April 9, 2023

[GIST] We’ll not leave Unity Fountain until Tinubu is sworn in — Protesters

[GIST] We’ll not leave Unity Fountain until Tinubu is sworn in — Protesters

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A pro-democracy group, under the auspices of “Coalition for a Better Nigeria, has vowed to remain in Nigeria’s Unity Fountain in Abuja until the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is sworn in on May 29, 2023.

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[GIST] NAHCON explains reason for Hajj rate increase

[GIST] NAHCON explains reason for Hajj rate increase

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has explained why the cost of Hajj for this year was increased compared to what Nigerian pilgrims paid in 2022.

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[GIST] Put Yoruba interest first, Afenifere’s former scribe tells Adebanjo, Fasoranti

[GIST] Put Yoruba interest first, Afenifere’s former scribe tells Adebanjo, Fasoranti

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The warring leaders of Afenifere have been urged to sheathe their swords and allow peace to reign in the overall interest of the Yoruba ethnic group and its progress. A former National Publicity Secretary of the organisation and former two-term member of the House of Representatives, Chief Babatunde Oduyoye, in a statement, in Ibadan, called […]

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[GIST] Nine Orphanages get 276,700 text, exercise books in Borno, Yobe

[GIST] Nine Orphanages get 276,700 text, exercise books in Borno, Yobe

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The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has supported orphanage schools and centres with 276,700 text and exercise books in Borno and Yobe states.

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[GIST] African countries can handle their destinies peacefully — Rwanda Envoy 

[GIST] African countries can handle their destinies peacefully — Rwanda Envoy 

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The outgoing Rwandan High Commissioner has said the successful completion of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria is an affirmation of African nations being able to handle their destiny in a very peaceful way, adding, “I am happy for Nigeria.

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[GIST] ‘Expect fireworks in Ondo Easter auto rally’

[GIST] ‘Expect fireworks in Ondo Easter auto rally’

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Nigeria’s top Motorsport group, ‘Work and Play,’ has promised exciting times for motorsport lovers at the sixth Ondo Auto Race, which began yesterday at the purpose-built off-road tracks in Smokin-Hills Golf Course, Ilara Mokin. President of the group, Adeoye Ojuoko, said the event has grown bigger with every edition, adding that this year’s rally has […]

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April 8, 2023

[GIST] Police nab Man, 70, for allegedly raping 2 minors in Adamawa

[GIST] Police nab Man, 70, for allegedly raping 2 minors in Adamawa

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The Police Command in Adamawa says it has arrested a 70-year-old Man, Usman Ibrahim, for allegedly raping two minors in Yola-North Local Government Area (LGA).

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