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Day: October 19, 2024

Go home, Nigerians have rejected you – Wike replies Atiku

Atiku said the people of Rivers have rejected Wike after Governor Fubara seemed to have had his way with the recently conducted local government elections. Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has fired back at the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, labelling him a serial election loser. Wike asked Atiku to quit his…

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President Tinubu returns to Nigeria after working vacation to UK, France

The President was received on arrival by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about…

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Cross River Police detain 6 Ambazonian rebels seeking separation from Cameroon

He said that the suspects whose age ranges between 18 and 36, were paraded with various weapons, improvised explosives devices, booths, charms and flags. The Police Command in Cross River says it has detained six suspected Ambazonian rebels for interrogation, after invading Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesperson, DSP Ewa Igri,…

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Lagbaja went for medical check-up abroad but no leadership vacuum – Army HQ

Nwachukwu said that the claims of a leadership vacuum in the army presently were mere speculation, adding that all routine and scheduled activities of the service were on course. The Nigerian Army has dismissed insinuation that there is a leadership vacuum in with regards to personnel posting and promotion as army Chief is on annual…

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Shettima, Mutfwang pursue transport, telecoms solutions in Sweden

Shettima also led the delegation on a similar mission to Ericsson, the global telecommunications giant, for high-level discussions on boosting Nigeria’s digital landscape. Vice President Kashim Shettima and Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau are in Sweden to explore sustainable transportation solutions and innovative telecommunications advancements for Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday in Jos, Gyang…

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Namadi suspends commissioner over alleged illicit affair with married woman

It was reported that the woman’s husband earlier reported a case to the Department of State Security that he suspected an illicit affair between his wife and the Commissioner. Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has suspended his Commissioner of Special Duties, Auwal Sankara, over an alleged illicit affair with a married woman in Kano. A…

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Nigerians call for sack of grid managers over repeated collapse

NAN reports that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Saturday notified its customers of the system failure that occurred on the grid. Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have called for the sack of personnel in charge of the National Grid following the collapse on Saturday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria…

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Adesina laments Nigeria’s underdevelopment, 64 years after independence

Adesina added that Nigeria should be an inspiration to elevate the whole continent of Africa. Akinwumi Adesina, President African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has decried the state in which Nigeria still remains stagnant in so many areas of development. Adesina said that after 64 years of independence, the country should be among the developed nations…

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Nigeria losing $29bn annually due to lack of electricity – Adesina

According to him, a major component of AfDB’s energy strategy is the launch of the Desert to Power initiative, a 20 billion-dollar initiative to provide electricity. Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB), says Nigeria is losing about 29 billion dollars annually due to a lack of reliable power supply. Adesina said that it…

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This week’s best celebrity pictures on Instagram

Another week, another slay. This week was busy for Nigerian celebrities, with many events like weddings, fashion shows, and birthdays to attend—they certainly stepped out in style. These are this week’s best pictures: Adesua Etomi-Wellington Adesua’s pregnancy photoshoot [Instagram/adesuaetomi] Adesua was gorgeous in this shimmering hooded gown. The photo shoot was to announce her pregnancy….

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