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Year: 2024

Gunmen abduct journalist’s relations, 4 days after mother’s death, demand N50m ransom

The Kogi Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of three relations of former Daily Trust Editor, Malam Ahmed Ajobe. The victims included Mr Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir. They were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday on the deplorable Ankpa-Adoka-Makurdi Road while returning from a market in the nearby community in Awo, Ankpa Local Government Area…

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‘Queen Lateefah’ continues its run in Nigerian Box Office, raking ₦350 Million

Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola’s debut cinema production, ‘Queen Lateefah,’ has continued to attain great feats and is currently at ₦350 million since its release two months ago.  The film’s distributor, Cinemax Nigeria took to their Instagram to update its audience on the latest feat the film has attained.  “Queen Lateefah still waxing strong and shining…

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We don’t have any deal with Tinubu for 2027 election, Labour Party counters Adeyanju

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed the video making the rounds in social media that its leadership was partnering with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary, LP said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to Ifoh, the party has debunked the allegations that it…

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Fubara fights back, asks Appeal Court to quash order stopping Rivers allocations

Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Friday, prayed to the Court of Appeal to set aside the judgment that barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing monthly allocations to Rivers. The governor, through his counsel Yusuf Ali, SAN, prayed a three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Hamma Barka, to vacate the high…

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Cattle breeders mobilise emirs, Northern leaders against proposed state police

The Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria ( KACRAN) has described the proposed state police as too expensive and risky to implement. Alhaji Khalil Bello, KACRAN National President, said this in a statement in Damaturu on Friday. He said the cost of establishing state police, depending on a state’s population, was between N10 billion…

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10 Early Christmas Gifts Under ₦50,000

It’s the last week of November, but the holidays are coming in hot! If you’re hoping to avoid the last-minute shopping scramble, now’s the perfect time to start. Whether you’re treating someone special or indulging yourself (because why not?), we’ve rounded up 10 thoughtful gifts under ₦50,000 that will save you money and earn you…

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It’s our job to disrupt PDP – APC chieftain reacts to Sowunmi’s allegation against Tinubu

Honourable Cletus Obun, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has responded to the allegation that President Bola Tinubu is disrupting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PDP is struggling to resolve a complex internal crisis that broke out after the 2022 presidential…

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Over 200 vehicles missing after Obaseki left office, 3 buses recovered – Edo govt

The Chairman of the Committee set up by Governor Monday Okpebholo to recover government vehicles, Kelly Okungbowa, on Friday declared over 200 vehicles missing. He stated that the committee had within 24 hours recovered three vehicles in a private residence in Benin. Okungbowa, who spoke to newsmen on the success of the committee’s assignment, said…

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Okpebholo suspends recruitment, orders review of employments made under Obaseki

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Friday, suspended recruitment into the state’s Civil Service until further notice. The governor also ordered a review of all recruitments carried out by former Governor Godwin Obaseki between May and November 2024. A statement by the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, accused heads of various Ministries, Departments…

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Like Niger Delta militants, youth leader asks Tinubu to grant amnesty to IPOB members

Eze Chukwu, Chairman, Forum of National Youth Leaders of all Political Parties in Nigeria, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to grant amnesty to members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Chukwu in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja said such a gesture made to former Niger Delta…

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