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Harris raises $47 million, 24 hours after Trump debate
Vice President Kamala Harris raised $47 million in the first 24 hours following her Tuesday night debate against former President Donald Trump, a Harris campaign spokesman told CNBC. The massive figure represents another boost to Harris’ fundraising operation, which has been a juggernaut since President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her for president in July. The…
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TAMPAN announces death of Nigerian filmmaker, Shina Sanyaolu
The President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Bolaji Amusan, has announced the passing of Nollywood producer and director, Shina Sanyaolu. Amusan announced Sanyaolu’s death in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Sanyaolu was a prominent figure in the Yoruba film industry until his death. Sharing his picture, Bolaji wrote; “Sleep well Uncle Shina Sanyaolu.”
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Oyetola mourns loss of Owa-Obokun, commiserates with Ijesa sons, daughters
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has mourned the demise of the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Obokun Adimula, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. Oyetola commiserated with the Olori, children of the deceased as well as sons and daughters of Ijesaland over the passage of the revered monarch. Oyetola, in a statement released by…
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Nigeria signs Partnership Agreements with UK, gets N589bn support
Nigeria is to reap about N589 billion (£272.6 million) from eight partnership agreements it signed with the United Kingdom yesterday in Abuja. The programme implementation agreements signed by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, and the UK Charge d’ Affaires, Ms Cynthia Rowe, commit both countries to collaboration in critical sectors, including governance, climate change, education,…
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Facts & figures about the Governorship Election in Edo
The Edo State Governorship Election is scheduled for Saturday 21 September. As part of preparations for the polls, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, addressed a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday 11 September. At the event were the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Edo State, chairmen…
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Governor Adeleke pays tribute to late Oba Aromolaran, condoles Ijesa People
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed his heartfelt condolences over the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Dr Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, who departed on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. In a statement issued on Thursday at Osogbo, by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the late monarch as a “father…
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Atiku, Asiwaju Ijesaland, mourn passing of Owa-Obokun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The death of Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran has sparked an outpouring of tributes from prominent Nigerians, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland. Abubakar, who described the late monarch as “more than a father-in-law,” praised his boldness, courage, and discipline, saying he personified the Ijesha progeny.…
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BREAKING: Owa Obokun of Ijesaland is dead
The Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, has passed away. Sources in the palace, said Oba Aromolaran passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. The palace of the monarch is yet to release any official statement, but sources within confirmed the death. “Baba has passed, but we are waiting for official announcement from the palace. “You can…
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Reps to resume sitting September 24
The House of Representatives has rescheduled its resumption from recess from the initial date of September 17 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, disclosed this through an internal memo, on behalf of the House Leadership. A statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi, stated: “the House during the recess, Honourable Members engaged extensively…
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Housing Ministry partners World Bank on urban resilience, land titling, registration
● Nation’s vast land assets to become more economically viable, boost states’ revenue – Dangiwa ● To grow rate of titled Land from 10% to 50% in 5 years The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the World Bank Group have resolved to work together towards addressing the 90% of land in Nigeria that is unregistered and untitled. In…
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