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Ibadan explosion: Makinde blames illegal miners, promises accountability

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…..Ibadan explosion: Makinde blames illegal miners, promises accountability An explosion that rocked Ibadan’s Bodija neighbourhood yesterday, causing widespread  damage and casualties has been attributed to illegally stored explosives by unauthorised miners, according to preliminary investigations by security agencies. The blast centred around a building occupied by miners ripped through a swathe of the city, impacting the Governor’s office … Read more

My government was transparent, accountable, no secrecy

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….My government was transparent, accountable, no secrecy Former President, Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that he did nothing under the veil of secrecy while in office. Buhari said he ran a transparent government and was as accountable as possible during his eight years as President. FRONTVIEW AFRICA recalls that Buhari handed over to President Bola Tinubu, … Read more

Howard Webb reveals VAR mistake in Liverpool vs Arsenal clash

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…..Howard Webb reveals VAR mistake in Liverpool vs Arsenal clash The head of the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), Howard Webb, has said Arsenal captain, Martin Odegaard should have seen a penalty given against him during their 1-1 draw at Liverpool in December. Webb stated this while featuring on Match Officials Mic’d Up alongside … Read more

Super Eagles must beat Cote d’Ivoire – Nwabali

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Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali has said it is important for the team to beat hosts, Cote d’Ivoire in their next game at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The three-time champions started their campaign with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea.The Super Eagles must avoid defeat against the Elephants to boost their chances … Read more

Resurgence of attacks: Military to establish more bases in Kaduna

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…..Resurgence of attacks: Military to establish more bases in Kaduna Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani says he will establish more Military Forward Operation Bases following the resurgence of security challenges in the state. The governor, who summoned an emergency security meeting on Tuesday, tasked the military and the police to step up their presence in … Read more

Why I didn’t sack ex-CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele

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…..Why I didn’t sack ex-CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he did not sack former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele when there were speculations of his interest to run for the presidency in 2023. Buhari said that Emefiele never discussed it with him. This revelation … Read more

Makinde reveals cause of Ibadan explosion, visits scene

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…..Makinde reveals cause of Ibadan explosion, visits scene Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has said that preliminary investigation revealed that explosive devices stored by illegal miners led to the explosion that rocked Ibadan on Tuesday night. The governor said while investigation is still ongoing, those found culpable would be brought to book.He added that … Read more

I took to dancing to improve my mental health

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Kaffy made this known in her latest interview on Channels TV. Speaking about her background, the dancer explained that, growing up with a single parent, she found solace in dancing. She said she later advanced her dancing skills into a fitness awareness exercise at the Lagos State National Stadium to “give people life. According to … Read more

Officer caught extorting varsity student in Ogun

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…..Officer caught extorting varsity student in Ogun The Ogun State Police Command said its officer caught on video extorting motorists at checkpoints has been arrested. According to the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, the erring officer was caught on camera extorting a student of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, a district … Read more

Man remanded for defiling 15-year-old girl in Lagos

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…..Man remanded for defiling 15-year-old girl in Lagos Justice Rahman Oshodi of an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has remanded a man, Onyeka Mbaka, in a correctional facility for alleged defilement of a 15-year old girl. Oshodi remanded Mbaka in Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Center, pending the determination of his bail application and commencement … Read more

NDLEA destroys 50 hectares of marijuana farms in Edo

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The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it has destroyed 50 hectares of marijuana farms and 17 tonnes of the substance seized in 2023. Buba Wakama, the state commander of the agency, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin while briefing newsmen on the command’s achievements in 2023. Wakawa said … Read more

We’ll crush Boko Haram, bandits, agents of darkness’

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…..We’ll crush Boko Haram, bandits, agents of darkness’ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, who, he said, courageously took over the reins of power in 2015 at a critical time when terrorism was at its peak in the country. Tinubu, who spoke as the chief guest at the launch … Read more

