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Abudu Falls For APC: Senator Monday Okpebholo, Dennis Idahosa Win Hearts In Massive Turnout! In an unparalleled show of support, the peaceful town of Abudu has thrown its full weight behind the APC gubernatorial candidates, Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt Hon Dennis Idahosa. As the campaign train entered the town, it was greeted with a rousing reception that left no …

Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna state, took to social media on Saturday to share his thoughts on what he called “envy” among Nigeria’s political class. His comments come amid allegations of corruption and misuse of government funds during his eight years as governor. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has accused the El-Rufai administration of embezzling ₦432 billion, …

The federal government has taken significant steps to address Nigeria’s long-standing shortage of electricity meters. In partnership with Chinese companies, the government aims to install over 1.4 million smart meters across the country. The agreement signed between the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), electricity distribution companies (DisCos), and Chinese companies; Ningbo Sanxing Medical and Electric Company Limited, Ningbo Sanxing Smart …

A member of Rwanda’s women’s Paralympic sitting volleyball team has gone missing in Paris. According to Mail Online, the athlete failed to show up for the opening ceremony, despite arriving in the French capital earlier this month. On August 20, she left her accommodation in Paris to go to a restaurant with a group of people, but never returned. A …

Donald Duke, a former governor of Cross River state, has slammed the recent purchase of a presidential plane as a “failure of leadership” amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Inside Sources” programme on Friday, the Duke discussed the president’s confirmation of the purchase of Airbus A330s to replace the aging Boeing B737-700s acquired during the tenure of former …

The Naira fell against the US dollar on Friday, August 30, 2024. The local currency was trading at N1,598/$1 on official exchanges according to data from the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM). This shows that N1,598/$1 is N5 higher than the N1,593/$1 traded on the official window the previous day. The intraday high and low prices recorded during the …

Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram insurgents have killed students at Faudiya School in Geidam Local Government Area of ​​Yobe State. Faudiya School belongs to the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shia sect in Nigeria. According to sources, the attackers invaded Hausari neighborhoods in Geidam Local Government Area at around 3:44 am on Friday, August 30, 2024. A source …

Here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country. 1. Police summon Ajaero on new charges, and will appear on September 5 The Nigerian Police have invited Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero for questioning on suspicion of criminal intimidation.Read more 2. Suspected Boko Haram rebels attack Islamic school, killing 3 students in Yobe Gunmen suspected of …

Financial Derivatives Company CEO Bismarck Rewane said on Friday that the $1 trillion economic target set by President Bola Tinubu’s administration will not be achieved in the next five years. The economist stated this while appearing on the Arise TV Morning Show. He said the country’s economy is currently at $384 billion and will need another 200% growth in the …

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has reportedly splashed out £2.1 million on two private jets. According to the Mirror, filings from his rights company, York Promotions Ltd, show the Norwegian star has entered into a deal to purchase two planes. Statements attached to the annual accounts reveal: “The company has entered into an agreement to acquire a share in two …