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Teacher's Minimum wage to starts from N24 Million Annually ....
The School District Five of Lexington and Richland (LR5) approved a fiscal year 2022-2023 budget plan that includes a pay raise for teachers and staff.The new salary will go into effect on July 1 and is intended to combat teacher vacancies across the Midland ....

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The butchery of African Immigrants in Morocco: AFBA condemns act. ....
The African Bar Association (AfBA) has condemned in the strongest possible terms the gruesome killings of dozens of African migrants attempting to reach Spain from Morocco via the Spanish island of Melilla.The panel noted that Melilla and Ceuta are the European Union's only land bor ....

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President Buhari promises to punish perpetrators of Shiroro attack and save captives ....
The President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), said Friday his government would do everything possible to ensure the return of those kidnapped in an attack on a mining site in Niger state's Shiroro Local Government Area.He described the attack as a direct attack on Nigeria that ....

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Raphinha interested in Barcelona transfer ....
lthough it looked like they were in pole position to sign Raphinha from Leeds United, interest from Barcelona could force Chelsea to look for other targets.A week ago, it looked like Chelsea were on the verge of signing Raphinha after he hijacked the move from Arsenal.Todd Boehly r ....

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Toyin Abraham, husband dismiss rumours of marriage crisis ....
Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham and her husband Kolawole Ajeyemi have responded to reports their marriage is in crisis.Reports had surfaced Thursday that the couple were struggling to make their marriage workThe report came shortly after JJC Skillz announced the end o ....

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Lekki Deep Seaport's first ship takesoff ....
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has congratulated the Federal Ministry of Transport and the Nigerian Port Authority on the successful berthing of the first ship in the port of Lekki Deep Sea.The vessel, ZHEN HUA 28, provided three Ship to Shores and 10 Rubber ....

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Abducted children found in an underground church chamber in Ondo ....
More than 50 children have been rescued from an underground dwelling in a church in the town of Ondo, Ond state.  The children had been kidnapped and held in the underground cells.The pastor of the church and other accomplices were arrested by the police in the city.The kidnapp ....

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Yul Edochie advises men not to beat their wives ....
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has advised men against hitting their wives and romantic partners.He noted that no matter how much a woman upsets her husband, such a man should restrain himself and avoid hitting his spouse.The father of five made this known on Saturday in a vide ....

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Obasanjo poses as Keke rider in Ogun, picks passengers ....
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo sat behind the wheels of a tricycle (keke) on Saturday.Obj, as popularly called, drove through some streets in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun, to pick up passengers.The sight caught the attention of many, who cheered for the former head of st ....

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2023 Presidency: Kwankwaso declares why he won't be anyone's running mate ....
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, said on Saturday that accepting to become a running mate of a presidential candidate would lead to the collapse of the NNPP.Kwankwaso, who was in Gombe state to inaugurate the NNPP's state office and meet ....

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Airpods Pro 2 may not come with body temperature or heart rate features ....
The new AirPods Pro have been widely rumoured to be launching sometime later this year, three years after the first version debuted. There was initial speculation that the new AirPods Pro would include health tracking capabilities for the first time. However, a new report from Bloomberg implies o ....

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Okowa appeals for peace among PDP members ....
People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar said he is pleased to have Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for the 2023 election.The former vice president made the comments over the weekend in response to a special address by the governor.In a ....

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Niger state leaves intending pilgrims stranded in Minna ....
Pilgrims from the state of Niger have been stranded at Bosso Camp for the past three days, two days before the end of the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.It was noted that the Saudi Arabian authorities had earmarked Tuesday this week for the completion of the air ....

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Ukraine withdraws from Lysychansk ....
The Ukrainian army withdrew from the strategic city of Lysychansk over the weekend as Russia won a major victory by seizing control of the entire eastern Lugansk region.The Ukrainian withdrawal followed weeks of bitter fighting and marked a crucial breakthrough for Moscow forces mor ....

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Putin congratulates the Russian army on victory in Ukraine ....
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Russian troops on "achieving victory" in the Luhansk region of Ukraine.Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu briefed Putin on Russian advances in the region at a meeting televised by Russian state media.“As of June 19, ....

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Xiaomi 12 Pro is back, features MediaTek dimensity 9000+ chipset ....
Xiaomi relaunched the 12 Pro on the same day it introduced the Xiaomi 12S series. While the Xiaomi 12S series got the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset, the new Xiaomi 12 Pro comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, another 4nm chipset that's benchmarked to be on par with the Snapdrag ....

