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Minimum Wage Must Reflect Reality, Says Tinubu

According to a statement issued by the Director of Information in the State House, Mr Abiodun Oladunjoye, President Tinubu also said his administration would be working with more people-focused economic policies. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has talked about the minimum wage. The President, yesterday, …

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CBN Debunks Naira Devaluation Report

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a report by a national daily that it has devalued the naira to N631 per dollar at the importers and exporters’ (I&E) window. Dr. Isa AbdulMumumin, the acting Director of Corporate Communication at the CBN, released a statement on Thursday morning titled …

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ShalliPopi, 31 Others Arrested Over Alleged Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a popular Tiktok musician, Crown Uzama (known as ShalliPopi) and his manager, Ajayi Hafeez (known as 21 Badda) for alleged internet-related fraud. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. According …

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NDLEA Busts Drug Syndicate, Arrests Members In Anambra

While packs of liquid Fentanyl were recovered from Odoh, different quantities of banned and controlled drugs including Fentanyl were seized from Uzoma. Members of a drug syndicate involved in the importation and trafficking of lethal synthetic opioid, Fentanyl, a drug which is 100 times stronger than Tramadol and capable of …

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Politician And AIT Chairman, Raymond Dokpesi Dies At 71

Nigerian Politician and founder of DAAR Communications, Raymond Dokpesi is dead. The sad news of his demise was shared by family sources. According to the sources, Raymond Dokpesi suffered a stroke shortly after the recent Ramadan fast. The sources revealed that Dokpesi was placed on occupational therapy to improve his …

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Abducted Imo Catholic Priest Regains Freedom

The Archdiocesan Chancellor for the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Patrick Mbarah, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the priest was released on Sunday, May 28. Rev. Fr. Mathias Opara, also known as Owu Ujo, who was abducted by gunmen in Imo State has regained freedom. The priest …

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Nasarawa Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists

Parading the suspects on Wednesday, Nansel said policemen, while acting on credible intelligence, stormed the kidnappers’ hideouts and arrested them. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Twenty-six suspects have been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for various crimes such as kidnapping and cultism in the state. The state …

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“Dangote came to Lagos empty handed 45 years ago” – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that businessman Dangote came to the State empty-handed but is now the richest man in Africa. Babajide Samwo-Olu made this statement while speaking at the commissioning of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals, the world’s largest single-train refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore “Dangote …

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Refinery Will Generate Massive Job Opportunities — Dangote

Dangote disclosed this on Monday while speaking at the commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed one of the advantages his refinery will bring to the country. The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group said his …

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Gunmen Kidnap Imo Catholic Priest

A priest with Okigwe Catholic Diocese in Imo State, Rev Fr Jude Maduka, was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Friday, May 19 while preparing for Sunday’s eucharistic mass celebration. According to a statement from the Catholic Diocese of Okigwe, Fr. Maduka who is the parish priest of Christ the King’s …

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Buhari Reacts To Killing Of US Embassy Staff, Policemen, Others

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the unfortunate killing of two U.S. embassy officials and Nigerian policemen by gunmen in Anambra. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore It was reported that the affected persons were on official duty in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the State when the unfortunate incident …

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Officer Slapped By Seun Kuti Is In Coma – Police Tells Court

The Lagos State Police Command has claimed that the officer who was assaulted by Afrobeats singer Seun Kuti is in a coma. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore According to SaharaReporters, police prosecutors requested a remand order from Magistrate Court 1, Yaba, to detain Seun for 21 days, adding that the officer was …

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Three Men Sentenced To Death For Stealing Powerbank, Laptop

An Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti, has sentenced three men to death by hanging for conspiracy and armed robbery. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore The defendants, Omotayo Deji (23), Chidiebere Ifeanyin (25) and Bolaji Usman (28), were arraigned before Justice Bamidele Omotoso on January 21, 2020, on …

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Police Arrest 12 Suspected Cultists During Meeting In Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested 13 suspects over alleged involvement in armed robbery and cultism. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore Spokesperson of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, May 10, said one of the suspects, Emeka Ogwu, 27, was arrested for …

