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FULL LIST: Fubara, Tompolo… 166 People on EFCC Wanted List: This 166 people-strong list includes the Governor of Rivers State, past governors, ex-bankers ...
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SPOTTED: Scandalous Email From Wole Olanipekun’s Firm That Ended a Lawyer’s Career
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The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
The 150-year old artfacts were returned by the British Museum ... Show more
Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
Olajumoke Badmus Refuses to Deliver Customer’s Clothes After Receiving Payment: "From the same page, which she named Jaaz_Fashion_Hub, I also saw a number ...
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Lead British Int’l School Student Bullies, Disgraces Fellow Student Over Boyfriend
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UTME 2024: Nigerians lambast JAMB over examination 7 a.m. exam schedule: JAMB Spokesperson Fabian Benjamin told PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday that the examination ...
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Joe Biden tells Volodymyr Zelenskyy US weapons will arrive ‘quickly’: President expected to sign law unlocking long-delayed $60bn in funding for Ukraine this ...
ft.com/content/742be420-1bb2-4c94-9684-fb8a7f20186b
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
EFCC reacts to allegation of disobeying court order concerning Yahaya Bello: EFCC responds to widespread criticism that its bid to arrest former Kogi State ...
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US pullout from Niger driven by discord over democratic transition, official says
reuters.com/world/africa/us-withdrawal-niger-driven-partly-by-discord-over-democratic-transition-us-2024-04-24/
Chronicles of Kidnap Survivors (I): In Captivity, Terrorists Ordered Pastor to Hit Fellow Captive to Death
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FACT-CHECK: Testifier Called Liar by Dunamis Pastor Is Truly a NOUN Law Graduate: Her law degree is also recognised by the Nigerian Law School, which has been ...
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Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
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Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
Keyamo: Airlines Endanger Passengers’ Lives by Falsifying Maintenance Reports: This ultimately puts the lives of passengers at risk, Keyamo said while featuring ...
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Governor Ododo seeks FG’s help to tackle insecurity, flooding in Kogi: Mr Ododo said that Kogi, as a transit state that borders 10 other states ...
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Nigerians Roast JAMB Over ‘Moronic Response’ on X: Others questioned the level of professionalism of those who work at the Joint Admissions and Matriculations ...
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Cost of preparing Jollof rice up 29.3% – Report: The SBM Jollof Index tracks how much it costs to make a pot of jollof rice for a family of five
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US agrees to withdraw troops from Niger amid Sahel region’s pivot to Russia: The US built a base in the desert city of Agadez at the cost of $100m for manned and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-niger-amid-sahel-regions-pivot-to-russia
Biden tells Netanyahu US will not participate in counter-strike against Iran: President Joe Biden and senior members of his national security team ...
cnn.com/2024/04/14/politics/biden-netanyahu-israel-iran-response/
FACT-CHECK: Did Cardoso Say CBN Isn’t Defending Naira?: Cardoso sidestepped questions by not admitting or denying how much was spent on defending the naira in ...
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4 Months After Bridge Collapse, Lagos Pedestrians Risk Their Lives to Cross Alapere Expressway
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Lawyer asks Kogi Assembly to begin impeachment process against Ododo : A human rights lawyer, Deji Ajare, has urged the Speaker of the Kogi State House of ...
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Bullied student threatens lawsuit if Abuja school fails to sanction abusers: “Our client and several other parents in Lead British International School have ...
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Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
The House TikTok bill just passed. Now what?: Congress just figured out a way to accelerate a controversial bill that could lead to a ban on the popular app ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/20/tiktok-bill-passed-explainer-00153472
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
MTN CHAMPS: Adaeze Eze wins second gold medal as race for team trophies heightens
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Ododo donates vehicles, motorcycles to enhance security in Kogi: Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, on Friday, donated 120 vehicles and 44 motorcycles to boost ...
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REPORTER’S DIARY: Pedestrian Bridge or Public Toilet? My Experience on Iyana-Ipaja Road
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Over Tariff Hike, FUTA Can No Longer Give Students Enough Power: Malomo and other students have gone from enjoying a stable power and water supply to power ...
