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Day: December 24, 2023

I gave my best to Nigeria as president, Babangida says

The former military president said his greatest achievement was knowing more about the country and making friends across the board. Former military president Ibrahim Babangida has argued that he gave his best performance to Nigerians during his stint at the helm of the nation’s affairs. Babangida was a controversial military leader whose regime was infamous…

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Police confirm shooting of actor Ijaduade by trigger-happy officer in Ogun

Azeez Ijaduade was shot by an errant police officer during an end-of-the-year party in Ogun State. The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the shooting of a Nigerian actor and movie director cum producer, Azeez Ijaduade, by a trigger-happy police officer. Ijaduade, the son of a veteran Nollywood actor, Waheed Ijaduade, was reportedly shot by…

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Ex-CBN deputy governor brands Emefiele worst CBN gov in Nigeria’s history

Moghalu, however, frowned at what appeared like a media trial of Emefiele by the Federal Government over a purported audit report. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has described the embattled erstwhile CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as the worst leader the apex bank has ever had in the…

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Extend kindness to those who need it, Tinubu says in Christmas message

The President did not also leave out a thought for the men and women of the nation’s armed forces fighting to secure the country. President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to celebrate the Christmas period with kindness and sharing with those in need of care and affection. He stated this in a message to Nigerians…

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INEC issues certificates of return to 16 Plateau members-elect

Bature cautioned the lawmakers against any form of mockery of other political parties in the state and urged them to be magnanimous in victory. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday issued certificates of return to 16 members-elect for the Plateau State House of Assembly. The members-elect were declared winners of the March 18…

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Stop using my office to issue fake appointments to Nigerians – SGF

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SGF had earlier in the month given the same warning to unsuspecting members of the public. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) has warned against the use of his office to issue fake appointments to members of the public. Akume gave…

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Kaduna Governor inaugurates centre to train 800 youths annually

The governor also inaugurated the installation of 2,000 solar-powered streetlights across the eight local government areas of the Southern part of the state. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated the construction of a skills and vocational city in the Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state. At the event, the governor said…

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Hotels, cinemas, clubs in Lagos organise jaw-dropping activities at Yuletide

Activities such as music, a bouncing castle, swimming, games, face painting will be available for revellers as they enjoy a tasty buffet, BBQ grills and popcorn and more. Hotels, cinemas, clubs and some other recreational parks within the Lagos metropolis are set to thrill and excite revellers during the Yuletide. Representatives of some of these…

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Emeka Ike & why Nigeria must agree on how to speak about domestic violence

How is it that we’ve remained here for years? For years, the actor Emeka Ike had told the story of his marriage and how it ended offering only enough that the public is aware that it was bad, but are left guessing how bad it was. As he returned to the spotlight promoting his latest…

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Onaiyekan urges political leaders to rebuild youths’ trust in Nigeria

According to Onaiyekan, the Nigerian youths are losing hope and trust in the country because of successive bad leadership at all levels. Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Abuja, has tasked political leaders to rebuild the trust of Nigerian youths in their fatherland through good leadership. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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