The leadership of Labour Party has saluted the courage of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly endorsing its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing it as a worthy New Year gift. Obasanjo had in the said message personally signed by him stated that the former Anambra State governor had an edge in the February 25 poll. […]
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed candidates with biometric challenges during registration for the 2023 UTME to proceed to its headquarters in Abuja. JAMB gave the directive in the latest edition of its bulletin released on Monday. The examination body said candidates who encounter biometric troubles during their registration process will complete […]
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Schools in Malawi’s two largest cities are to remain closed until further notice due to a worsening cholera outbreak, the government said on Monday. Students were due back in class after the holidays on Tuesday. But the health ministry said the start of the school term for primary and secondary pupils in the capital Lilongwe […]
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Falana asks association to Mobilise Nigerians against police brutality The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has constituted a nine-member ad hoc committee to handle the cases of the slain Lagos-based lawyer, Omobolanle Raheem and Gafaru Buraimoh who were allegedly killed by police officers in Lagos. This as human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), […]
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Dauda Lawal, Dr. Jennifer Douglas and 11 other Nigerians have been named among the 2023 ‘100 Most Reputable Africans’. The ‘roll of honour’ was released by Reputation Poll International (RPI), a global reputation firm. The list features individuals from diverse sectors, including governance/leadership, entertainment, human rights/advocacy, education, and business. The […]
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Brazilians bid a final farewell this week to football giant Pele, starting Monday with a 24-hour public wake at the stadium of his long-time team, Santos. The oceanside home of the team nicknamed “Peixe” — “fish” in Portuguese — is expecting a huge influx of fans looking to honor the “King” of football, who died […]
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As ex-President says LP candidate has ‘edge’ over Tinubu, Atiku, others APC PCC ‘pities’ Obi over ‘worthless’ ratification ‘OBJ can’t win polling unit, ward in Abeokuta for Obi’ Former President merely expressing personal opinion, says PDP Worthless! This was how All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC) described yesterday’s endorsement of Labour Party presidential […]
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By Tunde Odesola With a halo round his head, Pelé packed lightning in his right foot, thunder in his left; the reason his footsteps sparkled, the reason he shone like a million stars, the reason he was named Edson after the inventor of the light bulb, Thomas Edison: the reason he turned football to ‘jogo […]
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The funeral of Brazil legend, Pele will be held today at the home of his former club, Santos, after the World Cup winner died at the age of 82, with president Jair Bolsonaro declaring three days of mourning after the news. Pele, a world champion in 1958, 1962 and 1970, had been treated for colon […]
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Social-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued oil-producing states for allegedly failing to account for the N625.43 billion recently paid to them by the Federal Government. The payment to Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states covered 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P refunds. The refunds […]
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