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Federal High Court Announces Annual Vacation For Judges

11 June 2024

 A statement signed by Assistant Director Information/ICT, Catherine Christopher said the vacation will commence from Tuesday, the 23rd day of July 2024 to Friday, the 13th day of September, 2024 while the court sitting will resume on Monday, the 16th day of September, 2024. The vacation, the statement argued is for the judges to enjoy […]

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FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day

11 June 2024

In a statement, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. He urged Nigerians to remain steadfast on the tenets of democratic governance and reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to positive reforms to revive the nation’s economy and enhance security. The minister […]

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Israeli war cabinet minister resigns, calls for new elections

10 June 2024

In response, Netanyahu released a statement saying that Israel is in an existential war on several fronts. In a televised press conference, Gantz accused Netanyahu of prioritising his political survival over a ceasefire deal that would secure the release of about 100 hostages held in Gaza. Echoing increasing public protest against Netanyahu’s government, Gantz called […]

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Hanks Anuku: How video insinuating I was mentally unstable ruined my career

10 June 2024

In 2022, the actor was seen dressed in tattered clothes while roaming the streets and talking to himself.  Shortly after the video surfaced online, Shan George debunked the claim, saying Anuku is not insane as widely feared. Adanma Luke, however, countered George’s claim while the Actors Guild of Nigeria ,AGN, investigated the matter. Addressing the […]

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Nigerian sprinters, Ofili, Onwuzurike win at New York Grand Prix

10 June 2024

Onwuzurike, a former World U20 200m champion, took the men’s 100m title in 10.24 seconds, edging out American duo Kendal Williams (10.25 seconds) and Pjai Austin (10.26 seconds). This marks a strong showing for Onwuzurike as he heads into the Nigerian Olympic trials next weekend in Benin City, Edo State. However, the men’s race also […]

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Woman arrested for stabbing partner to death over Internet fraud proceeds

10 June 2024

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, who stated this   said the suspect, a native of Uzoagba in Ikeduru, Imo State, was arrested after thorough investigation proved that she stabbed her partner to death. It was alleged that the deceased refused to pay the suspect her cut from an internet fraud […]

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NAHCON secures release of seven Nigerian pilgrims arrested in Saudi

10 June 2024

NAHCON coordinator in Mecca, Aliyu Tanko, who disclosed this to journalists said the arrests occurred at various locations in the city between Monday and Saturday. The commission had reportedly warned pilgrims against performing the hajj without the Nusuk ID card to avoid arrest. One of the victims told journalists in Mecca that she lost her […]

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APC Clears Local Government Polls In Yobe

10 June 2024

Announcing the winners after the collation of all results, the Chairman of the Commission,  Mamman Mohammed, explained that other political parties participated but could not win at any level. The state electoral umpire is expected to present certificates of return to the winners while their swearing-in by Governor Mai Mala Buni would be at a […]

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Labour Never Contemplated ₦100,000 Wage Let Alone ₦62,000 — NLC

10 June 2024

Labour insisted on ₦250,000, its latest demand at the last meeting of the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage , as the living wage for an average Nigerian worker. NLC Assistant General Secretary, Chris Onyeka, who spoke with journalists on a television programme, insisted that labour would not accept the latest government’s offer of ₦62,000 and […]

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Fraud: Court grants final forfeiture of NOK University, hotel, factory

9 June 2024

A statement by the spokesperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Dele Oyewale, said it was proven beyond every reasonable doubt by EFCC counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, that Anthony Hassan built the NOK University and other assets using proceeds of unlawful activities traced to him. Physical assets of the university forfeited include Senate building, […]

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