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Easter: Drama as Fubara preaches declares support for Tinubu, details emerge
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in his Easter message, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering good governance and called for support for President Bola Tinubu.
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BREAKING: Nigerian Gospel singer, Big Bolaji is dead
Nigerian gospel singer, Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, is dead. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, Big Bolaji passed on following a brief illness. Parts of the statement read, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately […] BREAKING: Nigerian Gospel singer, Big Bolaji is dead
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Defence minister visits attacked communities in Plateau, promises end to killings 
Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, Minister of Defence, on Saturday visited communities that were recently attacked by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The post Defence minister visits attacked communities in Plateau, promises end to killings  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Publish: Easter: Senator Natasha donates 600 bags of rice in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Saturday, distributed 600 bags of 50kg rice to her constituents across all 57 wards of the five local governments in Kogi State. Chief Press Secretary to the senator, Arogbonlo Israel, in a statement issued on Saturday, The post Publish: Easter: Senator Natasha donates 600 bags of rice in Kogi appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Keep supporting Tinubu, Fubara tells Rivers
Suspended Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appealed to the people of the state to keep supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fubara, in a statement he The post Keep supporting Tinubu, Fubara tells Rivers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine conflict: TV
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced an Easter truce in the conflict in Ukraine starting this evening and lasting till midnight on Sunday. The short-term ceasefire proposal from Russia comes as President Donald Trump has been pressing both Moscow The post Putin announces ‘Easter truce’ in Ukraine conflict: TV appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Tension in Bauchi as Deputy Gov reportedly slaps foreign affairs minister
A moment of tension unfolded at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange. As reported by Daily Post, the incident took place during the turbaning ceremony of former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar, [...]
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Quadri Alabi: Lawyer faults Lagos police over alleged frame-up
Human rights lawyer accuses Lagos police of fabricating charges against Quadri Alabi, 17, after unlawful arrest despite DPP’s legal advice clearing him.
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LaLiga: Sadiq rescues point for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano
Nigeria forward, Umar Sadiq rose from the bench to help Valencia draw 1-1 against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday. Valencia went behind on the stroke of half time with Cesar Tarrega scoring an own goal. Sadiq was introduced in the place of Andre Almeida in the 66th minute. The 27-year-old fired […] LaLiga: Sadiq rescues point for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano
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BREAKING: Gospel singer Big Bolaji dies at 50
Gospel singer and radio talk show personality, Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji is dead.  He died after a brief illness on Saturday.  Bolaji celebrated his 50th birthday The post BREAKING: Gospel singer Big Bolaji dies at 50 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Crisis Brews In Oyo Community As Indigenes, Monarch Demand Mining Company’s Exit
…Say Mining Activities Breed Insecurity, Environmental Degradation, Pose Danger To Lives IBADAN – The natives, youths, thought leaders and monarch of Itasa, in Iwajowa Local Government of the Oke-Ogun axis of Oyo State have called on the Federal Government to order a mining company in the community, Architype Industries Nigeria Limited, to vacate their land, […]
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‘Great job’: Elon Musk’s DOGE reacts as NSF cancels 402 DEI grants worth $233m
Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants worth $233 million by the US National Science Foundation, NSF. NSF had on Friday announced that it is terminating awards not aligned with agency priorities, ensuring current and new awards are consistent with its mission. […] ‘Great job’: Elon Musk’s DOGE reacts as NSF cancels 402 DEI grants worth $233m
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Easter: Food prices reduction excites Lagos consumers, traders
Some Lagos State foodstuff traders and consumers have expressed respite over the price stability of foodstuff during this year’s Easter celebration. They disclosed this in separate interviews with the News The post Easter: Food prices reduction excites Lagos consumers, traders appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Gov Alia Confirms 55 Deaths In Benue Attacks
April 19, (THEWILL) – Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the death of 55 persons in Logo and Ukum local government areas following attacks by suspected herdsmen last Thursday night. Governor Alia, who visited the affected communities for an on-the-spot assessment on Saturday, condemned the unprovoked invasion and warned that any native […] The post Gov Alia Confirms 55 Deaths In Benue Attacks appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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JUST IN: Death Toll In Benue Attacks Hits 56, Alia Seek FG’s Help
The governor made the call on Saturday when he visited the scenes of attacks by suspected herdsmen in two local governments in Benue State. The post JUST IN: Death Toll In Benue Attacks Hits 56, Alia Seek FG’s Help appeared first on Channels Television.
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Afghan PM condemns Pakistan’s ‘unilateral’ deportations
Afghanistan’s prime minister condemned on Saturday the “unilateral measures” taken by Pakistan to forcibly deport tens of thousands of Afghans since the start of April. Pakistan has launched a strict campaign to evict by the end of the month more The post Afghan PM condemns Pakistan’s ‘unilateral’ deportations appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Labour Party disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on Tinubu
The leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has condemned a statement by the former vice presidential candidate in the 2023 General Elections, Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed, who said President Bola Tinubu’s government is ‘questionably constitutional’. The rebuttal, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Dr Arabambi Abayomi, was issued to newsmen on Saturday in Kaduna […] Labour Party disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on Tinubu
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Tragedy strikes as Gospel singer Big Bolaji passes on at 50 following a brief illness
Renowned gospel singer and radio talk show personality Bolaji Adedotun Olanrewaju, widley known as Big Bolaji, has passed away at age 50 after a brief illness.
