January 18, 2023

[GIST] Abuja gunman shoots driver over parking space

[GIST] Abuja gunman shoots driver over parking space

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An Uber driver has been hospitalised following an attack by a gunman on Gimbiya Street, in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said people were having fun around 10pm on Monday when they overheard the two men having an argument. The source said, “As you


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[GIST] It’s difficult getting support – Artiste Sir Tido

[GIST] It’s difficult getting support – Artiste Sir Tido

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Musician, Abdul-Ganiyu Alao, aka Sir Tido, has said one of the challenges he faces as he tries to climb up the ladder of success is a lack of support for his career. The talented musician, during an exclusive interview with Midweek Entertainment, said hard work, passion, and assistance from a few people, kept him going


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[GIST] Wolves sign PSG midfielder Sarabia for £4.4m

[GIST] Wolves sign PSG midfielder Sarabia for £4.4m

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Wolves signed Spanish midfielder Pablo Sarabia from Paris Saint-Germain in a £4.4 million ($5.4 million) deal on Tuesday. Sarabia agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Premier League club, who confirmed the signing during their 1-0 defeat against Liverpool in Tuesday’s FA Cup third-round replay. The 30-year-old played under current Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui for Spain’s


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January 17, 2023

[GIST] Military kills wanted Boko Haram commanders, 40 others

[GIST] Military kills wanted Boko Haram commanders, 40 others

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The military has reportedly killed two wanted Boko Haram Commanders, Abu Ubaida and Mallam Yusuf Abba. They were neutralised together with about 40 of their foot soldiers at an abandoned warehouse in Kurebe, a popular community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. A report by the military seen by our correspondent on Monday


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[GIST] Delta 2022: Onye rues cancelled gold medal

[GIST] Delta 2022: Onye rues cancelled gold medal

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Paralympic gold medalist, Lauretta Onye, who specialises in the F-40 shot put, is disappointed after her two gold medals at the last edition of the 2022 National Sports Festival in Asaba, Delta State were disqualified. The 2015 World Championships gold medallist said she was unhappy to have returned from the 21st sports festival without medals


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[GIST] Alumni donate items to charity homes

[GIST] Alumni donate items to charity homes

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Nigerians who graduated from universities in Turkey has donated various items to some orphanage homes in Edo and Delta states. Coordinator of the group in Delta State, Mr Emmanuel Orugboh said that the idea was not to impress anybody with the amount of money and items donated to the charity homes but to complement various


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[GIST] UTME registration ends February, exam begins April

[GIST] UTME registration ends February, exam begins April

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A breakdown of fees to be paid by candidates for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination has revealed that candidates who decide to opt for the mock UTME will pay a total of N6,700, while those who choose not to sit for the mock UTME will pay N5,700. According to the breakdown of fees for


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