Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in his message to Nigerians on the occasion Of the 21st Anniversary Of Democracy Day, lauded the sacrifices made by the winner of the June 12 presidential election, the late Chief Moshood Abiola. He described Abiola as a symbol of the June 12 struggle. Atiku, however, called for the honour and recognition of others who …
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A new Deputy Speaker has emerged at the Kaduna State House of Assembly. He is Hon. Isaac Auta representing Kauru Constituency. Auta’s emergency and swearing was followed with a rowdy session as a member attempted to steal the maze. Auta was immediately sworn in by the Clerk of the Assembly, who administered oaths of office and allegiance on him. The …
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Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Affairs, Babafemi Ojudu, has renewed his quarrel with the Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, over the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government in the state, saying that there is no governance in Ekiti. Ojodu, who represented Ekiti-Central in Seventh Senate, stated this during a telephone chat with journalists. The former …
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An Ondo State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Akure, on Wednesday, remanded in police custody two persons for being in possession of human heads. The defendants, Adewale Abiodun and Abel Olomofe, who are cemetery workers with the Akure South Local Government Area, were arrested by the police for allegedly exhuming corpses and cutting off their heads at a cemetery on the …
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Controversial Nigerian journalist,, Kemi Olunloyo has revealed that Davido’s fiancee, Chioma Rowland has moved out of his house. This comes after reports that DMW boss Davido recently welcomed a child with a UK based make-up artist. A couple of days ago, the journalist reported that Davido welcomed another baby boy with a London based Makeup Artist, and she also went …
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There is apprehension in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the disbandment of factional groups within the party like Justice Forum and Mandate Group. Few days ago, Alhaji Rauf Enilolobo, Organising Secretary of the APC in Lagos, who is a staunch ally of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior, was named the chairman of the …
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The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) Monday said it would embark on an indefinite strike on June 15 over the alleged failure of the government to redeem its pledges, particularly on salary arrears and working conditions. NARD President, Aliyu Sokomba and Secretary-General Bilqis, in a letter to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said doctors managing COVID-19 patients and …
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The Federal Government says it cannot reopen schools now as it is not yet safe to do so. The Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, said this in Abuja on Monday during the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. He described as fake, reports that the government would reopen schools on June 21. He said: “Any reopening …
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The Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State, has stopped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from conducting its Governorship election. According to the ruling, the court on Monday granted an order, restraining the APC and its national chairman, Adams Oshiomhole from conducting any primary election in Edo State. Till the determination of the suit on June 11, …
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The trial of a suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala also known as Wadume has started at the Federal High Court, Abuja and he has pleaded not guilty to the charges leveled against him. The Office of the Attorney-General had last week took over the case involving Wadume and six others where the 16-count charges were amended to 12. In August …
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