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Ebrahim Rasool persona-non-grata

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The United States has officially declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona-non-grata (PNG), citing remarks he made at a public event that were deemed unacceptable.

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Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged drivers of articulated vehicles, to ensure their roadworthiness before putting them on the road to avert recurring incidents of accidents. Mrs Tinubu's admonition, Thursday, came following the unfortunate incident of a tanker explosion which occurred on Wednesday by the Karu Bridge along the Abuja – Keffi…
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Engraced Entertainment has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment, enlightenment, and entertainment through its Laff and Learn Live in Campus Tour, which recently took place at the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Rivers State. Speaking on behalf of the organisers, Emmanuel Itoto, stressed the tour’s impact on students across Nigeria, highlighting its role in providing…
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A cross-section of tourism experts in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, have stressed the need for the government to harness natural resources and shun foreign intervention in order to tackle the current issues of racial discrimination. The tourists made this known while reacting to this year's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination,…
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The Kebbi Government, has refuted claims published by Sahara Reporters on Tuesday, March 18, alleging the use of substandard materials in the ongoing construction of 6.4-kilometer Argungu dual carriageway. The Commissioner for Works, Alhaji Abdullahi Umar-Muslim, who denied the allegations, in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday, said that the culverts were constructed using machine-pressed blocks, “which…
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In a swift one-hour session, the House of Representatives on Thursday approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This, however, came with some critical amendments to the president's proclamation. With what transpired on the floor of the House, it became evident that lawmakers across party lines were on the…
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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has dismissed as false a report alleging that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, ordered the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and his repatriation to Kenya. In a statement signed by its Deputy Director of Information,…
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A 14-year-old boy, Timothy Amosun, in Junior Secondary School 3, has died after a rainstorm destroyed Mayigi Community Comprehensive High School in Ilase, Ogun. The Ogun government confirmed the incident on Wednesday through a statement by Mr. Lekan Adeniran, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Dapo Abiodun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five…
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The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a man who allegedly stabbed his 38-year-old wife to death. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos, said the suspect would be arraigned on conclusion of investigation. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Wednesday, at Oke-Ira, Ilogbo…
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The newly appointed sole administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has arrived at Government House, Port Harcourt. He arrived Thursday afternoon with an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, while camps loyal to suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara were absent. Specifically, the Director of Energy Security and former…
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Dangote Cement has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Gbenga Fapohunda as its substantive Group Financial Officer, effective from Jan. 1, 2025. The company confirmed this in a corporate filing released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. on Wednesday. Arvind Pathak, Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, said Fapohunda is a skilled finance professional with over 22…