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Drama as Gov Obaseki locks out deputy, Shaibu, from Government House

The crisis between Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his estranged deputy, Philip Shaibu has assumed a new dimension as the deputy governor was on Monday barred from entering the Government House. Shaibu, was said to have gotten the shock of his life  when he got to his office Monday and found that the gate to the office of the …

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Our plant is not shut down – NLNG

The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) says the operation at its plant on Bonny Island is ongoing, despite a Force Majeure that is still in effect. It said that the Force Majeure, caused by the unavailability of major liquids evacuation pipelines, was due to acts of sabotage and vandalism and had not halted the overall operations of the company. Its General …

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Two dead, 7 injured as tree falls on passers-by in Kwara

Two persons were confirmed dead when the branch of a big tree fell on passers-by in the Sango area of Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday. An eyewitness told journalists that seven other persons were seriously injured in the incident. He said the injured victims are currently receiving treatment in private hospitals, and the Ilorin General Hospital. The spokesman for the …

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Naira appreciates against dollar in official window, falls in black market

The dollar rate in the investors’ and exporters’ window of the official market closed down on Friday, as the value of the naira increased by 2.96 per cent, according to foreign exchange data obtained by FMDQ Exchange. According to the data, the price of the dollar was brought down by N23.09 to sell at N756.91/$1 at the close of trading, …

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NPFL: Lobi Stars dedicate victory to victims of Oturkpo bank robbery

The management of Lobi stars FC of Makurdi said it has dedicated its  victory over Abia Warriors FC in the NPFL match day 4 to victims of the recent bank robbery attack at Oturkpo town in Benue state which claimed many lives. The encounter which was earlier scheduled for Saturday, was postponed to Sunday as a result of the mourning …

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Police in Jigawa arrests two suspected robbers on wanted list in Kano

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers who were on the Command’s most wanted list. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command, Abubakar Isah, confirmed the arrest of the notorious criminals in a statement in Dutse on Saturday, According to the statement, the suspects were trailed and subsequently arrested on December 12, in their …

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Honey Badgers unveil technical adviser, promote others coaches, Benue FA chair sends balls to women clubs – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

In their quest to attain higher heights, Honey Badgers have appointed and unveiled an experienced Technical Adviser (TA). He is Coach Liadi Bashiri, a known tactician in Nigeria’s women’s football circle, had handled Confluence Queens of Lokoja and Osun Babes. At his unveiling in Makurdi, Benue State capital at the weekend, Chairman of Honey Badgers, Mr. Abdul Sule, said the …

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Osun alleges sabotage in Adeleke’s plane aborted take-off

The Osun State government on Sunday alleged that the engines of a plane carrying Governor Ademola Adeleke, and close aides were tampered with by unknown persons. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) had earlier on Sunday confirmed the aborted take-off of a Bombardier Global Express 605 jet carrying Governor Adeleke and his team on a scheduled flight to Abuja on …

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Tinubu warns Niger military junta of ‘grave consequences’ if ousted president’s health deteriorates

President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigerien military of “grave consequences” if the regime allows the health of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum to deteriorate. The president gave the warning during a telephone chat with the European Union chief, Charles Michel. Basoum has been under house arrest since he was ousted by soldiers attached to the presidential guard in a military …

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Fubara wanted to resign before feud with Wike blew open, Niger Delta leader reveals

More revelations have continued to surface concerning the crisis rocking Rivers State as the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike continue to dig deep into the trenches. This is as the National Coordinator, South-South Leadership Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Saturday claimed Governor Fubara offered to resign his position before the …

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