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Aiyedatiwa Wins Ondo APC Governorship Primary Election
The Governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket for the November 16 election.
Usman Ododo, Kogi state governor and chairman of the election organising committee, declared Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the party’s primary in the early hours of Monday.
Ododo said Aiyedatiwa secured 48,569 votes to defeat his closest challengers — Mayowa…
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Court Adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s N1 Billion Suit Against FG For Adoption Of Processes
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the federal government and State Security Service (SSS) until April 23 for adoption of processes.
Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after a lawyer to the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Gbenga Oladimeji, filed a process shortly…
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Nara Abuse: EFCC To Arraign Cubana Chief Priest
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against Cubana Chief Priest, the nightlife promoter, for alleged abuse of the Nigerian currency.
Cubana, born Pascal Okechukwu, is accused of spraying and tampering with the naira at a social event — contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
The counts against the Instagram celebrity read: “that…
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NNPP Behind Purported Suspension Of Ganduje, Says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of being behind a move to suspend Abdullahi Ganduje, its national chairman.
In a statement on Tuesday, Felix Morka, spokesperson of the APC, said those behind the purported suspension of Ganduje are not members of the party, but people associated with the NNPP.
Morka said the “act was part of the despicable…
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UCH: Yoruba Nation Agitators Scaled Our Fence; We Never Accommodated Them
The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has denied the allegation that the Oodua nation agitators used its premises as armoury.
On Saturday, security operatives arrested 16 “gunmen” suspected to be members of a group identified as Oodua nation agitators for invading the Oyo state secretariat in Ibadan, the capital city.
A video of the police arresting some of the suspected…
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Birthday: Senator Alli Sends Heartfelt Wishes To Oyo APC Chair, Omodewu
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has extended warmest birthday felicitations to Chief Isaac Omodewu, the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State.
This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Ibadan.
Alli said that Omodewu’s dedication and service to the APC in Oyo State are commendable,…
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Israel-Iran Conflict: Impunity For Unlawful Acts Fuelling Ear, Injustice, South Africa Says
The Government of South Africa is gravely concerned at developments in the Middle East following the retaliatory action by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Israel following Israel’s attacks on Iran’s Embassy in Damascus, Syria, on 1 April 2024.
As the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres has stated, there is a “very real danger of a devastating region-wide escalation”.
In…
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NDLEA Intercepts N3.2 Million Counterfeit Cash, Illicit Substance
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a commercial bus conveying N3.2 million counterfeit cash in Lokoja, Kogi.
This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mr Babafemi said the counterfeit cash was owned by three suspects, eight-month pregnant Favour Peter, 24, Esther Adukwu, 27, and Ochigbo…
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FRSC: Oyo-Ogbomoso Road Crash Claimed 19 Lives
At least 19 people died in a road crash along Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo on Sunday, the Federal Road Safety Corps has said.
Corps Public Education Officer, Jonas Agwu, who is an Assistant Corps Marshal, confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja.
Mr Agwu said that the crash involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace Bus registered as NTT52ZY, loaded from Ibadan en route Sokoto, and a Toyota…
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Ounje Eko: Buyers Defy Rain, Besiege Market For Rice, Eggs, Garri, Other
Buyers at the ongoing “Ounje Eko” discount market in Lagos State have continued to troop to the market as it enters its fourth week, following its inauguration on March 17.
At the Ikoyi/Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Sunday, many buyers trooped into the market despite rain in the vicinity.
Many were seen with umbrellas coming to purchase the discounted food items.
Two of the…
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EFCC: We’re Investigating Several Celebrities Involved In Naira Abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is investigating several celebrities who may have been involved in currency abuse.
In a statement on Sunday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, said some of the celebrities have been summoned by the commission and have made useful statements.
The EFCC noted that the agency is aware of the viral videos showing Nigerians abusing the…
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Abducted Channels TV Reporter Regains Freedom
Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area in Rivers, has been freed.
He was released around 10p.m. on Friday unharmed, less than 24 hours after his abduction on Thursday.
His colleague, Charles Oporum, confirmed the news of his release in the late hours of Friday.
Yes, he has been released about an hour ago, and has reunited with his…
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Pregnant Wife, Boyfriend Arrested For Faking Kidnap; Extorting N2 Million From Husband
Operatives of the Gwa Gwa Division of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested a pregnant wife for faking her kidnap in connivance with her boyfriend to extort the sum of N2 million from her husband.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on its official X handle on Wednesday, titled, “ARREST OF A MARRIED WOMAN WHO FAKED HER OWN KIDNAP, SHARED THE RAMSON WITH HER…
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Obanikoro: Nothing Like Budget Padding, It’s For Constituency Projects
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has said that constituents must feel the impact of government in their areas to justify the funds allocated to constituency projects.
Mr Obanikoro said this in an interview with journalists in Lagos on Friday.
He spoke against the backdrop of the alleged budget padding saga that rocked the Senate and the disclosures on funds…
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Palliative Distribution: Market Leaders Praise Senator Alli's Generousity In Times Of Need
Senator Sharafadeen Alli( APC-Oyo South) has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare of his constituents by distributing palliatives to alleviate the economic hardship faced by the people.
This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan.
The senator’s generous gesture saw the…
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Oba Olakulehin To Succeed Late Oba Balogun As New Olubadan Of Ibadan
The Balogun of Ibadanland, Owolabi Olakulehin is set to become the next Olubadan of Ibadan following the passing of Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
However, this will be subject to the approval of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Olakulehin, the Balogun of Ibadanland, is the head of the military line of the Olubadan system.
There are two ruling lines to the…
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Olubadan For Burial Today At Aliwo Ancestral Home
The remains of the late Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, will be interred according to Islamic rites today, Friday, March 15, 2024, at his Aliwo ancestral home in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
The late monarch, who reigned for two years, joined his ancestors at the age of 81 late Thursday evening at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, after a brief…
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