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BREAKING: Explosion at illegal refinery in Kano kills one, raze houses
An explosion at an illegal used engine oil modular refinery located in a densely populated area in Kano metropolis killed one person and injured several others…
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Politics
BREAKING: Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, Dissolves State Executive Council, Makes Fresh Appointments
Governor Yahaya Bello has dissolved his entire cabinet and appointed caretaker chairmen to head the 21 local government councils. Bello also deposed the Ohimege Igu, the…
Politics
BREAKING: Doyin Okupe resigns from Labour Party
Doyin Okupe, former head of the Labour Party’s presidential campaign, has resigned from the party, citing ideological differences that emerged after the 2023 elections. In a…
JUST-IN: Dawn Auto Crash Claims 10 Lives In Kwara
A road crash along Ilorin-Jebba highway in Kwara State, on Monday, has claimed the lives of 10 persons. The victims of the fatal accident, which occurred…
Adeboye Implements New Policy Restricting External Preachers at RCCG; Violators Face Sanctions
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has banned invitation of and preaching by preachers, speakers and ministers who are not members of the church. The…
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BREAKING: CAN leads massive protest against Plateau killings
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is currently leading a massive protest against incessant killing of people people particularly in Plateau State. The ongoing protest tagged…
Politics
BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Benue State Governor Alia
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the election of Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State. This development follows the withdrawal of the appeal by…
Betta Edu in more trouble after approving N3.1 million for flight tickets to state without airport
These are not the best of times for the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu. Days after she was indicted for approving the…
Politics
JUST IN: Governor Alia Present as Supreme Court Hears Appeals in Benue, Ebonyi Gov’ship Elections
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia and his deputy, Sam Ode, have stormed the Supreme Court of Nigeria in Abuja as it is set to hear the…
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Tinubu under fire to sack Betta Edu over corruption allegation
President Bola Tinubu has been advised to sack the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over an allegation of financial misappropriation. In…