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You are a busybody, President Tinubu alive to his responsibilities, APC tells Amnesty International
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a scathing response to Amnesty International, accusing the organization of being a “busybody” and affirming President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to his responsibilities. The APC’s reaction comes in light of Amnesty International’s recent allegations of indifference by the new government towards the ongoing killings in the country. In a press statement released by…
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Pence on Trump indictment: ‘I cannot defend what is alleged’
Former Vice President Mike Pence raised concerns that the conduct alleged in federal charges against former President Donald Trump harmed national security and put soldiers at risk, in his latest reaction to the case against his old running mate. “This indictment contains serious charges and I cannot defend what is alleged,” Pence said Wednesday morning on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” before…
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Gbajabiamila resigns from House of Representatives
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has resigned his membership of the House of Representatives, representing Surulere 1 Federal Constituency of Lagos State. Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation was read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abass on Wednesday. He had earlier been inaugurated as a member of the 10th House of Representatives by the…
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Patigi waterways and tragic harvests of death, By Is’haq Modibbo Kawu
First of all, we must condole the people of the various communities of the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State; the Etsu Patigi, and all our compatriots in Kwara State, on the death of 110 individuals, as a result of the tragic accident on the waterways of that part of our state. May the Almighty Allah reward them with…
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Nigeria’s telecom access gaps drop by 53%
The number of identified areas of clusters across Nigeria without access to the telecommunications services has been reduced by 53.1 per cent as at the end of 2022. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, disclosed this at a recent telecoms industry stakeholders forum in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. Danbatta, who was represented…
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Tinubu mourns victims of Kwara boat accident, orders thorough investigation
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the boat mishap, which occurred in Kwara State, claiming many lives. The boat accident according to reports, led to the death of 106 people who were wedding guests at Egbu village in Patigi Local Government Area of the state. “I am deeply saddened by the news of the tragic boat accident that claimed…
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106 dead in Patigi boat mishap conveying 250 wedding guests – Police commissioner
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Kwara State Police Command has disclosed that the boat that capsized on Tuesday was conveying about 250 wedding guests. The boat was heading to Ebu and Dzakan villages from Gboti, where the wedding took place, all in Patigi Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Paul Odama said the boat accident occurred at about 0300 hours…
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Shettima meets with State House perm sec, other senior civil servants in VP’s office
As it is expected with the take-off of a new administration, the Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on Tuesday, met with the Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Tijjani Umar and other senior civil servants in the Office of the Vice President to brief him on the functions and responsibilities of the various units in his office. Speaking during the interaction…
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Donald Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Trump’s lawyers asked for a jury trial during the former president’s arraignment Tuesday at a federal courthouse in Miami. “We most certainly enter a plea of not guilty,” Trump attorney Todd Blanche told the judge. During the hearing, Trump sat hunched over…
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PHOTO NEWS: Akpabio visits Tinubu, Shettima after emerging senate president
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima after he was sworn in as President of the 10th Senate. Akpabio polled 63 votes to defeat his only challenger, former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari who had 46 votes. The senate president was accompanied by members of his immediate family, senators, governors and past…
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