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McConnell: Delay in Ukraine aid ‘strained prospects’ of defeating Russia: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Tuesday said the months-long delay in ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4615560-mcconnell-delay-ukraine-aid-russia/
Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
- Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.
- McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.
- He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.
- McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
BREAKING: Another Wike loyalist rejects Fubara’s redeployment, resigns as finance commissioner
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7 Years After, Ondo Governorship Aspirant Jimoh Ibrahim Yet to Pay Ex-Employees: FIJ obtained a copy of his employment letter, which showed that his monthly ...
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5 Years After Woman Invested N1.6m in Wale Jana’s Sapphire Scents, No Capital, No Profit
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Court summons EFCC chair for alleged contempt over moves to arrest Yahaya Bello: Mr Bello's application initiating a contempt charge against the EFCC chair ...
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UAE gets fourth AEW&C aircraft from Saab: Saab, the renowned defense and security company, has announced the delivery of the fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the ...
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Here's what happened when India banned TikTok: The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing ...
apnews.com/article/india-tiktok-ban-us-china-9ae5223bce78c56e5d22a1f2e86510f0
Court vacates warrant for Fubara’s Chief of Staff, others’ arrest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside the warrant of arrest issued on Edison Ehie ...
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Middle East latest: 'Situation still unfolding' after more than '99% of drones and missiles' fired by Iran on Israel were intercepted, IDF says
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Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
2 Years After Receiving N4.6m, Afialink Yet to Deliver Woman’s Car: In October 2023, she began requesting a refund, and the company asked for her account details ...
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Three car snatchers held, 12 stolen vehicles recovered in Delta: The Delta State Police Command has arrested three car snatchers and recovered 12 stolen vehicles ...
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Court stops Rivers govt from withholding LG allocations: A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, stopped the Rivers State Government from withholding financial ...
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Passengers Jump Out on the Grass As Dana Airplane Skids off Runway (Video): The flight skidded off the runway after landing, with passengers seen exiting the ...
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Passing the national security supplemental is about preventing war with China : This national security supplemental is not just about Ukraine, Taiwan or any one ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4605252-passing-the-national-security-supplemental-is-about-preventing-war-with-china/
Obi Cubana, Folashade Tinubu… Popular Nigerians Who Went Scot-Free After Abusing Naira
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Ganduje Gets Fresh Suspension From Kano APC Faction: He said this fresh suspension was because Ganduje was promoting internal conflict and getting involved in ...
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In Cuba, Afro Hair Care Opens Conversations About Blackness: Rizo Libre, a local venture that provides information, workshops, and debates ...
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EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
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[BREAKING] Naira abuse: Court grants Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail: The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, granted businessman and socialite ...
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The Hidden Truth That Led to Killing of 17 Soldiers in Okuama Community: The military’s involvement in the dispute has elicited great suspicion from the people ...
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US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
US will send senior delegation to Niger to discuss withdrawing troops : The United States will send a delegation to Niger on Thursday to begin face-to-face talks ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/us-will-send-senior-delegation-to-niger-to-discuss-withdrawing-troops-
Ododo begins distribution of palliatives : The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has begun the distribution of food palliatives to the people of the state in ...
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Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies
apnews.com/article/ukraine-israel-house-republicans-3f6f6af81c860eb8ce4104e61728a0fb
Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4612813-trump-on-johnsons-handling-of-ukraine-vote-you-cant-really-get-too-tough-with-slim-majority/
Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
- Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.
- Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.
- The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.
- Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
Sirika spends second night in EFCC custody over N8bn probe
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Part of Ogun Community Road Washed Off by Rain Few Weeks After Completion: Some other parts of the road have started peeling off. All these bring into question ...
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Rivers Assembly overrides Fubara, passes LG amendment bill: the House passed the Local Government (Amendment) Bill and forwarded same to Fubara for assent ...
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In Oja-Odan, Poor Roads, Power Outages Make Life Difficult for Residents: Oja-Odan is one of the communities bordering Nigeria and the Benin Republic ...
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Moniepoint MFB MD advocates physical engagement for financial inclusion: The Managing Director of Moniepoint MFB, Babatunde Olofin, has emphasised the ...
