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The United Arab Emirates has contradicted claims by the Nigerian government that it is to lift a year-long visa ban on Nigerian travelers. An official from the Gulf state told CNN: “There are no changes on the Nigeria/UAE travel status so far.” The source asked not to be named because he is not authorized to speak to …
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A few months ago, absentee governor of Edo state, a former NLC president, admonished the Nigeria Labour Congress, over its lack of positive support for the political aims of the Buhari led APC/CPC government. True to its turncoat tradition, the NLC being more christian than Christ, just proposed firing squad murder of those accused by …
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William Shakespeare opined that there is no act to read a man’s mind construction on his face. I align myself to this stand. I am not a witch and therefore unable to know the outcome of their meetings. One has to contend with the activities of man in broad daylight. To this end, I will …
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ABUJA, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Nigeria's main opposition candidates will appeal a tribunal ruling that affirmed Bola Tinubu's victory in a disputed presidential election in February that they claim was marred by irregularities, their lawyers said. Atiku Abubakar of the People's Democratic Party and Labour Party's Peter Obi, who came second and third respectively, had asked the …
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Yams The New Yam Festival is an annual feast celebrated by almost every ethnic group in Nigeria, yam being a staple food not just in Nigeria but also in West Africa and other regions. It is usually celebrated in August or September just as the rainy season is coming to an end and crops are …
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