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Bandits Kidnap 40 Kaduna Worshippers, Nine Emir’s Children

In a distressing incident, bandits attacked a Baptist church in Madala, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and kidnapped 40 worshippers on Sunday. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, confirmed the development on Monday. …

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Obi And Soyinka Reconcile After Criticism From Labour Party Supporters

Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has reconciled with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, following criticism from Obi’s supporters over Soyinka’s recent remarks about the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed. Obi paid a visit to Soyinka and described the meeting as “enriching”. In a statement on Twitter, Obi expressed …

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APC Will Teach Wike Big Lesson – Primate Ayodele

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has revealed the vision that God showed him about the 2023 general elections and key political actors. He said that the Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike’s relationship with the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) would not last Downloads btlsblog …

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Police Arrest 22-year-old Man Who Stabbed His Mother To Death In Kano

According to the PPRO, the suspect confessed to the crime and also admitted to dealing in illicit drugs. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 The 22-year-old man, Ibrahim Musa who stabbed his biological mother to death with a sharp knife in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano state has …

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17-yr-old American Takes His Own Life After Being Extorted By 3 Nigerians

Three Nigerian men, Samuel Ogoshi (22), Samson Ogochi (20), and Ezekiel Ejehem Robert (19), are currently facing accusations of global sexual extortion that resulted in the suicide of a teenage boy in the United States. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 The trio is awaiting extradition to the U.S., …

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JAMB: 15-Year-Old Candidate Breaks Record, Scores 99 In Mathematics

A 15-year-old student of Bishop Otubelu Juniorate, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, Lotanna Azuokeke has broken a record by scoring 99 marks in Mathematics in the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 According to a statement by Dr Chiwuike Uba, the Media Adviser to the …

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Imo State University Suspends Lecturer Who Slapped Alleged Pregnant Student

The Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU) has suspended Dr. Desmond Izunwanne, a lecturer at the Physiology Department for allegedly assaulting and slapping a pregnant student, Ukamaka. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 The Deputy Registrar Head, Media and Public Relations, Ralph Njokuobi announced the lecturer’s immediate suspension on Wednesday, …

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Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Assassination Attempt On Putin, Zelensky Reacts

Russia announced the incident after a series of major sabotage attacks in the run-up to celebrations for the nation’s most important holiday on May 9. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate its President, Vladimir Putin. The country said on Wednesday it …

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Actor Jamie Foxx Remains Hospitalized

Jamie Foxx

Foxx has been hospitalized in Georgia for more than three weeks, and doctors are running tests to figure out what happened. American singer and actor Jamie Foxx is still hospitalized after his undisclosed “medical complication”. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357   According to reports, people close to the …

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Wike Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Tinubu’s Visit

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has declared Wednesday, May 3 public holiday to enable residents to welcome President-elect Bola Tinubu. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Wike’s media aide Kelvin Ebiri in a statement said Tinubu would inaugurate Rumuola/Rumuokwuta Flyover and the ultra-modern Magistrates’ Court Complex, Port Harcourt during …

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More New Notes To Be In Circulation Soon – CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that more newly redesigned banknotes will be in circulation soon. The CBN said in a statement on Sunday, April 30, that they are “taking delivery of a good quantity of the redesigned bank notes from the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company …

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Lagos State Takes Delivery Of Electric Buses, First In Nigeria

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the Lagos government has received the first batch of electric buses for public transportation, making it the first state in Nigeria to do so. Sanwo-Olu emphasized the advantages of electric buses, such as their ability to decrease carbon emissions and increase efficiency, and stated that …

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President Buhari Approves Postponement Of 2023 Census

In a statement released on Friday by Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture, it was revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has given his approval for the postponement of the 2023 Population and Housing Census. The census, which was originally scheduled to take place from 3-7 May …

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We’ll Shut Down S’East If Governors Refuse To Release Nnamdi Kanu – Simon Ekpa Warns

Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 A popular pro-Biafra agitator and separatist, Simon Ekpa, said the Southeast might be shut down for two weeks if governors from the region refuse to secure the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. According to Ekpa, the …

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Two Kidnappers Arrested For Killing Businessman And Abducting His Wife In Adamawa