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Edo police rescue Italian, kill three suspected kidnappers ....
The Edo State Police Command said Monday its men killed three suspected kidnappers and rescued 64-year-old Rev. Fr. Luigi Brena, an Italian, who was abducted along Ogunwenyi, Usen community in Ovia South-West Local call Government Area.In a statement from State Command Police Deputy ....

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Dababy Arrested for Robbery In Miami ....
The Popular American rapper Dababy was arrested on June 26th by Miami Robbery Detectives, he was spotted in  white thermal top with a black skull cap with his hand cuffed to the back.The popular rapper was in Nigeria a month ago to collaborate with  Davido aka OBO to  ....

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2023 POLITICS: Atiku warned against ditching Okowa as running mate ....
Peoples' Democratic Party presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been warned of plans to ditch Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.There is speculation that Atiku is being pressured by the governors to ditch Okowa and replace him with his Rivers State counterpart, N ....

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European police conduct raids against human trafficking ....
Police in five European countries launched a cross-border operation against human trafficking on Tuesday and made several arrests, German authorities said.Officers in Belgium, Britain, France and the Netherlands, as well as Germany, conducted dawn raids involving "hundreds of officers," sa ....

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2023 POLITICS: Governor Akeredolu sites challenges Tinubu is facing in choosing a running mate ....
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has revealed what All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is going through in his quest to find a substantive candidate for the 2023 presidential election.The governor pointed out that there were so many fac ....

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Reality TV star Bisola Aiyeola says she wants to be dependent ....
Nollywood actress and reality TV star Bisola Aiyeola has said she's tired of being independent and needs a man.Bisola said this during black-box roundtable discussions with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.Ebuka guest-starred Tacha, Ceec, Alex, Mercy Eke, Bisola, Tboss, Dorathy, and Erica in his ....

06
Heavy Rainfall cut off Lanlate from Oyo State ....
The heavy rainfall  in Ibarapa has caused damage to the major road and collapsed the bridge connecting the people of Lanlate  to other part of Oyo state leaving the state to be an island . The people of the community are unable to visit the neighbouring town of Eruwa talk-less of going ....

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Fani Kayode reacts to terrorist attack on Buhari's convoy ....
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode said the federal government could no longer defend the current situation of insecurity in the country.Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, recently said that Nigeria is doing better in terms of security now than it was in 2015 ....

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Xiaomi 12 Lite on the market in Europe for €500 ....
The Xiaomi 12 Lite smartphone isn't even official yet, but some stores are ready to sell. A launch is imminent, with at least two European retailers already selling the phone - Romanian online store Evomag and Spanish mobile operator Orange.The Xiaomi 12 Lite costs €50 ....

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New Mansion sold for $111m in Hong Kong, ranks the most expensive this year ....
A tasteful six-bedroom villa has smashed this year's record as the world's most expensive home sold. The property is not in a random location but in Shouson Hill, one of Hong Kong's most exclusive neighbourhoods, home to several wealthy and powerful people including Li Ka-shing who is the 37th ri ....

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"She didn't deserve the beauty," Johnny Depp's fans attack Amber Heard ....
Johnny Depp's fans seem to show no mercy to Amber Heard as they have initiated a new attack against the actress.Depp's army of trolls recognize the Aquaman star's beauty but thinks she doesn't deserve it as she 'lied and defamed' the Pirates of the Caribbean star."She didn't ....

07
Boris Johnson, British Prime minister, to announce resignation soon ....
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce his resignation in hours as the number of exits from his party continues to mount.According to British media, Mr Johnson has agreed to his resignation. More than 50 members of his cabinet have resigned since Tuesday. ....

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British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, resigns ....
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has finally resigned from office.His resignation will pave the way for a successor to replace him as Britain's prime minister after dozens of his ministers left his scandal-ridden government.Following his resignation, British Foreig ....

07
Prison Break: Inmates escape as terrorists attack Kuje prison ....
The Kuje Correctional Facility was heavily attacked on Tuesday evening, causing several inmates to escape.The facility has replaced Kirikiri Maximum Security Correctional Facility as the "VIP prison" for prominent Nigerians. Current residents include former lawmakers, former governo ....

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Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, under probation and home detention for not registering as a sex offender ....
Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, will serve a sentence for not registering as a sex offender in California, much to the dismay of the federal government. He will spend this time at the villa where he and Nicki live.The 44-year-old was sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday t ....

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UK court remands Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. ....
Westminster Magistrates' Court remanded Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice on Thursday and adjourned the case until August 4 after ruling that alleged organ harvesting victim David Nwamini is 21 years old.Nwamini had claimed to be a minor, but the defendants' lawyers argu ....

