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PHOTO NEWS: Anambra launches Solution Innovation District
Anambra State government recently launched Solution Innovation District (SiD) to empower the youth of the state in digital skills. The Governor of the state, Professor Charles Soludo announced that the SiD is in partnership with Microsoft Africa Wootlab Foundation. Writing on the project on his social media page, Governor Soludo said: “This is part of our effort to develop the…
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Yahaya Bello pays congratulatory visit to Shettima
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Friday paid a congratulatory visit to the Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja. Bello, who is the National Youth Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council visited the Vice President-elect to congratulate him on the party’s victory in the just concluded presidential election. The governor expressed…
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BREAKING: Super Eagles lose 1-0 to Guinea Bissau in Abuja
The Super Eagles suffered a shocking 1-0 loss to Guinea Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations game played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday. Mama Balde scored the game’s only goal in the 29th minute. More details later…
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Buhari never said he won’t hand over to Tinubu – Presidency
The Presidency has denounced what it described as outrageous and fake news, quoting President Muhammadu Buhari as saying he won’t hand over to President-elect Asíwájú Bola Tinubu. The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said it was impossible to talk about not handing over to Tinubu after campaigning “vigorously” for him. “The…
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CBN confirms evacuation of naira notes, directs banks to open Saturday, Sunday
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the evacuation of banknotes from its vaults to commercial banks across the country as part of a coordinated effort to ease the circulation of banknotes of various denominations. The apex bank has also directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Dr. Isa…
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King Charles’ visit to France postponed as protests continue over Macron pension reforms
King Charles has been forced to postpone his state visit to France as police and protesters continue to clash over President Emmanuel Macron’s retirement age reforms. The monarch’s three-day trip with his wife Camilla, Queen Consort from Sunday was set to be his first abroad after becoming King – but it is being rescheduled following the announcement of more widespread protests. The French feared the security…
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BREAKING: Appeal Court upholds Adeleke’s election as Osun Governor, sets aside tribunal judgement
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has set aside the decision of the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal which sacked Ademola Adeleke as the governor of the state. The court which gave the ruling on Friday, upheld the election of Adeleke as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission after the July 16 governorship election in the state. More…
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Osun: Blow by blow account of Appeal Court ruling on Oyetola vs Adeleke
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja is delivering its judgement on the appeal brought before it by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on the decision of the Election Petition Tribunal to declare his election null and void. The tribunal had on January 27, voided the July 16, 2022, election that produced Adeleke of the PDP as the elected governor.…
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How the Obidients noise became counterproductive, By Pita Agbese
One of the most important takeaways of the recent presidential election in Nigeria was how the followers/supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, brow-beat supporters of other candidates into an uneasy silence. The Obidients were all over the place, shouting themselves hoarse about how Obi was the only candidate worth voting for. They depicted Obi and themselves as the…
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ICPC arraigns ex-JAMB registrar, four children over alleged fraud
The Federal Government is to arraign Prof. Dibu Ojerinde, former Registrar, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on seven counts bordering on money laundering at a Federal High Court, Abuja. Ojerinde is being arraigned alongside his four children; Mary Funmilola, Olumide Abiodun, Adedayo and Oluwaseun Adeniyi, by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) before Justice Inyang…
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