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PHOTO NEWS: Amaechi visits Ondo in continuation of 2023 presidential consultation
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, visited Ondo State on Monday to consult with members of the All Progressives Congress in the state on his 2023 presidential ambition. Amaechi was received by Acting Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
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No pregnancy test was conducted on 10-year-old student – Chrisland Schools
Chrisland Schools have denied that a pregnancy test was carried out on the 10-year-old student of the school who was allegedly a victim of sexual violence. The school in a statement by a member of Chrisland Advisory Board, Akin Fadeyi, said all students who went to the World School Games in Dubai only had a COVID-19 test after arrival. A…
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Ronaldo loses newborn son, calls for privacy
Cristano Ronaldo has asked for privacy after the Manchester United forward announced the death of his newborn son. The Portuguese striker confirmed the news in a message on social media on Monday, also revealing the birth of a baby girl with partner Georgina Rodriguez, with the pair previously stating that they had been expecting twins. Ronaldo is a father to…
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Lagos GAC okays Sanwo-Olu for second term
The dream of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to get a second term in office got the seal of approval of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) on Monday. The GAC, the apex body within the state ruling political class of All Progressives Congress (APC) approved second term for Sanwo-Olu at its meeting this afternoon at State House, Marina. With…
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Lagos shuts Chrisland Schools over Dubai sex scandal
The Lagos State government has announced the shutting down of Chrisland Schools over an alleged sexual violence case involving students of the school. The state government in a statement on Monday said that relevant ministries, including the Lagos State Commissioner of Police have begun investigations on the matter. “The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to the…
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APCON set to sanction Sterling Bank over offensive Easter ad
Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) is set to sanction Sterling Bank over its “offensive” Easter advert. WesternPost had reported how the bank suffered backlash on Sunday after its ‘Like Agege Bread, He Rose’ Easter message. Nigerians who took to the social media, accused the bank of being insensitive. In a statement on Monday, APCON Registrar, Dr. Olalekan Fadolapo said…
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Why Saraki is leading consensus arrangement in PDP – Spokesman
The Campaign Organisation of Senator Bukola Saraki has given reasons why the former Senate President is leading the campaign for consensus Presidential candidate in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Yusuf Olaniyonu, Media Adviser to Saraki in a press interview noted that the desire of his boss to see that PDP has a manageable field of contestants to save the…
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Akeredolu returns to Nigeria amid hospitalisation rumours
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Sunday evening, returned to the country from his annual leave, amidst rumours of his hospitalisation. Governor Akeredolu shared a video of himself arriving at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja being received by some aides. Among those seen receiving the governor was his Special Adviser on Public and Intergovernmental Relations, Bunmi Ademosun. View this post…
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Russia’s new world order is bad news for Africa, By Tafi Mhaka
Rather than following the lead of despots like Putin and Xi, Africa should chart its own path. On March 30, just a day after a Russian missile hit an administrative building in the port city of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine, killing at least 12 people, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the case for the establishment of new world order.…
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Backlash greets Sterling Bank’s ‘Like Agege Bread, He Rose’ Easter message
Sterling Banks Easter message to its customers has continued to receive backlash across social media over the bank’s comparison on the resurrection of Jesus with Agege bread. In a message to its customers Sunday morning, Sterling Bank wrote “Like Agege Bread, He Rose”. Agege bread, is a popular bread in Nigeria, known for its soft, stretchy and chewy texture. People…
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