Kekere-Ekun, Tinubu, Akpabio

Tinubu Honours Akpabio, CJN Kekere-Ekun, Others with National Awards

As part of the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary on October 1, Tinubu announced that his administration would soon reveal the recipients of the national honours for 2024. He confirmed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief Justice of the Federation Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun have been awarded the Grand Commander of the Order of […]

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JUST IN ! Emirates Aircraft Lands in Lagos First Time in 2 Years

The Emirates, the flagship airline of the United Arab Emirates, has resumed its operations in Lagos for the first time in over 2 years. This comes after the suspension of operation by the airline over several issues including unresolved trapped funds belonging to the airline. The flight EK 783 landed at the Murtala Muhammad International […]

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#FearlessInOctober Protest: Lagos Police Command Surprise Protesters, Distribute Water, Gala

#FearlessInOctober Protest: Lagos Police Command Surprise Protesters, Distribute Water, Gala

The Lagos State police Command, on Tuesday, surprised the #FearlessInOctober protesters when they distributed bottled water and popular branded sausage roll, Gala. A video shared by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on X.com, captured the moment officers distributed packs of bottled water to the protesters. The protesters had gathered at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos […]

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Google Celebrates Nigeria's 64th Independence Anniversary with New Doodle

Google Celebrates Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary with New Doodle

Google In Africa has celebrated Nigeria’s 64th independence by using the nation’s flag as its doodle. The popular search engine owned by an American company also sent Nigeria a congratulatory message. The message read: “Today’s Doodle celebrates Nigeria’s Independence Day. On this day in 1960, the country became a sovereign republic and achieved independence from Great […]

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Naira Ends September at N1705/$1 in Black Market, Dealers Give Reason

Naira Ends September at N1705/$1 in Black Market, Dealers Give Reason

The Naira, on Monday September 30, depreciated massively against the dollar, according to a report by Vanguard while the dealers proffer reason. The report revealed that the parallel market dealers traded at N1705/ $1 down from N1655/$1 a week ago, with sustained day-to-day slide. Vanguard’s Naira watch indicates the steady slide is happening for the […]

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Ogun Security Agencies Idle as Youths Shun #FearlessInOctober Protest (photos)

Ogun Security Agencies Idle as Youths Shun #FearlessInOctober Protest (photos)

The Ogun State security operatives were on Tuesday, October 1, left idle in spite of preparations as youths in the state shunned the October 1 #FearlessinOctober protest. There were no signs of agrieved residents as everyone went about their various activities, with several shops open for business. The organizers of the #FearlessInOctober protest had declared […]

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#JusticeforMohbad: Actor Yomi Fabiyi Alleges Assassination Attempt on Him, Flees Nigeria (video)

#JusticeforMohbad: Actor Yomi Fabiyi Alleges Assassination Attempt on Him, Flees Nigeria (video)

Popular Nollywood actor, Yomi Fabiyi has fled Nigeria after escaping an alleged assassination attempt on his life. The actor made this known after his absence at the late singer Mohbad’s Coroner court and failure to lead a planned protest to the Lagos State Assembly on Monday September 30 2024. According to Daily Post, Fabiyi had scheduled […]

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Tinubu Calls for 30-Day Youths Confab

Tinubu Calls for 30-Day Youths Confab

President Bola Tinubu has called for a 30-day confab for Nigerian youths to discuss challenges confronting them. He made the announcement on Tuesday during his 64th Independence Day Anniversary broadcast. The date and venue for the conference were not made known but it is believed to be aimed at addressing some of the challenges to […]

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Sowore Reacts to Claims He Plans to Overthrow Tinubu

Sowore Reacts to Claims He Plans to Overthrow Tinubu

The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the government of President Bola Tinubu for suggesting that there is a link between the protests in some parts of the country and possible plans to overthrow the government. According to the #RevolutionNow convener, Sowore it was hypocritical of the government […]

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#FearlessOctober protest: FCT Police Fire Teargas at Protesters

#FearlessOctober protest: FCT Police Fire Teargas at Protesters

Police officers on Tuesday fired teargas at protesters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, during the #FearlessOctober protest against hardships and poverty. Many residents of the nation’s capital and Lagos State joined the #FearlessOctober protest on Tuesday morning. According to SaharaReporters, policemen were reportedly seen shooting teargas canisters and ammunition at the protesters who […]

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