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ArticleFG Announces Dates For WAEC, JAMB, NECOFG Announces Dates For WAEC, JAMB, NECO The Federal Ministry of Education has released a harmonized timetable for the 2027 examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), West African…edonet.ng

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@0270 16h ago

ArticleUzodinma Speaks on Withdrawing From Senatorial RaceUzodimma Speaks on Withdrawing From Senatorial Race Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has debunked reports that he may withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race following the Federal High Court judgment recognizing former…edonet.ng

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@0270 16h ago

ArticleCountry places visa ban on NigeriansCentral Asian country, Uzbekistan has introduced restrictions on the issuance of visas and entry into the country for Nigerian citizens. The development was made public through a notice published on the website…edonet.ng

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@0270 16h ago

ArticleWhat Atiku And I Did Immediately After The Federal High Court Ruling – AmaechiThe vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has disclosed that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, held an emergency meeting following the Federal High Court judgment…edonet.ng

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@0270 4d ago

ArticleNigerian Supreme Court Justice Reveals Judges Affected By US Visa BanNigerian Supreme Court Justice Reveals Judges Affected By US Visa Ban A retiring Justice of the Supreme Court, Uwani Musa Abba-Aji, has revealed that some Nigerian judges are still affected by a…edonet.ng

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@0270 4d ago

ArticleTinubu Staggers, Nearly Falls At APC Campaign Rally (VIDEO)President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stirred reactions after a video showing him struggling to maintain his balance and nearly falling during an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Akwa Ibom State surfaced…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticleCourt Sacks Nigerian Senator As APC CandidateThe Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Senator Sunday Karimi as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. Karimi represents Kogi West…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticleFG Gives Update on ₦50,000 Grant, Issues DirectiveThe Federal Government has issued fresh updates on its N50,000 monthly relief grant, explaining how beneficiaries are selected, why some Nigerians are yet to receive notification messages and the steps recipients must…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticlePSC Appoints New Police Commissioners For States (Full List)The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the deployment of four new Commissioners of Police to Plateau, Enugu, Nasarawa and Ondo States. The PSC approved the deployment of the four senior officers…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticleCourt Sacks Atiku As ADC Presidential CandidateA Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The court also…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticleFormer minister rejects APC campaign appointmentFormer Minister of Information and immediate past President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo Jnr., has rejected his appointment as a member of the Advisory Council to Governor Peter Mbah’s Gubernatorial Campaign…edonet.ng

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@0270 5d ago

ArticleNJC Suspends Judges, Bars Others From PromotionThe National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended three judicial officers for one year without pay and issued cautions and warnings to several others over alleged misconduct and violations of judicial procedures. The…edonet.ng

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@0270 7d ago

ArticlePresidency reacts as NDC opens up on Peter Obi health challengeThe Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been confirmed to be a mortal who can…edonet.ng

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@0270 7d ago

ArticleFG Approves Platforms, USSD Codes For Nigerians To Get N50,000 GrantThe Federal Government has identified digital financial platforms Nigerians can use to check their eligibility for its N50,000 National Emergency Relief and Stabilisation Intervention (NERSI) grant. The government has approved five digital…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 November

ArticleFull list of workers who won’t benefit from FG 70k allowanceSome workers may not benefit from the Federal Government’s newly approved N70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants. The allowance is expected to commence in November 2026 and will run for six…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 November

ArticleLagos Government Speaks On November School ClosureThe Lagos State Government has debunked reports claiming that schools across the state would close in November 2026 and reopen in March 2027. The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education said the…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 November

ArticleState Governor Approves 13th-Month Pension For RetireesAkwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved a 13th-month pension payment for all retirees in the state as part of efforts to improve their welfare. The governor also announced a…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 November

ArticleEl-Rufai reportedly tests positive, hospital admission recommendedA medical report on former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has revealed that he tested positive for a drug-resistant bacterial infection, with doctors also raising concerns about possible sepsis. The findings…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 November

