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Thousands attend funeral of ex-Pakistan military leader, Pervez Musharraf
Thousands have attended funeral prayers for Pakistan’s divisive former president, General Pervez Musharraf. The ex-military ruler, who was president from 2001-2008, died in Dubai on Sunday after a long illness, and his body was repatriated to Pakistan. The prayers took place at a military compound in Karachi, but senior figures were notably absent, including the army chief and Pakistan’s current…
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Randle General Hospital honours deserving staff
The Chairman, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr Atinuke Onayiga has commended the dedication of the staff of Randle General Hospital, Surulere, noting that the hospital management, with the active support of the workforce, is doing a lot in positioning the hospital as a patient-friendly facility. She gave the commendation during the retirement and presentation of awards ceremony organised to…
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IGP orders posting of new police commissioners to Lagos, Ogun
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Bab, has ordered the posting/redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes. DIG Danmallam Mohammed has been redeployed to the Department of Finance and Administration…
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PHOTO NEWS: Osinbajo attends NLC delegates’ conference
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday attended the 13th National Labour Congress Delegates Conference at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The NLC is expected to elect a new President after the conference attended by many members of the civil society.
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‘June 12 element’ regrouping to scuttle 2023 elections through court orders – Ganduje
Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje says “June 12 elements” are regrouping and planning to use court orders to scuttle the conduct of the 2023 general elections. Ganduje was speaking while reacting to the court order secured to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria from extending the February 10 deadline for the expiry of old Naira notes. Ganduje in a statement…
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Ekweremadu promised organ donor £7,000, court told
Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife plotted to bring a street trader to the UK to harvest one of his organs for their ill daughter, a court has heard. Ike and Beatrice Ekweremadu, their 25-year-old daughter Sonia and medical “middleman” Dr Obinna Obeta allegedly conspired to exploit the 21-year-old man for his kidney. Prosecutors claim the street…
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NCC commended as AfricaNXT 2023 begins
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), at the opening of the AfricaNext show at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Monday, attracted industry commendation for its efficient regulatory processes that have given verve to the realisation of full digital economy in the country. Chief Executive Officer of CashToken Africa, Mr. Lai Labode, said the manner with which the Commission understands and…
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Women who shared their men, By Funke Egbemode
One man, three, four wives, and a strong home, a marriage that lasted till the end of their lives. How did our grandmothers, and great-grandmothers do it? How did they cope with the sleep roasters, sharing their men’s affection, attention and bodies? Didn’t they ever get jealous, feel betrayed when the men they love bring in new women? Wait, did…
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Tinubu appeals to Nigerians for calm over fuel, new Naira notes scarcity
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has again appealed to Nigerians to remain calm as the government and relevant agencies continue to work out solutions to the fuel and new Naira notes scarcity. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu said he sympathises with the people especially the downtrodden who have been made to bear the…
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Electoral contests and public expectations: Matching hopes with realities, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
As Nigerians move closer to February 25, 2023, which is the day when the nation will go to polls to elect President and National Assembly members, the public debate is all about possible winners and losers. Understandably, most Nigerians are obsessed with the issue of proving that their preferred candidates will win the elections. Unfortunately, too, the dominant approach in…
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