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My niece’s killer deserves public execution to stop human parts traders – Salome’s uncle
What is your name? My name is Sam Adaidu. What is your relationship with Salome, the corps member who was killed by an Abuja gospel singer? Salome is the daughter of my elder brother. So, I am her uncle. Are you satisfied with the way the police are handling the matter so far? Yes, they Read More
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Nigerians in Lebanon face mass sacking over shut embassy
Nigerians in Lebanon are grappling with job losses due to the Federal Government’s prolonged delay in renewing passports following the closure of the Nigerian embassy in the country, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. In September 2024, large-scale cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah escalated in Lebanon, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and 6,352 injuries in less Read More
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Canadian absentees: Nigerians ranked third among international students missing classes
Nigerian students have been reported among nearly 50,000 international students who did not report to their respective colleges and universities following their study permits in Canada. According to a report by Immigration News Canada on Thursday, Indian and Chinese nationals came first and second respectively in the figures shown. The report revealed that the total Read More
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Spyro stands firm on claims against PaulO, Ubi Franklin
Popular singer, Oludipe David, aka Spyro, has clarified his experiences during his time with his former label boss, Paul Okoye. He acknowledged Okoye’s good intentions and kindness but expressed doubts about his understanding of the record label system at the time. “Paulo has good intent and he is a kind person, but I personally didn’t Read More
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Testimony Jaga’s street gospel movement touches lives
A gospel artiste, Testimony Jaga, through his annual outreach of the Street Gospel Movement of the Love World Film and Arts Department, has touched lives in the streets of Alagbado, Lagos. In a statement sent to Saturday Beats, the singer stated that the 24-hour programme tagged, ‘One Jesus, One Church, Hallelujah’ brought spiritual, emotional and Read More
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Leave your ego at home to succeed in Nollywood— Yinka Quadri
Veteran actor, Yinka Quadri, has advised aspiring actors aiming to thrive in Nollywood to drop their egos and be patient if they hope to succeed in the industry. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Quadri said, “My advice to aspiring actors is to be patient and stay calm. Anyone with an ego should leave it Read More
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My name change amplifies my true essence — Jussoul
Nigerian-born, United States of America-based singer, Chukwuka Okafo, Dr Soul, has officially rebranded himself as Jussoul. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the singer revealed the reason behind his name change, saying his new identity amplifies the essence of who he truly is. He said “As JussSoul, the focus is on creating an even deeper, Read More
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Timaya, Brooke Bailey’s relationship heats up with public displays of affection
Nigerian music sensation, Inetimi Odon, popularly known as Timaya, has recently captured headlines with his blossoming relationship with American reality TV star, Brooke Bailey, renowned for her appearance on ‘Basketball Wives’. The couple has been the subject of speculation following the emergence of various videos showcasing their affectionate moments on social media, prompting mixed reactions Read More
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The Chatroom to shape conversations
Five women are taking centre stage with the debut of a talk show called, ‘The Chatroom’. A statement sent to Saturday Beats, stated that the ladies — Kossi Okon, Petite Talker, Akpos Omu, Princess Peters, and Inem Shina — will bring their unique voices, perspectives and energy to tackle a wide range of critical topics Read More
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Adire makers decry govt inaction as Chinese fakes flood market
Traders and producers of local fabrics known as adire in Ogun State have expressed their displeasure over the alleged failure of the federal and state governments to address the incursion of Chinese-made and adulterated fabrics into local markets. The traders raised the alarm that the Chinese were massively producing and shipping adulterated adire fabrics into Read More
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Police bust illegal weapons factory, arrest cultist, two murder suspects
The Police have busted an illegal weapons manufacturing factory in Benue State, arrested a notorious cultist in Delta State, and apprehended two murder suspects in Kebbi State. In a statement The post Police bust illegal weapons factory, arrest cultist, two murder suspects appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Chinese envoy urges West Africa to resist external interference
The Chinese envoy to Nigeria, Ambassador Yu Dunhai, Friday urged the sub-region to resist any form of external interference. Dunhai spoke at an exchange programme between students from Tsinghua University The post Chinese envoy urges West Africa to resist external interference appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG tasks council on licensing, quackery in medical laboratory profession
The Federal Government may be taking steps toward the financial independence of its regulatory agencies, it emerged on Thursday. The development could result in the eventual defunding of regulatory bodies, The post FG tasks council on licensing, quackery in medical laboratory profession appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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National Youth Council holds town hall meeting on tax reform bills
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter) has held a town hall meeting on the ongoing tax reform bills. Tagged: ‘Tax Reforms Bills; Understanding the Gains (Season1 Episode The post National Youth Council holds town hall meeting on tax reform bills appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Tunji-Ojo has redefined Interior Ministry, says APC chieftain
A businessman and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Gbenga Eleduma, has hailed the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for what he described as ‘his The post Tunji-Ojo has redefined Interior Ministry, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Show evidence of performance before asking for more funds, Reps tell agencies
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Education has said that request for more funds by agencies of government should be based on justification of the utilisation The post Show evidence of performance before asking for more funds, Reps tell agencies appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Anambra traditional stool: gunmen invade community as residents flee
The crisis rocking the traditional stool of Ojoto community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has taken a new dimension as gunmen invaded the area to abduct some The post Anambra traditional stool: gunmen invade community as residents flee appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Elected ward, LGA executive members write PDP chairman, seek nullification of congress
The 14 elected wards and Local Government Areas executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State have written the national chair of the party, seeking the nullification The post Elected ward, LGA executive members write PDP chairman, seek nullification of congress appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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We shall beg Tinubu to forgive, release Nnamdi Kanu, says Arthur Eze
