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Day: December 22, 2024

Okupe reveals reason behind mass defection from Labour Party, says Obi may leave too

Dr Doyin Okupe, a former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation and erstwhile Labour Party’s (LP) chieftain, says the party’s inability to build an enduring structure after the 2023 elections is responsible for the gale of defections from the party. Okupe made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)In Lagos on…

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Family seeks justice after relative’s alleged death in police custody over N220,000 debt

Relatives of one Jimoh Abdulquadri of the Balogun Fulani community at Erubu/Asunnara in Ilorin, who allegedly died in Kwara police custody, are contending he was killed. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the deceased was arrested by police operatives on Thursday for allegedly owing someone, identified as Peter, a sum of N220,000. However,…

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FG to arraign suspected terrorists linked to Bello Turji group

The Federal Government will on Monday, arraigned five suspected terrorists linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at a Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, who were arrested by the Nigerian security agencies, will be arraigned by the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge….

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500 vendors to grace Lagos’ 72-hour shopping festival begins kicking off Monday

The event known as Lagos State Shopping Festival will take place at the iconic Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Idris Aregbe, the Special Adviser to the state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The shopping festival is being organised by the Lagos Ministry of Tourism, Arts…

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We’re determined to maintain our 4-year record of no stampede – Lagos warns show promoters

The Lagos State Government has called on show promoters, non-governmental organisations, corporate organisations and private individuals to ensure proper crowd management before organising events to avoid stampede. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, made the call at a press conference on Sunday in Lagos. He said it was important to warn event…

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Fuel to sell at N935 per litre from Monday – Marketers

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), says the price of petrol will drop to N935 per litre by Monday given Dangote Refinery’s new arrangement. IPMAN said the new price was necessitated by the reduction in Dangote Refinery’s fuel ex-depot price and uniform arrangement, which would enable marketers to sell at N935 in their…

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5 Nigerian foods you can enjoy this December without worrying about weight gain

December festivities in Nigeria are synonymous with friends/family gatherings, and, of course, food! While this season often brings indulgent meals that can tip the scales, it’s entirely possible to enjoy delicious dishes without packing on excessive weight. Here are five Nigerian foods that are both satisfying and waistline-friendly. 1. Vegetable Soup (Edikang Ikong or Efo…

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7 things to do to protect yourself from the negative effects of harmattan

In the past few days the Harmattan season has turned it up a notch with cold and dryness on the rise. The season which is characterized by dry, dusty winds from the Sahara Desert, is a defining feature of December through February in Nigeria. While it offers cooler temperatures and clear skies, Harmattan also brings…

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Yul Edochie advises ladies about buying expensive hairs this Christmas

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has sent out a piece of advice to ladies about the struggle to buy expensive hair for the festivities of the season. He cautioned them against killing themselves for expensive wigs, suggesting that their natural hair will look just as good. In the advice he shared on his Facebook page, Yul…

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Tension brews again between Nigeria, Niger Republic over destabilisation claims

There has been renewed tension between Nigeria and Niger Republic over claims that the anglophone side is supporting militant groups to cause destabilisation in its neighbour’s clime. Last week, Niamey accused the Nigerian government of assisting forces in a December 13 attack on the Niger-Benin oil pipeline reportedly carried out by the Lakurawa terrorist group….

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