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e-cons system opens new location in Bengalore ....
Embedded vision camera maker e-con Systems announced Monday that it is in the final stages of raising $10 million in funding from private equity (PE) investors after recently launching a new centre opened in Bangalore.Headquartered in Chennai, the company aims to increase its workf ....

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WAFCON 2022: Morroco, Senegal, and South Africa qualifies for quarter-finals ....
South Africa is the third team to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-finals.Bayana Bayana defeated Burundi 3-1 in Rabat on Thursday.With that, South Africa cemented their position at the top of Group C with six points from two ....

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Tetsuya Magami: Arrested for the murder of Shinzo Abe ....
Tetsuya Yamagami was identified, arrested and imprisoned as the killer of Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving prime minister.Yamagami, the 41-year-old killer, is an ex-military who had served for three years around 2005 in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, the equivalent of the country's na ....

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Mark Rowley appointed as London's new Metropolitan Police commissioner ....
The UK government on Friday announced a new chief for the country's largest police force, instructing him to restore public confidence after a spate of scandals.Home Secretary Priti Patel has said Mark Rowley has been appointed as the next commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police. ....

09
Elon Musk halts $44bn Twitter deal ....
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla Inc., says he's ending the $44 billion Twitter deal, adding that the social media company has failed to provide information about fake accounts on the platform.Musk said so, according to Reuters on Friday.The development comes after ....

09
Angela Okutoyi emerges first Kenyan Grandslam winner ....
Angela Okutoyi, a Kenyan tennis player, recorded a historic feat on Saturday afternoon, becoming the first Kenyan to win a Grandslam.She made history alongside Dutch partner Rose Marie Nijkamp after her girls' double win at Wimbledon.Okutoyi and Nijkamp beat Canadian d ....

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuella, reacts to rumours about Ned Nwoko's Marriage proposal ....
Nigerian superstar Emmanuella Samuel has denied speculation that billionaire Ned Nwoko had proposed to her.Rumours have been spreading that the politician, who is married to Regina Daniels, was trying to wed the teenage sensation.The content creator debunked the message over the wee ....

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Match schedule of Super Falcons of Nigeria against Burundi ....
The Super Falcons of Nigeria take on Burundi in their final Group C match at the ongoing Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.The Super Falcons take on Burundi on Sunday 10th July 2022 for a knockout round berth.The Super Falcons lost to the Banyana Banyana of South Afri ....

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Features of Techno Camon 19 Pro ....
This is the Tecno Camon 19 Pro, announced just last month at Rockefeller Center in New York.The phone comes with a very good package at a great price equating to $210, although limited availability means not everyone can get it at that price point.The phone comes in a well-stocked b ....

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2023 Presidency: Tinubu nominates Shettima as his running mate ....
According to Vanguard, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Bola Tinubu, has confirmed Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate.The Nigeria News Agency also reported in one of its bulletins on Sunday that vice-presidential candidate Presiden ....

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Yakubu Dogara urges Nigerians to pray for peace and tranquility ....
Former House Speaker Barrister Yakubu Dogara has called on Nigerians to pray to God for divine intervention to restore peace in the country.Dogara, who said this while wishing all Muslim believers across the country happy Eid El Kabir celebrations, also called for a sober reflectio ....

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Lagos Boat Mishap: 13 more bodies recovered ....
Nothing less than 13 other bodies were recovered from the ill-fated boat, which sailed from mile 2 to Ibeshe, a Lagos suburb, on Saturday, summing up the total number of bodies recovered to 17.The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Zonal Coordinator, South-West, Mr. Ibrahim ....

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Tecno Spark 8P unveils in India ....
The Tecno Spark 8P smartphone has been unmasked in India. The recently launched handset packs an impressive array of features. Tecno Mobile has expanded its smartphone portfolio in India by launching the Spark 8P in the country. To recap, the company had announced the handset's upcoming la ....

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Ned Nwoko debunks rumours that he plans to marry Nigerian comedian, Emmanuella ....
Nigerian billionaire Ned Nwoko has denied rumours he has proposed to Nigerian superstar Emmanuella Samuel.Nwoko reportedly tried to marry the teenage star.It has been alleged that Ned Nwoko is speaking to Emmanuella's family about a marriage proposal list.However, act ....

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President Buhari appeals to ASSU to end ongoing strike ....
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Daura, Katsina state, called on the Academic Staff Union of Universities to reconsider its position on the ongoing strike, expressing concern that the break will have generational consequences on families, the education system and the country's futu ....

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APC 2023 POLITICS: Osinbajo disagrees with Tinubu over Muslim-Muslim ticket ....
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ALL Progressive Congress presidential candidate, former governor of Senator Kashim Shettima on a Muslim-Muslim ticket, has put the former Lagos state governor on a collision course with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has reportedly warned against such adop ....

