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Month: July 2024

Certain groups looking to use protest to incite violence, crime – Minister

Lokpobiri appealed to the youth and all Nigerians to support the government’s efforts to achieve the desired progress and avoid actions that could jeopardise the collective future. Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), has urged Nigerians, especially the youth in the Niger Delta, to remain calm and avoid participating in the…

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Lagos protesters to get free legal service if arrested during hunger protest

Inibehe also called on legal counsels in the state to offer pro bono services to Lagos participants of the planned nationwide protest. Human rights lawyer and activist, Inibehe Effiong, has assured intending participants in the planned nationwide protest that free legal representation shall be provided for them in case of arrest or charges to any…

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Paris 2024: Where does Noah Lyles rank among the Top 10 Richest male athletes?

Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 richest male track and field athletes in the world.

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Paris 2024: Where does Sha Carri Richardson rank among the Top 10 Richest female athletes?

Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 richest female track and field athletes in the world.

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Oyo TESCOM adjusts recruitment exam dates over planned nationwide protest

The chairman added that the examination would now be held between July 29 and July 31 while assuring applicants that the adjustment would not pose any threat. The Oyo State Post-Primary Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) on Friday in Ibadan said it has adjusted the Computer-Based Test (CBT) timetable for prospective applicants. The TESCOM chairman, Akinade…

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Amusan leads Nigeria in historic Paris Olympics opening ceremony

More than 10,500 athletes will compete at the Olympics, 100 years since Paris last staged the Games. Flagbearer Tobi Amusan and Nigeria’s team captain Anuoluwapo Opeyori led the Nigerian delegation at a colourful and historic Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night. In spite of the rain having its way on the night, athletes…

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See first-look images of ‘At Ease’ produced by the makers of ‘Kill Boro’

At Ease is the sixth film from the First Features slate, an initiative designed by Native Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions to empower new voices in Nollywood. At Ease, a film produced by Native Filmworks, has officially wrapped principal production and is currently in post-production. The film is directed by Seun Richards and written by Stephanie…

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You brought this upon yourself – Dele Momodu blames Tinubu for protest

Momodu wrote an open letter to Tinubu highlighting how the latter’s decisions have pushed Nigerians to organise a nationwide protest. Celebrity journalist and social commentator, Dele Momodu, has placed the blame for the planned nationwide protest solely at President Bola Tinubu’s doorstep. Momodu, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, said this in an open letter…

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Fuel Importation: Oando reacts to alleged ownership of blending plant in Malta

Jagun asserted that neither Oando nor its executives had ever held shares, investments or interests in the fictitious Maltese company. Oando Plc has denied allegations linking the company and its executives to Raz Hansir Oil Terminal Ltd., a Maltese company purportedly involved in importing adulterated petroleum products into Nigeria. Oando Plc was alleged to have…

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ECOWAS mission to Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso fruitful, UN envoy tells Tinubu

She said the response from the countries was that they felt they did not get the support of ECOWAS that they envisaged. Ms Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, on Friday, said her mission to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries that were forming a new alliance was successful. Mohammed said this while…

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