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PDP BoT assumes leadership after Supreme Court nullifies convention
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assumed leadership of the party following a Supreme Court judgment that invalidated its recent national convention. In a statement issued on Thursday, the BoT said its decision was in line with the provisions of the PDP constitution to prevent a leadership vacuum at the national level. The apex…
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Breaking the silence: The truth behind the lies against me — by Gbenga Daniel
I have maintained a stoic silence, especially on political matters, out of respect for what I considered to be the overall interest of the Ijebu heritage. However, I will respond to this particular issue in order to set the record straight. Ref: Video Recording by Governor Dapo Abiodun As has become typical of our Governor, his account was riddled with…
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Strengthen your systems against fraudsters, Olukoyede warns fintech firms
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on financial technology companies across Nigeria to strengthen their systems against fraudsters exploiting digital financial platforms. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday in Abuja while addressing chief executive officers of fintech firms at an industry engagement meeting held at the EFCC headquarters. He commended the…
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Supreme Court overturns status quo order in ADC leadership case, directs retrial
The Supreme Court has ordered that the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), involving former Senate President David Mark, be returned to the Federal High Court for hearing and determination. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Thursday, a five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, set aside the Court of Appeal’s order directing parties…
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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, the country’s state media has reported. The 80-year-old Nobel laureate has been held in detention – probably in a military prison in the capital Nay Pyi Taw – since she was removed from office in a military coup in 2021. A statement by military leader…
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Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the return of the priceless Koh-i-Noor diamond from the UK, just hours before meeting King Charles. The 105-carat diamond is part of the Crown Jewels but its ownership has been disputed by India, who claims that it was stolen during British rule. “If I were to speak to the King separately…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court reinstates David Mark as ADC leader
The Supreme Court has reinstated the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark. The ruling, delivered on Thursday, effectively restores Mark’s position at the helm of the party following a leadership dispute within the party. Details of the judgment were not immediately disclosed, but the decision is expected to settle the protracted internal crisis…
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Ambode pledges support for Hamzat, APC ahead of Lagos governorship poll
Former Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, pledging support for the party in the upcoming elections. Ambode gave the assurance in a statement on Wednesday, where he described Hamzat’s adoption as a reflection of loyalty, commitment and long-standing…
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Rapper Ice Prince showcases fitness journey, lifestyle changes
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian rapper Ice Prince has showcased his fitness journey and lifestyle changes as part of his ongoing weight loss transformation. The rapper shared pictures and a video of his progress via his Instagram page on Thursday, comparing his current physique with older images to highlight the transition. In the video, his tummy fat appeared visibly reduced.…
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NNPC announces successful River Niger crossing on OB3 gas project
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced the successful completion of the River Niger crossing on the Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Gas Pipeline. The project, executed by the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), a subsidiary of NNPC Limited, is part of a 130-kilometre pipeline designed to transport up to 2 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day. According to…
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