Month: June 2022

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Background

Politics

Former Deputy President of the Senate has finally ended his ambition to become the Governor of Enugu State.

Former Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu has finally ended his ambition to become the Governor of Enugu State in 2023, ending days of speculations after he withdrew from the Peoples Democratic PartyPDP, primary election in the State. There have been reports of the federal lawmaker making moves to the All Progressives CongressAPC, in order to actualize his ambition but theexperienced lawmaker yesterday issued a personal statement where he […]

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National

EFCC has released the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has released the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, on bail. Spokesperson of the Anti-graft agency Wilson Uwujaren confirmed the development yesterday. The EFCC arrested Idris on May 16 over an 80 billion Naira fraud after failing to honour thecommission’s invitations to respond to issues connected to the fraudulent act. After his arrest, the Minister of Finance, Zainad Ahmed, suspended him.

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National

FG has directed NNPC to implement a deal on a gas pipeline to Europe through Morocco.

The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum CorporationNNPC to implement a deal on a gas pipeline to Europe through Morocco. Africa’s gas resources are increasingly in the spotlight as the European Union looks to wean itself off Russian supplies following the invasion of Ukraine in February. The Minister of Petroleum Timipre Sylva recently told newsmen in Abuja that the approval for a memorandum of understanding on the gas […]

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Entertainment

Johnny Depp has won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

Pirates of the Caribbean super actor Johnny Depp has won his defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard. The highly publicized lawsuit which lasted for six weeks ended yesterday June 1, following a three-day deliberation by a Jury consisting of five men and two women, while the final deliberation lasted for 13 hours. The Jury came to the agreement that Heard’s statements about her marriage were false and that she acted maliciously toward Depp, with the actor awarded 10 […]

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Sports

Paris Saint Germaine stars Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were in imperious form.

Paris Saint Germaine stars Lionel Messi and Angel Di Maria were in imperious form as Argentina beat Italy 3-0 at Wembley in the Finalissima, a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America. Messi’s run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a second. Substitute Paulo Dybala rounded off a dominant win in injury time. […]

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Foreign

Four people have been killed in a shooting spree at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma .

Four people have been killed in a shooting spree at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma . Police confirmed that the suspected shooter, who was armed with a rifle and a handgun, was also dead as they arrived the scene yesterday afternoon at St Francis Hospital in three minutes, which they said ensured the death toll wasn't higher. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Deputy Police Chief Eric Dalgleish said they […]

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Politics

Justice Umeadi who is the sole presidential aspirant of APGA was yesterday declared winner of the primary election.

Former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Retired Justice Peter Umeadi, has emerged as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA. Justice Umeadi who is the sole presidential aspirant of APGA was yesterday declared winner of the primary election of the party. His candidacy was affirmed by 150 delegates who voted at a special convention of the party held in Abuja. The former chief judge, in his acceptance […]

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National

President Buhari has applauded the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke.

President Muhammadu Buhari hasapplauded the appointment of Bishop Peter Okpaleke of Ekwulobia Diocese, as a Cardinal by Pope Francis. Pope Francis three days ago, announced Okpaleke’s appointment as well as 20 new cardinals to be created for the church on August 27. Okpaleke in a statement by his Senior Special assistant on media and publicity Garba Shehu, commended the Pope for finding a capable Nigerian in the person of Okpaleke […]

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Entertainment

Former Big Brother Naija housemate has denied that he is having an affair with the first lady of Kogi State.

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Pere Egbi has denied the claims that he is having an affair with the first lady of Kogi State, Rashida Bello. The former US marine turned reality televisionstar made this known via his Twitter page while reacting to a tweet that speculated the said relationship. Pere’s post came hours after a Twitter user alleged that he was in a romantic relationship with the first lady after they were said […]

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