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At least 22 killed and 60 injured in Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting
A gunman has killed at least 22 people and injured 60 in the town of Lewiston, Maine, after bursting into a bowling alley and a bar and opening fire with an AR 15-style rifle last night. The town is on lockdown as police hunt for suspect Robert Card, a 40-year-old US Army reserve firearms instructor who was hospitalized this summer for two weeks…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects Atiku’s application to tender fresh evidence
The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the application of the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to tender fresh evidence in his appeal challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku had applied to tender Tinubu’s academic documents obtained from the Chicago State University to prove that the certificate submitted to INEC was fake. Reading his judgment however,…
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LIVE UPDATE: Supreme Court gives judgement on Atiku’s, Obi’s petition challenging Tinubu’s victory
The Supreme Court today rules on the petition filed by Presidential Candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. Follow WesternPost’s live updates from the Supreme Court. 11:35 a.m.: Having resolved all the issues against the appellant that there is no merit in this appeal. The judgment…
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Takeaways from the ‘Quick Wins’ to revitalize the economy, By Temitope Ajayi
The Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms led by Taiwo Oyedele on Tuesday had audience with President Bola Tinubu at the State House. The import of the visit was a presentation to the President on current status of the committee’s assignment since its inauguration on August 8, 2023. The committee tagged its presentation ‘Quick Wins’ and sought the…
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PROFILE: Meet the seven Supreme Court justices who will determine fate of Atiku, Obi
The fate of the presidential election held on February 25, 2023 will be decided today by seven Justices of Supreme Court (JSCs). They will determine the appeals filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi against the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The…
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BREAKING: DSS releases ex-EFCC boss Bawa
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa. WesternPost gathered that Bawa who has been in DSS custody since June 14 after he was suspended by President Bola Tinubu was freed Wednesday night. A video by The PUNCH, showed well-wishers rejoicing at his release.
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We’ll continue to make healthcare accessible, affordable to residents – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the health sector, saying that his government will continue to ensure that quality health care service is accessible and affordable to residents of the State. Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday when he received the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, who paid…
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Oil theft: Navy deploys 10 warships, helicopters to Nigeria’s waters
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday deployed 10 warships, two attack helicopters and 500 ballistic boats in a special amphibious exercise to curb crude oil theft and sea robbery in Nigeria’s waters. Rear Adm. Umar Chugali, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Central Naval Command (CNC), headquartered in Bayelsa flagged-off the exercise code-named “Exercise Sea Guardian” in a short ceremony in Onne, Rivers.…
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FG prioritising universal health coverage, says first lady
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says the Federal Government is prioritising Universal Health Coverage (UHC) which will frontally address the nation’s healthcare challenges. She stated this during a courtesy visit by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Prof Mohammed Ali Pate and a team from the Susan Buffet Foundation. Senator Oluremi Tinubu said transforming the county’s healthcare…
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Edo to enforce annual renewal of vehicle proof of ownership certificate from November 1
Vehicle owners in Edo State have been urged to renew their proof of ownership certificate (POC) for vehicles before 1 November 2023, when the enforcement of the annual renewal will commence. This was announced by the Chairman of Taskforce on IGR of Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS), John Osagie Inegbedion, in a statement on Wednesday. He said that the…
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