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Supreme Court to deliver judgement on Kano governorship election on Friday
The final judgement on the Kano State governorship election case will be delivered by the Supreme Court on Friday, January 12, 2024. The case involves Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Dr. Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress. The apex court notified all the parties in the case on Wednesday and instructed that each party…
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VIDEO: Atiku’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala considers return to APC
Daniel Bwala, spokesman to the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might be returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Bwala who spoke to reporters after the meeting, hailed the president for his decision making.
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Sanwo-Olu receives Otedola’s N1bn donation to Lagos Security Trust Fund
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, received a donation of one billion naira from renowned philanthropist and entrepreneur, Mr. Femi Otedola to support security architecture through the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). Governor Sanwo-Olu received the donation from Otedola in the company of the Chairman, LSSTF, Mr. Kehinde Durosinmi-Etti; Executive Secretary/CEO of LSSTF, Dr. Abdurrazak Balogun and…
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Tiwa Savage announces debut film
Multi-award winning songstress Tiwa Savage has announced plans to release her debut feature film amidst rift with Afrobeats star Davido. Savage made the announcement on her official Instagram account on Wednesday, January 10. “Guys, I am so excited to announce that my first feature film, ‘Water and Garri’ will be released this year through Prime Video and shown in over…
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EFCC arraigns Agunloye in court over alleged fraud
The former minister of power and steel, Olu Agunloye, has been arraigned by the EFCC over fraud allegations linked to the $6 billion Mambilla hydropower project. He appeared before a federal high court in Abuja on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was remanded in Kuje prison until he fulfills the bail conditions. Agunloye had turned himself…
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Nigeria, Saudi Arabia pledge collaboration on mining sector development
Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have resolved to strengthen collaboration between both countries to enhance the development of solid minerals as the world transitions from fossil fuels to cleaner energy. Meeting on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) holding in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and his Saudi Arabian…
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NTA to show all AFCON games live after deal with AfroSports TV
The forthcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be shown live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), the station announced on Wednesday. The federal government-owned broadcaster said it had reached an agreement with AfroSports TV, a Free-To-Air (FTA) sports channel that covers the continent, to air all 52 games of the tournament in Ivory Coast. “NTA signs a memorandum of…
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Why Nigerians should give Betta Edu a second chance, By Olufemi Pedro
I first met Betta when she was introduced to me as a candidate for Women Leader of our party in Abuja in early 2022. Shortly after, she was in Lagos on a courtesy visit and I immediately liked her style, her carriage and comportment. She exuded confidence, was articulate, knew what she wanted and appeared to me as focused, determined…
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Irukera, Okoh were relieved of positions, not dismissed – Presidency
The presidency has clarified the circumstances surrounding the removal of the heads of Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Alexander Okoh and Irukera. Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale had in a statement, said both men had been dismissed. However, on Tuesday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy…
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No price increase during Ramadan, sugar refineries commit to trade minister
In a commendable alignment with the Federal Government’s agenda for food security and economic stability, major sugar refineries across the nation have pledged to not increase sugar prices during the Ramadan. This decision resonates strongly with the objectives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 8-Point Agenda and was highlighted during the recent tour by Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, MD, CFA, the Honorable…
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