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Oluyede assumes command of Nigerian Army

9 December 2024

Recall, Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on 30 October in an acting capacity following the death of his predecessor, Taoreed Lagbaja. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, had on 1 November handed him the insignia of office in an unusual ceremony, in line with the Armed Forces Act. The symbolic lowering […]

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F1: Red Bull to hold talks over Perez’s future as 2025 change looms

9 December 2024

Red Bull chiefs are poised to hold talks over Sergio Perez’s future amid growing expectations that the Mexican will be replaced on the team in 2025.

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EPL: FA opens investigation after Tottenham’s 4-3 defeat to Chelsea

9 December 2024

The Football Association, FA, has opened an investigation into the behavior of Tottenham Hotspur fans during their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

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Early morning fire outbreak kills teenager in Kwara

9 December 2024

A fire outbreak has killed an 18-year-old boy in Sayi area of Alore in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

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Assad, family granted asylum in Russia after rebel takeover

9 December 2024

Deposed Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, and his family have arrived in Moscow, where they have reportedly been granted asylum by Russia. The development follows the dramatic fall of Assad’s regime after a large-scale offensive by Syrian rebel forces. Opposition fighters had on Sunday advanced into Damascus, securing the capital and forcing government forces to retreat. […]

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FG disowns fake ambassadorial nominees list

9 December 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the public to disregard a fake list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media. In a statement issued and signed by the Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, it clarified that no such appointments had been made and emphasised that the appointment of ambassadors is solely the prerogative of the […]

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Abducted NAN editor released after 2 days in captivity

8 December 2024

An Assistant Editor-in-Chief with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Owerri Office, Gregory Maduakolam who was abducted on Thursday, has been released. Maduakolam was said to have announced his release through phone calls to some of his colleagues at about 11:51 pm on Saturday. He explained that he was released after his family had paid […]

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FG partners Pakistan to boost food security

8 December 2024

The Federal Government has announced plans to partner with the Government of Pakistan to improve agricultural production and enhance food security in the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Principal Information Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Umar Rashida. The collaboration was revealed during a courtesy visit by the […]

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Reduce ministers to 37, Reps tell Tinubu

8 December 2024

The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution review is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers appointed by the president to 37. The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution review is considering a bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to limit the number of ministers appointed by the […]

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Osun Food Bank commences Food Subsidy Progamme

7 December 2024

The program, which commenced in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, earlier today, saw beneficiaries drawn across several segments of society enjoy up to 30% subsidy on basic food items. Subsidized Food items under the Scheme include Rice, sold for ₦2300 as against 3,000 in the market; Beans sold for ₦2700 as against 3,300 in the market; […]

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