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1 month ago | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Ese Amadasun |Mike Osarogiagbon
By Caroline AmehThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received a petition from constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District demanding the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. A copy of the petition, obtained by The Nigerian Observer, shows that over 250,000 constituents signed the document—surpassing the 50 percent threshold required to initiate a recall process out of the district’s 480,000 registered voters.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Ugo Ugboh |Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
Hakeem Onilogbo, popularly known as Hakeem Effects, is redefining Nollywood through his exceptional makeup artistry. Renowned for his expertise in special effects makeup, he has become a game-changer, creating realistic injuries, supernatural transformations, and culturally resonant designs. Hakeem’s work on films like Jagun Jagun and King of Thieves (Ògúndábède) highlights his unmatched skill. Whether crafting battle scars or mystical looks, his attention to detail makes characters unforgettable.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Gloria Omoruyi |Caroline Ameh
BENIN CITY – The Managing Director of the Edo State Public Building and Maintenance Agency, Sir (Dr.) Lucky Eseigbe, has affirmed that Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration will not tolerate fraud or redundancy in the civil service. Speaking during an interactive session with artisans of the agency, Eseigbe emphasized that the government would not use taxpayers’ money to pay salaries for unproductive staff.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
Netflix is revolutionizing Nollywood by bringing Nigerian stories to a global stage and reshaping the industry. Since its Nigerian debut in 2016, the streaming giant has heavily invested in local content, offering filmmakers access to wider audiences and better resources. Through Netflix, films like Ìjàkùmò and The King’s Horseman have reached international viewers, introducing global audiences to Nigeria’s rich culture and storytelling traditions.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Gloria Omoruyi
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has congratulated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic election as Namibia’s first female president, marking a significant milestone in African leadership and gender equality. Nandi-Ndaitwah, currently serving as Namibia’s Vice President, emerged victorious in the presidential election as announced by the Electoral Commission of Namibia.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Richard Eweka |Caroline Ameh
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has revealed plans by his administration to ensure that the abandoned multi-million naira Water Fountain at King’s Square, Benin City, is revived. Governor Okpebholo disclosed this while speaking with journalists after an inspection tour of the facility, built by the Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led administration. The Water Fountain, in the past, attracted thousands of fun seekers to the museum, especially during festive periods.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh
The Nigerian Army recently hosted a workshop aimed at enhancing collaboration between the military, media, and security agencies to address the challenges of the evolving digital media landscape. The event took place at the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and Information (NASPRI) in Giri, Abuja, and gathered a wide range of stakeholders, including media professionals, security personnel, and online publishers.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Richard Eweka
The House of Representatives Committee on Polytechnics and other Higher Technical Education expressed shock over the discovery of Federal Polytechnic Ugep, Cross Rivers State, spending over N600 million on personnel and overhead costs despite having only 142 students and 154 academic and non-academic staff. This was discovered after a submission on budget performance and other activities by the Rector of the Polytechnic, Professor Edward Okey before the Committee on Monday.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Richard Eweka
A Northern Coalition Group, on Tuesday expressed strong support for the proposed tax reform bills, emphasizing their potential to address the long-standing issues in Nigeria’s tax system. The group, during a peaceful protest outside the National Assembly complex in Abuja, urged federal lawmakers from the 19 northern states to back the bills and expedite their passage.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
nigerianobservernews.com | Caroline Ameh |Daniel Nweze
In a bid to foster peace and prevent electoral violence, eighteen political parties in Ondo State, located in Southwest Nigeria, have signed a Peace Accord. This all important agreement commits the parties to a peaceful gubernatorial election and to respecting the election results, as long as the process is deemed free and fair. The peace accord was facilitated by the National Peace Committee, chaired by former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.
