Month: December 2024
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Heavy Security in Osun, as Ex-deputy Governor Emerges Owa of Obokun
There was a heavy security presence in Ilesa on Friday as former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, was named Owa-Obokun-elect from the Bilaro Ruling House. The throne became vacant following the passing of Oba Gabriel Aromolaran in September 2024 after 42 years of reign. After his demise, the High Chiefs declared a…
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FULL LIST: Tinubu’s nephew, Dangote, Lookman, others make 100 most influential Africans in 2024
Punch Newspaper In 2024, Africa continues to make waves globally, with individuals from various sectors driving innovation, development, and progress. The New African magazine, in a press release on Friday, unveiled its list of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024, spotlighting individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil…
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Just In:Nigerian Governor Loses 24-year-old Son
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Just In: LASU Workers Suspend Strike
Workers in the employ of the Lagos State University, LASU, operating under the aegis of the Joint Action Committee, JAC, have suspended their industrial following the meeting of two or three of their demands by the state government. The workers are the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities,…
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INTERPOL Declares 14 Nigerians Wanted (See List)
The International Police (INTERPOL) has released a wanted list comprising 14 Nigerians implicated in various offences, including human trafficking, narcotics, robbery, deception, and fraud. According to Red Notices posted on INTERPOL’s official website on Tuesday, the individuals are sought by authorities in different countries for crimes allegedly committed within their jurisdictions. According to the postings,…
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Islamic Group Reels Out Reasons Behind Floating Shari’ah Court in Oyo
An Islamic group operating under the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has reeled out the reasons for establishing an Independent Sharia Arbitration Panel in Oyo town and its neighbouring areas. The group clarified that the postponement of the event was due to an inadvertent reference to the programme as the inauguration…
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Naira Firms up, Stock Market Surges After President’s Media Chat
The Nation Newspaper Economic and finance experts have said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Monday media chat showed admirable grasp and clarity of thoughts on the nation’s macroeconomic outlook. The financial markets reacted positively yesterday, in the first trading day after the presidential media chat. The naira firmed up, it appreciated by four basis points to…
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Meet 3 Nigerians that Made Forbes 50 Wealthiest Black Americans’ List 2024
A few days ago, Forbes released its first ForbesBLK50 list, showcasing the 50 wealthiest Black Americans in 2024 with three Nigerians making the list. The list includes three Nigerians—Wemimo Abbey, Tope Awotona, and Adebayo Ogunlesi—who are recognised for their impressive achievements and influence in their industries. The ForbesBLK50 list looks at more than just wealth;…
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Court Orders Remands Ooni’s ex-Queen, Oriyomi, School principal
A Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has ordered the remand of Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, the ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi Hamzat, the owner of Agidigbo FM; and Bashorun Islamic High School Principal, Fasasi Abdulahi, at the Agodi Correctional Facility. The ruling is pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the…
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Passengers From Lagos, Abuja, Owerri, Others To Benefit from FG’s Transport Fare Slash
Punch Newspaper The proposed 50 per cent interstate transport fare price slash by the Federal Government will commence today (Tuesday). Travellers from Lagos, Abuja, Owerri and Port Harcourt, Kaduna, among others, are to benefit from the scheme, according to the Federal Government. Recall that the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transportation last Thursday announced…