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The Federal Government, on Wednesday, announced that it would distribute the 42,000 metric tonnes of grains approved by President Bola Tinubu to poor Nigerians at no cost. It also announced that the Department of State Services and the National Emergency Management Agency had been engaged in the distribution process to ensure that the commodities get

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has ordered the removal of a Divisional Crime Officer at the Abraka Division, SP Ibrahim Ishaku, over an extortion case of N2,465,000. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement partly read, “Following the reported case

The House of Representatives on Wednesday, urged the Federal Government to ban the production, importation, distribution, and use of styrofoam and single-use plastics in the country. This is even as it advocated a phased and gradual approach to the ban by providing sufficient time for businesses and industries to transition to alternative eco-friendly materials and

The Katsina State Independent Electoral Commission on Wednesday announced February 15, 2025, for the state local government elections. The Chairman, KTSIEC, Lawal Faskari, announced this at a press conference in Katsina, which was attended by representatives of political parties and security operatives in the state. He said the notice of the council election was being announced

The Ondo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has described the death of its chairman, Mr Fatai Adams as a rude shock to all the members of the party in the state and Nigeria in general. Adams passed away early Wednesday morning following an undisclosed ailment. To this end, the party has declared a

Borno State government has assured that none of the over 160,000 repentant Boko Haram insurgents has reneged on his or her repentance to return to the bush to fight the Nigerian state. This assurance comes amidst growing public fears that the sporadic resurgence of terror in the North-East is caused by the repentant terrorists reneging

About 60 members of the Federal House of Representatives are currently seeking amendments to the 1999 Constitution to transition from the current presidential system to the parliamentary system of government. Led by a lawmaker representing Lagos State under the All Progressives Congress, Wale Raji, the lawmakers identified the need for reducing the cost of government,

The Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has recounted his last moment with former Access Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Wigwe. Tambuwal, on Wednesday, while speaking during plenary at the Senate stated that Wigwe had wanted him to inspect the Wigwe University project. Wigwe, his wife, Doreen; son, and the former Group Chairman of

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Yemi Cardoso, as the chairman of the Monetary Policy Committee of the apex bank. The newly constituted MPC will hold its first policy meeting under Cardoso, between February 26 and 27. The appointment was contained in a letter from Tinubu addressed

Ghana’s president removed his finance minister in a sweeping reshuffle on Wednesday ahead of December elections where an economic crisis looks set to take centre stage. Ken Ofori-Atta will be replaced by lawmaker Mohammed Amin Adam, according to a presidency statement. The long-serving finance minister, in office since 2017, has faced criticism for his handling

The National Working Committee of the Labour Party has slammed a six-month suspension on its National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara. The suspension was announced at a press conference on Wednesday at the party secretariat in Abuja. Opara had, on Monday, challenged LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, at a press conference to account for an alleged N3.5

The Delta State Police Command, on Wednesday, announced the arrest of nine Delta youths for allegedly attacking its officers and destroying the vehicle of the Force. The state Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, disclosed this via his X handle, adding that the head of one of its officers was broken in the attack. Explaining the

February has traditionally been recognised as the month of love, highlighted by Valentine’s Day on the 14th. It’s commonly associated with expressions of love and affection, particularly romantic love. People often exchange gifts such as chocolates, flowers, and cards, with their loved ones on this day. It has its origins in both Christian and ancient

The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that some hoodlums disrupted the re-run election in the Enugu South 1 State Constituency. The commission stated this via a tweet posted on its X handle Wednesday. It added that though no lives were lost in the act, election materials were destroyed and voters were prevented from casting

 Our football betting expert brings you their AC Milan vs Rennes predictions as the teams go head-to-head in the Europa League. We’ve got tips for GG, 1×2 and player goalscorer picks. AC Milan vs Rennes Predictions & Tips AC Milan to win @ 1.70 Bet9ja GG @ 1.80 Bet9ja Over 9.5 corners @ 2.18

Our football betting expert brings you their Shakhtar Donetsk vs Marseille predictions and betting tips ahead of their Europa League encounter. Our tips look at the 1×2, player goalscorer and corners markets. Shakhtar Donetsk vs MarseillePredictions & Tips Shakhtar Donetsk  to win @ 3.15 Bet9ja Exactly 1-2 goals in the match @ 2.13 Shakhtar Donetsk

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Our betting expert has prepared Feyenoord vs Roma predictions for this Europa League clash on Thursday, February 15th. These two sides meet for the third successive season, with the Italian outfit having the best of the battles so far. The hosts will be eager to use their home advantage here to take a lead to

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has been sworn in for his second term in office. He took his oaths of office and allegiance administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Matilda Ayemieye at 2pm today. The deputy governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, was first sworn in by the chief judge. Details later…

President Bola Tinubu will, on Thursday, depart Abuja for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to participate in the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government. “The President will join other African leaders in high-level meetings on institutional reforms of the African Union; peace and security,” Tinubu’s Special

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the venue of the swearing-in of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, and his deputy Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo in Yenagoa. Upon his arrival, the national anthem was rendered to signal the commencement of the inauguration ceremony at 1:25 pm. The Vice President of Liberia, Jeremiah Koung, is also gracing the

The Student Union Government of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, has condemned the invasion of its off-campus community by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The union also revealed that a female student was molested, while some students sustained bodily injuries as a result of the midnight raid. This was

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Nyesom Wike has put a N20 million bounty on two wanted kidnappers, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, who has allegedly been terrorising the nation’s capital. This was as he ordered police officers to fish out the kidnappers, dead or alive. He stated this on Wednesday when he met the

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the dismissal of one Inspector Michael Odey over his involvement in a $3,000 extortion case. Odey alongside two Assistant Superintendents of Police, Doubara Edonyabo and Talent Mungo, were accused of kidnapping and extorting two men. Afterwards, the three officers whisked their unsuspecting victims to three states before dispossessing

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has said that the excessive heat being experienced in the country presently would remain for a while. NiMET disclosed this in its weather and climate update posted on its official X page on Wednesday. The agency in the post also outlined the weather’s implications and provided guidance to the public on