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ABUJA: STAMPEDE AS TINUBU APOINTED MINISTERS TAKE OATH OF OFFICE

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The nation's capital Abuja was in turmoil as President Bola Tinubu took office to call the appointed ministers, who would today form the Federal Executive Council (FEC). In a statement from the chief information officer at the federation's government secretary's office, Willie Bassey, the process went smoothly as each of them took less than 10 minutes to complete.  He also said that the invitations for three people invited by the appointed minister were successfully given out to each person and then forwarded to the invitees. Bassey also said that arrangements have been made to transport designated ministers from the Office of the Secretary of the Federal Government to the swearing-in ceremony site.    I said: “We can officially inform our colleagues (journalists) that the document will close today, so far we have successfully documented more than 40 appointed ministers. “The process was smooth as there were four registration points and it took ministers less than 10 minute

TENSION : POLICE MASS ARREST IN CROSS RIVER, AS YOUNG MAN ALLEDGELY LOSES MANHOOD TO RITUALIST

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According to the news, the whole incident started on Sunday in front of one "Mine Hotel" in Nyaghasang, Atimbo Local Government,Calabar(Cross River State). A young man, while on his way, had to pay attention to a stranger "an aboki" who beckoned on him inside a car, tending to ask for directions. But while the stranger left, the young man raised the alarm that his manhood had been ceased, leading to street boys rushing to the scene and meeting up with the young man in a nearby location a few meters away from the spot. The aboki man was clamped down by the street boys, who started beating him, only for the police to arrive at the scene a few minutes later. In a bid to rescue him from the mob, their van got vandalized, and they escaped for their dear lives from the raging mob. In the turn of events, it became certain the young man's allegation was false due to the fact he had opened up that it was a hallucination (feeling) and not realistic. Later in the evenin

JUST IN: FORMER VICE PRESIDENT, ATIKU ABUBAKAR MEETS KWANKWASO

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  Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, and Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, meet in Abuja on Tuesday night. The purpose or agenda of the meeting, which took place at Kwankwaso's residence in Abuja, was unknown at the time of this report. Sources reported that Atiku and Kwankwaso were known to be political opponents, a development that suggested the meeting could be called to close ranks and there was fierce opposition against the ruling Congress of the Progressive Congress. Ministry (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu. In the February 25 presidential election won by Tinubu, the outcome is currently disputed by Atiku and another opposition candidate, Peter Obi of the Labor Party (LP) at the Presidential Electoral Court (PEPC), Kwankwaso took fourth place behind Atiku and Obi, who follow Tinubu respectively.  ph

MILITARY: 26 TROOP MEMBERS AMBUSHED AND KILLED FOLLOWING AIRFORCE CRASH

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photo credit: theguardian At least 26 members of Nigeria's security forces were killed and eight wounded in an ambush by gunmen in central Nigeria on Sunday night, two military sources told AFP. Separately, an air force spokesman said a helicopter to rescue the wounded crashed in the area on Monday morning, where the military is battling criminal groups, which It was not clear whether the crew and passengers survived. Two military officers requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the incident and military officials were not available for comment. “We lost 23 soldiers, including 3 officers and 3 JTF (vigilant) civilians in the encounter while eight were injured,” the first source said after “a serious altercation.” along the Zungeru-Tegina highway. A second officer made a similar assessment and said the robbers also suffered "heavy casualties". He also said contact with an Air Force helicopter sent to evacuate the wounded had been lost, with 11 d

BREAKING: MILITARY AIRCRAFT CRASHES IN NIGER STATE

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photo credit: abc.net.au A plane belonging to the Nigerian Air Force has crashed. Sources revealed on Monday that the plane was taking off from Kaduna en route to Minna, the capital of Niger state when the incident occurred. Other details of the incident were still sketchy at the time of completion of this report. Several calls to Air Force spokesman Edward Gabkwet went unanswered. He has yet to reply to texts and Whatsapp messages sent to him about it. The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that one of its planes crashed in Niger State on Monday. The Air Force said the plane was on an evacuation mission when the crash occurred. A statement released Monday by the NAF's Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Force Edward Gabkwet, said the plane had left Zungeru Elementary School en route to Kaduna, but it was later discovered. landed in a village in the Shiroro Local Government Area. of Nigeria. Part of it read: “A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 helicopter on a victim evacuation

AKPABIO AND ABASS ARE SUED FOR PLAN OF PURCHASING BULLETPROOF CARS

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Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the House of Representatives, have been sued for "the unlawful plan to spend N40 billion on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70 billion as 'palliatives' for new members." The lawsuit was filed on Friday, August 11, 2023, in the Federal High Court in Lagos by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The lawsuit was filed shortly after Mr. Akpabio claimed that the Clerk of the National Assembly had transferred "holiday allowances" into "different bank accounts of senators." Nigeria's 137 million people live in abject poverty. SERAP is requesting "an order of mandamus to direct and compel Mr. Akpabio and Mr. Akpabio to: review and mitigate the N 40b price for 465 bulletproof cars  SERAP is seeking: “an order restraining Mr Akpabio and Mr Abbas from demanding or receiving the N40 billion to buy 465 SUVs and bu