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Amber Heard waives her right prior to Johnny Depp's trial ....
Johnny Depp's lawyer has made a startling revelation amid Amber Heard's pleas for a retrial and the entire internet has been shocked.This revelation was made in court filings shared with the court in response to Amber Heard's calls for a retrial.According to Johnny De ....

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Gov Inuwa Yahaya expresses satisfaction over Tinubu's choice of running mate ....
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya on Tuesday called the selection of former Borno Governor Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice presidential nominee a good decision.Yahaya claimed the decision would guarantee the APC victory in next year's general election.He ....

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"I had many problems in Manchester," Paul Pogba reveals ....
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has opened up about the struggles he faced during his time at Manchester United.At the age of 19, Pogba opted to leave United for Juve only to return four years later with a club-record deal worth £89million.At United, he played under Jose Mourinho, ....

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European Union freezes $13.8bn worth of Russian assets ....
The European Union has frozen $13.8 billion worth of Russian assets since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders said on Tuesday."Right now we've frozen 13.8 billion euros ($13.8 billion) from oligarchs and other entities, so that's qui ....

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2023 POLITICS: " Kwankwaso professes that Bola Tinubu is a strategist ....
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, says if he feels he has no chance in the 2023 general election, he could recommend Bola Tinubu.Kwankwaso said so in an interview with ARISE TV on Sunday.The former Kano governor also said he does no ....

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Sola Sobowale gets first Bollywood role ....
One of Nollywood's most influential actresses, Sola Sobowale has taken to social media to announce a major breakthrough in her career as she announced her first Bollywood role.Popularly known as "Toyin Tomato," the multi-talented screen goddess revealed in a post on her Instagram ....

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"When they show you hatred, Labour Party will show you love," Peter Obi retorts ....
Labor Party presidential candidate Peter Obi spoke out on All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Bola Tinubu on Wednesday over a comment he made about their party that the party and its members found disparaging.Obi made the remark in Osogbo, the capital of Osun state, at ....

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Shinzo Abe Assassination: Japan police find bullet marks near location of assassination ....
Japanese police said Wednesday they found multiple bullet marks on a building near the site of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week in western Japan, apparently from the first shot fired from a suspect's powerful homemade weapon, the Abe just missed.Abe, the coun ....

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Judge rejects Amber Heard's request for new Johnny Depp trial ....
A Virginia judge on Wednesday denied Amber Heard's request for a retrial in her legal battle with ex-husband Johnny Depp, refuting her complaints about one of the jurors' identities.Judge Penney Azcarate denied Heard's motion for mistrial, which was conditional on an allegation by H ....

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Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre profess that their skincare product is not gender bias ....
Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina, who have just launched their beauty line S'able Labs, confirm that what sets their product apart is that there is no gender bias.Appropriately, the Elbas want to refute the widely held notion of self-care. Sabrina remarks, “The idea that self-care i ....

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Court sentences Baba Ijesha to 16 years imprisonment ....
Nigerian Nollywood actor Olarenwaju James, known as Baba Ijesha, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a minor.Baba Ijesha faces a protracted legal battle after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl.The actor was charged on June 24, 2021. During th ....

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Falana calls on the federal government to meet teachers' demand and end strike ....
Respected human rights lawyer Femi Falana proclaimed the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is ready to end its ongoing strike.This was included in a statement released on Thursday by the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).Falana has now called on the federal government to co ....

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Teacher remanded after escaping from prison ....
An Abuja-based teacher, Igoche Adah, who was written off on alleged sexual abuse charges, was among inmates who escaped custody when gunmen attacked the Kuje Custodial Center last week.Adah, who was charged with sexual molestation before Federal Capital Territory High Court Judge Ak ....

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WhatsApp may allow users to add voice notes to status updates ....
WhatsApp appears to be developing a feature that would allow users to upload a voice memo to their status.Currently, status updates only allow those on WhatsApp to add an image or video - similar to Instagram and Facebook Stories.However, this potential new feature would be ....

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Kanye West sued for $7 million due to unpaid project ....
An events production company, Phantom Labs, is suing rapper Kanye West for allegedly owing $7 million on a series of jobs they were commissioned since last year, including organizing his cancelled Coachella gig.According to documents released by Variety magazine, the company claim t ....

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Naira Marley arraigned for credit card fraud ....
The trial of Azeez Fashola, commonly known as Naira Marley, resumed Friday in federal court in Ikoyi, Lagos.The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented further evidence against the music star.Naira Marley is on trial on 11 counts bordering on credit card fra ....

