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May 29: Why Tinubu Must Be Sworn-in as President – Labour Party’s Faction
The Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party has distanced itself from the calls for an interim government and the agitations that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, should not be sworn in on May 29, pending the determination of the petitions before the Presidential Election Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The faction of the party, noted that…
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Peter Obi Reacts To Verbal Attack on Pastor Adeboye by “Obedients”
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has described as “most unacceptable” attacks on the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The former governor of Anambra State said some people are masquerading as his followers to rain insults on the 81-year-old cleric. Obi condemned the…
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EFCC Arrests Immediate Past Minister of Power Over Alleged N22bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged N22bn fraud. According to reliable sources, the former minister was arrested early Wednesday and was subsequently detained at the headquarters of the anti-graft agency. The arrest is said to be in connection with the Commission’s ongoing investigation into…
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European Union Declares Support For Tinubu’s Administration
The European Union (EU) has declared its intention to work with the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , to build a mutually beneficial relationship with Nigeria. Samuela Isopi, EU ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), spoke on Tuesday during the celebration of Europe Day in Abuja. Isopi said the…
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Fresh Graduate Awaiting NYSC Call-up Found Dead in Ondo
A fresh graduate of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Gbenga Moses, has been found dead inside his room in Ondo State. City & Crime gathered that Gbenga also known as “Pablo” was awaiting his call-up letter for his mobilisation for the one-year compulsory National Youths Service Corp (NYSC). The young chap, who graduated from the…
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Suspected Bandits Invade Varsity, as Security Operatives Foil Attempt Abduction of Students
Gunmen suspected to be bandits invaded Plateau State University (PLASU), but were repelled by the security operatives of the institution. The school authority said the gunmen invaded the female hostel of the institution in Bokkos on Tuesday night but there was no abduction. John Agams, public relations officer of the institution who spoke with NAN,…
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19-year-old Varsity Student Slumps, Dies After ‘getting – high’ on Drugs
A 19-year-old student of Petroleum and Gas Engineering at the Federal University, Otuoke (FUO) in Bayelsa State was reportedly slumped, and thereafter gave up the ghost after taking overdose drugs in the name of ‘getting high’ . The deceased student, who was in 300-level simply identified as Job Alawari Kei, reportedly took a drug known…
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Buhari Speaks On Adeleke’s Victory at Supreme Court
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the Supreme Court’s judgment on the July 16, 2022 gubernatorial election in Osun State, as well as the important role of the judiciary in deepening the rule of law and democracy. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President reminded the political…
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Flash: Supreme Court Affirms Adeleke as Osun Governor
The supreme court has affirmed the election of Ademola Adeleke as the duly elected governor of Osun state. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, a five-member panel of the apex court held that the court of appeal correctly reinstated Adeleke as governor. The Cable
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Court Orders Remand of 9 OAU Students For Allegedly Beating Final Year Student To Death
A magistrate court sitting in Ile-Ife, Osun State has ordered the remand of nine students of Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, in Correctional over alleged murder of a final year student of Okoli Ahize. The deceased was accused of stealing a mobile phone in Awolowo hall of residence on campus. According to Daily Gist, the Police…
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