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Sturgeon predicts Scottish independence and united Ireland in UK ‘shake-up’
Nicola Sturgeon has predicted Scotland will become independent as part of a “wider shake-up” of UK governance, including Irish reunification. The former first minister also suggested further devolution for Wales in the coming years as part of a “very healthy realignment of how the nations of the British Isles are governed and co-operate together”. Speaking to BBC Scotland News to…
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Why President Tinubu may not attend next week’s UN summit – Sources
Barring any last minute change, there are compelling reasons that President Bola Tinubu may not attend the next United Nations’ General Assembly, sources reveal. After his recent official trip to China and the UK, President Tinubu does not want to travel again so soon, and would prefer to focus at home for the time being, to better address some of…
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PHOTO: NCC Chairman, Maida hosts Chartered Institute of Bankers’ delegation
The visit aimed to strengthen the relationship between NCC and CIBN, with emphasis on areas such as: interbank settlement, enhancing communications support services, among other issues.
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Glitz, glamour as First Baptist Church Ilorin marks 85th anniversary
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The 4,000 church auditorium was filled to capacity with overflow of members, visitors and well wishers who had come from far and near to celebrate the 85th year anniversary of the church. The church members clad in Aso-ebi (uniform) with predominant gold and black colours were in high spirits, jubilant with hearts full of thanksgiving. On…
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President Tinubu has signed National Arms Control Centre Bill, says Ribadu
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu has signed into law a bill for the establishment of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has said. Ribadu spoke during a workshop on Gender Mainstreaming in Arms Control, held in Abuja on Tuesday, organized by the newly established centre. Representing…
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These are the allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as he’s arrested in New York
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a rapper and music mogul credited with helping launch the careers of some of the biggest stars in recent years, was arrested by federal agents in New York on Monday, after facing months of civil lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse and rape. “Earlier this evening, federal agents arrested Sean Combs, based on a sealed…
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Flooding: Tinubu mulls creation of Disaster Relief Fund during visit to Borno
KUNLE SANNI President Bola Tinubu announced a Fdisaster relief fund Monday in Maiduguri, Borno State, to assist Nigerian citizens impacted by floods and other disasters. He said the relief fund is already expedient as the climate becomes more unpredictable and many places in the country are vulnerable to its vagaries. President Tinubu announced this at the Borno Government House when…
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Oyo APC announces Moshood Abas as Acting Chairman
The Oyo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced Alhaji Moshood Olayide Abas as its new Acting Chairman. The development followed the passing of Barrister Isaac Ajiboye Omodewu, the erstwhile chairman, who died in August. Before this new appointment, Abas had served as the Deputy State Chairman. In a statement on Monday, Oyo APC’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale…
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Edo REC won’t be redeployed, INEC replies PDP
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) request to redeploy the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, before the September 21 governorship election. Onuoha’s relationship with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been a subject of controversy, with Governor Godwin Obaseki and the PDP raising concerns of…
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