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Android 12-based MIUI 13 now on Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge ....
Launched in India in January, the Xiaomi 11i and 11i HyperCharge running Android 11-based MIUI 12.5E are now receiving the MIUI 13 update, which is based on Android 12. Xiaomi hasn't provided a detailed changelog of the update, but you can expect it to come with the usual goodies you get on other ....

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Former minister, Nduese Essien, says Tinibu has nothing to offer ....
A leader of the People's Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom state and former Minister of Land, Housing and Urban Development, Nduese Essien, said All Progressives Congress presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu, had nothing new to offer after his party was unable to deli ....

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Osun Governorship Election: APC gains victory at Aregebesola, Oyetola's polling unit ....
The All Progressives Congress won the elections at the polling stations of Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi and Secretary of the Interior Rauf Aregbesola.At Oyetola's polling station at Ward 1 School in LA, Popo, Iragbiji Boripe County, APC ....

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Ademola Adeleke emerges winner of Osun governorship election ....
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared People's Democratic Party candidate Senator Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun gubernatorial election.University of Lagos Electoral Officer and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe announced that Adeleke received a total o ....

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2022 African Cycling Championship: South Africa tops medal table ....
South Africa currently leads the medals table with 20 medals on day two of the ongoing African Track Cycling Championships.The 2022 African Track Cycling Championships began on July 14 and will end on Sunday at Abuja's Moshood Abiola National Stadium.By the end of the second day of ....

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Nigerian comedian, Ebiye Victor, says he's now the "King of Comedy" ....
Recently turning 30, comedian, actor and MC Ebiye Victor took to his social media to announce his transition from 'Prince of Comedy to King of Comedy'.He said: "I have decided to make the transition from prince to the king of comedy after a professional career evaluation that includes my 7 ....

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The US affected by limited supply of vaccine for monkeypox ....
Concerns have grown, particularly in New York, the epicentre of the US outbreak of the virus, with nearly 390 cases counted as of July 14. A total of 1,470 cases have been recorded in the United States.The disease is characterized by lesions on the skin - which can appear on the gen ....

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Adefunke Adeyemi Appointed as New Secretary General of AFCAC ....
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has appointed Ms Adefunke Adeyemi as the Commission's new Secretary General.According to a press release from the panel, Ms. Adeyemi's election was announced on July 15, 2022 at the 34th AFCAC Plenary Session in Dakar, Senegal, and it wa ....

18
Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, has kicked the bucket ....
Popular Nollywood actress, Ada Ameh, is dead.The President of the Actors' Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, confirmed that Ameh died Sunday at an NNPC hospital in Delta state.The actress reportedly died around 11 p.m. Sunday in Warri, Delta state.Ameh is said to hav ....

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Bayo Lawal appointed as deputy governor of Oyo ....
Shortly after approving the panel report Monday to remove Oyo State Deputy Governor Rauf Olaniyan, the State Assembly approved the appointment of Mr Bayo Lawal as the state's next Deputy Governor.The approval came after the speaker of the assembly, the Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin, read a let ....

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North Central Coordinator of TSO, Oniyangi, Says APC Defeat in Osun Will Not Affect Tinubu's Victory ....
Tinubu Support Organization's North-Central Coordinator Mallam Yinka Oniyangi said the defeat of Osun state governor Adegboyega Oyetola at the weekend against opposition People's Democratic Party candidate Senator Ademola Adeleke in the Osun state gubernatorial election is no big deal, and the ch ....

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Aero Contractors halts operations due to economic crisis ....
Nigeria's oldest airline, Aero Contractors, has temporarily suspended operations due to the economic crisis.According to The PUNCH, airlines in Nigeria are lamenting the skyrocketing price and shortage of jet fuel, Jet A1, with many threatening to shut down.In the statement announci ....

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Nigerian footballer, Ajibade, sent off against Morocco ....
Nigeria's Rasheedat Ajibade was also sent off as the Super Falcons face Morocco in the semi-finals of the 12th Africa Women's Cup of Nations in Rabat on Monday nightThe Nigerians are now reduced to nine after Ajibade sacked their second yellow card in the 70th minute following a VAR check. ....

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Tinubu and Adeboye meet over Muslim-Muslim ticket ....
All Progressive Congress, APC Presidential candidate Bola Tinubu met with Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG General Overseer, Rev. Enoch Adeboye.Tinubu's meeting with Adeboye is said to have revolved around his decision to settle for a Muslim-Muslim ticket.According toThisDay T ....

