Return IPOB leader to Kenya A Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, has ordered the Federal Government to pay the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, the sum of N500 million as damages following his illegal abduction and human rights abuse from Kenya. The Court also ordered the […]
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Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the release of N377,120,472.20, for the payment of the fourth round of gratuity to pensioners of primary school extraction. This was disclosed in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday and signed by the state Head of Service, Dr. Festus Oyebade. The statement also said payment of the […]
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Severance packages for President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, state governors and other political appointees leaving office in 2023 may cost the country about N63.45bn, findings have shown. The figure also covers the severance gratuity for ministers, commissioners, National Assembly members, state assembly members and special advisers. It, however, does not include special assistants. […]
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The Director of Communications for the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Momodu, has explained why he is opposing the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress standard bearer, Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Tuesday, he said he loved ‘the man Tinubu’ but disagreed with ‘Tinubu the politician’. He claimed that Tinubu had declined […]
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A Superintendent of Police, Goddy Ihende, has told a Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa Square that a driver of the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit, Andrew Ominikoron, who allegedly raped and murdered his passenger, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, always raped his victims in secluded places. The witness said apart from the deceased, the defendant […]
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Obaseki reacts All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council on Tuesday asked the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, to apologise to Nigerians over his divisive comment. The call was made by the spokesman of the APC Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, in an exclusive interview. Obaseki had warned that Nigeria will collapse completely if APC presidential […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari Minister warns fake news could trigger Third World War The Federal Government has said clickbait might be what prompted the recent security alert by some embassies in Nigeria. Clickbait refers to content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to click on a link to a particular web page. […]
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I remain the most fortunate VP ever, declares Osinbajo Jega faults ‘retrogressive’ criteria for choosing running mates I enjoyed a sound working relationship with Kwankwaso, Ganduje affirms Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has canvassed the inclusion of the roles of deputy governors in the Constitution to address incessant friction between the deputies and their principals. He disclosed […]
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Petrol scarcity hit different parts of Nigeria on Tuesday, forcing motorists to spend hours at filling stations while battling to get the product. Black marketers had a field day, selling a litre of fuel at N300-N400 in many parts of the country. Many motorists were forced to patronise them as the unpalatable alternative was to […]
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Peter Obi with women leaders at the VOW conference held in Abuja yesterday Presidential candidates promise to deliver on affirmative action, promote women’s rights We will hold you accountable to promises made, Akiyode-Afolabi vows INEC: 70 per cent of new voters PWDs, vulnerable groups Not too late to change Shettima, Northern Christian clerics tell Tinubu […]
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