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We’ve expended huge investment on education – Akeredolu
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on Saturday disclosed that his administration has expended huge investment on education in the last six years. The governor noted that education is one of the cardinal responsibilities of his administration, saying it is a social debt to the people. Governor Akeredolu spoke at the maiden convocation ceremony of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science…
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Appeal Court dismisses PDP’s case challenging Tinubu/Shettima’s candidacy
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed a case by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the candidacy of President-elect Asíwájú Bola Tinubu to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the February 25 presidential election. The PDP had filed the case at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging Tinubu’s candidacy over what it…
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Supreme Court denies reported CJN’s meeting with Tinubu in London
The Supreme Court has denied reports of a meeting between the Chief Justice of the Federation, Olukayode Ariwoola and President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. An online newspaper had reported that the CJN disguised to travel out of the country for a meeting with Tinubu in London. Reacting to the publication, Supreme Court spokeman, Festus Akande in an interview with Premium Times,…
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A word to the dogs of opposition, By Femi Fani-Kayode
As a consequence of the events of the last few days I am constrained to say that, like a rabid and mad dog that is foaming at the mouth, the Nigerian opposition, represented by the followers of Atiku Abubakar (Atikulators) and the followers of Peter Obi (Obidients), have lost control of their senses. They need to get a grip before…
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Train accident: BRT driver to face 16-count charge of manslaughter
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has concluded plans to prosecute Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the BRT bus that collided with a moving train in Lagos with a 16-count charge of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm. According to a statement signed on Friday by the Director of Public Affairs in the ministry, Mrs Grace Alo, the horrific incident which…
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To the Church in Nigeria, By Olu Onemola
To the Church in Nigeria, I hope that this letter will find you well and that you will receive its message with open hearts and minds. Over the past few weeks, Nigeria has witnessed what I choose to describe as a subtle pause in our rowdy history. From the twenty-fifth day of February, when millions trooped out to cast their…
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My Labour Party and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour story, By Olukayode Salako
Immediately I gave him the ticket free of charge, without negotiating, or charging him to give me anything, he started misbehaving, and making unhidden/uncultured moves to push me aside from his project. I had thought I would give him the ticket, and the project would be our project. I had thought we would run things together to achieve the success…
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US-Canada agree to turn back asylum seekers at border
A new US-Canada border deal meant to halt the flow of asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings has taken effect. Migrants caught crossing anywhere along the 3,145 mile (5,060km) border can now be sent back. Large numbers of unsanctioned crossings have been recorded via Roxham Road at the US-Canada border. The new accord closes a loophole that allowed migrants to…
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Obidient movement may push Nigeria into crisis, By Fredrick Nwabufo
I had expected the Obidient movement to abandon its punitive expedition after the elections and evolve into an ideological pressure group – a worthy opposition. But the movement is still anything but ideological and civil. It has become more brutish, more desperate, nastier, and feral. The Obidient movement is shaping up to be a gaggle of insurrectionists. For all intents…
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Soludo signs power supply agreement with Enugu Disco
Anambra State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to ensure 24-hour electricity in the state. Governor Charles Soludo made this known in a statement he personally signed. He said: “Today, I signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to ensure that power supply in the state is…
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