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MTN Nigeria applies for N200 billion Bond Issuance Program ....
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has applied to the Securities and Exchange Commission to register a new N200 billion Bond Issuance Program.This was included in a disclosure filed on the stock exchange by MTN Nigeria Communications Plc to register a follow-on N200 billion Bond Issua ....

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President Buhari applauds Super Falcons' tenacity ....
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday hailed the "resilience and professionalism" displayed by Nigeria's Super Falcons in the second semi-final of the Africa Women's Cup of Nations against Morocco women's national soccer team.This comes from a statement signed by the President's Spe ....

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ICPC, EFCC to investigate issue of unpaid salaries ....
The Nigeria Trade Union Congress, TCN, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, to investigate governors who owe salaries and pensions.TUC President Quadri Olaleye made the announcement at the 12th Tr ....

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Gov Samuel Ortom returns to Nigeria after reporting Buhari to US authority ....
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom returned to Nigeria today, Wednesday, after a two-week working holiday in Britain, UK and the United States of America, USA.The governor was received at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Wednesday morning by senior party and state government ....

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Yul Edochie's first wife, May, narrates how she fell into depression ....
May Edochie, the first wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has opened up about her experiences with depression after the actor took a second wife.May shared this revelation on Facebook Live.In the video, she said: "Some people are saying May is using this to cash out money. I don' ....

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Pastors, bishops present at Shettima's presentation ....
Journalists assigned to cover the official presentation of former Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima as running mate to All Progressives Congress Presidential Flag Bearer Asiwaju Bola Tinubu watched in awe as pastors and bishops from various Christian denominations turned up at the venu ....

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Regional Financial bodies meet in Abuja over GTI report ....
Government officials from West African countries, regional financial institutions and experts have expressed concern over the 2022 Global Terrorism Index report, which found that three out of 10 countries with the highest levels of terrorism activity are from the region.This was announced ....

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Atiku recommends solutions to electricity problem ....
People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has proposed a solution to the ongoing collapse of the national power grid.Atiku proposed innovative financing of infrastructure in the energy sector.He said the funding would include facilitating a review ....

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Governor Ortom expresses hope of alliance between Wike and Atiku ....
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom said efforts to resolve the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are being made ahead of the 2023 election.Ortom said he was approached by PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to reassure Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. ....

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Galaxy Z Fold 4, Flip 4 pricing disclosed before launch ....
Samsung is preparing to launch the next generation of its foldable smartphones on August 10th. The launch event will be led by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4, while the new Galaxy Watch 5 series and Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are also set to make their debuts.In preparation ....

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Ngige notifies NLC leaders of implications of planned protest ....
The federal government has appealed to the Nigerian Labor Congress to cancel its planned protest against the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities and other university unions.Labor and Employment Secretary Chris Ngige made the request Thursday at a meeting with NLC le ....

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EABC, Afreximbank takeoff Trade, Investment Council ....
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East Africa Business Council (EABC) have launched the EABC – Africa Trade and Investment Council, to create a platform for engagement and investment between the East Africa Community (EAC) and the rest of Africa.The initiative ambitio ....

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Tecno Spark 9 first sale set to launch at midnight in line with 2022 Amazon Prime Day Sale ....
Just a few days ago, the Tecno Spark 9 for the Indian market was launched. The new gadget will now be made available in the area at midnight. Let's examine its features, costs, and offers now.First, let's talk about the smartphone. The Spark 9 has a 6.6-inch HD+ LCD screen with a 9 ....

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Russia, Ukraine sign landmark deals on grain exports ....
To allow the shipment of millions of tons of grains required around the world, Russia and Ukraine struck separate agreements with Turkey and the United Nations.The Washington Post reports that the agreement was reached on Friday.The agreement aims to help the devastating global foo ....

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Obasanjo advises youths to assume leadership roles ....
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged young Nigerians to assume leadership roles immediately.Declaring that tomorrow may never arrive, Obasanjo advised youths not to accept any claims that they will be the leaders of tomorrow.If the younger generation doesn't w ....

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Russia extends list of unfriendly nations ....
The Russian government has increased the number of "unfriendly foreign states" on its list in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.A decision signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin now encompasses countries like Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia, and Slovakia, according to ....

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European Union set to finance gas infrastructure expansion in Nigeria for export ....
In order to ensure the energy security of Africa and Europe, the European Union (EU) has declared its willingness to collaborate with the Nigerian government to finance a gas project in Nigeria.This was discussed in a meeting when Mr. Matthew Baldwim, Deputy Director-General, EU Ene ....

