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The party frowned at the readiness of INEC to allow the legal team of SDP to inspect the election materials. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt the Thursday-scheduled inspection of the 11 November 2023 Kogi Governorship Election materials by the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The party…
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Drug dealers breaking into graves to steal skeleton for “demonic” drugs that turn people into “zombies” A new drug is wreaking havoc across Sierra Leone, turning many of its youngsters into “zombies” and some of these drugs are made from human bone fragments. “Kush” is made from a mixture of herbs, toxic chemicals, and even…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Thursday, raised the alarm that youths in Borno State are drinking fermented human urine, preserved over 10 days, as an alternative to hard drugs. The Commander of Narcotics of the NDLEA in Borno State, Iliyasu Mani, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri. He said abuse of psychoactive…
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THE Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC Ltd will complete test runs at the Port Harcourt refinery this month, in a major step towards resuming operations five years after the plant was shut, the company said yesterday. “Testing will conclude shortly, ensuring the refinery’s efficient operation. That phase will be completed this month,” NNPC spokesperson Femi…
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Beware the fury of a betrayed friend. A patient, pitiless friend like Godwin Emefiele. The embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) may be out for blood amid his trial for fraud and official misconduct during his time as CBN head honcho. Indeed, revenge is the sweetest morsel to the mouth that…
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Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has denied claims that his administration has slashed traditional rulers’ statutory monthly allocation by 2.5 per cent, saying: “I risked my life to Abuja for Osun State’s sake and I don’t need government money but will rather add to it.” Adeleke, responding to agitations by traditional rulers, who claimed that…
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The Federal government has disbursed N108.5 billion out of the N217 billion set aside for the emergency repairs of 260 roads in the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Minister of Works, David Umahi disclosed this during a meeting with all directors of the Ministry on Thursday in Abuja. Umahi…
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Nigeria’s music industry witnessed a poignant moment as Bella Shmurda, a renowned artist, declined a portrait of himself and his late friend, Mohbad, during a live performance. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked a wave of reactions across social media platforms. During the performance, an audience member presented Bella Shmurda with a…
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Telecommunications services’ subscribers may soon start paying higher for calls and data as operators “earnestly” seek the federal government’s nod to increase telecom tariffs in the country. If the telcos’ request is granted by FG, Nigerians will pay between 10 and 15 per cent more than the current tariffs, sources at the Nigerian Communications Commission…
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Following an exposé by undercover journalist, Umar Audu, revealing his detailed acquisition of a degree from a university in Cotonou, Benin Republic, and subsequent undetected deployment to Cross Rivers State for the NYSC programme, there has been a strong reaction among Nigerians. The report, which has since gained prominence, led the federal government to promptly…