The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayer to ward off evil from the land. The monarch...
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APC chairman’s wife, daughter kidnapped
News Update Kidnappers have abducted the wife and daughter of Alhaji Muhammad Swasun, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sakpefu, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State On Sunday night, September...
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$83.3m defamation award against Trump stands — U.S court
A US appeals court upheld Monday a jury’s $83.3 million penalty against President Donald Trump for defaming author E. Jean Carroll, who was found to have sexually assaulted her. The January 2024 order consisted...
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Tinubu sacks top aide
THE Presidency has announced the sack of the Special Assistant to the President on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Fegho John Umunubo, with immediate effect. Director of Information and Public...
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NABTEB begins review of technical education syllabi — Report
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has commenced a comprehensive review and validation of 26 trade syllabi for technical colleges across the country. The opening ceremony of the review workshop was held on...
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How my pastor wanted to ruin my acting career — Veteran Nollywood Actor
Veteran Nollywood actor, Yemi Solade, has opened up about a dramatic clash with his former church over movie roles, saying a pastor once asked him to reject film jobs that came on Sundays. The...
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ECOWAS Lassa fever conference begins
The Economic Community of West Africa Lassa Fever International Conference began Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The four-day conference is organised by the West Africa Health Organisation. The theme of the conference is “Beyond...
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40% of healthcare costs go to power — Private hospitals lament
The Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria Private healthcare providers in Lagos have raised alarm over the rising cost of electricity and fuel, saying energy expenses alone now consume about 40...
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CBN: Lending rates may fall as inflation eases
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that lending rates may decline in the coming months as inflation continues to ease, raising hopes for improved access to credit...
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How Man raped housewife, injured her husband in Akure
News Update THE Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps has arraigned a man, Abiola Awonugba for allegedly raping a housewife (name withheld). The defendant, who resides at the Ijoka area of Akure, was...
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