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FULL LIST: Burna, Davido, Asake, two other Nigerians bag Grammy nominations
Nigerian artistes, Davido, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, and Olamide have all been nominated for the 66th Grammy Awards. While Grammy-winning star, Burna Boy bagged a total of four, Davido, in his first bite, bagged three nominations. Asake, Arya Starr, and Olamide got one nomination apiece. The Nigerian quintet were…
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Benue gov congratulates Uzodimma
The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has congratulated his Imo State counterpart, Hope Uzodimma, on his re-election. The congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula in Makurdi. Alia said Uzodimma’s landslide victory showed that he is the true choice of the good people…
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Wheelchair-bound drug dealer, ex- convict, others arrested by NDLEA
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a drug dealer, 45-year-old Godwin Emuneyin, who is physically challenged and uses his wheelchair as a cover to deal in illicit substances such as methamphetamine and cannabis in Afuze, the headquarters of Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State.…
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Comply with regulatory standards, ex-NAFDAC director urges breadmakers
A former Director, Food Registration and Regulatory Affairs at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Rev. William Effiok, has urged breadmakers under the aegis of the Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria to be prepared for better business opportunities in 2024 by complying with regulatory standards. Effiok…
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Gombe NBA condemns attack on members
The Gombe State branch of the Nigerian Bar Association, on Monday, condemned the attack on its members by yet-to-be-identified persons. Our correspondent reports that the Upper Area Court Judge III, Ayuba Buba-Dalas, Barrister Usman Yahaya and a Buba-Dalas’ staff were attacked and injured on Saturday. It was reported that the…
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BREAKING: Court reserves judgment in Kano gov’s appeal
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, challenging his removal by the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal. The tribunal had on September 20 nullified Yusuf’s election by declaring 165,663 of his votes invalid. The tribunal held that the…
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Kano deputy gov pays condolence visit to Emir of Zazzau
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalsm Gwarzo, on Sunday, led a delegation on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to condole with the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamali over the death of his younger brother, Alhaji Mansur Nuhu Bamali. This was according to a press statement…
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Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson, to be buried December 8
The funeral arrangements for Iyalode of Yorubaland, Alaba Lawson have been released by her family. It was reported that Lawson died on the 8th of October, 2023 aged 72. According to a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the media aide of the deceased, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, after a…
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Boat tragedy: Taraba recovers 20 bodies, bans night travel
The Taraba State Commissioner for Special Duties and Social Development, Saviour Noku, has said at least 20 bodies have been recovered from the boat accident that occurred along the Mayo-Renewo-Karim Lamido Waterway in River Benue on October 28. Noku disclosed this on Saturday during a condolence visit to families of…
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Vote 15% of budget to health, doctors urge Tinubu
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has urged President Bola Tinubu to allocate at least 15 per cent of the 2024 annual budget to the health sector. The President of NARD, Dr Dele Abdullahi, disclosed this in an interview with while decrying the exclusion of the health sector from the…