Author: Vreporters
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Cause of Ikoyi Building Collapse Revealed, as Panel Submits Report
The Nation The six-man tribunal set up by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Ikoyi collapsed building has submitted its report. It blamed the collapse on the erosion of professional ethics and due diligence. A statement by the Tribunal Chairman, Toyin Ayinde, stressed that “building collapse is rooted in the collapse of values, morals…
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How I Contact My Son Convicted For Terrorism in US Prison, Father of ‘Underwear Bomber’, Farouk Speaks
Alhaji Umaru Abdul Mutallab, Father of the then 23-year-old man, Farouk Abdul Mutallab, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States of America has raised hope to see his son convicted for terrorism before his death . The 82-year-old business tycoon , and former Chairman of First Bank PLC and UBA, Mutallab let…
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What Davido’s Dad, Deji Adeleke Gave Me After Gaining Varsity Admission, Mr Macaroni Reveals
Popular Nigerian Comedian, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, on Wednesday revealed the first gift he received from Deji Adeleke, father to singer Davido, after gaining admission into the University, adding that, the Osun born business mogul bought him his first laptop ever. Macaroni took to his Twitter account to state that, Adeleke was…
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Kingmakers Announce New Olubadan-elect
The Nation Ten of the 11 members of the Olubadan-in-Council have endorsed the nomination of Dr Lekan Balogun as the next Olubadan of Ibadanland. The Council also denied that a legal tussle could scupper the succession to the Olubadan throne. The Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, stated these at a briefing by…
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Man Beheads Biological Father Following Argument in Ebonyi
A young man simply identified as Kingsley has reportedly beheaded his biological father, Nwadibia Obaji, popularly known as Busy at Umubo Village, Igboeze Onicha Community, in Onicha Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, December 19, 2021, and has left tongues wagging as it was sequel to a suspected mild…
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Moment Lagos Governor, Police Officer Deployed To Magodo In ‘Hot Exchange of Words’ (Video)
The argument that the statutory power conferred on governors as the chief security officer in their respective states was put to test yesterday , as a police officer refused to stand down from the Magodo estate operations or call his superiors at the order of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. In the hot exchange captured…
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President Buhari Names New Chief Economic Adviser
President Muhammadu Buhari has named Dr Doyin Salami as his new chief economic adviser. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this on Tuesday in a statement released in Abuja . Until this new appointment, Salami was the chairman of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. “As chief economic adviser…
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Anambra Varsity Offers Free Training To 5,000 Ex-Commercial Sex Workers in Nigeria
A private owned varsity, Tansian University, Umunya in Anambra State, in collaboration with the Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners, United Kingdom, has concluded plans to offer free training to 5,000 repentant commercial sex workers and vulnerable persons in Nigeria. The National President, CIEPUK, Marcel Ezenwoye, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday. Ezenwoye said the beneficiaries…
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INEC Releases Notice of Election For Ekiti Gubernatorial Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released its notice of election for the June 18, 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said that the notice was posted at the commission’s state office in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday. According to him, the move was in accordance…
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Why 2022 UTME Registration May Be Delayed, JAMB Raises Fear
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Monday, raises fear that forces beyond its control might hinder the board to kick off the registration for 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, as early as possible. The exam body also justifies its decision to enforce the National Identity Number, NIN, requirement in the registration process. The…