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Tinubu’s marching orders on slain soldiers and the issues at stake, by Stanley Nkwocha
The ultimate measure of a leader is defined by how he responds in times of emergencies; it also goes to demonstrate the attitude, courage and compassion in him. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s response to the killing of 16 soldiers during a peacekeeping mission in Delta State aptly captures the true definition of leadership. Immediately the report of the attack got…
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Court orders Binance to release names, transactions of Nigerian users
Kunle Sanni, Abuja A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order to Binance Holdings Limited to furnish the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with detailed information regarding all Nigerian traders who use its platform. The order was given by Justice Emeka Nwite who ruled on an ex parte motion presented by Ekele Iheanacho, the EFCC’s attorney, on…
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Edo 2024: APC unveils Idahosa as running mate to Okpebholo
The National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) today in Abuja unveiled the member representing Ovia Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives, Dennis Idahosa, as the running mate to its governorship candidate in Edo for the September 21 election, Senator Monday Okpebholo. The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, met with the APC governorship aspirants…
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Industrial Court dismisses case of unlawful dismissal against Niger Delta University
Justice Bashar Alkali of the National Industrial Court, Yenagoa Judicial Division has dismissed a case of alleged unlawful dismissal filed by one Okechukwu against Niger Delta University for lack of merit. The Court held that Okechukwu did not plead any condition of service which the Niger Delta University did not follow in dismissing him from service, and the Court will…
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Sanwo-Olu: The untold story, by Dele Sobowale
Facts speak for themselves”. That is what most of us have been led to believe. But like most common statements, when put to the test, it has not always been the case. Back in the 1970s, working with a research firm in Boston, USA, we set out to put that statement to the test. Actors were drafted to stage a…
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Land Tussle: 122 families received compensation 50 years ago, says Kwara Poly
Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Government compensated the original owners of the land on which the State Polytechnic was built in 1973, an official of the polytechnic has revealed. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin, the Director of Students Services, Surveyor Abubakar Aremu in the company of other school management members, said that as of July 6, 1974, 122 families were…
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My dad is hale and hearty, says daughter of ex-Oyo NURTW strongman, “Tokyo”
The daughter of the former chairman of the Oyo State branch of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Temitope Akinsola has debunked news flying around that his father, Alhaji Lateef Akinsola popularly called Tokyo is dead, saying her dad is hale and hearty. Temitope’s declaration came on the heels of social media reports that the strongman of the…
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Embracing Service and Family: The inspiring journey of SP Alao Matthew…, by Olumuyiwa Adejobi
…Beyond the notion “Can anything good come out of their Jerusalem.” Despite the efforts of Police Officers in ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians, which require commitment and dedication, an average Nigerian harbours the opinion that the children of Police officers, most especially, the ones who live or lived in the barracks cannot be great and successful. This notion…
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Delta Killings: Senator Dafinone calls for calm over death of soldiers
The Senator Representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has called on all those involved in the ongoing carnage at Okuama Community in Ughelli South Local Government Area to stop all hostilities and fighting. The lawmaker also called on the State and Federal Governments to urgently intervene in the crisis to de-escalate the situation that has reportedly claimed more than…
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UPDATED: Edo APC lambast Obaseki over abduction of PDP State Chairman
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken a swipe at Governor Godwin Obaseki for the alleged kidnap of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Tony Aziegbemi, attributing the ‘development to the lack of strong and well-oiled security architecture in the state.’ A statement signed by the Acting State Chairman of the APC,…
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