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State of Emergency declared on passport issues in Nigeria

The Acting CGI noted the urgent need to address the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports. In a move aimed at tackling the challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining international passports, the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, declared a state of emergency on passport issues. This announcement…

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Sean Tizzle drops new album ‘Dues’

Nigerian artist Sean Tizzle returns with a new album called ‘Dues’. After four impressive projects, Sean Tizzle returns with his self-proclaimed titled album, ‘Dues’ as he aims to roll back the years and remind listeners of his captivating talent. Released on June 16, 2023, ‘Dues’ is a project Sean Tizzle wrote from a position of…

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Police arraign 39-year-old man for alleged theft of ₦‎1.1 million bitters

He alleged that the defendant stole 198 cartons of Odogu bitters valued at ₦‎1.1 million, from a company, Lofty Excel, located at the Trade Fair Complex. A 39-year-old man, Ekene Eze, who allegedly stole 198 cartons of Odogu bitters, has appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant, whose house address was not…

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Okonjo-Iweala urges Africa to embrace Just Transition in managing climate change

Okonjo-Iweala said that it was imperative for governments to embrace the Just Transition as the world moves from fossil to green energy to mitigate the impacts caused by climate change. Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has called on Governments of the African continent to embrace the Just Transition in…

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96 illegal immigrants detained after raids in Istanbul

Turkish police have detained 96 illegal immigrants in Istanbul in a major operation, local media reported on Friday. The police carried out raids across the country’s largest city, Istanbul, targeting addresses believed to be “illegal immigrant houses,” the reported said. They held the illegal immigrants whose countries of origin were not known. But most of…

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Stakeholders tell 10th Assembly legislators to review pending health bills

Oloriegbe said that it was pertinent that the 10th Assembly develops its legislative health agenda and other oversight tools to make legislative oversight more strategic. In a bid to ensure the public health bill is assented to, stakeholders in the health sector have urged the newly-inaugurated legislators to review pending bills and reactivate processes to…

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E 40, Big Daddy Kane, Tyga to perform at 2023 BET Awards

The BET has announced a large line up of Hip Hop stars for the 2023 BET Awards. The 2023 BET Awards is set to celebrate five decades of Hip Hop by bringing different eras of rappers together for a memorable event that will roll back the years and celebrates the genre’s longevity. On June 16,…

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Ex-Oyo APC chairman lauds Tinubu over Adedeji’s appointment

According to Oke, Adedeji’s appointment is a pointer to the fact that the Tinubu administration will take Nigeria out of the woods in no time. Chief Akin Oke, the immediate past Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Mr Zaccheus Adedeji as his Special…

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Shettima apologises to Muslims over comment on National Assembly leadership

Shettima says it was never his intention to disparage any religion. Vice President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the Muslim community over the comment he recently made regarding the leadership of the National Assembly. During his meeting with lawmakers ahead of the National Assembly election, Shettima said, “Under the current dispensation, the worst incompetent Southern…

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Gov. Yusuf appoints CPS, personal aides for Deputy

According to the statement, others appointed as personal aides to the deputy governor are Lawan Adamu Miko, Senior Special Assistant, Protocol and Abubakar Tijjani Kura, Senior Special Assistant, Administration. Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Shuaibu as Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo. The Chief…

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