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Year: 2023

Police arrest 25-year-old man for allegedly nicking tricycle

Auwal, who hails from Yobe but resides at Asorok in Jambutu community in Yola metropolis, has since confessed to committing the crime. The Adamawa State Police Command says it has arrested a 25-year-old man, Suleiman Auwal, for allegedly stealing a tricycle. Auwal, who hails from Yobe but resides at Asorok in Jambutu community in Yola…

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9th NASS passed over 100 bills – Lawan

Lawan defends achievements of 9th NASS, cites passing of over 100 bills. In a farewell meeting with the senate press corps, Ahmad Lawan, the outgoing president of the Senate, defended the achievements of the ninth National Assembly, citing the passage of over a hundred people-centered bills despite being labeled a “rubber stamp” by critics. Lawan,…

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American charged to court for shooting Nigerian woman who knocked her door

The Nigerian woman, who lives in Florida, was shot dead by her neighbour. The family of Ajike Owens, the Nigerian woman fatally shot in central Florida, United States, after knocking on a neighbour’s door, has sought justice for the deceased. Following the killing of Owens, who was gunned down by Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, a…

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Mr. Eazi announces world tour with group Choplife Soundsystem

Mr. Eazi is set to give fans in selected cities across the world an unforgettable experience. Fresh off the release of their debut album, ‘Choplife Vol. 1: Mzansi Chronicles’, African music superstar Mr Eazi’s new music group ChopLife SoundSystem has just announced details of its inaugural world tour this summer. The Choplife World Series 2023…

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Arrest killers of Prof. Ajewole – ASUU to Tinubu, IGP

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ajewole until he was killed was a lecturer in the Department of Social and Environmental Forestry Development The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Ibadan (UI) Chapter, has urged the Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba, to assist the Oyo State Police Command with all…

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9th NASS has done credibly well- Outgoing lawmakers

Across section of those interviewed at the sideline of the valedictory session for members of the 9th assembly in Abuja, said that the assembly had set a standard for the 10th assembly to beat. Some House of Representatives members in the 9th National Assembly (NASS) say the assembly has performed credibly well in terms of…

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Senator Clement Annie Okonkwo passes away at 63

The Senator died after battling terminal illness In a sad turn of events, Senator Clement Annie Okonkwo, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, has passed away after a long and arduous struggle with a terminal illness. The senator, who recently celebrated his 63rd birthday on May 23, 2023, succumbed to his illness on Wednesday, June…

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NIBSS reduces electronic transfer levy to ₦3.75 kobo

The Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System has announced that effective July 1, 2023, electronic transaction fees for NIBSS Instant Payment will be reduced from ₦5.00 to ₦3.75k. According to the release which was signed by the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Premier Oiwoh, and the Executive Director, Business Development, Ngover Ihyembe-Nwankwo, the central payment platform noted that…

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Tiwa Savage returns with single ‘Pick Up’

Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has returned with a new single titled ‘Pick Up’. For over a decade, Tiwa Savage has been defining the female end of the music industry through her consistent dishing of hits and her superstar personality. Tiwa Savage is set to continue her strong run in 2023 with the release of a…

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Police seal off Nasarawa Assembly due to leadership crisis

Two members of the state house of assembly recently emerged as Speakers. In a bid to avert the breakdown of law and order, the police have sealed off the Nasarawa House of Assembly Complex following the emergence of two speakers for the state assembly. Recall that on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, the immediate past Speaker,…

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