Author: Vreporters
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After Kuje, PDP wins Bwari council election
Shekwogaza Gabaya of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been declared winner of Bwari Area Council Chairmanship Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Amuche Madu, the INEC Returning/Collation Officer for the election announced this on Sunday in Bwari. Mr Madu said that Gabaya polled 13,045 votes to emerge winner, while Haruna Shekwolo…
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Strike: Likely Position of ASUU ‘Revealed’
There are strong indications that Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, may settle for warning strike to drive their demands home as some key members are presently at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, to take position on the looming industrial action. A chairman of one of the branches, who preferred anonymity because…
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APC Moves To Bar Lawmakers From Participating in Presidential Primary
Punch Newspaper Fresh crisis is looming in the ruling All Progressives Congress amid fresh plans by the APC to bar members of the National Assembly – who are not principal officers – from taking part in the Presidential primary, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. Currently, all serving and former members of the APC are allowed to…
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NECO Issues Fresh Guidelines On 2022 SSCE Registration
National Examination Council, NECO, has issued fresh guidelines to candidates willing to participate in the 2022 Senior School Certificate Examinations, SSCE, adding that, candidates are required to register offline and validate their registration via their respective state offices of NECO. The examination body revealed this in the new registration guideline made available to Punch in…
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Armed Hoodlums Attacked Igboho’s Residence, as Supporters Sustained ‘Gunshot Injuries’ (Video)
Suspected hoodlums who were reportedly armed to the teeth on Saturday attacked the Soka residence of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho in Ibadan. Some supporters were reportedly attacked and injured during the clash. The Activist is being detained in a prison facility in the Republic of Benin after he was…
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Frank Mba Out as Adejobi Takes Over as Force Public Relations Officer
Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi has taken over from Frank Mba, as the new Force Public Relations Officer. Adejobi takes charge of the department with immediate effect, said SP Benjamin Hundeyin of the Public Relations Department at the Force Headquarters on Saturday. The statement was titled, ‘CP Frank Mba hands over to…
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Another Letter Seeking N50 Million For Oluwo Royal Wedding Surfaced, Osun Govt Reacts
Punch Newspaper A fresh letter has surfaced online seeking support for the royal wedding involving the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, and a princess from Kano State. The letter was signed by the Babalaje of Iwoland, Alhaji Ismaila Kudaisi, demanding financial support to the tune of N50 million for Oluwo’s royal wedding. Kudaisi confirmed…
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Just In: Ethiopia’s Geleta Ulfata Wins 2022 Lagos City Marathon
Ulfata Deresa of Ethiopia has emerged winner of the 2022 Lagos City Marathon sponsored by Access Bank on Saturday. Deresa claimed the price of $30,000 after running the 42km race in two hours 11 minutes and 54 seconds. The first runner-up, David Barmasai, finished the 42Km race in two hours, 13 minutes and 33 seconds…
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ASUU Begins 2-day Meeting To Finalize Decision On Looming Strike
by Afeez Hanafi, Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Godfrey George, Armstrong Bakam, Hindi Livinus and Justin Tyopuusu Punch Newspaper The National Executive Committee of the Academic Staff Union of Universities will commence a two-day meeting at the University of Lagos, Akoka, today, to finalise the union’s decision on an impending strike. ASUU will make the final decision on…
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Troops Foiled Attempt To Attack Defence Academy, as 20 Bandit Terrorists Killed
Air Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have foiled attempt by armed bandits terrorists to attack the general area of the Nigerian Defence Academy NDA thereby eliminating 20 members of the deadly group. Credible intelligence sources told PRNigeria that bandits, riding on over 50 motorcycles were seen on Thursday evening, advancing towards the Academy, in Kaduna…