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Heartland FC coach, Christian Obi dies in auto crash

24 August 2024

Liadi detailed that the accident occurred around 4 p.m. on Friday in Okwelle, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State. The incident happened when the team’s Coaster bus collided with a stationary truck while attempting to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle. At least 20 team members were on the bus, and some […]

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Asake’s EP tops streaming platform in 19 countries

24 August 2024

This significant milestone underscores the widespread acclaim and popularity of the project. The EP has secured top positions in a diverse range of countries, including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Kenya, Benin, Cameroon, Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, and Uganda. This global recognition highlights […]

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Mpox cases hit 830, 40 confirmed

24 August 2024

In response to a 160% increase in Mpox cases this year, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC has declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security, PHECS. The World Health Organisation, WHO Country Representative in Nigeria, Walter Mulombo, announced that Nigeria will receive doses of the Mpox vaccine as a […]

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Ondo Guber: NNPP leaders divided over replacement of candidate

24 August 2024

In Akure, the state capital, Acting National Secretary of the party, Ogini Sunday, expressed strong disapproval of the replacement of the original candidate, Oluwatosin Ayeni, by followers of Rabiu Kwankwaso.  Ayeni had withdrawn from the race, leading to the nomination of Olugbenga Edema as the party’s new candidate. NNPP State Chairman Peter Olagookun previously stated […]

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Police arrest kidnapper, rescue abducted victims in Ebonyi

24 August 2024

According to Police Public Relations Officer Henry Okoye, the authorities recovered a locally-made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and a torchlight from Alex. Okoye disclosed that  the victims were rescued unharmed. During interrogation, he said, Alex confessed to the robbery and disclosed that he had acquired the firearm from someone in Ezza, Ebonyi State. […]

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Divorced-stricken Jigawa woman burns self to death

24 August 2024

The incident was confirmed in a statement from the state Police Public Relations Officer,  Lawan Shiisu.. According to Shiisu, the woman, a resident of Garin Mallam village, doused herself in petrol and ignited it. Shiisu said they received the distressing news about this incident from Guri on Thursday at approximately 7:40 a.m. The woman, who […]

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FG unveils new policy guidelines for road construction 

24 August 2024

The Minister of Works David Umahi, who announced this said these measures aim to accelerate project timelines and extend the lifespan of federal roads. The policy details, shared with the press by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media, Uchenna Orji, include several key changes. Among them are the adoption of rigid pavements, a reduction in […]

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Rivers APC pulls out of October 5 LG election

23 August 2024

The Rivers state local government election scheduled to take place on October 5, 2024 may not likely hold except urgent steps are taken to address some grey areas in the process. This is as members of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the State loyal to the care taker committee Chairman ,  Tony Okocha, said,  […]

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‘Sacked’ Benue APC state excos sue Ganduje for contempt

23 August 2024

A Benue state High Court had, stopped the Ganduje-led National Working Committee, NWC, from dissolving the state chapter executive led by Agada. But late on Wednesday, the NWC went ahead to dissolve the said state exco in disobedience of the court order. However, Agada, alongside eight others, approached a Benue State High Court to file […]

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Nigeria gear up for 2025 U-19 Cricket W’Cup qualifiers

23 August 2024

The tournament is the second edition and will be played from January 8 to February 2, 2025, in Malaysia, featuring 16 teams. Nigeria was initially billed to play in a two-group tournament of seven teams each, but the late inclusion of Zimbabwe resulted in the withdrawal of the top four sides from the series to […]

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