Author: Vreporters
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2023: Acting PDP Chair Speaks on Crisis Rocking Party, Zoning of Presidency
By DARE ADEKANMBI Acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi, speaks exclusive to DARE ADEKANMBI on the crisis in the party, the zoning clamour, speculated plan by former President Goodluck Jonathan to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), preparations for off-cycle elections in Anambra, Osun and Ekiti states, among…
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Gunmen Abduct 3 Worshippers, Kill 1 in Kogi Church
Gun-wielding kidnappers on Sunday morning attacked ECWA church by express road in Okedayo in Kabba area of Kogi State and abducted three worshippers, killing one person in the process. Tribune Online reliably gathered that the gunmen fully armed with AK-47 rifles numbering five invaded the church at about 8am on Sunday shooting sporadically as they…
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Hushpuppi: IGP Issues Query Letter To Abba Kyari Following Probe
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has issue a query letter to the the suspended commander of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Abba Kyari, following an investigation into alleged infractions committed by the disgraced police officer. Kyari had been accused by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of involvement in the fraudulent…
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Why I Take Baba Ijesha Rape Saga Personally, Nollywood Actress
Nollywood Actress cum film producer, Nkechi Blessing, has opened up about why she took the Baba Ijesha rape saga personal as she had been a victim of rape in time past. Nkechi said she took the issue rather personal, as she recounted her story, saying “When I was about 16 or 17, I had this…
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ASUU Speaks on Appointment of Prof. Ibiyemi as 9th LASU VC
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Lagos State University (LASU) at the weekend commended Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointing Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello as the 9th substantive Vice Chancellor of the 38-year-old institution. The union also applauded the Sir David Sunmoni-led Governing Council and the Senate for conducting a rancourous free selection exercise that produced…
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Three Children Died After Drinking Tea ‘Prepared’ by Step-mother in Yobe
22-year-old step-mother identified as Khadija Yakubu has been arrested by the police for allegedly poisoned three children who were residents of Makara Huta community in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State. She was said to have poisoned the tea which four of the children of her husband’s first wife took. While three of them…
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Definitive case against Pantami’s FUTO fraud Professorship
By Farooq Kperogi There are basically three legitimate ways to become a professor: by climbing the professional ladder in a university; by being appointed to the position from outside academia in recognition of vast and varied industry experience or artistic wizardly in a field; and through a courtesy appointment. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami’s record does…
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NDA Invasion: How Troops Rescue Abducted Major
A Major of the Nigerian Army, Christopher Datong, abducted by armed bandits during the invasion of the Nigeria Defense Academy, NDA, last month has regained his freedom. In a statement released by Ezindu Idimah, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, the army said it rescued the officer with a minor injury after it troops arrived at…
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Protest: UNIBEN VC Lauds Students
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Lilian Salami, has lauded the students of the school who recently staged a protest against the recent hike in late registration fee from N10,000 to N20,000. Sounding apologetic, Prof. Salami who spoke in Benin yesterday was, however, silent as to whether the school will refund the…
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Igboho: DSS Speaks on N20 billion Damages Awards by Court
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Friday said it is yet to be informed about the court judgment directing the service to pay N20 billion to the self-acclaimed Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho. Justice Ladiran Akintola of Oyo State High Court gave the order in a suit filed by…