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Gov Abiodun gives federal government two weeks to reconstruct Sango-Ota road ....
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has given the Federal Government, which is led by President Muhammadu Buhari, a two-week deadline to fix up the crumbling Sango Ota road.According to DAILY POST, the residents of Sango-Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government have been pleading wi ....

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Power sector workers join NLC protest ....
The Federal Government must comply with the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASSU), and organized labour is committed to making that happen.On February 14, the organization began a strike that resulted in the closure of more than 80 public tertiary institutions ....

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Datti urges supporters not to be distracted by BBNaija show ....
Senator Yusuf Datti Ahmed, the vice presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has urged their supporters to remain committed to their cause.Datti warned all of their supporters, referred to as Obidients, not to get sidetracked by the seventh season of Big Brother Naija on televi ....

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WAFCON 2022: South Africa gets top awards ....
Banyana Banyana of South Africa, the newly crowned champions of Africa, won all of the prizes in the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.On Saturday night, Desiree Ellis' team defeated the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco 2-1 to win their first WAFCON championship.In the ....

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Terrorists threaten to abduct El-Rufai, Buhari if their demands are not met ....
The terrorists who kidnapped the passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train have threatened to kidnap and kill both President Muhammadu Buhari and Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna state.In a video, the terrorists also pledged to keep torturing the captives.The terroris ....

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Victor Osimhen ordered to leave Napoli training ground ....
Following an altercation, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen was asked to leave Sunday's training session at Napoli.The team of Luciano Spalletti is presently training in Castel di Sangro.Leo Ostigard, a recent acquisition who had been selected for Osimhen's team, was the targe ....

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BB Naija 2022: "I'm in a partnership relationship with two queens"- Hermes ....
Hermes, a housemate on Big Brother Naija's seventh season, has said he is dating two ladies.This was stated by Hermes on Sunday during his introduction.He revealed to his roommates that the two women were acquainted.He claims that the connection is more like a collabor ....

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Amusan breaks record, becomes first Nigerian to win gold medal at World Athletics Championship ....
 Tobi Amusan surged to victory in the women's 100-meter hurdles on Sunday in Oregon, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win a gold medal at a World Athletics Championship.Amusan crossed the finish line at Hayward Field in 12.06 seconds after shattering the world recor ....

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Four passengers in the Kaduna train released after 119 days of abduction ....
Four people who were kidnapped during a railway raid in Kaduna have been freed.The passengers were released on Monday. They were among the many hostages who were taken on March 28.The development was confirmed by Tukur Mamu, Ahmad Gumi's assistant who has participated in neg ....

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Organ Harvesting Scandal: UK court grants Ekweramadu's wife, Beatrice, bail ....
Beatrice, the wife of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, has been granted bail by a London court.On Monday, she received a bail order. On the other hand, bail was declined for Ike Ekweremadu.Judge Richard Marks, the Common Serjeant of London, stated: “The po ....

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"I am saddened by how education in Nigeria has become stifled by insecurity"- Peter Obi reacts to closure of FCT schools ....
The Federal Government has announced plans to close down one of its colleges, the Federal Government College Kwali, which is located in Kwali Area Council due to security concerns. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to these plans.According to ....

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Deji Adeyanju reveals why he stopped supporting Peter Obi ....
Deji Adeyanju, a sociopolitical activist, has explained why he stopped endorsing Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.Adeyanju revealed that after their three-hour meeting, he stopped being his supporter.According to the activist, Peter Obi is not a saint and is just ....

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Chelsea to sell three players ....
Three of Chelsea's reserve players have been informed that they may quit the organization.The players are Xavier Mbuyamba, Matt Miazga, and Baba Rahman, according to Evening Standard.Chelsea has all three players on the market for sale because they are aware of the new FIFA-m ....

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"I'll never allow myself to be used to make Pastor Suleman look bad"- Queen Nwokoye ....
Queen Nwokye, a Nollywood actress, has responded to allegations that she had a relationship with Apostle Johnson Suleman, Senior Pastor of Omega Fire Ministries.Online reports mentioned a number of Nollywood actresses and claimed that they were all side-chicks of Suleman at one poi ....

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NLC Protest: Police Force deployed to protect protesters ....
Security has been increased around the National Assembly complex in Abuja as a result of the ongoing protest that the Nigeria Labour Congress is organized in support of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. Personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Security Serv ....

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Veritas University suspends students' examination, shuts down academic activities ....
As the security situation in Abuja and its surroundings has gotten worse, academic activities at VERITAS University, Bwari, Abuja, have been suspended.Following a foiled attempt at the Nigerian Law School, which is located a few kilometres away, security reports indicated that ter ....

