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Akwa Ibom Government Investigates Poor Feeding in 26 Boarding Schools, Suspends Presbyterian College Principal

The Akwa Ibom State government has suspended Nse Sunday Umoh, the Principal-General of Presbyterian Senior Science School, Ididep (PSSSI), over allegations of poor feeding conditions for boarding students. A viral video, shared by human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, sparked widespread outrage after revealing students being served inadequate meals consisting of watery soup and a solid…

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President Tinubu to Present N47 Trillion 2025 Budget This Week – Senate

The Nigerian Senate has announced that President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 national budget this week. Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South) disclosed on Sunday that the presentation could take place “this week or in earnest,” reflecting the administration’s dedication to efficient fiscal planning and timely budgetary procedures. Adaramodu revealed that…

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Parents Of Children Missing Since August #EndBadGovernance Protests Appeal To Nigerian, Kano Govts For Help

Parents of 76 children who were detained during the August #EndBadGovernance protests in Kano have appealed for additional support from the Nigerian and Kano state governments. The children were recently reunited with their families following intervention by President Bola Tinubu and actions by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf. The minors had been held for…

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Nigeria’s greatest stars gather in Lagos as National theatre festival of unity begins

The stage is set for the biggest gathering of local and international entertainers in Lagos. December 13-14, the National Theatre will play host to high ranking personalities. The country’s commercial nerve centre is expected to have a rendezvous with history. “The National Theatre Festival of Unity will begin on Friday, December 13, 2024 in Lagos”…

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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price To N970 Per Litre ‘To Repay Nigerians For Their Support’

The Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to ₦970 per litre, down from ₦990 per litre. This decision was shared in a statement by the refinery’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, on November 24, 2024. The move is described as a gesture…

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PDP Governors Allege Manipulation In Edo, Ondo Gubernatorial Elections, Seek Judiciary’s Action

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors and leadership have raised serious allegations regarding the recently concluded Edo and Ondo State gubernatorial elections. In Ondo, the PDP criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what they described as widespread irregularities, vote-buying, and manipulation. They alleged that these practices led to the victory of Lucky Aiyedatiwa…

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Edo Governor Okpebholo Sets Up 14-Member Panel To Probe Obaseki’s Administration

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has established a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The committee, chaired by Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, includes notable members such as Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Obahiagbon, and others, and is set to be inaugurated on November 26, 2024. The committee’s goal is to…

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Court Sentences 27-Year-Old Cult Member In Ogun State To Seven Years Imprisonment

A 27-year-old cult member, Afeeze Ishola, has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a Special Cultism Court in Abeokuta, Ogun State. He was convicted for belonging to the Eiye Confraternity, a proscribed group. The prosecution proved that Ishola and five others (still at large) were involved in cult activities near Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic…

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Nigerian Army Defies Court Ruling, Holds 15 Cattle Dealers in Custody in Abuja for Months, Tampering with N88 Million and 341 Cows

We gathered that 12 of the men were arrested at a military checkpoint in the afternoon on May 17, 2024 on their way to purchase cows in some communities in Borno State, according to their lawyer, Barr Abdulwahab Aliyu. The Nigerian Army is defying a court order by continuing to detain 15 cattle dealers in…

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PDP Governors Accuse APC of Manipulating Edo and Ondo Elections, Urge Judiciary Intervention

Governors elected under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of manipulating the outcomes of the recent governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. This claim was made during an extraordinary session of the PDP Governors Forum held on Saturday in Jos, Plateau State. The governors…

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