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Day: November 8, 2024

Yobe school, closed due to insurgent activities, reopens 12 years later

Njibulwa noted that the reopening of the school signalled a significant improvement in the security of the area and the state at large. Yobe government has reopened Government Senior Day Secondary School, Bara, in Gulani Local Government, 12 years after the school was closed due to the activities of insurgents. The school alongside government secondary…

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Black box of crashed copter recovered, search for 3 missing persons continues

The spokesperson said that the FDR and CVR, commonly referred to as the aircraft’s “black box,” were retrieved Friday morning. The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in collaboration with other Search and Recovery partners, has recovered the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) from the ditched Sikorsky SK76 helicopter. The NSIB’s Director,…

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EFCC wants to arrest me next week; I’ll use the period for research – Obaseki

The outgoing Governor stressed that he’s prepared for any eventuality, adding that he would spend his time in EFCC custody conducting research. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has claimed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) plans to arrest him as soon as he leaves office on November 12, 2024. The Governor disclosed this…

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Stop blaming govt, do something to better Nigeria — Ooni of Ife tells Nigerians

Ooni said 90 per cent of the materials used in the project was produced in Nigeria and many youths were allowed to showcase their talents. Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, has called on Nigerians to stop blaming the government always, but to rather do something for the betterment of the country. Ogunwusi made the…

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Nigerian stars dominate Grammys Best African Music Performance category

The African Music Performance Catgory for the 67th Grammys is dominated by Nigerian artists. A Nigerian artist is guaranteed to work home with an award at the 2025 Grammys after all of the nominations for the Best African Music Performance features a Nigerian. Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Asake, Tems, Chris Brown, Davido, Lojay, and Wizkid…

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Tems makes history after securing 3 nominations for the 67th Grammys

Nigerian RnB superstar Tems has made history after get three nominations for the 67th Grammys. Tems is the highest nominated Nigerian artist at the 67th Grammys with three nominations for Best African Music Performance, Best Global Album, and Best RnB song. Tems become the first Nigerian female artist with a Grammy nominated album as her…

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Panel clears military of secret abortions allegations in North East

The second allegation, he said was ‘smothered, poisoned and shot’ Reuters alleged that the military conducted operations targeting and killing several children in the North-East. A National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) panel has exonerated the military of allegations by Reuters that the military ran a secret abortion programme in its fight against Islamist insurgents in…

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Teenager jailed 6 months for stealing 282 chickens in Abeokuta

The prosecutor explained further that before the day the defendant was caught he had been coming to the poultry farm to steal various numbers of chicken totaling 282 chickens. An Abeokuta Magistrates Court on Friday sentenced a 19-year-old boy, Ibrahim Abubakar, to six months in prison for stealing 282 chickens and other valuable items, all…

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Rema, Tems get Grammy nominations for Best Global Album

Nigerian music stars Rema and Tems have secured nominations for the 67th Grammys. Afrobeats hitmaker Rema and R&B star Tems have both secured nominations for Best Global Album for the 2025 Grammys after releasing successful albums. Rema’s sophomore album ‘HEIS’ and Tems’ debut album ‘Born In The Wild’ are among the albums in contention to…

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Onu’s death has robbed Nigeria of committed patriot, statesman – Tinubu

The President noted that the APC has continued to grow in leaps and bounds and has produced two presidents, including himself, since then. President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that the passing of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation had cost Nigeria a committed patriot and elder statesman. Tinubu said this…

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