By Tunji Ajibade There was that last time I turned to the National Leader of the All Progressives Party, Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. At that stage, I had wondered if there was indeed a contest between the two personalities for the seat of the president. Now there is. I […]
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Eight days after the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, joined his ancestors, Oyo State Government has assured that a new Alaafin would emerge soon, urging the Oyo people to be patient. Governor Seyi Makinde gave the assurance at the eighth-day fidau/interdenominational prayer held in honour of the late monarch at the palace […]
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Former Vice President and presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party platform, Atiku Abubakar, has hinted other aspirants vying for the presidential tickets that the party’s delegates would determine their fate during the primary. Aside from Atiku, other aspirants jostling for the main opposition party presidential ticket include former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Anambra […]
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Oyo State Teaching Service Commission, (TESCOM) has honored two students and five teachers for distinguishing themselves in various competitions. The Chairman, TESCOM, Pastor Akinade Alamu in his address at second phase of Teachers’ Solidarity rally for Governor Seyi Makinde, held in Ibadan noted that the award was initiated to motivate the students and their teachers, […]
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Gunmen have invaded a ‘beer parlour’ in Obiofia village in Osumenyi, in the Nnewi-South Local Government Area of Anambra State, and killed five persons. According to an eyewitness, the incident happened at the Ụtọ Ndụ Beer drinking joint late Friday. It was gathered that the unidentified gunmen invaded the restaurant at about 8:00pm on Friday […]
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Yul and May Edochie; Judy Austin Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, on Saturday said that he’ll sort out any issues arising in his family amicably, as it was his personal problem. This was as the actor also appreciated his fans for their concern and support towards his family in the past few days. The actor had […]
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House of Commons chamber. Source: Google A lawmaker from Britain’s ruling Conservative party resigned on Saturday, after admitting he deliberately watched pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber. Neil Parish, who represents a seat in southwest England, said he was standing down and triggering a by-election in the Tory stronghold after […]
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PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu Appeal committee meets Monday The Peoples Democratic Party, on Friday in Abuja, disqualified two of its 17 presidential aspirants. The Chairman of the Screening Committee, Senator David Mark, disclosed this to journalists shortly after the conclusion of the exercise at the Legacy House, Abuja, the presidential campaign headquarters of […]
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Contrary to the position of human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, and other senior lawyers that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from re-contesting the office he vacated over seven years ago, another senior lawyer and rights activist, Mr Mike Ozekhome, has said that the ex-President is qualified. Falana […]
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