Category: News
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OAU Union Leaders Set For Retreat, After Management Approves Inauguration, Swearing-in Five Months After Election
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University has approved the inauguration and swearing-in of elected students’ union leaders of the institution five months after the election. The inauguration of the elected officers was contained in a release issued by the electoral chairman, Ajayi Oluwafemi also known as ‘efem Castro’ on Saturday. According to the release, the…
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102-year-old Grandma Speaks Extensively On Motivation, Strategy To Rule Nigeria , If Elected
Punch Newspaper Centenarian High Chief Josephine Ezeanyaeche, who recently declared her ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023, speaks to IKENNA OBIANERI about her motivation and strategy. Please tell us about yourself. My name is High Chief Josephine Ezeanyaeche. I am from Akukwa Village, Ubukwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State and I am…
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Ukranian War: Time To Call The Europeans To Order by Owei Lakemfa
By Owei Lakemfa I am not sure anybody knows what the outcome of these unnecessary conflicts will be. The solution I see is: first, a de-escalation of the conflict, a ceasefire by all sides, including in Eastern Ukraine, and a negotiated settlement… A resuscitation of the Minsk Agreements is a good place to begin. The…
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Russia Invasion: UK Freezes Putin, Foreign Minister’s Assets
United Kingdom government on Friday ordered all assets of President Vladimir Putin and his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov frozen over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Treasury issued a financial sanctions notice against the two men, adding them to a list of Russian oligarchs who have already had their property and bank accounts in the UK…
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Uromi Robbery Attack: Edo Police Confirms Recovery of N34.5 Million, Four Vehicles (Photos)
The Edo State Police Command on Friday confirmed the recovery of N34.5 million and four of the vehicles used in the multiple bank robberies that took place in Uromi on Thursday. In a press release, Spokesperson of the Command, Bello Kontongs, stated that motorcycles, bags containing some items and one Union Bank ATM card were…
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NATO Deploys Response Force To Twart Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has decided to deploy the NATO Response Force to thwart Russia’s attack on Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg announced in a press conference on Friday “What we see now is a full-fledged invasion of Ukraine,” Mr Stoltenberg said in a press conference on Friday, warning that Russian forces are moving…
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Russia Invasion: Manchester United Cancels Sponsorship Deal With Russian Airline
Manchester United on Friday ended its sponsorship deal with Russian airline Aeroflot amid Russia’s ongoing hostilities against Ukraine. United said their decision was due to Russian invasion of Ukraine, while sympathising with those affected by the crisis. “In light of events in Ukraine, we have withdrawn Aeroflot’s sponsorship rights. “We share the concerns of our fans…
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Don’t Consider Joining NATO, Russia Warns Sweden, Finland
Russia has said that it would have to respond if Sweden and Finland decides to join NATO. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova held a press conference on Friday and reflected on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the intentions of Russia going forward. “Finland and Sweden should not base their security damaging the security of…
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Kano Governor’s Son, Abdulazeez Ganduje Threatens Legal Action Against Father Over Failure To Pay N82 Million For Executed Contract
Daily Nigerian Abdulazeez Ganduje, the eldest son of the governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has threatened legal action against the government of his father for failure to pay the sum of N82 million to his company, Global Firm Nigeria Limited, being final payment of a contract he executed. DAILY NIGERIAN exclusively gathered that on…
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INEC Speaks On Newly Signed Electoral Amendment Bill
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the 2022 Electoral Amendment Bill signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday will help ensure a free, fair and credible future elections. The commission, in a statement by its spokesperson, Festus Okoye, said its position would be officially made known after the INEC extraordinary meeting scheduled…