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Month: January 2024

Tinubu’s approval of ₦12bn for national teams excites sports minister

He assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles would do everything within its capacity to make the nation proud at the continental showpiece. The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the approval of N12 billion disbursement to address the outstanding backlog owed to Nigeria’s national teams. Enoh disclosed this…

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Kano Police record zero crimes during Supreme Court judgment celebrations

The Police Command in Kano State said it recorded zero crimes associated with the outcome of the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the victory of Gov. Abba Yusuf. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Kano. He said that reports from the 44…

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Lagos agency partners EFCC to curb real estate fraudulent practices

The Lagos Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) says it has collaborated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to curb real estate fraudulent practices in the state. The Special Adviser on Housing to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare said this in a statement in Lagos on Friday. Odunuga-Bakare stated that the collaboration was part…

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Army hands over suspect, 176kg of seized Indian hemp to NDLEA in Ogun

He reiterated the brigade’s commitment to ensuring that troops maintained high standards and professionalism at all times in discharging their duties. The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Abeokuta, handed over 176kg of seized Indian hemp to the NDLEA on Thursday in Abeokuta. The brigade’s spokesman, Lt. Mohammed Goni stated in Abeokuta on Saturday…

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APC’s Yilwatda accepts Supreme Court’s judgment, congratulates Gov Mutfwang

Yilwatda appealed to the citizens of Plateau and their numerous well-wishers to ensure they kept the peace in the state. Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau governorship candidate in the 2023 election, has accepted the Supreme Court’s judgment that affirmed Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s election. It would be recalled that Yilwatda challenged the…

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Timi Dakolo releases single ‘Men of the South’

Timi Dakolo releases new single ‘Men of the South’. Award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Timi Dakolo has released his latest single, ‘Men of the South’ ahead of his highly anticipated third studio album, ‘The Chorus Leader’. Produced by Masterkraft, ‘Men of the South’ is an anthem to pay homage to the wealth, tenacity, and cultural legacy of…

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Asake drops first single of 2024 ‘Only Me’

Asake drops his first single of 2024. Asake has kicked off his 2024 on a strong note as he released his first single of the year titled ‘Only Me’ which he released on his birthday. Released on January 13, 2023, ‘Only Me’ is released as Asake marks his 29th birthday. The single comes off the…

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Yemi Alade cautions fan for trying to stoke rivalry with Tiwa Savage

The self-styled Mama Africa urged the over-exuberant fan not to make a comparison among artists. Nigerian Afrobeats gem Yemi Alade has shut down a fan on social media for trying to compare her and another music queen, Tiwa Savage. Yemi Alade and Tiwa Savage are two of the biggest female African music superstars to come…

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Tinubu condoles with Zulum over death of media aide, Isa Gusau

The president prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and comfort for all those who mourn this painful loss. President Bola Tinubu has received the death of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno’s media aide, Isa Gusau with deep grief. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gusau was Zulum’s Special Adviser…

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Yobe’s Gov Buni approves ₦708m benefits for 461 retirees

Mohammed said payment of the benefits would be made directly into the beneficiaries’ accounts, while deceased retirees would be paid through their next of kin. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved over ₦708 million for payment of benefits to 461 retirees across the state. Buni’s Director-General of Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman…

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