Sen Nuhu Aliyu passes at 80 after brief illness
A former senator representing Niger North in the National Assembly, Nuhu Aliyu, is dead. The Niger State Government confirmed his death in a press statement on Wednesday. The statement by the Secretary to State Government, Ahmed Matane, noted Aliyu died
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Leave Igboho alone, Court tells DSS, AGF
An Oyo State High Court has granted an ex-parte motion stopping the Department of State Security and Attorney General of the Federation from arresting Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The court also restrained DSS
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Naval rating driving against traffic beats up VIO commander in FCT
A Nigerian Navy rating, on Tuesday, assaulted the Area Commander of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, popularly known as Vehicle Inspection Office, in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident happened along the Kubwa-Dutse Road around 9am. The naval rating,
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Tokyo Olympics: Nigeria’s wrestler Odunayo Adekuoroye loses by fall after 8-2 lead
Nigeria medal hopeful in wrestling Odunayo Adekuoroye has lost her 57kg weight category fight in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Adekuoroye was defeated by fall by Anastasia Nichita of Moldova in a swift turn of events. She was leading 8-2
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Stray cow kills three-month-old baby in Delta
A stray cow has killed a three-month-old baby in the Ebrumede community, Effurun area of the Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, throwing the community into pandemonium. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday while the stray
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Confusion in PDP as seven NWC members resign
There was palpable tension at the Wadata House, National Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party following the resignation of seven members of the party’s National Working Committee. Although details of those who resigned and the reason for their action was
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UAE lifts ban on flights from Nigeria, five others
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will on Thursday lift a ban on transit flights from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Nigeria and Uganda. It was contained in a statement by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority made available in
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Court orders immediate unfreezing of Dokpesi’s account
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday ordered the unfreezing of the bank account of the Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi. The Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, held that the account should be unfrozen
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Inter Milan reject £85m Chelsea bid for Lukaku
Inter Milan have rejected Chelsea’s £85m bid for striker Romelu Lukaku. Lukaku, 28, is at the head of Chelsea’s search for a new forward after Borussia Dortmund ruled out selling striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer amid interest from the
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BBNaija S6: Funke Akindele-Bello supports Whitemoney
Award-winning Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello has thrown her weight behind Big Brother Naija Sine Ya Eye housemate, Whitemoney. With the start of nominations for eviction on Sunday, the movie producer took to her Instagram page on Monday to pool support for the
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PDP Youth Leader jailed for FB attacks on Buhari, SGF
Chief Magistrate’s Court 4 sitting in Yola, Adamawa State on Monday, sentenced Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Hong Local Government Area, Ikamu Kato, to one year imprisonment for insulting the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari; and
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Wrestler Oborududu wins Nigeria’s first silver in Tokyo
NIGERIAN wrestler Blessing Oborududu has won the first silver medal for Nigeria in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Earlier, long jumper Ese Brume won the first bronze for Nigeria. Wrestler Blessing Oborududu lost 4-1 to her opponent USA’s Tamyra Mensah-Stock
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Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege celebrates 58 birthday
President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila and his deputy, Ahmed Idris Wase, have felicitated Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege as he clocks 58 years today. A statement yesterday in Abuja by his Special
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Lionel Messi to sign new five years Barca deal
Lionel Messi has reportedly concluded contract talks with Barcelona and will stay at the club by penning a new deal until 2026 – meaning he will remain at the Nou Camp until he’s nearly 40. The 34-year-old, whose deal expired
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Ese Brume wins first medal for Nigeria at the Olympics
Ese Brume has won the first medal for Nigeria at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She won bronze in women’s long jump. Germany’s Malaika Mihambo soared to gold in the women’s long jump, snatching victory from former champion Brittney Reese
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Tunji Disu replaces Abba Kyari as Head Police IRT
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has approved the posting of Tunji Disu, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team. The appointment of the officer was sequel to the police management’s decision
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Oloyede bows out as JAMB Registrar after tenure expiration
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculating Board, Ishaq Oloyede; the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Universities Commission, Prof Abubakar Rasheed; and 12 heads of other agencies in the Ministry of Education on Monday handed over to the most
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Nigerian wrestler Blessing Oborududu qualifies for final at the Olympics
Nigeria’s Blessing Oborududu has qualified for the final in the women’s wrestling event at the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Her qualification guarantees Team Nigeria a silver or gold medal in Tokyo Olympics. Oborududu wins 7-2 against Battsetseg Soronzobold of Mongolia
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D’Tigress lose final group game to Japan
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on Monday failed to lift their game and consequently succumbed 102-83 to their Japanese counterparts in the basketball event of the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. D’Tigress’ loss to Japan made it three losses from three
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Green City: Abuja to use electric vehicles for transportation
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, says the use of electric vehicles as the main means of public transportation is a major part of his plans to make Abuja a green city. Bello said the long-term plan of his
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