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The Federal Government of Nigeria has made the decision to indefinitely suspend the N-Power program due to irregularities within the scheme. The program, which was launched to address youth unemployment and promote social development, is facing challenges related to the utilization of funds and...
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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a final warning to Arise Television, citing concerns over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks in its programs. The warning, dated October 6, 2023, and signed by NBC’s Director-General, Dr. Balarabe Ilelah, urged the TV station to...
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Nigerian literary icon Professor Wole Soyinka has issued a 30-day ultimatum to those disputing his academic records, challenging them to provide proof. He called on his critics to submit their evidence to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices...
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On October 6, 2023, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, provided a shocking update on the mysterious death of late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. During a press briefing at the state Command headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, CP Owohunwa revealed that...
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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that there is substantial evidence linking Nigerian singer Naira Marley and socialite Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, known as Sam Larry, to the assault on late singer Mohbad while he was alive. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, provided...
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A TikTok user, who bears a striking resemblance to Nigerian musician Naira Marley, has expressed frustration over the negative attention he has been receiving due to his likeness to the singer. In a viral video, he pleaded with the public, saying, "I'm not Naira Marley. I'm not Naira Marley...
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The Nigerian Senate has taken action following the tragic death of Ms. Greatness Olorunfemi, a victim of a "one chance" criminal attack. The Senate has summoned key officials including the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Ministers of Health and the Federal Capital...
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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested and detained Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. Ndifon has been accused of sexually harassing female law students at the institution. Protests had erupted within the...
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The Supreme Court has scheduled December 15 as the date for delivering its judgment on the appeal seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. The Court of Appeal had previously ordered the Federal Government to release Kanu in October...
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Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has vehemently denied allegations of receiving bribes from Diezani Alison-Madueke or her associates, as asserted in a UK court case. The prosecution in the UK accused Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, of...
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