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BREAKING: Police declare British national, Andrew Wynne wanted over alleged plot to ‘Overthrow’ Tinubu
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Bola Tinubu. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, accused the British national of building a network of sleeper cells to topple the government…
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Gov. Abiodun congratulates Kashim Shettima at 58, says VP remains a reliable patriot
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has congratulated the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, on the occasion of his 58th birthday celebration, describing him as a reliable patriot. The Vice President was born on September 2, 1966. Governor Abiodun, in a statement signed by his Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade also extolled the former Governor…
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BREAKING: Court remands 10 endbadgovernance protesters in prison
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded 10 EndBadGovernance protesters in prison. The judge, on Monday, remanded nine male protesters in the Kuje prison while a female protester was remanded in Suleja. The court also fixed September 11 for trial and ruling on bail application by the protesters. This followed the arraignment of the protesters…
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Bill Gates arrives in Nigeria to address health challenges, promote innovation
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has arrived in Nigeria as part of the foundation’s ongoing efforts to address Africa’s development challenges. During his visit, Gates will meet with a range of stakeholders, including national and local leaders, partners, grantees, and innovators. The discussions, WESTERN POST gathered, will focus on tackling pressing health issues, fostering innovation,…
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NLTF to combat fake news through film, partners 2et Media Network
By Kunle Sanni The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has reinforced its commitment to promoting unity and social change in Nigeria by supporting initiatives that align with its mission of fostering “GOOD CAUSES.” In its latest effort, the NLTF has partnered with 2et Media Network Ltd to premiere the movie When Wolves Cry. In a statement signed by the Special…
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FG arraigns EndBadGovernance protest leaders
The Federal Government is set to arraign some leaders and organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protests held from August 1 to 10, 2024 today. The protesters are being tried for alleged treason, inciting mutiny and intent to destabilise Nigeria. The ten persons to be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court are Michael Adaramoye also known as Lenin,…
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SERAP drags NASS leadership to court over alleged fixing of lawmakers’ running cost
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the leadership of the National Assembly members for fixing what it described as the running cost of lawmakers. Joined in the suit were the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The group claimed the duo failed to end “the unlawful practice by the National…
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Nigeria to participate in second Indonesia-Africa forum, led by Information Minister
The Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, scheduled to take place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1st to 3rd, 2024. This year’s forum, themed “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023,” draws inspiration from the historic 1955 Asian-African Conference, also known…
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Twenty Nigerian students awarded scholarships to study at ESMT Berlin
By Kunle Sanni Twenty Nigerian students have been awarded scholarships to study at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) in Berlin, Germany. The scholarships were officially accepted by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, during a special dinner in his honor hosted by German entrepreneur Lars Windhorst in Berlin, as revealed in a disclosure by Alkasim Abdulkadir,…
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FG, Babanna Border Development Agency collaborate on monitoring of agricultural activities
Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has announced plans to collaborate with the Babanna Border Development Agency (BBDA) to enhance monitoring of agricultural activities along Nigeria’s border areas.The initiative was revealed in a statement by Eremah Anthonia, Director of Information, during a meeting between the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Abdullahi, and…
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