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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to wear black bands for seven days to mourn the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Egbetokun gave the directive through a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. He said…
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Oye Owolewa, a Nigerian-American Democrat, has been re-elected as the shadow representative for the District of Columbia (DC). Owolewa, a PhD graduate from Northeastern University in Boston, made history in November 2020 when he became the first Nigerian-American elected to congress. He secured 164,026 votes, or 82.84 percent of the total votes cast in DC.…
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National grid has suffered yet another collapse, plunging the county into another round of darkness. The collapse which happened around 11:28am, on Thursday, is the second this week and 10th in 2024.
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria has stated that the ongoing repair works in the power sector were responsible for Thursday’s grid collapse. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement. According to her, the national grid experienced a disturbance at approximately 11:29 am on Thursday, caused by a sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz…
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Russia’s Putin says ready for dialogue with ‘courageous’ Trump The Russian leader congratulates Trump on winning the US election, saying he was ready for talks with the Republican president-elect. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on winning the United States election, saying Moscow was ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect. In his…
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Edo Queens FC @EQFCOfficial Touchdown 🛬 in Morocco! We have safely landed and received a warm welcome from our hosts. We’re ready, focused, and excited for the journey ahead! 🌍⚽
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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino congratulates Donald Trump after he declared victory in US election
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has congratulated Donald Trump ahead of his return as US President. Earlier today, Trump declared victory over Democrat rival Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. ‘Congratulations Mr President!’ Infantino wrote on Instagram on Wednesday morning. ‘We will have a great FIFA World Cup and a great FIFA Club World…
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Aquitane Oil & Gas Ltd., a major downstream oil industry player in Nigeria, has made explosive allegations against Zenith Bank Plc, accusing the bank of forgery, unauthorized asset sale, and diverting ₦1.4 billion in dividends. This scandal has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s financial sector. According to Aquitane, Zenith Bank, in collusion with Veritas Registrars and…
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TEHRAN: Iran’s currency, the rial, fell on Wednesday to an all-time low as former President Donald Trump was on the verge of clinching the US presidency again. The rial traded at 703,000 rials to the dollar. In 2015, at the time of Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers, it was at 32,000 to $1. On…
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DOG ATTACK: POLICE ARREST OWNER, CONFISCATE DOGS, COMMENCE INVESTIGATIONS Following the unfortunate mauling of a security man to death by three dogs in Pinnock Estate, Ilasan, Lekki on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested the owner of the dogs, Salisu Mustapha and confiscated the dogs pending the outcome of discreet…