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How Late Odumakin Assisted OAU Faculty Of Arts To Raise Funds, VC
The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, community has mourned the death of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, who took his last breath at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, yesterday, 3rd of April, 2021. Odumakin, an alumnus of OAU who studied English in the Faculty of of Arts between 1985-1989 was once an executive member…
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Three Reportedly Killed Over Disagreement on N50 Bet In Imo
Three young men have been reported killed in Umuezeala community in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, following a disagreement over N50 bet at the weekend. The incident occurred on Friday evening at Aba branch satellite market near the Ehime Mbano council headquarters. The Nation learnt one Chidubem Mbamara walked into a Bet9aija…
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Ill Fated NAF Jet: Sweedish Military Expert Analyzes Video Released by Boko Haram
A sweedish military expert, Hugo Kaaman, has faulted Boko Haram Terrorists, BHT, propaganda video on missing Alpha Jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force. Kaaman, an independent open-source researcher, with focus on the use of Suicide Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices, SVBIEDs, by armed non-state actors – specifically ISIS. Recall that the terrorists on Friday released…
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‘He Was Recovering Yesterday’, Odumakin’s Wife Reacts
Spokesperson of pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin, is dead. Odumakin’s death has just been confirmed by his wife, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, who responded to a telephone call with newsmen. Amidst sobbing, she said she was on her way to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, right now, declaring repeatedly that: “Part of…
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Yoruba Leaders React To Alleged Plan To Arrest Sunday Igboho
YORUBA leaders have condemned a purported plan to arrest Yoruba activist, Mr Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, through an invitation letter dispatched to him from Abuja by the Inspector General of Police. Adeyemo had said he neither accepted the letter, which was sent to him on Thursday via a courier service and a…
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AAUA Announces Resumption Date For Second Semester
The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko ( AAUA, Ondo State, has announced Tuesday, 6th of April, 2021 as the resumption date for the second semester of the 2019/2020 academic session. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday and signed by Mr Gbenga Arajulu, the Registrar of the institution.…
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Emir of Kano Under Probe Over Alleged N1.3 Billion Land Scam
By Daily Nigerian Barely a year after his installation, the emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero is enmeshed in financial scandal involving the sale of 22 hectares of land to the tune of N1,295,000,000. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, PCACC, is investigating the monarch alongside his top aides…
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Physical Resumption: OAU Gives Reasons For Vacation Directive, Hints On Mode of Examination
Authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University ile-ife have revealed why some set of students earlier directed to resume physically for the practical contents of what they have learnt online are asked to vacate the campus upon the completion of their various tasks. The public relations officer of the institution, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju in a statement sent…
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Confusion As MTN Stops Customers From Recharging Airtime, Data Via Banks
There is confusion among SMEs and customers in Nigeria following inability to recharge MTN lines with airtime and data via banks. In a recent policy flip, the South African firm did not only compel SMEs, who aggregate data and airtime sales, to push only MTN platforms, it also cut down commissions on sales. In a…
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Boko Haram Claims It Shot Down Missing Air Force Jet
Boko Haram militant group has claimed it shot down a Nigerian fighter jet that went missing earlier this week and which the air force said may have crashed, according to a militant video released on Friday. The Alpha light attack jet was on a mission to support troops fighting militants in northeastern Borno state when…
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