ArticleUzodinma reveals next line of action after losing APC senatorial ticketImo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has vowed to challenge the Federal High Court judgement recognizing his predecessor, Rochas Okorocha, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West Senatorial District. Uzodimma…edonet.ng

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@0270 1 November

Article2027 Governorship candidate sent to prisonAbia State African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate Doris Ogala has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos. The Court also postponed its ruling on her bail application until November…edonet.ng

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@0270 31 October

Article2027 presidential candidate kidnappedArmed thugs have allegedly kidnapped the 2027 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore. He was reportedly kidnapped after the thugs attacked him and his associates at a restaurant…edonet.ng

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@0270 31 October

ArticleProfessor rejects NDC appointmentA professor at Benue State University, Makurdi, Yakubu Ochefu, has rejected his inclusion in the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Council, stating that he is not a member of the party…edonet.ng

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@0270 31 October

ArticleWike’s Rainbow Coalition announces preferred candidates for 2027The Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has announced its preferred candidates for the 2027 general elections in Rivers State, featuring members of the All…edonet.ng

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@0270 31 October

ArticleCourt sacks Uzodinma as APC candidateCourt sacks Uzodinma as APC candidate A Federal High Court in Abuja has disqualified Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma from presenting himself as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Imo West…edonet.ng

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@0270 29 October

ArticleTinubu appoints Nigerian minister, othersPresident Bola Tinubu has appointed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC) air mobilisation team for the 2027 presidential campaign. The appointment places…edonet.ng

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@0270 29 October

ArticleCourt sack 2027 NDC candidateThe Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State, has sacked Uyi Omosigho as the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency and declared Omo-Osagie Efosa, popularly known as Mighty…edonet.ng

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@0270 29 October

ArticleFG, Labour reach agreement on minimum wage, allowances, pension (Full List)The Federal Government and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have reached an agreement on nine issues affecting Nigerian workers. The resolutions were reached at a conciliation meeting held at the Federal Ministry…edonet.ng

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@0270 25 October

ArticleSenate Approves New Federal UniversitiesThe Nigerian Senate has passed two bills seeking to establish new federal universities in Delta and Cross River states to expand access to higher education and improve agricultural and teacher training in…edonet.ng

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@0270 24 October

ArticleTinubu speaks on Seyi Tinubu political ambitionTinubu speaks on Seyi Tinubu political ambition President Bola Tinubu has praised his son, Seyi Tinubu, for mobilizing young Nigerians through the City Boys Movement and organising them to support his political…edonet.ng

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@0270 24 October

ArticleFull list of states that have approved state police billFull list of states that have approved state police bill Twenty-four states across Nigeria have approved the proposed state police bill, meeting the constitutional requirement for the legislation to proceed towards becoming…edonet.ng

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@0270 24 October

ArticleOpposition To Pick Single Candidate, Reveals Those Under ConsiderationOpposition To Pick Single Candidate, Reveals Those Under Consideration The G-100 opposition coalition has said that its strategic engagements are progressing rapidly. It stated that it has intensified efforts to produce a…edonet.ng

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@0270 22 October

ArticleNigerian governor reveals who will be sworn in as president in 2027Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has declared that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, will be sworn in as Nigeria’s President in 2027. Mohammed made the declaration during a…edonet.ng

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@0270 22 October

ArticleState Governor Suspends Traditional RulerThe Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, over allegations of engaging in partisan political activities. Oba Akinyemi was also ordered to leave the palace and…edonet.ng

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@0270 22 October

ArticleCourt Sacks APC CandidateA Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has sacked Mancha John Vincent as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Jos South State Constituency and declared Hon. Ayuba Dalyop Mandung…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

ArticleNigeria Confirms Ebola CaseNigeria Confirms Ebola Case The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, following laboratory tests that returned positive on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

ArticleAfenifere leader Pa Fasoranti diesPa Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, a respected Yoruba elder statesman and leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has died at the age of 100. Fasoranti’s death was announced on Tuesday by Ondo…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

