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Abiodun Oyebanji sworn in as the governor of Ekiti State

Abiodun Oyebanji of the All-Progressives Congress APC was yesterday sworn in as the governor of Ekiti State. Oyebanji who took his oath of office at the state’s government house at about 12:53 pm was sworn in by the State Chief Judge, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye. Dignitaries present at Oyebanji’s inauguration included the presidential candidate of the All-Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu; Governor of Ondo State Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Lagos State […]

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Economy

Government of Imo State Presents Relief Materials to Flood Victims

The Government of Imo State has visited and assisted the flood-displaced victims in Ohaji/Egbema and Oguta with relief materials, funds, and food items through the Imo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission Isopadec. On arrival, the Deputy Governor of the State, Professor Placid Njoku, the General Manager of Isopadec, Charles Orie, Minister for State Education Nana Opiah, and a host of other officials, were received by the Traditional Rulers of […]

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National

Umeh says FG has no reason to keep Nnamdi Kanu

Former National chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, and senatorial candidate of the Labor Party LP for Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, says the federal government has no reason to continue to keep the leader of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra Nnamdi Kanu, after the Court of Appeal judgment. The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday discharged Kanu of terrorism charges, but the attorney general of the […]

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Politics

Peter Obi Denies Receiving Private Jet Donation

The Presidential Candidate of the Labor Party LP, Peter Obi has denied reports claiming he got personal jets from some eminent Nigerians for his campaign. The former governor of Anambra State who denied the claims yesterday, which have gone viral on social media, described it as untrue. Obi in a tweet wrote that in as much as he appreciates the expression of such hopes, he has never received any of […]

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Education

President of ASUU says it called off strike due to a court order and appeals from Nigerians

The National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU Emmanuel Osodeke says it called off its eight-month strike due to a court order and appeals from Nigerians after the National Industrial Court ruled against them in a case brought to it by the Federal Government. Days after the appeal court judgment, ASUU called off the strike and ordered members to resume lectures but Osodeke, in an interview yesterday said the […]

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National

House of Rep Blames Poor Infrastructure for Reoccurring National Grid Collapse

The Chairman of the House Committee on Power Magaji Da’u has blamed reoccurring National Grid collapse on obsolete infrastructure inherited by the Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN. Da’U, in his statement yesterday when he fielded questions from newsmen after a reception in his honor on the completion of his Ph.D. program in Birninkudu on Sunday, said he isn’t trying to depend on TCN, but they’ve inherited old infrastructure. The lawmaker […]

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Entertainment

American Music Awards have announced the nominees for the 2022 edition

American Music Awards have announced the nominees for the 2022 edition with the addition of new categories including favorite rock song, favorite rock album, favorite Afrobeats artist and favorite K-pop artist. The first ever nominees for the maiden category are Grammy winners, Burna Boy and Wizkid alongside Ckay, Tems, and Fireboy. Tems leads the Nigerian nominees with 4 nominations which are Afrobeats artist of the year, collaboration of the year […]

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Entertainment

Lagos State Govt to Investigate Hospital Where Rico Swavey was Rushed to

The Lagos state government says it will be investigating the unprofessional conduct of the nurses at a hospital in the state where reality TV star, Patrick Fakoya, aka Rico Swavey, was rushed to shortly after he was involved in a motor accident that later claimed his life. A 30-second video showing some nurses at a hospital in Lagos State being careless with their duties while Rico was in a critical condition has […]

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Sports

Four police officers were injured at the end of yesterday’s Europa Conference League game

Four police officers were injured with two needing hospital treatment after Anderlecht fans ripped out seats and threw flares at the end of yesterday's Europa Conference League game against West Ham at the London Stadium. Trouble erupted near the end of the match in east London, which West Ham won 2-1, thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen and Said Benrahma. One of the officers has a suspected broken wrist while […]

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Sports

Rivers United Arrive Morocco Ahead of CAF Champions League with Wydad

Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rivers United have arrived Morocco ahead of their CAF Champions League first round second leg clash against Wydad Athletic Club, which will hold at the 67,000 capacity Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca. A 35-man contingent, consisting of players and officials of the club arrived the Mohamed V International Airport last night after a brief stopover in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Rivers United head into the game on […]

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