanya Bridge. Commuters are forced to park their cars and wait…
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Kano Senator Reveals Earnings Amid Controversy Over Lawmakers Salaries
KANO, In the midst of ongoing debates about the salaries of federal lawmakers in Nigeria, fresh insights have emerged, intensifying scrutiny around their financial packages against the backdrop of the nation’s economic challenges. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently stirred the pot by alleging that National Assembly members set exorbitant salaries for themselves, violating existing regulations. This prompted Senator Abdurrahman Kawu…
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Why I tore my husband’s passport, woman breaks silence
LAGOS, NIGERIA. The woman who tore her husband’s passport, Mrs Igiebor, has broken her silence on the reasons she did it. According to her, they have had family issues long before they return to Nigeria from Europe. Igiebor, a content creator known for sharing content about her husband and kids on TikTok, made the revelation on Monday. In the video,…
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Nigeria’s hope for Olympic medal dims as Tobi Amusan crashes out, men’s 4x400m relay team disqualified
Nigeria’s hope for a medal at the ongoing Paris Olympics games, dimmed on Friday morning following a double disaster. While the strongest medal hope, Tobi Amusan, crashed out of the tournament, the men’s 4x400m relay team got disqualified. The 27-year-old Amusan, who filed out in lane six of the first heat of the event, on managed to place third in…
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Defence
Karu LG Chairman Imposes Curfew to Ensure Safety
Karu-Nasarawa. The Executive Chairman of Karu Local Government Council, Nasarawa State, Hon. James B. Thomas, has imposed a 12-hour curfew to guarantee the safety of Karu LGA and its residents. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the chairman, Comr. Danbaba Uba Magaji, said in a statement on Friday that the decision followed careful consideration of the ongoing…
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Defence
IGP Egbetokun Addresses Security Concerns Amid Nationwide Protests
Abuja, August 1, 2024 – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, addressed the nation today in response to the unfolding protests across Nigeria. Speaking from the IGP Conference Hall at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Egbetokun emphasized the gravity of the current situation and the measures being taken to maintain order and protect citizens. In his speech,…
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