Breaking News this Afternoon in Nigeria Sunday 21st July 2024
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Stefflon Don reveals what she learnt from heartbreak experience with Burna Boy
British rapper Stefflon Don has shared what she learnt from her heartbreak with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy. The rapper stated that she learnt to express herself better, emphasizing the significance of effective communication in a relationship. She said this in a recent interview with Dose of Society. The interviewer asked: “What did you learn …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abure risks jailterm on conduct of LG, State Congress – LP-NTC
Calls on EFCC To Investigate Abure, Others From Idu Jude Abuja The leadership of the Labour Party National Transition Committee (LP-NTC) has warned Barrister Julius Abure, and other members of his group not to risk jail terms, and to respect court Judgement on the expiration of his tenure as the former Chairman of the Party …
The Sun Nigeria.
Women group knock Akpabio over outburst against Akpoti-Uduaghan, demands apology
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja A coalition of over 300 women’s rights groups, WOMANIFESTO, has condemned the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for his derogatory remarks against Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan during plenary on Thursday 18th July, 2024 The group while demanding for an immediate apology, said Akpabio’s comment, “we are not in a nightclub,” was …
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Senate Under Akpabio Becoming Autocratic, CISLAC Warns
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed concern that the 10th Senate under President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio is becoming autocratic, accusing leadership of stifling dissent and undermining democratic representation. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, CISLAC, criticised in strong terms the recent …
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Fear grips Zamfara residents over insecurity
From Okwe Obi, Abuja Some residents of Zamfara State have expressed fear of the spate of killings and kidnappings that have pervaded the environment. The residents who spoke under the aegis of Zamfara Conscience Movement (ZCM), in a statement yesterday, said the viral video, showing gun-wielding men criticising the likes of the Minister of State …
The Sun Nigeria.
One-legged man, Beninese nabbed as NDLEA seizes cocaine, Loud consignments
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have thwarted attempts by drug syndicates to smuggle in and out of the country consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in incense candles, game packs, dry hibiscus leaves and ladies’ native wears through the Murtala Muhammed International …
The Sun Nigeria.
2023 election violence: Hold governors, deputies to account — Court orders INEC
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold Nigeria’s state governors, their deputies and others to account over cases of electoral violence, bribery, vote-buying, and conspiracy during the 2023 general elections. The court ordered INEC to ensure “the appointment of independent counsel to investigate cases of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Monopoly: We have never stopped anyone from doing same business — Dangote
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has denied monopoly accusations, stating that his company has never stopped anyone from venturing into the business he is into. Speaking with journalists at a recent press briefing, the famous industrialist recalled his foray into cement manufacturing. He added that Lafarge was the only brand doing the same thing in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Orji Kalu backs part-time legislature
Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has backed calls for part-time legislature at both federal and state levels. Senator Kalu (APC – Abia North) said this would help the nation cut costs and enhance the citizenry’s trust in the polity. The former Abia governor said this in an interview published on his …
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Man jailed 65 years for sexual abuse of 100 children
An American man, James Patrick Burns, has been jailed for 65 years for sexually exploiting multiple minors and advertising and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that he coerced these minors into producing. His sentence is to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release. The United States Department of Justice (DoJ) disclosed this in …
The Sun Nigeria.
Hardship: Nkechi Blessing Cries Out After Buying A Yam For N10k
Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing Sunday has taken to her social media page to lament over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation after buying a tuber of yam for N10K. According to her, she had just spent her entire N150,000 buying necessities at an Ogba market. Taking to her Instagram page, Nkechi Blessing questioned the sustainability of the…
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Breaking From Acting Helped Me Build More Brands – Emeka Ike
Veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has opened up on how his break out from the movie industry made him build more brands. Sunday Telegraph reports how the actor took a break from the screen following the breakdown of his marriage with his ex-wife, Suzanne Emma. However, the actor made a comeback to the screen with…
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NDLEA Recovers Six Bags Of Cannabis From One Legged Man
The operatives of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 48-year-old one legged man, Amadu Garba with six bags of cannabis at his house at Kebbi State. The suspect, an indigene of Yawuri town was arrested with cannabis weighing 67kg on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. The Agency’s Spokesperson, Mr Femi Babafemi in…
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Tinubu Condoles Vietnam Over Death Of Gen-Sec, Phu’Trong
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and the people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam over the passing of the General Secretary, Nguyễn Phú Trọng. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale and made available to New Telegraph. Phú Trọng was the General…
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Tinubu Congratulates Veteran Journalist, Bello At 60
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Mr Eniola Bello, Managing Director of THISDAY Newspapers, who turned 60. This was contained in a press release issued on Sunday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale. Bello is a seasoned editor, columnist, and media leader. The President joined the Nigerian media community to celebrate the respected…
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2023 Election Violence: INEC Ordered To Hold Govs, Deputies, Others Accountable
Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to hold Nigeria’s state governors, their deputies, and others to account over cases of electoral violence, bribery, vote-buying, and conspiracy during the 2023 general elections. The judge took the decision while passing judgment on a mandamus suit…
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Lagos Will Lose $21bn To Traffic By 2030 If Proper Measures Is Not Taken – Musa
Global Transportation Policy Training Academy (GTP) has said that Lagos State would be losing about $21 billion monthly in 2030 due to traffic in the state if proper measures is not taken. He said Lagos is growing between seven and eight per cent annually and its needs a traffic system that is effective and efficient….
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Illegal Encroachment: Lagos Serves 7-Day Contravention Notice To Okun Ajah Property Owners
The Lagos State Government has served contravention notice on over 200 property owners and occupiers in Òkun Ajah Waterfront scheme in Eti Osa LGA, over encroachment on government land. A seven-day ultimatum was also issued to all the affected property owners and occupiers in this area encroaching on government land. “They are required to come…
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Our Diesel Best In Nigeria, Meets International Standard – Dangote
…Says, Lab test reveals 88ppm sulphur content in Dangote’s diesel, over 1,800ppm in others …Speaker commends state-of-the-art technology; assures Dangote of NASS’ support President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has asserted that products refined at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single train refinery, are of superior quality compared to imported equivalents…
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Battling insecurity remains collective responsibility –Ikenga
Tochokwu Ikenga, Superintendent of Police (SP), is the Police Spokesman at the Anambra State Command. He appraises security situation in the state in this interview with OKEY MADUFORO How would you rate the level of insecurity in Anambra when you came and now? When I came to Anambra State two years ago on the orders…
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