ArticleState government approves new salaryThe Yobe State Government has approved a new salary structure for some of its top civil servants, including the Head of Service, permanent secretaries, auditors-general and the Accountant-General. Under the new arrangement,…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

ArticleAkpabio makes request from Tinubu, sends warning to state governorSenate President Godswill Akpabio has asked President Bola Tinubu to support his bid for re-election as leader of the 11th Senate in 2027. He also appealed to the president to discourage Governor…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

Article2027 NDC candidate resignsBarrister Ibrahim Kashim, the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Bauchi State, has resigned his membership of the party. Kashim’s resignation took effect on October 16, 2026, according to…edonet.ng

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@0270 21 October

ArticleFormer Nigerian Governor Dies In AbujaFormer Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has died in Abuja at the age of 71. Emmanuel Uduaghan Uduaghan was scheduled to celebrate his 72nd birthday on Thursday, before his demise.…edonet.ng

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@0270 18 October

ArticleUK warns Citizens Against Traveling To Nigerian StatesThe United Kingdom has advised its citizens against all travel to Sokoto State and several other parts of Nigeria over security concerns, while designating additional states for essential travel only. The UK…edonet.ng

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@0270 18 October

ArticleTinubu announces six appointmentsPresident Bola Tinubu has nominated four new national commissioners and two new resident electoral commissioners to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission created by expiring tenures. A statement by Bayo…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleTinubu approves lifetime salariesTinubu approves lifetime salaries The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Tinubu approved lifetime salaries for retired Comptrollers-General and Deputy Comptrollers-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Tunji-Ojo disclosed this…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleNCC Introduces Code To Check Approved Phones In NigeriaThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that mobile phones without the required regulatory approval could be disconnected from telecommunications networks in Nigeria after 30 cumulative days. The commission has introduced a…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleTinubu writes Senate, makes five requestsPresident Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate requesting consideration of five bills covering drug enforcement, transport safety, government training and the implementation of international laws on crimes committed during armed conflicts.…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleFG Announces Duration For 4-Year CourseFG Announces Duration For 4-Year Course The Federal Government has pledged to honour its agreements with staff unions in tertiary institutions, with Education Minister Tunji Alausa declaring that four-year degree programmes must…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleTinubu seeks Senate approval to establish new schoolPresident Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill seeking to establish the National School of Government, Nigeria, to improve leadership development, policy delivery and the training of public officials.…edonet.ng

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@0270 17 October

ArticleState government shuts down 20 schools (Full List)State government shuts down 20 schools (Full List) The Cross River State Government has shut down 20 schools operating without the required approval in four local government areas as part of efforts…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticlePope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancerPope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican has announced, following an operation to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleState Governor Sacks All CommissionersEkiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sacked commissioners and other members of his cabinet. The governor also approved the immediate disengagement of all directors-general of government agencies and technical advisers. The development…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleFormer Nigerian Governor arrested in AbujaOperatives of the Nigeria Police Force have reportedly arrested former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha at a hotel in Abuja over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. According to The Sun,…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

Article500 youths renounce cultism oaths in Edo ceremonyMore than 500 youths in Edo State have renounced their membership of various cult groups at a mass ceremony organized by the state government in Benin City. The participants also took an…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleHealth workers embark on strike after colleague allegedly stabbed by patient’s relative in Ogun Healthcare workers at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Ogun State, have declared a 72-hour warning strike following the alleged stabbing of a medical laboratory scientist by a patient’s relative. The…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleNigerian Governor’s chief of staff resignsSegun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has resigned from his position, adding to the growing number of officials leaving the state government. Ogunwuyi announced his decision in…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleFull List of 2027 candidates omitted from INEC final listSeveral prominent Nigerian politicians and candidates have been omitted from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final published lists for the 2027 general elections. The affected politicians include Former Minister of Communications…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleUS Deports Nigerians (Full List)The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names of 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities over various alleged criminal offences as the government continues its deportation campaign. The…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleAdamawa LG Chairman Dies Three Months After Taking OfficeAdamawa LG Chairman Dies Three Months After Taking Office The chairman of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Yahya Saidu, has died in a hospital in Kaduna, less than three months…edonet.ng

