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Singer Burna Boy releases seventh album

Singer Burna Boy Releases Seventh Album Nigeria’s superstar act Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy has released his seventh studio album titled ‘I Told Them.’ The 15-track album features top acts like rapper J Cole, 21 Savage and Nigeria’s Seyi Vibez. “. Out Now!,” Burna tweeted Friday morning. Burna...

PunchNews - 25 August 2023

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Nasarawa couple abducts neighbour’s 2-year-old son for N2.5m...

NKRUMAH BANKONG-OBI/Lafia A man and his wife, Abubakar and Salamatu Saidu have been apprehended for kidnapping a two-year- old boy and demanding N2.5 million ransom from his parents. The boy was snatched in the Orange Market area of Mararaba, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State. Ranhan Nansel, a deputy superintendent...

PmNews - 25 August 2023

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Baruwa re-elected NURTW president, vows to carry members...

From Fred Itua, Abuja The National Union of Road Transport Workers ( NURTW ) has returned its President, Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, unopposed for a second term of four years. Baruwa will head a 17-member National Administrative Council (NAC) of NURTW who were equally elected to administer the affairs of the union...

SunNews - 25 August 2023

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Nigerian govt to create trust fund for emergency...

By Adejoke Adeleye Nigeria’s Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has said the government will create a trust fund for emergencies and humanitarians responses in Nigeria. The Minister stated this while answering questions from journalists her on the ministry’s agenda and how to renew the...

PmNews - 25 August 2023

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Local Club Celebrates Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim’s Appointment...

From Abel Leonard, Lafia In a show of unity and support, the Social Sports Club SCC Nasarawa State Lafia congratulates Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim on his recent appointment as a Special Adviser to Governor Abdullahi Sule. The club’s chairman, Mr. Taiwo Owolabi, lauds the appointment as a reflection of Dr....

SunNews - 25 August 2023

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Ogun court jails two for stealing Dangote truck...

A Magistrate Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta South Local government area of Ogun State, on Thursday, has sentenced two persons, Emmanuel Choice and Ojuola Akande to three months imprisonment for stealing motor parts of a truck belonging to Dangote Cement Transport company. In a separate judgment, the court also...

PunchNews - 25 August 2023

Sports

Liverpool will not sell Mo Salah: Klopp speaks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out the possibility of Mo Salah moving out of Anfield this season. Despite rumours from Saudi Arabia, Klopp also confirmed that no offer has been received by Liverpool for Salah. “There is nothing to talk about from our point of view,” Klopp explained when asked...

PmNews - 25 August 2023

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‘Skills not degrees’, NBTE boss Bugaje defends slogan

By Philip Yatai Prof. Idris Bugaje, Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), says the board’s slogan, “Skills not Degrees”, is to encourage Nigerian youths. This, he said, would make more youths focus more on acquiring skills than certificates. Bugaje made the clarification in an interview on Friday in...

PmNews - 25 August 2023

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Military hold mass burial for personnel killed in...

The military is currently conducting a mass burial for personnel who died during an ambush and air crash in Niger state. Bandits had ambushed the troops in Niger state on August 14, 2023, killing 14 soldiers while seven were injured. The incident necessitated the deployment of the Air Force...

PunchNews - 25 August 2023

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Ukeagbu excited over court ruling affirming him as...

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Ahead of the November 11 Imo State governorship, candidate of the Labour Party, Ukeagbu Ikechukwu Joseph, has expressed satisfaction over the ruling of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, recognising him as duly nominated flag bearer. In April 5, 2023, the FCT High Court restrained Abure and others...

SunNews - 25 August 2023

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Ekiti herbalist Nurudeen Ibrahim bags 5 years imprisonment...

Ekiti herbalist Nurudeen Ibrahim bags 5 years imprisonment over N8m fraud A convict in prison Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun ...

20 December 2023

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Rivers of bitter stratagems, shenanigans, warts and all

Rivers of bitter stratagems, shenanigans, warts and all Published By: Paul Dada By Paul Dada Not a few Nigerians have...

20 December 2023

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Miyetti Allah seeks support for Nasarawa accidental airstrike...

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to also extend its support to victims of an accidental airstrike in Nasarawa. On January 24, 2023, the Nigerian Air Force airstrike killed no fewer than 40 herders in the Rukubi area of Nasarawa State....

20 December 2023

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Group ranks Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi cleanest states in...

Group ranks Akwa Ibom, Ebonyi cleanest states in Nigeria Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State Published By: Ayorinde Oluokun ...

20 December 2023

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10 die as heavy rains hit India

At least 10 people were killed in floods after intense rainfall in southern India, local media reported Wednesday, weeks after a cyclone triggered intense flooding in the same areas. Hundreds are stranded in the state of Tamil Nadu as water submerged roads, with the airforce dropping 10 tonnes...

20 December 2023

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