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Month: November 2024

15 dead, 13 injured as bus collides with truck in Katsina

Ma’aji called on motorists to always monitor the conditions of their tyres before embarking on a journey. At least, 15 persons have been confirmed dead in a road crash on Funtua-Gusau road, in Funtua, Katsina State, by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed…

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Lookman makes Ballon d’or history Osimhen, Kanu failed to achieve

A recent update on the Ballon d’Or voting showed Ademola Lookman as a first.

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Uzoamaka Onuoha wins Best Female Performance in a feature at AFRIFF, 2024

The rising actress stood out amongst other nominees for role in the movie, Agemo. Nollywood actress Uzoamaka Onuoha won the best female performance in a feature award at the just-concluded African Film Festival on November 9, 2024. With over three nominations, Uzoamaka Onuoha stood out for her role in Agemo. Directed by Moshood Abiola Obatula,…

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‘Phoenix Fury’ bags Best Film award at the 13th edition of AFRIFF

The director of the film also won the award for Best Director at the festival. Nollywood film, ‘Phoenix Fury’ has emerged winner of the Best Film award at the 13th edition of the African Film Festival held at Oriental Hotel on November 10, 2024. This year’s African Film Festival witnessed the recognition of stellar performances…

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Father detained for allegedly killing his 3-day-old baby in Adamawa

The spokesman said the suspect killed the baby and buried the corpse in the Girpata area of Mubi. The Police Command in Adamawa, says it has apprehended a 19-year-old man (name withheld) for the alleged killing of his newborn in the Mubi North Local Area of the state. The Spokesman of the Command, SP Suleiman…

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Zamfara govt given 5-day ultimatum to rescue students stranded in Cyprus

Tsafe further decried that the students were at risk of exploitation by employers due to the lack of legal documentation. A Zamfara-based CSO, ‘Zamfara Circle Community Initiative’, has lamented the situation of the stranded Zamfara students in Cyprus and called on the state government to take tentative steps to address the problem. The Chairman of…

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Air Force rains down fire on Borno terrorists, kills 70 in brutal airstrikes

Buba said that while more than 70 extremist members were eliminated at Kwallaram, several more were killed at Arainna Ciki. The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has killed more than 70 terrorists in air strikes conducted on November 6 at Kwallaram and Arainna Ciki islands in Borno. This is contained in a statement by…

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APC celebrate with Bako, newly elected Nasarawa PDP chairman

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Bako, alongside others, was elected as a new executive of PDP in the state on Tuesday, November 5. The Nasarawa State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated Mr Adamu Bako the newly elected Chairman of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Mr Aliyu…

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Tinubu’s petrol subsidy removal best thing to happen to Nigeria, Senator Sani

The lawmaker criticised some states for not making good use of the increased allocation they’ve been getting due to the removal of the petrol subsidy. Senator Sani Musa, representing Niger East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to pull the plug on the petrol subsidy regime as the…

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APC borrowed ₦5bn for Okpebholo’s swearing-in, didn’t invite me – Obaseki

Obaseki said he has not been invited to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Edo State Governor-elect, Okpebholo. The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has borrowed between ₦2 billion to ₦5 billion to splurge on the inauguration ceremony of the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Okpebholo,…

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