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@0270 14 October

ArticleNNPC gives condition to access cheap fuelThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that only motorists who download its mobile application and make payments digitally can access its N66-per-litre petrol discount. The new discounted price is…edonet.ng

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@0270 5 October

ArticleTemi Nkem emerges winner of BBNaija Show Ya Sef Season 11Temi Nkem has emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija’s Show Ya Sef Season 11. Temi was announced as the winner during the live grand finale on Sunday night, October 4,…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 October

ArticleTrump vows prison for those who defraud AmericansUS President Donald Trump has called on Congress to introduce tougher penalties for people who defraud Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programmes, including mandatory prison sentences. Trump made the demand while outlining…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 October

ArticleTinubu makes nine appointmentsTinubu makes nine appointments President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of nine nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation for appointments to key government positions. The nominees include Dr Abdullahi…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 October

ArticlePolice discover location of kidnapped NYSC members, unable to enact rescue over fear of explosivesThe Imo State Police Command has discovered the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in the state are being held but has yet to move in because…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 October

ArticleKidnappers demand N950m ransom for 19 NYSC members abducted on Independence DayKidnappers who seized 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State on Nigeria’s Independence Day have demanded N950 million for their release. The graduates were travelling from Ibadan to…edonet.ng

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@0270 4 October

ArticleNNPC announces nationwide discount on fuel priceNNPC announces nationwide discount on fuel price The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has introduced a ₦66 discount on fuel purchases for customers using the NNPC Fuel App at its…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleKeivo disqualified from BBNaija show after beating fellow housemate TramBig Brother Naija ‘Show Ya Sef’ housemate Victor Ikpe, popularly known as Keivo, has been disqualified from the reality show after physically assaulting fellow contestant Tram. Biggie announced the decision on Tuesday…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleCourt convicts, penalizes 21 companiesCourt convicts, penalizes 21 companies The federal high court in Nasarawa has convicted and sentenced 21 companies for operating investment schemes without licences from the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa,…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticlePolice arrest state commissionerPolice arrest state commissioner The Delta State Police Command has arrested the state Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr Kingsley Ashibogwu, and three other suspects in connection with the death of Unity Ekpevbughe…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleCourt sentences four kidnappers to death by hanging in EdoThe Edo State Special Criminal Court has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their involvement in the kidnapping of a woman in Benin City. Justice Aigbona Momodu delivered the judgment…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleWike reveals candidates to win election in FCTWike reveals candidates to win election in FCT Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that President Bola Tinubu, Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda and John Gabaya will win…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleSaudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s requestSaudi Arabia rejects Nigeria’s request Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its allocation for the 2027 Hajj, leaving the country with a total quota of 50,000 pilgrims. The…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleState Governor Sacks AppointeesEkiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has sacked political appointees in the state as part of changes ahead of the start of his second term in office. The governor approved the immediate termination…edonet.ng

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@0270 30 September

ArticleNNPCL reduces fuel priceThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the price of petrol at some of its retail outlets in Abuja and surrounding areas. Checks across the Federal Capital Territory on Sunday…edonet.ng

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@0270 28 September

ArticlePastor, wife abducted after engagement ceremony in KwaraA newlywed pastor, Rev. Abiodun David, and his wife, Funmilayo Bamidele, have been kidnapped by armed men while travelling back from their engagement ceremony in Eruku, Kwara State. According to Daily Trust,…edonet.ng

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@0270 27 September

ArticleWhat Your Favorite Starrgirl Song Says About YouAyra Starr blessed us with Starrgirl, and somehow, there’s a song for every version of us. Are you a yearner or a boss babe? There’s probably a track or six for you.…edonet.ng

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