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Supreme Court to deliver judgments on Taraba, Rivers, Ogun, Nasarawa governorship tomorrow
The Supreme Court will tomorrow (Friday), deliver its verdict on the appeals challenging the outcome of the governorship elections in Taraba, Rivers, Ogun, and Nasarawa states. The apex court had earlier reserved its judgment on the appeals after hearing the arguments of the parties involved. In Taraba State, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and its candidate, Prof. Sani Yahaya,…
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Tinubu celebrates foremost journalist, Segun Ayobolu, on 60th birthday
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated his former Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Segun Ayobolu, on his 60th birthday. Ayobolu served as Chief Press Secretary to President Tinubu and later as Special Adviser on Information and Strategy when the President was Governor of Lagos State from 1999 to 2007. The foremost journalist and erudite scholar was at different times the Political Editor…
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King Charles III will have a prostate operation next week while Kate recovers from abdominal surgery
King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are both dealing with medical issues that will force them to delay previously planned public engagements over the coming weeks. Charles will undergo a “corrective procedure” for an enlarged prostate next week, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday. The palace said the king’s condition is benign. Moments earlier, the princess’ office announced that…
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Israel’s withdrawal of some troops from Gaza sparks new government rift
A far-right Israeli government minister has criticized a decision by the country’s military to withdraw an army division from Gaza, exposing further divides between lawmakers over the military offensive in the Palestinian enclave. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said a “rocket barrage” launched from Gaza into Israel on Tuesday morning “proves once again that the occupation of the (Gaza)…
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Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has ‘critical failure’
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been grounded in Switzerland after his plane had a “critical failure” due to an oxygen leak, officials said. America’s top diplomat was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the flight issue occurred. A separate plane was sent to fetch Mr Blinken, as his aides returned to Washington by…
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Why AfCFTA must not be allowed to fail – Shettima
oos more foreign investors to Nigeria ays, policies in energy, digital, creative sectors make Nigeria investors’ delight The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, has said the need to increase intra-Africa trade currently put at 15% and its potential to raise the continent’s GDP are some of the compelling reasons why the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement must not…
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Oyebanji lists Yemisi Shyllon, Nike Okundaye members of Olowe of Ise Arts Foundation
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Olowe of Ise Arts Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of the late Olowe Ajalemo, a palace sculptor from Ise-Ekiti. Olowe, who died in 1934, was known for his artistic dexterity and magnificent works, which are scattered across major museums in…
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FEC restores funding for 13 health regulators in Nigeria
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the reinstatement of funding for 13 national health regulators that were defunded. The decision was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, after the first meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the year, held on Wednesday in Abuja. The 13 agencies under the Federal Ministry…
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PHOTO NEWS: Okonjo-Iweala felicitates Macron for Global Statemanship award
Director General of World Trade Centre, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has taken her X handle to send her warm congratulations to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron for winning the World Economic Forum’s Global Statesman Award. World leaders, policy makers, business leaders, civil society activists including the French leaders are currently participating in the ongoing WEF summit. Okonjo-Iweala wrote on X: “Congratulations…
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BREAKING: NCC stops disconnection of Glo from MTN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has halted the disconnection of Globacom Limited (Glo) by MTN Nigeria concerning interconnection debt. In a recent statement, the NCC revealed that both telecom companies have mutually committed to resolving all pending issues. This development follows the regulator’s earlier permission, granted almost two weeks ago, allowing MTN to initiate a phased disconnection of Glo starting…
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