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Army holds week-long weapon handling competition in N’Delta: The Nigerian Army has embarked on a week-long weapon handling competition for soldiers within the ...
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New minimum wage announcement not feasible on May 1 – TUC President: The TUC earlier submitted N447,000 as the new minimum wage but we have harmonised our figure ...
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West Bank village counts losses after settler attack, and fears more: The Israeli settlers who rampaged through the West Bank village of al-Mughayyer on April 12 ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/west-bank-village-counts-losses-after-settler-attack-fears-more-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Israeli Strikes on Rafah Kill 22, Mostly Children, as US Advances Aid Package
- Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza city of Rafah overnight killed 22 people, including 18 children, as the US House of Representatives approved $13 billion in new Israeli military aid.
- However, fears of wider war breaking out in the Middle East have eased somewhat after Iran downplayed Israel’s reported retaliation over its unprecedented missile and drone attack on the country a week ago.
- Israel has carried out near-daily air raids on Rafah and vowed to expand its ground offensive against the Hamas militant group to the city on the border with Egypt despite calls for restraint, including from the US.
- Tensions have also spiked in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops killing two Palestinians who attacked a checkpoint with a knife and a gun near the southern West Bank town of Hebron.
What the US Congress passed to aid Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific ...
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APC asks Aiyedatiwa to run inclusive govt: After a marathon meeting with aggrieved governorship aspirants who participated in last Saturday’s primary election in ...
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Ondo APC primary: Aspirants accuse Ododo, others of not following procedure: There was a tense exchange between the Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo who is the ...
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Circular road: Oyo approves N3.5 bn for bush clearing, others: The Oyo State Executive Council approved the sum of N3.5 billion for the clearing of bushes around ...
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Ogun Shepherd Narrates ‘Miraculous’ Escape From Fulani Gunmen, Says Orphan Still Held
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Lagos schoolgirl wins N200,000 prize: A student, Faith Nkemakolam of Lireni Schools, Lagos, has emerged as the best student in the Efiko Initiative competition.
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Texas Man Fraudulently Moves $12m Electronics From America to Nigeria: Omole pleaded guilty before Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker in a court in the ...
fij.ng/article/texas-man-fraudulently-moves-12m-electronics-from-america-to-nigeria/
You can’t destabilise my govt, Benue gov warns ex-govs: Benue State Governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, on Friday asked his predecessors to refrain from ...
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Obey court order on Yahaya Bello, CSOs tell EFCC: the EFCC declaring Bello wanted for offences “in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the ...
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Umahi threatens to revoke Kogi, Benin road contracts: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has threatened to revoke sections I-IV Lokoja-Benin ...
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NPFL Preview: Ilechukwu, Ogunbote face former clubs in tricky tests: Fidelis Ilechukwu will be looking to outsmart his former club, Plateau United ...
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Ondo poll: You’ll be successful tomorrow, Ganduje tells Jimoh Ibrahim, others: The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress on Thursday appealed to ...
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Protests against U.S. military presence in Niger continue | Africanews: Hundreds of people demonstrated on Sunday in Northern Niger calling for the immediate ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/protests-against-us-military-presence-in-niger-continue/
Don't Let Warmongers Greenwash Their Ecocide This Earth Day: Destruction to the environment and acceleration of the climate crisis happen silently under the veil ...
commondreams.org/opinion/ecocide-2667821672
Nigeria’s terrorism-related deaths drop from 2600 monthly to 200 – NSA: The NSA said so far, the counter-terrorism efforts of the present administration have ...
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Rainstorm: Ogun promises restoration of power supply in Ado-Odo/Ota: The Ogun State Government said it was in touch with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution ...
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African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism: African leaders at a security summit in Nigeria called for a revamp of institutions fighting ...
reuters.com/world/africa/african-leaders-call-rethink-tackling-violent-extremism-2024-04-22/
Three die in Ondo road crash: No fewer than three persons lost their lives in a road accident that occurred along the Akungba-Ikare Road in Akoko South-West ...
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Flights diverted as fire breaks out at Lagos airport: “Efforts are on to ventilate the smoke from the building. In the meantime, all flight operations in ...
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Governor Otti orders prosecution of officers who killed businessman over bribe payment
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