Category: News
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The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has issued a warning to the international cable television network, GOTV, urging it to stop airing the Christian televangelism programme Faith on its main channel. This was contained in a statement signed by MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Friday, who described the decision as “offensive, nauseating, and denigrating”…
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The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has not yet commenced bulk sales or opened its purchase portal, as essential processes are still being finalised. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says an official announcement will be made if and when price reviews on the products occur. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mr…
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A call for an increased presence of legal professionals within the Nigerian Police Force has been made by Tosin Osasona, a legal expert and program officer at the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research/MacArthur Foundation Projects on Corruption Control. Speaking during a media town hall meeting organized by Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) in…
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….Where married women complained that “the officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service demanded that they provide the passport-page of their husbands before their own passports can be renewed”. The NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE has responded to the Query. Hello Ijeoma, Please be assured that there is no requirement for a married Nigerian woman to attach her…
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Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with local vigilante repelled an attempted attack by Boko Haram terrorists on Sabon Fegi community in Buni Yadi, Gujba local government area of Yobe State. Intelligence sources according to a counter-insurgency and security expert in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama, said the attack, which occurred at approximately…
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and France’s President Emmanuel Macron signed two key agreements on Thursday in Paris, cementing a partnership to develop critical infrastructure and sustain long-term agriculture and food security. The agreements were signed during an economic forum at the Palais des Élysée, attended by business leaders, industry captains, state governors, and top officials…
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Edo State is a land rich in history, culture, and spirituality. Among its many landmarks are places shrouded in mystery and steeped in spiritual significance—locations often referred to as “forbidden” due to their sacred nature or the myths surrounding them. While some of these sites were once restricted to priests, monarchs, or specific clans, they…
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Edo State, located in southern Nigeria, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and art. The state, home to the ancient Benin Kingdom, boasts landmarks that tell stories of its rich heritage and its people’s creativity and resilience. For those seeking an immersive experience this December, Edo State offers several historical sites that promise to…
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The Edo people, predominantly located in present-day Benin City, Nigeria, boast a rich history steeped in culture, politics, and artistry. Central to their legacy is the Benin Kingdom, one of Africa’s most sophisticated pre-colonial empires. Over centuries, the Edo people produced leaders and figures whose influence shaped their society and extended beyond its borders. This…