BREAKING: A FEMALE COMMANDO GUNS DOWN SENIOR COMMANDER

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A Nigerian female soldier guns down senior commander at checkpoint At a roadblock in Yola, the state capital, a female soldier enforcing the curfew set by the Adamawa government assassinated a senior comrade. The curfew was ordered by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri when hoodlums broke into a government warehouse and looted many things, including palliatives intended to mitigate the effects of fuel subsidies. According to sources, the female soldier known only as Lance Corporal Nkiru shot a captain who sought to interfere in her dispute with civilians at the Fire Service Roundabout in the state capital. According to security sources, the female soldier insisted that automobiles returning home during curfew hours must turn around. Some of them identified themselves as necessary workers, but she stayed firm. "Some people stopped at the checkpoint explained that they were workers performing essential duties, but the female soldier insisted they return." A captain stepped forward to hel

TINUBU MAKES A FRESH PROMISE TO NIGERIANS

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  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will put a priority on ensuring adequate security for citizens in all areas of the nation. According to News agents, the president made this statement while delivering a speech at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College's Course 45 graduation in Jaji, Kaduna State. The former governor of Lagos State, Tinubu, promised to continue supporting the military and praised them for preserving the nation's territorial integrity. PLEASE 👍Like  our  Facebook page here   and also  follow  us on  Instagram Your Patronage our rare priviledge!😊 READ MORE NEWS  HERE

A WIFE'S HEARTY MESSAGE TO BIG BROTHER NAIJA HOST ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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  Cynthia louded her husband on his birthday, by posting a video clip on her Instagram page. The clip contained pictures and videos of the media prodigy. Jeweluchi and Irubinachi  their two daughters featured in the cute clip, wishing their father a happy birthday and praying for him. Cynthia's caption was heart-felt as she doted on her hubby, calling him insightful, quint-essential, and magnanimous. And also, she appreciated the fact that he is a father who is always there for his children. “ Happy birthday to the love of my life, my best friend. No amount of words can describe how amazing you are. Thank you for being thoughtful, kind, giving, and present,” it read . Going further, she prayed for him, saying, " You’ve only just scratched the surface of what is to come. I wish you good healthy long life. May all your heart's desires come true. Have a blessed day boo ." The couple always take a moment to celebrate each other on their birthdays. Just in November of 2

THE MAN WHO ACTS LIKE SAMSON BY KILLING A LION WITH BARE HANDS

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Getty images A man in his mid 50s, Udele Iorver, from a clan named ajio in Shangev-Ya district Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State on Friday reportedly killed a lion that attacked him with bare hands at the Ngokugh mountains. The Ngokugh mountains is the area where a Nigerian Military Jet crashed on September 17, 2006 killing 13 out of 18 Army Generals on board and three others rescued via the efforts of the then 14-year-old Detimbir Chia, who discovered the crash site with his dog and has long joined Nigeria Army. It was gathered that Iorver, who has also created history like the Biblical Samson who also killed a lion using his bare hands, was working on his cassava farm located at Ngokugh mountains where he was reportedly attacked by the roaring lion. Iorver, in a self-defense bid launched a counter attack, in what can best be described as a fierce battle that lasted for about ten minutes before he defeated the wild beast. Speaking with reporters after the epic event, he said

TINUBU RETURNS FROM UK FOR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS

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(Tinubu on airport grounds) (Tinubu on flight staircase arriving from uk) President Bola Tinubu , on Tuesday evening, landed in Lagos from London, just in time for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday. Tinubu’s Presidential Jet touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, where he was give a warm welcome from a crowd of eager supporters eagerly awaiting his arrival. The journey marked the end of his week-long trip to Paris, where he participated in the New Global Financing Pact Summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. You may contact us and also forward your Suggestions on News Updates, Adverts,Promotions and Articles   To us here . Thank you for being our guest! ☺

MR.BANKY LAVISHES WIFE WITH LOVE AMIDST CHEATING RUMOURS AND CUBANA'S CHIEF PRIEST

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A Popular Nigerian singer and politician, Bankole is celebrating love between himself and his wife, Adesua Etomi-Wellington. On his Instagram account on Monday, the singer shared mostly romantic and intimate pictures of himself and wife,Adesua, famous for her acting career in the movie industry. The series of pictures also captured moments of Banky W preaching in church, and that of the Nollywood actress among the congregation. Captioning the photo, Banky W wrote, ‘’Excess Love’’.  Bank W and Adesua Etomi tied the knot on November 19, 2017 in a starry ceremony.  The couples welcomed their son Hazaiah Olusegun also known as “Champ” Wellington in January 2021. In the meanwhile, Popular nightlife boss Cubana Chief Priest has also weighed in on the cheating allegation against singer Banky W, asking his critics to give marriages  breathing space. Banky W and wife Adesua Etomi had made headlines in the past few days after rumours of his affair with an ex-signee surfaced online. In the moment

VICTOR OSIMHEN VISITS HIS ALMA MATER

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Behind youths who played Osimhen cup With his kinsmen  Hugging his former teacher Smiling with his school minors Victor Osimhen, SSC Napoli Pointman visited his childhood grooming place recently to touch base with his people in Nigeria. The 25-year-old pro-footballer also visited his primary school Olusosun Primary School, Ikeja to watch the final of the eponymous Osimhen Cup. “Returning to where my football dream and journey began in Olusosun gives me so much goosebumps. I am humbled and grateful for the roots that shaped my dreams. This is me once again appreciating their love and support and I will always cherish Olusosun and its people. Thank You!” Osimhen tweeted on Friday. Osimhen grew up in the Olusosun community in Oregun/Ojota area of Lagos State where he was born on December 29, 1998. Being one of the best strikers in the world, the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup Golden Boot winner recently led his team to end an excellent football season with a Scudetto for the first time in 33 ye