Buhari didn’t interfere in my administration’ – Tinubu

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……Buhari didn’t interfere in my administration’ President Bola Tinubu said on Tuesday that his predecessor ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, never interfered in the selection of his cabinet or the running of his administration. Tinubu said Buhari has distanced himself from his administration since May 29, 2023, when he handed over power.He spoke during the book presentation … Read more

BBNaija’s Sheggz debunks rumoured breakup with Bella

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…..BBNaija’s Sheggz debunks rumoured breakup with Bella Big Brother Naija reality show star, Segun Olusemo, aka Sheggz, has debunked rumours that he and his colleague, Bella Okagbue, have parted ways. Reacting to the rumours, he said he and Bella, whom he referred to as “my wife”, are “good”, contrary to speculations that they have broken … Read more

I’m having my empire soon’

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….BBNaija All Stars winner. Ilebaye Odiniya has disclosed plans to unveil her empire soon. The reality show winner made this known during her interview with New Day TV in Ghana. The interviewer asked; “So now that you are a queen, you have talked about your orphanage, this is 2024. What else should we look forward … Read more

Gree for somebody this year’ – Nathaniel Bassey advises singles

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Nigerian gospel singer, Nathaniel Bassey has advised singles to give love a chance this year. He urged them to disregard the trendy slogan among the youths, ‘No gree for anybody’ when it comes to marriage. FRONTVIEW AFRICA recalls that ‘No gree for anybody” has become a popular slang that Nigerians use to showcase their resilience … Read more

Troost-Ekong, Simon, Aina, Onyeka sit out Super Eagles

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The quartet of William Troost-EKong, Moses Simon, Ola Aina and Frank Onyeka were all excused from the Super Eagles’ recovery session on Tuesday night. The move,was to allow the players to relax their muscles following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea. The Super Eagles will begin full preparation for their upcoming clash … Read more

Troost-Ekong, Simon, Aina, Onyeka sit out Super Eagles’ recovery session

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The quartet of William Troost-EKong, Moses Simon, Ola Aina and Frank Onyeka were all excused from the Super Eagles’ recovery session on Tuesday night. The move,was to allow the players to relax their muscles following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Nzalang Nacional of Equatorial Guinea. The Super Eagles will begin full preparation for their upcoming clash … Read more

Players, coaches, goalkeepers Messi voted for revealed

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The players, coaches and goalkeepers, Inter Miami superstar, Lionel Messi voted for to win the 2023 FIFA Best award in the different categories has been revealed.Recall that Messi won the FIFA The Best men’s award on Monday. The Argentina captain takes home the prize ahead of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and former Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian … Read more

Why Messi didn’t attend FIFA’s Best awards despite winning

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The reason Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi didn’t attend FIFA’s Best awards despite winning the top prize on Monday in London has been revealed. Recall that Messi was named FIFA’s Best men’s award winner after finishing top of the three-man shortlist that also featured Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-German’s Kylian Mbappe. The Argentine … Read more

Olumide Akpata, our guy for growth and prosperity

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…..Olumide Akpata, our guy for growth and prosperity During a recent tour across the 18 local government areas (LGAs) of Edo State, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and a prominent gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Labour Party, Olumide Akpata, sparked conversations by emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in … Read more

CCB summons Interior Minister over alleged N483m contract fraud

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…..CCB summons Interior Minister over alleged N483m contract fraud CCB summons the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over an alleged N483 million contract fraud at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The development comes as New Planet Projects, a company founded by the minister, benefited from a consultancy contract with the Ministry of … Read more

EFCC arrests ex-Minister Charles Ugwuh for alleged N3.6bn Fraud

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…..EFCC arrests ex-Minister Charles Ugwuh for alleged N3.6bn Fraud Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6 billion. This was contained in a statement by the … Read more

Emmanuel Petit lists three players Arsenal should sign

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…..Emmanuel Petit lists three players Arsenal should sign Former Arsenal man, Emmanuel Petit has listed three players who he wants the Gunners to sign this January transfer window. The players are Jean-Clair Todibo, Allan Saint-Maximin and Michael Olise.“Nice has the best defence so far in the league, and Todibo has now reached the national team, … Read more