How ‘Mkpuru Mmiri’ is killing young Nigerians

Mkpuru Mmiri (Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth) • Southeast Worst Hit, Communities Take Prohibitive Measures • A Former Addict Narrates Experience • Experts List Dangers Of Consuming Substance • We Are Monitoring Development, will Respond Appropriately, NDLEA Assures He was stark naked and walking incoherently along Presidential Road, Enugu, last Tuesday afternoon. Looking at the young […]

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Buhari promises to consider Igbo leaders’ request for Kanu’s release

Trial judge bars security from invading courtroom IPOB alleges plot to kill its leader in DSS custody President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to consider a fresh appeal by high ranking Igbo leaders for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. However, he said that it […]

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Dangote tells Tinubu: ‘I watched my brother die’

Tinubu with Dangote and Ganduje Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote on Friday disclosed how his younger brother, Sani, died. The multi-billionaire who said he watched helplessly as his brother died, advised that his brother’s death should be a great lesson to the living. He added that doctors had informed them that Sani was going […]

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Lagos suspends 2021 Greater Lagos Fiesta over 4th covid wave threat

Following latest proactive advice from health authorities over imminent fourth wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Lagos State Goverment has suspended all activities earlier announced for the planned “Greater Lagos Fiesta” 2021 edition. This came as Europe, the epi-centre of the COVID-19 pandemic, reintroduced restrictions to tackle the fourth wave of the pandemic. The state government announced […]

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National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ondo chapter executives receive certificates of return

The new executive members of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ondo State Chapter, led by Partfinder Ogunmolawa Mathew Adewale, have received their certificates of return at the National Headquarters of the Council at the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Abuja. The Sunshine State chapter of the Council was inaugurated by the […]

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Davido donates N250m to Nigerian orphanages

Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has announced that he will donate N250 million to various orphanage homes across the country. Taking to his social pages to make the announcement on Saturday, the singer thanked his friends and fans who contributed N201m in three days. The singer also added that he would […]

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PDP celebrates Jonathan at 64, says Nigerians proud of ex-President

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday celebrated former President Goodluck Jonathan as he marks his 64th birthday, saying Nigerians across the divides are proud of him. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Saturday described Jonathan as an exceptionally patriotic leader and national icon. It added […]

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Lagos gives N1m, two-bedroom flat apartment temporary compensation to mother of ‘Yoruba Nation’ rally victim

Help has come the way of Mrs Ifeoluwa Oyeleke, mother of the late Jumoke Oyeleke, 25, who was killed by a stray bullet during the Yoruba Nation rally in Ojota, Lagos State. The Lagos State government has given her the keys to a furnished two-bedroom apartment in Irawo area of Ikorodu as a temporary plan. […]

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Makinde pays over N14b gratuities to 5,000 beneficiaries

The Governor Seyi Makinde administration in Oyo State has paid over N14 billion gratuities to about 5,000 beneficiaries. This was disclosed on Friday by the state’s commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatunbosun after receiving an award of Excellence tagged ‘Defender of Pensioners’ at a Gala Night and Award Giving Ceremony organised by […]

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Demand for Kanu’s release difficult, Buhari tells Igbo leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari (left); Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; Chief Mbazulike Amaechi; Bishop Sunday Onuoha and Chief Goody Uwazurike during a visit to the State House, Abuja…yesterday PHOTO: PHILIP OJISUA • ‘But I will Consider It’ • Judge Bans Restriction Of Access To Court Premises By Police President Muhammadu Buhari has said the […]

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