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Month: September 2024

Edo governorship election at risk as petrol crisis looms

INEC has revealed that the fuel price surge has impacted transport companies’ operational costs, necessitating adjustments in logistics. With just days before the Edo State gubernatorial election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces fresh logistical challenges due to the ongoing nationwide petrol crisis. This situation has prompted the electoral body to raise its financial…

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Edo Election: Commissioner of Police debunks alleged ties with Wike

Iwo said his deployment was a routine administrative procedure within the Police Force. The Commissioner of Police in Edo, Nemi Iwo, has dismissed allegations linking his deployment to the state to the influence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike as baseless. A statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu,…

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Nollywood actor Emmanuel France is dead

Recalling their time working together, Ogedengbe described France as a legend. Nollywood actor, Emmanuel France is dead. Nigerian filmmaker, Olufemi Ogedengbe announced France’s passing via his Instagram page on Monday, September 16, 2024. Recalling their time working together, Ogedengbe described the deceased as a legend. “Rest in peace to one of Nollywood’s legends, Uncle Emmanuel…

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‘The Smart Money Woman’ returns for its second season this October

The seven-episode series adaptation first premiered on Netflix in September 2021. The series adaptation The Smart Money Woman has returned for Season 2, to debut on October 10, 2024. The series which initially aired as a single season of 13 episodes on Africa Magic was released on Netflix as a single season with 7 episodes…

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Edo 2024: Voters urged to dismiss fear tactics amidst peace accord debate

The police, civil society, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been urged to reassure the public of a peaceful election despite political noise. With the Edo State governorship election looming on September 21, Ezenwa Nwagwu, Executive Director of the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), urgently calls on voters to repudiate…

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Ex-president Jonathan’s former aide sued for ₦5bn in defamation case

The case underscores the ongoing battle against misinformation and the legal consequences of spreading false claims, highlighting the importance of this legal action. Hon Ibrahim Dosara, the former Zamfara State Commissioner for Information, has filed a lawsuit against Jackson Ude, a former media aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, alleging defamation and fake news. The suit,…

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Edo 2024: Fresh twist as SDP, Accord Party merges

The alliance is anticipated to gain further traction, with at least two other political parties expected to endorse Enabulele shortly. In a dramatic development ahead of the Edo governorship election on September 21, 2024, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has merged with the Accord Party, with Dr Bright Enabulele emerging as their unified candidate. This…

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Why You’re Unemployed: 6 important things job recruiters want you to know

Have you ever applied for a job and been ghosted — no callback, no rejection email, nothing? Ever wondered why that happens? If you’re in the job market, this is one of the most frustrating things you can experience. Not getting proper closure on an application you felt good about can leave you wondering what…

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Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 32.15% in August, food inflation rises

According to the report, the figure is 1.25% points lower compared to the 33.40% recorded in July 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate further declined to 32.15% in August 2024. The NBS said this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for August 2024, which was released…

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I’ll work against Peter Obi if….? – Aisha Yesufu

This exchange underscores the tensions and differing perspectives within Nigeria’s political landscape as the country gears up for the 2027 elections. Nigerian activist Aisha Yesufu has vehemently opposed the idea of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, taking on a vice presidential role in the 2027 elections. In a viral video released on…

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