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Presidential primaries: The true lies about delegates, Bamidele Johnson
Back when he was lucid, the late Majek Fashek sang-to no public disapproval-“Religion na politics”. I do not remember the theme or lyrics of the song well enough to be certain if it also contains a claim that both are eminently capable of scrambling the heads and minds of people involved in either or both. No matter. I am of…
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FIRS to start recovery of unremitted tax deductions by states, LGs
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has stated that it will commence the process of enforcement and recovery of unremitted tax deductions owed by some States and Local Governments in Nigeria. This decision was contained in a Public Notice, signed by its Executive Chairman, Muhammad Nami, where the tax authority noted that most States and Local Governments have failed to…
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2023 AFCON qualifiers: Super Eagles to now play São Tomé as Mauritius finally lose out
Sao Tome and Principe has been restored into Group A of the qualifying series for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals after the CAF Appeals Board threw out Mauritius from the pool following the successful appeal of the former. Mauritius had protested to CAF that São Tomé and Príncipe player, Luis Leal Dos Anjos, did not undergo the obligatory…
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Kwara govt reopens Oyun Baptist High School, insists on hijab usage by Muslim students
Kwara State government on Wednesday said Muslim schoolgirls are free to wear hijab in all the public schools in the state. The government stated this as it announced the reopening of Oyun Baptist High School, Ijagbo on Friday June 3, 2022. This was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs.…
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PHOTO NEWS: Okada riders comply with ban at Berger
Motorcycle riders in Ojodu/Berger axis of Lagos complied with the ban imposed by Lagos State Government. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced few days ago that announced ban on okada in 6 Local Governments and 9 LCDAs as a result of public complaints over incessant unruly behaviour of the riders and security threat to the public.
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President Buhari visits United Nations World Tourism Organization headquarters
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, on the sidelines of his ongoing State Visit to Spain. President Buhari, who was received by the UNWTO Secretary General, Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, becomes the first Nigerian leader to visit the headquarters of the UN tourism agency, which Nigeria joined in 1975.…
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APC national vice chairman writes open letter to Buhari on 2023 succession
Succession and 2023 APC Presidential CandidateOpen Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari Salihu Moh. LukmanAll Progressives Congress40 Blantyre CrescentWuse 2, Abuja During the consultative meeting with Progressive Governors, on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Your Excellency unambiguously conveyed the resolve to provide every needed leadership for our great party, APC, to remain strong and united to improve our electoral fortunes. Highlighting some…
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Ondo police arrest lady, 20, for allegedly killing 17-year-old boy in Okitipupa
Damilola Olufemi A 20-year-old lady, Biodun Abayomi, has been apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command. Ms Abayomi was arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old boy, Mohammed Jamiu, on May 28 in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state.The suspect was paraded at the state police headquarters on Tuesday. Narrating what led to the death of the boy, the accused…
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APC panel screens Okorocha after release by EFCC
Former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, was the last of the aspirants to be screened by the Chief John Odigie Oyegun-led All Progressives Congress Presidential Nomination Screening Panel sitting at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. Okorocha appeared before the panel Tuesday evening after he met the conditions of the bail granted him by the Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice…
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Akure residents protest poor condition of Akure-Ado road
Damilola Olufemi Residents of Akure, the Ondo State capital have staged a protest against the poor condition of the Akure-Ado road. The residents of Igoba community in the state capital lamented the negligence of the road by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Kayode Fayemi. Earlier in 2019, Akeredolu disclosed that the Ondo State…
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