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Month: September 2023

Independence: Obi tasks Nigerian leaders on commitment to fight corruption

The presidential candidate said Achebe was spot on in identifying Nigeria’s troubles as leadership-induced. Peter Obi, presidential candidate, Labour Party in the February 25 general elections, has urged Nigerian leaders to start working toward a country built on competence and commitment in the fight against corruption. Obi, who is the former governor of Anambra, made…

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Lagos govt begins clearing shanties, obstructions along Red Rail Line project

Members of the demolition team sensitised traders at various locations on the danger of trading on the new train corridor. The Lagos State government on Saturday began clearing shanties and reclaiming the Right of Way (RoW) of the Red Rail project corridor from Agbado, Ogun, to Ebute Metta, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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Olubadan pleads with labour unions to shelve planned strike

The Olubadan reminded the country’s leadership that human endurance was not limitless and it should not stretch Nigerians beyond the limit. The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, on Saturday, pleaded with organised labour to shelve the strike planned to begin on Tuesday nationwide. Oba Balogun, in his message on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day…

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Tribunal upholds election of 2 SDP lawmakers in Nasarawa

The judge said that the NNPP candidates failed to substantially proof their cases and thereby dismissed the cases in their entirety. The National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Lafia, has affirmed the election of David Onarigu as duly elected member representing Udege/Loko constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly….

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Ex-Kaduna State Governor resigns from PDP

Yero became the governor following the death of Patrick Yakowa in a helicopter crash. Alhaji Ramalan Yero, a former Kaduna State Governor, has resigned from his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Yero’s resignation was contained in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman, Kaura Ward, Zaria on Saturday. “With gratitude to Almighty Allah,…

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Tribunal sacks Osun PDP lawmaker, orders election re-run

Speaking after the judgment, INEC’s counsel Vilba Kintai, and Nurudeen Kareem counsel to Jeremiah, said they would appeal against the judgment. The National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting at Osogbo on Saturday nullified the election of Awoyeye Jeremiah (PDP- Ife Central). The nullification followed a petition filed by Adejobi Johnson of the All…

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Police arrest 6 over murder of university student in Katsina

The father of the deceased said anyone found culpable should be punished according to the law in order to prevent the recurrence of such incidents. The Police Command in Katsina State has arrested six students of Federal University Dutsinma over the alleged murder of Abubakar Nasir-Barda, a 21-year-old 200-level student of the university. ASP Aliyu…

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5 cute animals that are actually dangerous

Looks can be deceiving when it comes to some of these cute animals. It is quite easy to recognise most predatory animals, especially with their scary appearance. There are however some animals that have innocent appearances but are also deadly. At first glance, these animals look cute and some even look cuddly. But on closer…

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Here’s why guinea fowls make great security guards

Guinea fowls are invaluable assets when it comes to safeguarding properties, farms, and agricultural lands. Usually, when people think of using animals as guards on their property, the first thought is a dog. Dogs are big and scary, and one bark is enough to scare away any intruder. There is however another animal – The…

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Tribunal dismisses PDP’s petition against Sokoto Gov Aliyu

The tribunal dismissed the petition for lack of merit and failure to prove the allegations by the petitioner. The Sokoto Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on Saturday dismissed the petition against Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his Deputy, Idris Gobir, filed by Sa’idu Umar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petitioner, Umar was challenging the election…

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