According to the PPRO, the suspect released the victim after collecting N2.5m ransom. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command. They were arrested for the murder of a businessman in Mubi North Local Government Area …

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Tottenham Sacks Interim Manager Cristian Stellini

Cristian Stellini has been sacked by Tottenham after a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday, April 23. Stellini took over on an interim basis on March 26 after Antonio Conte was sacked. In a statement confirming his sack, Tottenham stated that Sunday’s performance against Newcastle was wholly unacceptable and was devastating to see. …

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Police Demote Officer Who Assaulted A Civilian In Rivers State

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has demoted the policemen who slapped a civilian on a road at Emouha in Rivers State. The security agency acted following complaints and findings on video evidence widely circulated on social media on April 9. The policeman and his colleagues were arrested last week for assault, discreditable …

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Pastor Slams People Who Listen To Tekno’s Hit Song, ‘Pana’

Popular Zimbabwean Pastor, Uebert Angel, has criticized members of his congregation who listened to the hit song “Pana” by Nigerian musician, Tekno. He believes that as children of God, they should not listen to songs with lyrics that include lines such as “you said you like cassava, I get big cassava.” When he …

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Tinubu Not Sighted In Mecca, Aides Lying About His Health, Location – Sowore

The African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu did not go to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as reported by the media. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 He said the claim by Tinubu’s associates that he traveled to …

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Tiwa Savage Escapes Kidnap Attempt

According to the statement released by the singer, some suspects have been arrested and are currently being held under investigation at Alagbon Police Station, Ikoyi. Superstar Nigerian singer/songwriter, Tiwa Savage recently escaped an attempted kidnap. The incident happened on Thursday in Lagos State. Her management disclosed this in a statement …

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Many Trapped As Seven-storey Building Under Construction Collapses In Banana Island (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

An seven-storey building under construction has collapsed inside Banana Island, Lagos State. The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, April 12, while concreting was ongoing on the sixth floor. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 A statement by NEMA said workers are trapped in the building and its officials are …

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INEC To Hold Supplementary Elections In Rivers State On Saturday, April 15

The election would commence by 8:30 am in the LGAs and Registration Areas and in Khana Wards 04 and 07, across 42 polling units. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will conduct a supplementary election in Port Harcourt II and Khana/Gokana federal constituencies …

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NDLEA Nabs Woman, 65yrs, With Drugs Worth Over N4m In Rivers

It was alleged that she had in her possession 800 grams of methamphetamine, 250 grams of Cannabis Sativa, and 59 grams of Heroin, all valued at the earlier-mentioned amount of money. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Rivers State …

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JAMB Announces New Date For 2023 UTME

A new date for the beginning of the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) has been announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Dr Fabian Benjamin, the Head of Public Affairs and Protocol made the announcement in a statement issued in …

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Idris Damson And Lori Harvey Share Loved-up Photo Following Split Rumor (VIDEO)

Barely one month after their rumored split, Idris Damson, and Lori Harvey surface on the internet in loved-up photos. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 It will be recalled it was earlier reported that Idris and Lori allegedly ended their relationship just after 3-months of going public. However, the couple sparked confusion after …

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Nigerian Man Nabbed For Reportedly Drugging Girls And Trafficking Them To Libya

A Nigerian man, Adebisi Muideen, has been arrested by the Osun State Police command for allegedly drugging young girls and trafficking them to Libya. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola on Tuesday morning revealed that the suspect had successfully moved the four …

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Davido Reveals Presidential Candidate He Supported During The Election

Nigerian music sensation Adeleke David, better known as Davido, has finally revealed his political preferences. The artist’s silence during the recent Nigerian presidential election raised questions among his fans and media outlets. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 Davido, usually vocal on political issues, had not shared his views on the election, …

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‘I really need you’ – Donald Trump Reportedly Made Plea To His Wife Melania After He Was Arrested

Former US first lady, Melania Trump has reportedly agreed to be a fixture on husband, Donald Trump’s campaign, days after the former US president was indicted and arrested. Downloads btlsblog mobile app on playstore https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wBtlsblog_13609357 According to a new report by Page Six, Melania’s public message on Twitter and appearance …

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