A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Department of State Services to grant the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, access to his doctors of choice and his medical records. Justice Binta Nyako, who delivered the judgment on Thursday, said objections by the DSS …
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Famed Senegalese-American singer Akon has disclosed his preference between his younger Nigerian colleagues Davido and Burna Boy. He indicated he’d pick Davido over Burna Boy, defending his preference for the former. The 50-year-old record producer described Davido as a musical beast, one who’s been given less flowers (accolades) than he …
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The Network of Bayelsa Professionals (NBP) has canvassed support for the governor of the State, Senator Douye Diri in the quest to alleviate the hardships of the people of Bayelsa following the Federal Government’s new increase in the pump price of petroleum. This came as Governor Diri unveiled over 100 …
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The Acting Inspector – General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has urged residents of Plateau State to refrain from attaching religious or ethnic colourations to criminals perpetrating heinous killings and crimes. Such colourations, Egbetokun said, could cause more harm to peaceful coexistence and national unity. The IGP gave the advice …
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Regina Daniels, the Nigerian actress, has been appointed as the social secretary of the 10th senators’ wives association of Nigeria (SWAN). Daniels is married to Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the actress announced the association’s inaugural meeting, which was hosted by Ekaette …
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Guinness World Record, GWR, has dissociated itself from attempts by a Nigerian, Tembu Ebere to cry for 100 hours. Ebere had experienced temporal blindness from his attempt at the longest-crying individual world record. Reports emerged that Ebere confirmed his health status in an interview with the BBC. Ebere said he …
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) , Borno State Chapter has called on Christians to assembly and prayer for God’s intervention over shortage of rainfall. The call was contained in a statement issued to Journalists by the secretary of CAN, Apostle Joshua Michael on Thursday in Maiduguri. The statement reads,” …
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The House of Representatives at plenary on Thursday took steps to stop the planned electricity tariff hike by Distribution Companies (DISCOS). Consequently, the House urged the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) not to approve any increase in electricity tariff in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a motion moved by …
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Anambra State government has sealed off Cosmila Hotel in Awka, the state capital, after news of the death of a lady, Miss Chinyere Awuda in the facility. The lady was reported to have been beaten to death by some fun seekers, who clubbed in the hotel last weekend, to …
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Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ has felicitated the newly-sworn in Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment in the State, Bar. Kolapo Alimi. In a release made available to our correspondent in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of Osun …
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