Nigerian business mogul and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, has assured that Igbo leaders will beg President Bola Tinubu to forgive, and release the detained leader of the Indigenous People of The post We shall beg Tinubu to forgive, release Nnamdi Kanu, says Arthur Eze appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Dangote raises petrol price to N955 from N899/litre for bulk buyers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) commonly referred to as petrol, price to N955 from N899/litre for bulk buyers. The refinery disclosed this The post Dangote raises petrol price to N955 from N899/litre for bulk buyers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria’s GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025, says World Bank
The World Bank expects Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to hit an average of 3.6 percent a year in 2025-2026. The bank , in its latest Global Economic Prospects report The post Nigeria’s GDP to grow by 3.6% in 2025, says World Bank appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NSCDC parades 36 vandals in Abuja
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has paraded 36 vandals at the Command’s Headquarters for destruction, theft and vandalisation of public assets and The post NSCDC parades 36 vandals in Abuja appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Taraba federal lawmakers plead with Tinubu over collapsed bridge
The Senator representing Taraba Central, Senator Haruna Manu and member, representing Bali/Gassol federal constituency in the National Assembly, Ja’afaru Yakubu Chiroma, have both called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to The post Taraba federal lawmakers plead with Tinubu over collapsed bridge appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ododo promises sweeping reforms in Kogi healthcare system
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has unveiled ambitious reforms aimed at revolutionising the state’s primary healthcare system to deliver high-quality and accessible health services. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on The post Ododo promises sweeping reforms in Kogi healthcare system appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Plateau farmers granted $250,000 community revolving fund for food production
The World Bank has disbursed the sum of $250,000 (about N5b) to ten groups of farmers as empowerment in Plateau State as a community revolving fund aimed at sustainable agricultural The post Plateau farmers granted $250,000 community revolving fund for food production appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Kano to revive 44 abandoned garment industries – official
The Kano State Government says it is committed to reviving all abandoned garment clusters initiated by the administration of former governor, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. The Commissioner for Local Government, Mohammed The post Kano to revive 44 abandoned garment industries – official appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Sokoto Commission of Inquiry concludes sitting without Tambuwal appearing
The Justice Mua’ zu Pindiga (rtd) led Commission of Inquiry constituted by the Sokoto State government to investigate the sale of assets by the immediate past government of Aminu Waziri The post Sokoto Commission of Inquiry concludes sitting without Tambuwal appearing appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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FG disburses N32bn W’Bank, others in 2024 – Report
The Federal Government in 2024 disbursed a total of N32bn to the World Bank and five other international organisations as its contributory obligations as a member-nation. According to findings by Saturday PUNCH, the disbursements, released through the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation in July 2024 were distributed among six international bodies, including Read More
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FAAC revenue drops by N303bn in December
The Federal Government, states, and local government councils have shared a total of N1.424tn as revenue for December 2024. Compared to the N1.727tn shared in November 2024, there was a decline of N303bn, representing 17.54 per cent. According to a press statement on Friday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, at the Office of Read More
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New Dawn Or False Hope? Eric Chelle’s Mission With The Super Eagles
 Last Saturday, I held back from dedicating this col­umn to Franco-Malian coach Eric Chelle, whose appointment as the head coach of the Nigerian Super Eagles was of­ficially announced by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The organisation, responsible for man­aging football in Nigeria, took its time selecting Chelle, and I waited for his formal unveiling before […]
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Osun family accuses police of unlawful arrest
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has been asked to investigate three officers from the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja for alleged contempt of court and unlawful arrest of some individuals involved in a land dispute in Osun State. The officers, according to a legal practitioner, Tiamiyu Adegboyega, randomly arrested six members of Read More
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Terror attacks: NSCDC to deploy officers to troubled states
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has announced plans to intensify its response to growing security threats by deploying additional officers to vulnerable states across the country. NSCDC spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja, on Friday. Saturday PUNCH had reported that no fewer than 77 people were Read More
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Kinsmen disown Azuta-Mbata over Ohanaeze’s position
The people of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers State have disowned the President General of  Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, John Azuta-Mbata, over what they termed unilateral decision to take up the position without consulting his kinsmen, community or kingdom. Speaking under the aegis of the Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organization Worldwide,  the kinsmen claimed that Azuta-Mbata had Read More
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How Osun footballer slumped, died – Coach
The coach of Ilesa West Football Club, Adewale Awe, has narrated how a player of the team, Adeyemi Adewale, slumped a few minutes to the end of the match and died almost immediately while participating in a football tournament in Osogbo, Osun State. Adewale died on Thursday, according to Osun Police Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola. Read More
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PenCom mandates BVN for retirement savings registration
The National Pension Commission has mandated the provision of Bank Verification Numbers for all retirement savings account registrations and data recapture processes. This directive, signed on January 9, 2025, but released on Thursday, will come into effect on February 1, 2025. In a circular addressed to all licensed pension fund administrators and signed by PenCom’s Read More
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Abia gov urged to compensate communities for airport land
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has been urged to compensate 10 communities whose land was acquired for the construction of an international airport in the state. The airport project, which was flagged off in December 2024, is being built at Nsulu in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state. However, a petition made Read More
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