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NDLEA arrests suspect with ammunition, firearms, body bags in Ondo ....
Destiny Agbaijoh, 25, was arrested by members of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for allegedly having body bags, ammunition, and rifles.The suspect was apprehended while traveling from Igbokoda, the administrative center of the Ilaje Local Government Area in ....

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AIDS researchers announce a fourth patient cured of HIV ....
On Wednesday, AIDS researchers revealed that a fourth person had been "cured" of HIV. However, the risky procedure for patients who were also battling cancer may not provide much solace for the tens of millions of people who are HIV-positive globally.The 66-year-old man, know ....

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"We'll sack them all and declare their positions vacant on the pages of newspapers" - El-Rufai warns Kaduna lecturers ....
If the teachers at Kaduna State University (KASU) continue to participate in the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike, Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has vowed to fire them all.According to DAILY POST, ASUU has been on strike since February because the federal g ....

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Amber Heard files for bankruptcy following verdict ....
Following the trial against her ex-husband Jonny Depp, Amber Heard's financial situation is not good at all. However, the actress shocked everyone by declaring bankruptcy after discovering she was unable to pay the Pirates of the Caribbean actor's court fine.Throughout the several ....

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Peter Obi censures Federal Government for funding training of government officials amidst ASSU strike ....
The Federal Government has come under fire from the Labour Party's presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, for funding the training of public office holders while Nigerian university students are absent because of protracted strikes.According to DAILY POST, pictures of Femi Gbajabiamila, t ....

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Lenovo Y70 to launch on August 13 ....
The Lenovo Y70, a new smartphone, is about to be released by Lenovo. The product will be added to the current Lenovo Y-series, which already includes the Lenovo Y90 from earlier this year. A flagship phone with a focus on gaming features was the Y90. The next Lenovo Y70, on the other hand, will ....

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German Police start investigation into death of a 3-year-old child ....
Authorities announced on Friday that Saarbrücken police in western Germany have launched a criminal inquiry into the death of a 3-year-old child and the injuries sustained by her mother and 1-year-old sister after they fell from a building walkway.Friday, a spokeswoman stated. ....

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"It is most unfortunate since after our primary I've decided to be quiet"- Wike voices out over PDP crisis ....
Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has responded to every problem that arose during and following the People's Democratic Party presidential primary election (PDP).Recalls that Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, won the party's nomination for president in 2023 followin ....

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Lagos State Police refute claims of hoodlums attack on INEC registration centre ....
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted claims that thugs broke into St. Bridget Catholic Church in the Surulere neighbourhood of the state on Friday to obstruct INEC staff from registering voters.Hoodlums are reported to have interfered with voter registration, and taken INEC's ....

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Alex Ferguson secures new job at Manchester United ....
Alex Ferguson, a former manager of Manchester United, has been given a new position at the club.In 2013, the Scot left his position as the club's manager, but he has continued to have significant influence.Richard Arnold, the chief executive of the Red Devils, has assembled ....

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Police officer celebrating extortion dismissed ....
Richard Gele, an officer of the Nigerian Police Force, was fired for defending extortion in a video that has since gone viral on social media.This was revealed by the police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement that PREMIUM TIMES got on Friday.The fired cop was shown ....

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Kwankwaso advises senators against impeaching President Buhari ....
Senators have been forbade from impeaching President Muhammadu Buhari by Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP.Senators from the opposition, according to Kwankwaso, shouldn't rush to impeach Buhari.In Ilorin, the state's capital, he spoke to Governor AbdulRa ....

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Senator Danladi declares he will not support Buhari and Lawan impeachment ....
Danladi Sankara, a senator from Jigawa North West Senatorial District, said on Saturday that he would not support the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari or Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, despite the opposition Peoples Democratic Party senators' outbursts on Wednesday that ca ....

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Jindal Savitri: The richest female in Asia ....
Indian Savitri Jindal, who has accumulated a fortune of $11.3 billion, is the wealthiest woman in Asia. She is the owner of the conglomerate Jindal Group, which engages in industries like metals and power generation.Yang Huiyan, a Chinese real estate magnate, was surpassed by Savit ....

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Judy Austin, Yul Edochie's second wife, hails husband ....
On Sunday, actress Judy Austin praised her on-screen spouse Yul Edochie as Nollywood's top director.The actor's second wife praised and prayed for her husband in a lengthy Instagram post, calling him the "kindest man I know."Although no one is flawless, she observed that Yul ....

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Lenovo introduces new offers ....
Lenovo India, better renowned for its personal tech solutions, has announced the introduction of its Workspace Solutions portfolio as India returns to the workplace. The company is providing a variety of solutions to provide flexible working options for a hybrid workforce, including worksp ....