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Tragedy strikes as former Croatia midfielder dies in Karlovac crash
Croatian football star Nikola Pokrivac has tragically died at the age of 39 following a devastating car accident in Karlovac, with two of his teammates injured
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TY Danjuma Restates Call For Taraba Residents To Defend Selves Against Killers
Former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (Retd) has once again charged the people of Taraba State to step up self-defense against their killers. Danjuma stated this in Takum, the headquarters of Takum local government area on Friday night during an event he organised to appreciate his staff working in the area. The elder […]
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Funmilayo Omo speaks on leading with purpose in Nigeria’s insurance industry
"In my journey in the Nigerian insurance industry, I encountered several challenges that were both systemic and personal." The post Funmilayo Omo speaks on leading with purpose in Nigeria’s insurance industry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Man based in US mentions another Ponzi scheme that has reportedly crashed, laments online
A Nigerian man based in the United States has cried out on social media, claiming he has lost money to a popular investment and trading platform.
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Easter: Olukoyede urges Christians to embrace anti-corruption values
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on Christians across Nigeria to use the Easter season as a time of rededication to integrity and anti-corruption values. The post Easter: Olukoyede urges Christians to embrace anti-corruption values appeared first on Vanguard News.
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How Cooking At Home Saved Me From Restaurant Collapse – Lagos Resident
The resident said he was lucky to have escaped the building collapse after he shelved his plan to have breakfast at the restaurant. The post How Cooking At Home Saved Me From Restaurant Collapse – Lagos Resident appeared first on Channels Television.
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Swiatek and Pegula knocked out of Stuttgart Open
Polish world number two Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the Stuttgart Open quarter-finals by Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday, after third-ranked Jessica Pegula was eliminated earlier in the day. The post Swiatek and Pegula knocked out of Stuttgart Open appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Adekunle Gold Celebrates Wife, Simi With Sweet Words On Birthday
Nigerian singer Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as Adekunle Gold has once again captured hearts with a touching tribute to his wife, Simisola Kosoko, simply known as Simi, in honor of her birthday. Celebrating both her special day and 12 years since they first met, the singer took to Instagram to express the depth of his [...]
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Police rescue kidnap victims, arrest culprit, recover guns in Anambra
Anambra State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim and also arrested a culprit, while recovering guns and other incriminating materials. A statement by the Anambra State police command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the arrest happened on Friday. The statement said, “During the Easter celebration, we intensified security patrols aimed at ensuring that residents […] Police rescue kidnap victims, arrest culprit, recover guns in Anambra
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10 most profitable companies in the world
Professional analysts tend to focus more on the net income and profit margin to get a clearer picture of how much the company is making. The post 10 most profitable companies in the world appeared first on Vanguard News.
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LP disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on Tinubu
The scribe also recalled that the party had sponsored candidates it believed at the time could win elections. The post LP disowns Baba-Ahmed’s statement on Tinubu appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Easter: EFCC boss, Olukoyede tasks Christians on rededication to anti-graft values
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has encouraged Christians to reflect on the lessons of the Easter season and rededicate themselves to the values and virtues of the anti-corruption campaign. This was contained in the EFCC chairman’s Easter message, released by the Head, Media and Publicity of the Commission, […] Easter: EFCC boss, Olukoyede tasks Christians on rededication to anti-graft values
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Police kill suspected robber, recover pistol in Kebbi
A suspected armed robber was shot dead, and a Beretta pistol with three live rounds recovered following a gun battle with police operatives in the Kamba District of Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, April 19, when four armed men reportedly blocked Marina Road in an […] Police kill suspected robber, recover pistol in Kebbi
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Former Croatian int’l Pokrivac dies in car crash
Former Croatian international footballer Nikola Pokrivac has been killed in a car crash aged 39, the country’s national football federation announced on Saturday. Local media said he  was in a vehicle with three team-mates from lower league club NK Vojnic when they were involved in a four-vehicle collision in Karlovac in central Croatia on Friday […] The post Former Croatian int’l Pokrivac dies in car crash appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Nwuche seeks support for Ibas, hails Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers 
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,  Prince Chibudom Nwuche, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold steps in restoring peace, law and order in Rivers State. Nwuche, who The post Nwuche seeks support for Ibas, hails Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers  appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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CBEX: How Nigerians can identify ponzi schemes – SEC
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has urged Nigerians to exercise caution and steer clear of Ponzi schemes, warning that such investment platforms The post CBEX: How Nigerians can identify ponzi schemes – SEC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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New Terrorist Group ‘Mahmuda’ Not Operating In Kwara — Police
The Kwara State Police Command on Saturday described as unfounded the report that a new terror group, Mahmuda, was operating in the state. Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, in a statement, described the publication claiming the operations of the terrorist group in Kwara State as misleading and inciting. “The Kwara State Police […]
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Nuclear deal: Iran, US end nuclear talks in Rome, agree to meet next week
Iran and the United States on Saturday agreed to hold another round of talks next week over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. This was as they ended their second round of negotiations in Rome over their decades-long standoff. Iranian state TV reported that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff […] Nuclear deal: Iran, US end nuclear talks in Rome, agree to meet next week
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