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Kizz Daniel apologises, promises free show for Tanzanian fans
Nigerian musician Kizz Daniel has apologised to Tanzanian fans after he failed to appear for a show billed for Sunday in the country. WesternPost had earlier reported that it took the efforts of the Nigerian mission in the East African country to secure the release of the ‘Buga’ crooner who was arrested by the police. Stating his own side of…
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Stop your supporters from spreading fake news, Tinubu tells Obi
The Tinubu Campaign Organisation (TCO) has appealed to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi to call his supporters to order and to allow this election circle to be about issues that will advance the growth, progress and stability of Nigeria. In a statement by its Director of Media and Communications, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the TCO admonished…
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May Nigeria happen to us, By Frederick Nwabufo
Is ‘’Nigeria’’ a pejorative? Is it a byword for the abominable? The name of our country has assumed grotesque meanings lately. It has been contorted by a phylum of distraught and overbearing citizens to mean misfortune, pain and suffering. Sadly, ‘’Nigeria’’ is becoming the governing synonym for turpitude and misery among some Nigerians. ‘’May Nigeria happen to you’’. This has…
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Bola Tinubu and the path of history, By Chimaroke Nnamani
Bola Tinubu, the 12th governor of Lagos State, was a co-governor with me (1999–2007). As colleagues we worked together in pioneering the first meetings of Conferences of Southern Governors which we interchanged hosting the first and second and visited Enugu for the meetings. That meeting brought to the front burner issues of Federalism both Physical and Fiscal. I still remember…
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Why we disbursed N100bn to bail out pharmaceutical industry – FG
The Federal Government has disbursed N100 billion to indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare investors as loans to expand their capital base and boost local production of medicines and medical consumables. President Muhammadu Buhari announced this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the new executive members of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). The President explained that the loan was extended through the…
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Broadband penetration hits 44.5% as NCC reviews short code services
Nigeria’s broadband usage has continued on the rise, moving up from 40.9% in February 2022 to 44.5% in July 2022, a figure considered hopeful for achieving the national broadband target of 70% in 2025. Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, who disclosed this yesterday at the beginning of a three-day public inquiry on five telecom regulations and…
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Serena Williams announces upcoming retirement from tennis
Serena Williams has announced her upcoming retirement from tennis as she admitted on Tuesday she is “evolving away” from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made just her second appearance of the year this week as she defeated Nuria Parrizas at the National Bank Open in Toronto. She admitted afterwards she was “getting close to the light at…
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Tinubu celebrates Baba Adinni of Lagos at 100, praises his steadfastness
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Baba Adinni of Lagos, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Abou, on his centenary birthday celebration. Tinubu praised Sheikh Abou for his steadfastness and extraordinary life of service to God. Baba Adinni is also the Executive Chairman of Lagos Central Mosque and Chairman, Board of Trustees of Muslim…
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2face Idibia apologises to family, friends over embarrassing lifestyle choices
Hip-hop sensation, 2Face Idibia has apologised to his family members, wife, friends and children for his past lifestyle choices that caused them avoidable embarrassments. 2face took to Instagram to pen moving public apology as atonement for his past misdeeds. In the lengthy post, the “African Queen” singer noted that he wasn’t writing to garner sympathy but rather to set the…
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Navy ship KADA in ECOWAS stabilisation support mission to Guinea Bissau
Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA on Saturday \ embarked on a voyage to Guinea Bissau as part of the strategic sealift role of the Nigerian Navy. The voyage is her first national assignment since she arrived Nigeria from the United Arab Emirates on 27 May 2022. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo, who was represented…
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