How Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda’ll Make Nigeria Greater, 57 Lagos LCDAs

Alabi says President’s ThisDay Man of the Year award deserving     The leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State yesterday restated their convictions in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to elevate Nigeria into the group of developed nations. Chairman of Conference 57 – Kolade Alabi made this known after meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos. He expressed confidence that the country would soon see improvements. Alabi noted that the President is well-informed about the events and developments occurring both around him and across…

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‘Worst Year Of My Life Already,’ Super Eagles Goalie Nwabali Loses Mum

Barely two months after losing his father, Super Eagles and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has lost his mother. The South Africa-based goalkeeper shared the heartbreaking news via X on Wednesday. “Rip mom, worst year of my life already,” the goalkeeper posted with tears and heartbreak emoji on New Year’s Day. “A very very crazy world indeed,” he posted before sharing the news. The Nigeria Football Federation sent soothing words to the goalkeeper. “Our heartfelt condolences to Stanley Nwabali on the loss of his mother. Stay strong, Stanley. Sending you…

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How We Convinced Tinubu To Reject Yar’Adua’s Ministerial Offer – Ex-presidential Aide

Babafemi Ojudu, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed how he and other allies convinced President Bola Tinubu to reject an offer to serve as Minister of Finance under the late President Umaru Yar’Adua. Ojudu disclosed this during an appearance on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund Obilo, on Monday. He noted that accepting the role would have posed significant political risks for Tinubu, who was then the leader of the Action Congress. “Tinubu called me one day and said, ‘Congratulations to me.’ I…

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Jealous Husband Stabs Pastor To Death  

The Police command in Osun has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Mr Sina Olaribigbe, by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. CSP Yemisi Opalola, Police spokesperson of the command, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Osogbo.   Opalola said the husband met the pastor in his wife’s house and allegedly stabbed him because he believed they were having an affair. “The couple are not living together; though they are not legally separated. “The pastor had been intervening in their quarrels, and on…

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How Dangote’s $750m Offer To Manage Nigeria’s Refineries Was Rejected — Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed new details about Nigeria’s refinery woes, recounting failed efforts to privatise the country’s refineries and the subsequent financial losses under government management. In an exclusive interview with Channels TV on Thursday, Obasanjo discussed the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries during his presidency. He explained how he sought external help to rehabilitate and manage the facilities but faced resistance. He recalled, “I asked Shell to come and run it for us and Shell said they wouldn’t I said, Please come and take equity they…

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Chinese Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria, Three Other African Countries

Nigeria and three other African countries will this month play host to a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi. As part of his yearly routine, the visits to commence on Sunday the 5th of January through January 11, 2025, will also see Yi visit other African countries such as Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, and Chad. This was revealed in a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning on Friday. The planned visits…

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Plane Crashes Into California Building, Kills 2

A small plane has crashed into a commercial building in southern California, killing two people and injuring 18. According to official account, 10 people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene. Police say they are evacuating buildings in the area, and are asking the public to stay away from the crash site. Congressman Lou Correa, who represents the area of Orange County, about 25 miles (40km) south of…

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Nigeria Deficit Spending Rises 28% To N12.1trn

I want to sell out 02 Arena for Yoruba language and act – Yusuf Gemini Balogun, oral poet Deficit spending by the Federal Government rose by 28 per cent, Year-On-Year, YoY to N12.1 trillion in the first ten months of 2024, from N9.8 trillion recorded in the same period of 2023. Thus, the Federal Government, in the first ten months, surpassed its Budget 2024 deficit target of N9.8 trillion by 31 per cent. The increase in deficit spending was in spite 36 per cent YoY increase in FG’s revenue during…

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‘In Abuja Alone,’ High Blood Pressure, Extremists Killed 140 Police Officers

The Police authorities have revealed that it lost 140 officers to high blood pressure and extremists’ activities in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, in 2024. The Police stated that some policemen passed away in their sleep, while others slumped and died at work. The Abuja Command made the revelations in an end-of-the-year statement by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu. He added that some members of deceased officers’ family received their entitlements and other support. He said: “The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), located at the heart of the…

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Drunk Zambian Policeman Frees 13 Suspects To Celebrate New Year

A Zambian police officer reportedly under the influence of alcohol released 13 detainees to celebrate the New Year, sparking a manhunt for the escaped suspects. The BBC reported that Inspector Titus Phiri allegedly took cell keys from Constable Serah Banda at Leonard Cheelo police station in Lusaka on New Year’s Eve, freeing individuals held for crimes including assault, robbery, and burglary. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga described the incident, stating, “In a state of intoxication, [Phiri] forcibly seized cell keys… unlocked both the male and female cells, and instructed the suspects…

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