Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state Thursday signed into law the state’s 2023 appropriation bill of N179.5billion passed Wednesday by the Benue State House of Assembly. The fiscal estimate passed by the House provides N106billion as recurrent expenditure while capital expenditure stood at N73.5billion. Signing the bill, the Governor acknowledged …
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Nigerian comedian, Bright Okpocha popularly known by his stage name Basketmouth has ended his marriage to his wife, Elsie Uzoma Okpocha. The 44 -year -old comedian on Thursday, announced the breakup with Elsie in a statement posted on his Instagram page. He said, “As much as it pains me to …
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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have eliminated 103 Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa State Province (ISWAP) in the past three weeks in the North-East. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami stated this while reviewing progress of military operations on Thursday in Abuja. He said the …
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Brazilian football great Pele will spend Christmas in hospital, his medical team and family said Wednesday, as he receives treatment for worsening cancer as well as kidney and heart problems. The 82-year-old “requires greater care related to renal and cardiac dysfunctions,” said the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo. It …
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Lionel Messi will celebrate his World Cup triumph by agreeing to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, local media claimed Wednesday, as he attempts to steer the French side to an elusive Champions League title. The 35-year-old, who led Argentina to victory in the World Cup final against France in Qatar last …
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The House of Representatives has passed for second reading a Bill for an Act to amend the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015 to increase the penalty for the offence of female genital mutilation. Rep. Ganiyu Johnson (APC-Lagos), who sponsored the bill during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday, sought imprisonment …
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The former leader of the apex body of the Yoruba self-determination struggle, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has advanced reasons why he stepped down from his position. The former Yoruba Nation leader handed over to his former Deputy, Prof. Wale Adeniran, pointing at old age and a weakened …
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Popular Ibadan-based comedian, Tobi Owomoyela, also known as MC Peteru died on Wednesday at 35 years of age. The family has not revealed the cause of his death. His colleagues and social media influencers in the entertainment industry have flooded Instagram and Twitter to mourn his exit. Peteru is survived …
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The queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, which were gradually abating recently, suddenly re-emerged on Wednesday in many cities, including Lagos and Abuja. The development clearly shows that Nigerians face bleak Christmas as fuel scarcity has started taking a toll on motorists, who have hiked their fares. It …
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The Delta chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday commiserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) over Tuesday’s boat mishap which claimed the lives of some supporters in Okerenkoko. The condolence was conveyed in a statement by Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, the state PDP Publicity Secretary and Deputy Director, Media and …
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