Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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How Boko Haram bomb maker stepped on self-made IED, dies
A Boko Haram bomb maker, Awana Gaidam, has reportedly died after he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device he made by himself. He was said to have planted the IED that killed him for the Nigerian troops in Borno State. Before his death, Gaidam was said to be responsible for many IED attacks along major…
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71ST BIRTHDAY: “I’ve prepared for this moment all my life, I’ll not fail” -Tinubu assures Nigerians
“I have prepared for this moment all my life, I will not fail,” these were the words of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday. He disclosed that he cannot afford to squander his mandate as the nation’s next president because it was a dream that he spent his life perfecting. Tinubu’s sober reflection, titled…
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Osinbajo says Tinubu’s 71st birthday is “unique”
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President-elect Bola Tinubu on his 71st birthday, describing it as a unique one. The vice president conveyed his felicitations in a statement he personally signed on Wednesday in Abuja. He prayed God to grant the president-elect more wisdom and strength in the years to come. “Dolly and I rejoice…
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Nollywood stars pray for ‘tired’ actor, Ibrahim Chatta
Movie stars, as well as fans, are showering prayers on Ibrahim Chatta after the actor shared a cryptic post crying for help. Chatta, in an Instagram post, sought divine intervention over an undisclosed matter, revealing he was worn out. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the 52-year-old actor earnestly prayed to God to come through for him,…
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Ayu heads to court over his suspension, as PDP appoints acting chair
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, who stepped aside from his position on Tuesday, is set to fight his suspension by a Benue State High Court, Makurdi on Monday. Ayu’s Special Assistant on Communication, Simon Imobo-tswam, disclosed this to our correspondent shortly after the party announced the appointment of the…
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Reps okay FG’s intention to borrow $973,474,971.38 from CDB
The House of Representatives has approved the request by the Federal Government to borrow $973,474,971.38 from China Development Bank, CDB. This followed the decision by the China-Exim Bank to reject Nigeria’s $22,798,446,773 loan request earlier approved by the National Assembly. The Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, Abubakar Fulata, moved a motion…
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Buhari swears in Ex-IGP Arase as PSC chairman, five CCB board members sworn in too
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday morning, swore in the new chairman of the Service Commission, former Inspector-General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase (retd.). Arase took his oath of office at 10:05 am at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in the presence of Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SGF…
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Abia PDP to challenge victory of Governor-elect, Alex otti
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Wedneday, said it would challenge the declaration of the Governor-elect, Alex otti, at the election petition tribunal. Otti, the candidate of the Labour Party in the March 18, 2023 governorship poll was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission after polling a total…
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No turning back on May 29 handover date, despite court cases- FG
The Federal Government has given the assurance that the transition of power from the outgoing President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on May 29, would be smooth and peaceful. This was as the government said the refurbishment of offices for the President and Vice-President elect had been completed. Addressing journalists in…
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BBNaija’s Angel Smith’s mother, Titilayo clocks 40
Titilayo, the mother of Angel Smith, a “shine ya eyes” housemate on Big Brother Naija, has started a rapturous journey as she clocks 40 today. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the mother of the reality star, who does not appear to age at all, shared beautiful pictures of herself in white while praising her youthful appearance.…