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Obi expresses concern over spate of killings

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the rising wave of violence, kidnappings, and killings across Nigeria. In a post on his official X account, Obi condemned the recent killing of Supersport TV crew members and a police officer, who were ambushed along the Ihiala-Orlu Road in Anambra State. The victims were en route to cover the Super Eagles' 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]

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TETFund commits to funding infrastructure and research in Nigeria

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to secure the necessary funds for infrastructural and research development at the newly established African University of Aviation in Nigeria. This commitment was made by TETFund's Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, during a meeting with the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and the university's leadership at the TETFund headquarters in Abuja. Echono praised the minister for his dedication and resolve in supporting the […]

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Entertainment News

R Kelly’s daughter claims he sexually abused her as a child

Joann Kelly, the daughter of a famous American singer, R. Kelly, has claimed that her father sexually abused her as a child. Speaking in a new two part documentary series for the TVEI Streaming Network, Joann said she first reported the abuse to her mother, Drea, in 2009. The 26-year-old who did not detail the alleged abuse, stated in an episode of the documentary titled ‘Karma: A Daughter’s Journey’, that […]

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Business

NNPCL urged to remove hidden levies on Dangote Fuel Prices

The Coalition for Energy Reforms and Good Governance Advocacy on Sunday called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL to remove hidden levies and charges on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, better known as petrol, locally sourced from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The coalition said the removal of the levies and charges would make the product affordable for Nigerians and end the worsening hardship being faced by citizens. This was […]

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World

Israeli shelling of Gaza school kills at least 15

An Israeli attack on a school used to shelter displaced Palestinians has killed at least 15 people in central Gaza Gaza's Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency said the site in Nuseirat camp was struck by a volley of artillery on Sunday, killing entire families and wounding dozens more. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it was looking into the reports. Earlier, five children were reportedly killed by a drone strike while […]

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News

Father petitions Senate over daughter’s withheld UTME result

A disappointed parent, Onyebuchi Obioha, has petitioned the Senate over the non-release of his daughter Chizitere Obioha’s Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination result. Obioha alleged that the development was caused by the misconduct of a Joint Admissions Matriculation Board supervisor. In a petition submitted through a senator, Neda Imasuen, Obioha accused a JAMB supervisor of giving his 16-year-old daughter his phone number after the exam, suggesting inappropriate intentions. He suspected the […]

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News

Reps propose free Internet for public schools, hospitals

The House of Representatives has taken the initiative to provide free internet services in selected public places for Nigerians. This development follows the passage of a bill last week during its first reading which was sponsored by Abubakar Kusada, the representative of Federal Constituency, Katsina State. Rallying support for the bill, Kusada noted that Nigeria recognizes the vital role of information and communications technology in nation-building, and emphasized the policy […]

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News

FG, Italy finalise talks on 34 new fighter jets

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Customs Service, is set to ground over 60 private jets owned by very important persons in the country on Monday (today) , over unpaid import duty running into several billions of naira. According to documents exchanged between the NCS and the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, the enforcement exercise will commence on October 14th, 2024. There are reports that duties are not being paid on […]

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Dangote meets marketers Tuesday over new petrol price

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has scheduled talks with Dangote Petroleum Refinery between Tuesday and Wednesday to finalise agreements on the cost and lifting of petrol from the plant. According to report, the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria on Sunday, had been asked by the $20bn Lekki-based refinery to resend its request for petrol lifting. This came as PETROAN expressed optimism that the cost of petrol […]

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Entertainment News

Bob-Manuel Reacts to Elba`s Lead Role In ‘Things Fall Apart’ Series TV As Okonkwo

Nollywood veteran, Bob-Manuel Udokwu on Thursday has shared his thoughts on reports that Hollywood actor Idris Elba will take on the role of "Okonkwo" in an upcoming television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s iconic novel, Things Fall Apart. According to Variety, the series is in development at A24, with Elba and Gina Carter as executive producers under the 22Summers banner. Speaking in an interview with newsmen, Udokwu expressed no objections to […]

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