Top 6 stories that broke this day, Tuesday, February 28

After what has been a very busy day (news wise), the ZENITHBLOG.com team has gathered the most important news that hit the headlines this Tuesday, February 28. Below are the top stories you might have missed. 1. PDP crisis worsens as presidency raises alarm over plot to divide...

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BREAKING: Wike reportedly absent as PDP govs meet Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday, February 28, met with governors elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over the leadership crisis rocking the party. According to a report on The Nation, governors that attended the meeting included Seriake...

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Ex – militant leader writes letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, have a look at its content

Editor’s Note: Israel Eshenakpe Akpodoro is President of Niger Delta Ex- Agitators, a former militant group in the Niger Delta. In this letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, he commended the president for two special projects, the proposed modular refineries and the $20billion...

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Nigeria finally coming out of recession, Presidency says

The Presidency on Tuesday reacted to the review of the economy by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), saying the report indicated that the economy was coming out of recession. “There are now indications that the Nigerian economy is well on its way out of recession considering...

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Presidency says Nigerians should beware of fake news claiming Buhari is 80+, not 74

Presidency has warned Nigerians to beware of fake news circulating about President buhari’s health status and real age. President Muhammadu Buhari, who is in the United Kingdom, recently wrote to the Senate demanding for an indefinite extension of his 10-day vacation which...

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Release Nnamdi Kanu now! Soludo, Utomi tells Buhari, FG

– The former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu – Soludo led other Igbo leaders to visit the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) on Tuesday, February 28 – He called for dialogue instead of detention The...

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4 couples who have been together for at least 25 years share their secrets to long marriage (photos)

– Four Ugandan couples who have been together for at least 25 years share their secrets to their long unions – All of them believe their unions are ordained by God – The couples spoke to Uganda’s Daily Monitor during a campaign dubbed “Just The Two Of Us.” Four Ugandan couples...

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Nigerian vegetable soup – 3 best recipes

Okra Soup is one of the simplest soups in cooking. Some people claim that the main complexity consists in crushing vegetables for the preparation of this soup. But as soon as vegetables will be prepared, cooking of the dish won’t take a lot of time. In the Hausa language, this...

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Buhari reportedly suffering from Crhon's disease

– There are indications that President Muhammadu Buhari’s long stay in London could be as a result of Crohn’s Disease, a medical condition that has affected his digestive system – It was gathered that, apart from a lingering prostrate flare-up and other chronic conditions,...

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GOOD NEWS: African Development Bank to inaugurate $850m agriculture transformation programme to reduce imports

The African Development Bank (AfDB) will launch an 850 million dollars agriculture programme to transform the sector and reduce food imports in Africa, an official of the bank has said. Dr Chiji Ojukwu, the Director of Agriculture in the bank, said this on the sideline of the...

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Lawyers protest hike in filing fees in Osun courts

– Lawyers in Osun state have protested hike in filing fees in Osun courts – They said that the exorbitant filing fees in the state would make it difficult for ordinary people to pursue justice and make them take the law into their hands once they couldn’t approach the cost due...

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BREAKING: Soludo, Utomi leads powerful delegation to visit Nnamdi Kanu in Kuje prison

– The leader of the indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been receiving visitors at Kuje prison – Some prominent Nigerians visited the IPOB leader on Tuesday, February 28 – They were led by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Dr Chukwuma Soludo The...

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Attacking natives for defending themselves not a solution to Southern Kaduna crisis – Sheu Sani

– Senator Sheu Sani has advised that arresting indigenes for defending themselves could not end Southern Kaduna crisis – He said that if there is no peace in Southern Kaduna, there is no way Kaduna state will be in peace – The Senator, therefore, called for a holistic approach...

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While politicians, others steal billions of naira monthly, NGO says 800,000 under-5 children die every year in Nigeria

The Partnership For Advocacy in Child and Family Health (PACFaH) says no fewer than 800,000 children under the age of five are dying in Nigeria annually. Dr Remi Adeseun, the Project Director, Strategy, for the Pharmaceutica* Society of Nigeria (PSN)-PACFaH, made the disclosure...

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Exclusive: I do not want to comment on Buhari's call – Presidential aide

The presidential adviser on digital media and head of digital engagement, Tolu Ogunlesi declined to speak on if he received any calls from President Muhammadu Buhari who has been away for 40 days. In an interview with Zenithblog.com at the ongoing Social Media Week Lagos, the...

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BREAKING: Passengers panic as Medview Airline plane develops fault midair

A Medview Airline flight from Lagos to Abuja was suspended midair after a fault was observed on the plane. According to Premium Times, a passenger on the flight said passengers suspected the plane, with flight number VL 2102, was faulty before takeoff, but they were assured...

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GOOD NEWS: Toyota to begin assembling cars in Nigeria this year

– The first set of Nigeria-assembled Toyota cars will be rolled out in a couple of months – This was disclosed by the chairman, Toyota Nigeria Limited, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo – The company has a target of 15,000 vehicles yearly The first set of Nigeria-assembled Toyota cars...

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Nigeria has the most desperate migrants taking dangerous routes to Europe – Report

– There is desperation among citizens of less developed countries including the African continent to travel to European countries – The United Nations says Nigeria and Eritrea now top the list of those travelling through dangerous routes just to get to Europe Nigeria is one...

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6 ANNOYING WAYS Nigerian bankers would get under your skin

Nigerian bankers have a lot of work to do in order to be on the same page with the ‘smarter banking’ the industry is trying to preach. Many Nigerians have headache when they think of the torture they will be subjected to in the banking halls if they have to visit their banks...

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Extremely sad! 7 Nigerian celebrities who died just too early (photos/videos)

The Nigerian entertainment industry in just two months into the new ear has suffered a number of losses which left the atmosphere worried. Nigerian celebrities who died just too early While some died at an old age others died at their prime like gospel singer and former Idols...

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Just in: Senate reveals date for Onnoghen confirmation hearing

Acting chief justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen will know if he will become the substantive one on Wednesday, March 1. Onnoghen will know his fate on Wednesday March 1. The president of the Nigerian Senate Bukola Saraki revealed during plenary on Tuesday, February 28 that...

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See what police uncovered in a 'strange mental home' in Osun (photos,video)

The Osun state police command has uncovered a camp in Iwo town where people are allegedly dehumanized under the pretense that they are receiving treatment for mental illness. ChannelsTV reports that the home was discovered after a tip-off. According to the state commissioner...

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Benue State University – fees for freshers and postgraduates

Today, it is impossible to imagine life without knowledge. Many seek to know more, to improve knowledge, to get success. There are several levels of education: primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, vocational, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies....

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