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Festus Keyamo cannot strain NASS' cordial relationship with Buhari – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan
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Festus Keyamo cannot strain NASS' cordial relationship with Buhari – Senate President, Ahmad Lawan

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, in response to the clash between Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Employment and Productivity, and the National Assembly Joint Committee overseeing the Ministry's planned recruitment of 774,000 Nigerians for the Special Public Works program of the Federal Government, maintained on Monday July 6 that the recruitment program will remain suspended. Lawan also emphasized that Keyamo cannot strain the cordial relationship between President Muhammadu Buhari and the 9th National Assembly. Lawan reiterated that only President Buhari defines the executive and not any of his employees. He further disclosed that the recruitment exercise will remain suspended until they have gathered all the necessary information about the selection process. Lawan stated, "Let me go...
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Exciting News: Papoose and Remy Ma are Expecting Their Second Child Together
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Exciting News: Papoose and Remy Ma are Expecting Their Second Child Together

The renowned American hip-hop couple, Papoose and Remy Ma, have announced that they are expecting their second child together.    Papoose revealed this joyful news during his recent interview on Fox Soul.    During his conversation with Fox Soul's host Claudia Jordan about how he has been coping with the lockdown during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the veteran rapper shared, “I love being with my family. I get to spend so much time with my amazing wife and amazing daughter, and I’m just making the best out of it.”  '' the good thing that has come out of this, Remy Ma going to have a new child real soon, I’m feeling really good about this.”   This news comes after the couple, who have been married for over 11 years, welcom...
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Meals will no longer be served aboard domestic flights – Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika
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Meals will no longer be served aboard domestic flights – Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has announced a new policy stating that meals will not be served on domestic flights. This decision was disclosed during the daily briefing of the presidential task force on COVID-19 on Monday, July 6. According to Sirika, the purpose of this measure is to reduce the risk of contamination. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own masks as no food will be provided during domestic flights. The minister emphasized the primary role of the cabin crew, which is to prioritize the safety and well-being of passengers. This change aims to adapt to the evolving needs of air travel while addressing health concerns.
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WAEC examination to hold from August 4 to September 5 – Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba
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WAEC examination to hold from August 4 to September 5 – Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba

The Minister of State for Education, Emeka Nwajiuba, has revealed that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 2020 has been rescheduled to take place from August 4 to September 5. This decision comes after the examination had been postponed earlier in the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new dates were confirmed following a meeting on July 6. During a daily press briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Nwajiuba announced the ratified dates and also indicated that the registration for the National Examination Council (NECO) will continue. He urged parents to take note of the new examination schedule and informed that school facilities will be available for revision classes as announced by the chairman of the PTF. Nwajiuba mentioned that after t...
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Eniko Hart’s Heartwarming Birthday Tribute to Kevin Hart
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Eniko Hart’s Heartwarming Birthday Tribute to Kevin Hart

To celebrate her husband Kevin Hart's 41st birthday, Eniko Hart shared a heartwarming message on Instagram.   Accompanied by a series of throwback photos, Eniko's message was filled with love and gratitude for her husband.   The message conveyed how much Kevin has grown and matured over the years and expressed excitement for many more years together.             View this post on Instagram                   | HAPPY BIRTHDAY babe! 🎉 i took a trip down memory lane this morning and gathered jus a few photos from over the years of us celebrating you! Woo! We def got some time in! LOL! You’ve gotten better, older, & wiser over the years. I loved u then and love more of the man that you’ve become. We’ve shared so many memorable moments together..looking forward to celeb...
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Update: We did not arrest acting EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu- DSS
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Update: We did not arrest acting EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu- DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has clarified that it did not arrest the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. Magu was allegedly taken into custody earlier today by DSS operatives and transported to the Presidential Villa to face a panel investigating allegations of corruption against him. However, the DSS Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya, refuted the reports of Magu's arrest in a statement, stating that the service had been inundated with inquiries about the alleged arrest. Similarly, Tony Amokeodo, spokesperson for the acting EFCC boss, also denied the arrest reports, emphasizing that Magu had been invited to appear before the government's investigative panel concerning the corr...
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Ego Boyo and Blessing Egbe address criticism of Nollywood movies
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Ego Boyo and Blessing Egbe address criticism of Nollywood movies

Defending the Nollywood movie industry, filmmakers Ego Boyo and Blessing Egbe have responded to recent backlash against some movies.    Blessing Egbe took to Twitter to explain that Nollywood producers create humorous movies in line with audience preferences. She argued that movies with "quack jokes" succeed at the box office because Nigerians rush to watch films featuring Instagram comedians and reality show stars.    In her tweet, she stated;    Many producers follow trends. They make films that make you laugh because YOU asked 4 it! YOU RUSHED to d cinemas & laughed at quack jokes because your Instagram comedy/ big brother stars were in it. YOU made these films top box office hits. Now U complain? Pls manage it like dat   Retweeting Blessing Egbe's post, Ego Boyo asserted th...
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Ondo Governor appoints new SSG shortly after the former resigned
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Ondo Governor appoints new SSG shortly after the former resigned

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has appointed a new SSG in the state following the resignation of the former SSG, Ifedayo Abegunde, who resigned on Monday, July 6. In his resignation letter, Abegunde stated that he was tendering his resignation. Shortly after his resignation, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu announced the appointment of Temitayo Oluwatuyi as the new SSG in the state. Akeredolu took to Twitter to make the announcement, stating that Oluwatuyi would immediately assume the position following Abegunde's resignation. ![Ondo Governor appoints new SSG shortly after the former resigned](https://newsnownigeria.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ondo-Governor-appoints-new-SSG-shortly-after-the-former-resigned.jpeg)
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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner, to appear in New York court charged with trafficking
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Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner, to appear in New York court charged with trafficking

Prosecutors in the US have requested a New York court appearance for Ghislaine Maxwell on Friday. Maxwell, the British socialite and former girlfriend of Jeffrey Epstein, is accused of grooming underage girls who were sexually abused by Epstein, the late US financier.   The 58-year-old was apprehended last week at a $1m estate in Bradford, New Hampshire, where she had been hiding.    In a letter to a judge, prosecutors have stated that Maxwell's defense lawyer, Christian Everdell, is seeking a bail hearing on Friday after both sides submit written arguments. She will also be arraigned at the hearing.   Maxwell has been indicted on various charges, including conspiring to entice girls as young as 14 to engage in illegal sex acts with Epstein from 1994 through 1997 at his residences i...
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Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo state, overcomes COVID-19
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Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo state, overcomes COVID-19

Following a positive test result for COVID-19 on June 30, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has declared his recovery from the virus at a press conference on Monday, July 6. The governor, who underwent supervised home management during his isolation period, shared that his latest test results have returned negative. ''I tested positive for the virus and immediately went into isolation with supervised home management. Those days in isolation were defining periods for me. After some days in isolation, our team of doctors decided to take my sample and I was tested again in accordance with the treatment protocol of COVID19. The result came earlier today. I tested negative,'' he said.
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