Fifth from left is the Olowo of Owo. On his left are Governor Aiyedatiwa (6th left) and Deji of Akure (7th left) Ondo State Government on Thursday appointed the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye, as the new Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers. He takes over from the Deji of Akure, […]
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Ighodalo vows to appeal The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the state’s governor. In a unanimous judgement on Wednesday, the tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state […]
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents the Kogi Central District, has accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, of initiating her recall flopped process using fake constituents. Despite a government ban on rallies and processions, Natasha was given a rousing welcome by supporters from her district’s five local council areas […]
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The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is optimistic that he will be released this month. Sharing this optimism, the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), FCT, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, who visited Kanu at the Department of State Services, DSS, headquarters in Abuja, said the IPOB leader is […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has rejected the petition to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the Senate. Announcing this via its official X handle in a statement on Thursday, it said the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal […]
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By Abimbola Adelakun Years ago, I had an unforgettable experience of nearly witnessing a lynching at Iwo Road in Ibadan. It was a typical day, and while standing at a bus stop, a woman two paces away suddenly shouted that her purse had been snatched. She held the clothes of the man standing beside her. […]
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Democracy is fast losing its popularity among Nigerians. Often chanted as the government of the people, by the people, and for the people, this model now rings hollow. The presidential system, under representative democracy, has become a tool of oppression, exploitation, and sleaze. It has produced a small group of rich and powerful Nigerians who […]
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By Banji Ayoola Whenever you want to examine the Holy Word, know that It stands on a lofty pedestal far above you. That it is you who must genuinely exert yourself to approach It. And be permitted to gratefully draw from Its inexhaustible wealth for your well-being. Wear for your soul a clean garment for […]
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By Kayode Oseni Drinking water infused with lemon slices is a simple yet effective way to not only enhance your hydration, but also to alkalinize your blood and reap various health benefits. Here are some key advantages of incorporating lemon water into your routine: 1. *Rich in Vitamin C* Lemons are an excellent source of […]
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Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria has declared that it has not introduced new N5,000 and N10,000 banknotes, contrary to a report. Debunking the report in a post on its Instagram page on Wednesday, the bank said that the report did not originate from it. It said, “The […]
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