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A fresh crisis has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State following a struggle for party tickets ahead of the local government election slated for February 22, 2025. Some prominent figures alleged the imposition of candidates ahead of the primaries, saying some party leaders have been affirming and endorsing candidates. They said…
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Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has said that the government would ensure that justice prevails in the killing of a teenager by a soldier during protest in Zaria. The governor in a statement said he sent a high-powered delegation made up of top government officials and heads of security agencies to condole with the family…
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Operatives of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) Wednesday raided the headquarters of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Abuja, over alleged mismanagement of N90 billion intervention for the 2024 hajj. The anti-graft operatives who stormed the Hajj house shutdown official activities in some strategic offices including the office of the chief…
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Ashwagandha, a herb that has been used in traditional Indian medicine for thousands of years, is gaining recent attention in the health and wellness world. Moreover, this plant, also known as "Indian ginseng," is famous for its numerous impressive health benefits. In this article, we shall explore the different reasons why ashwagandha is getting such…
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The Lagos State Government says it will inaugurate its online tax platform known as Lagos Revenue Portal on Aug. 15. Mr Abdul-Kabir Ogungbo, Special Adviser to Gov. Babatunde Sanwo-Olu on Taxation and Revenue, announced this at a media briefing on Thursday at Lagos Revenue House, Alausa. Ogungbo, who is also the Executive Chairman, Lagos State…
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A coalition of Non-Governmental Organizations has alleged the Federal Government's political interest as part of the factors that worsened #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano. The five organizations in a statement issued Thursday in Kano worried that an unhealthy relationship between the ruling political party and the state government aggravated the situation in Kano. The coalition includes…
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Ghana on Thursday opened a new gold refinery, the first of its kind in West Africa, to bring more value from the natural resource and solidify its standing as continent's top gold producer. The Royal Ghana Gold Refinery is set to become only the second in Africa to achieve the prestigious London Bullion Market Association…
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Rep. Alhassan Doguwa (APC-Kano) said on Thursday in Abuja that there was no murder case hanging on his neck. While reacting to Rep. Abdulmumini Jibrin’s (NNPP-Kano) murder allegation against him Doguwa said the court dismissed the charges and set him. Doguwa said: “Let me say categorically that as of today. I, Doguwa, am not standing…
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Nollywood veteran actor Francis Duru has lost his son, Ifeanyi Duru. The veteran actor took to his Instagram page @officalfrancisduru on Thursday to announce the death of his son. According to him, Ifeanyi, who he described as ‘champ’ and a ‘lion’, fought for his life as a lion. He assured his late son that he…