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414 stories published in August 2023.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state, urging him to cease inciting the populace against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The party also…
In a development that has raised eyebrows across the international community, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a discreet meeting with Burkina Faso's interim military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. The meeting,…
In a recent revelation, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has shed light on the underlying cause behind the protracted processing and issuance of international passports to Nigerian applicants. The delay has been…
In a bid to reverse the recent coup in Niger, Victoria Nuland, a seasoned envoy and acting deputy secretary of state, engaged in discussions with the country's military leaders on Monday. However, her efforts yielded no…
The military junta in Niger has officially named Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, a former economy minister, as the nation's new prime minister. The declaration was broadcasted late on Monday evening through a spokesperson…
After a tense session marked by disputes and a move to halt the screening of Festus Keyamo, SAN, the immediate past Minister of State, Labour and Employment, and a ministerial nominee from Delta State, the Nigerian…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has categorically refuted any plan to initiate impeachment proceedings against his deputy, Philip Shaibu, amidst recent legal actions taken by Shaibu to safeguard his role.…
In response to mounting allegations of flouting court orders, the Department of State Services (DSS) has stepped forward to address the claims, asserting that it has adhered to the stipulations of judicial directives.…
In a heartfelt gesture of sportsmanship, Desire Oparanozie, the prolific striker of Nigeria's Super Falcons, has expressed her sincere apologies to the entire nation following her unfortunate penalty miss during their…
In a shocking turn of events, the Instagram account of the Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Whitemoney, has been compromised by hackers. The account, boasting a staggering 1.9 million followers, fell victim to a…
The federal government has officially announced its decision to withdraw the contempt suit that was filed against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). This decision comes after a series…
In a significant breakthrough, the Nigeria Police Zone 2 Command Onikan, Lagos, has apprehended a notorious suspected ritualist, Alhaji Afeez Uthman Imoleayo, alongside several accomplices. The suspects were involved in…
In a bid to dispel recent rumors circulating on social media, Olawale Rasheed, the spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has categorically denied that his principal ever begged or prostrated to Oyo State…
In a saga that has captured the attention of football fans worldwide, Tottenham Hotspur has once again turned down a staggering £100 million proposal for their star striker, Harry Kane. This latest rejection comes just…
In a recent legal development, the Court of Appeal in Lagos has overturned the judgment of the Federal High Court that restrained the federal government from conducting marriage registrations within certain local…
In a tense session on Monday, the Nigerian Senate witnessed sharp divisions and a rowdy atmosphere during the screening of former Minister of State for Labour and Ministerial Nominee from Delta State, Festus Keyamo,…
Air France, the French national carrier, has taken the decision to suspend its flights to and from Bamako in Mali and Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso. The suspension, as reported by Reuters, is set to last until August 11,…
In response to a viral post circulating on social media, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has discredited the purported new salary structure and urged civil servants in the state to disregard it as fake. The…
In a bid to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal and enhance the welfare of the people, the Governor of Oyo State, Engnr. Seyi Makinde, has announced a comprehensive economic recovery plan that includes an…
In a nerve-wracking encounter, England's Chloe Kelly emerged as the hero as she scored the crucial spot-kick, securing a place for the Lionesses in the World Cup quarter-finals. The hard-fought match ended in a goalless…
