Nigeria
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An Abuja-based Bureau de Change operator, Jamilu Abdullahi and third prosecution witness in the trial of Ali Bello, on Thursday, before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, gave a narrative of the financial transactions between him and the Kogi State government under former governor, Yahaya Bello. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,…
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The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has condemned the results of the Edo State governorship election, saying he weeps for Nigeria’s democracy DAILY POST recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday, declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the September 21 governorship poll. Reacting in…
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Hippopotamus has killed Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi, According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the animal may have perceived the deceased as coming to harm its baby, hence the attack in self-defense. The 60-year-old deceased was attacked on Sunday by the animal…
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Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on Saturday amid the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo State. “The most dangerous institution in Nigeria @inecnigeria,” he wrote.…
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The Federal Government has said it is making efforts to curtail irregular migration by Nigerians through policies and programmes that will boost the economy and create employment. Sen.Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning said this at an Anti-Migration Summit organised by the Blacks Ancestral Native Communities (BANC) on Thursday in Abuja. Bagudu said…
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China and Africa have been more closely bonded in their pursuit of modernization as Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Thursday an upgrade of China-Africa relations and unveiled 10 partnership actions. In his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Xi proposed that bilateral…
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Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has been nominated for the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or award. In the list announced by France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the 26-year-old Atalanta of Italy player was shortlisted alongside 29 players for the coveted award. He is the only African player in the list. Eight-time winner and current holder…
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The National Economic Council (NEC) has given all states until September 9, 2024, to make their positions known on the establishment of State Police. NEC gave the deadline on Wednesday at its meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the meeting held at the Council Chamber of the State…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG team! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday hiked its pump price from N617 per litre to N897/litre. It was observed from the retail outlets in Abuja that the adjustment was already effected as at 12:35pm. 2. The leadership of the Nigeria…
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Napoli boss, Antonio Conte has expressed regret over the club’s failure to sell Victor Osimhen this summer. The Italian also appeared to confirm he has no plans to reintegrate the Nigeria international in the squad. Conte spoke about the Osimhen situation after he led his side to a 2-1 win over Parma with Osimhen’s replacement,…
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Videos have surfaced online of bandit kingpin, Bello Turji and his gang celebrating taking over the Nigerian Army Armoured Personnel Carrier. Turji and his gang also took over lots of ammunition from the Nigerian Army during the seizure of the carrier. This was confirmed by a counterinsurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region,…
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Good morning from MEZIESBLOG team! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The decision, approved by CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, marks the latest in a series of layoffs…
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The Osun Masterminds, TOM, has called on President Bola Tinubu to listen to Nigerians and end the hardship that citizens face daily. This call is coming amid the spiralling prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, across Nigerian states. Making this call during the August State of the State address in Osogbo on Saturday, TOM Executive…
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Good afternoon from MEZIESBLOG team! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists struck afresh yesterday in Yobe State, attacking an Islamic school boarding facility where they dragged out three students from bed and shot them dead. One other was wounded. 2. Six people died and three others were injured on Friday…
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Zamfara State Police Command, has condemned in strong term the killing of their colleague, SP Halliru Liman who was killed by military personnel led by one Hassan attached to Operation Hadarin Daji, OPHD. A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar, said SP Halliru Liman, the Divisional Police officer of Wusagu…
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Good afternoon from MEZIESBLOG team! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed the leaders of its 54 affiliate unions to accompany its President, Joe Ajaero, to the office of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) today over alleged terrorism financing and other infractions. The NLC gave the directive in…
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