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Month: November 2024

BREAKING: APC’s Aiyedatiwa declared winner of Ondo governorship election

The incumbent governor won by a landslide, emerging victorious in all 18 LGAs. Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been announced winner of the state’s gubernatorial election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiyedatiwa’s victory after he won all 18 local government areas of the state. According to the State…

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Chidimma Adetshina emerges 1st runner up of Miss Universe 2024

To the delight of her fans and supporters, the beauty queen came second at the just-concluded 73rd Miss Universe pageant. In a pleasant turn of events, Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina is overwhelmed with excitement after beating other finalists to emerge as the first runner-up of Miss Universe 2024. The 23-year-old participated alongside other representatives from…

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APC sweeps Ogun LG poll, wins all 20 LGAs

The ruling party had a clean sweep of the polls securing all 20 LGAs. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all the 20 local government chairmanship and 236 councillors positions in the council elections held in Ogun on Saturday. The Chairman of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC), Babatunde Osibodu, announced the results…

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Tinubu determined to change Nigeria’s fortunes – Shettima

The VP says President Tinubu is doing his best and expressed hope about an economical upturn in 2025. President Bola Tinubu is determined to change the fortunes of Nigeria, regardless of the challenges confronting the country, says Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Shettima said this on Saturday in Abuja at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and…

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Edo Police rescue abducted 14-month-old baby

The baby was kidnapped by her nanny and allegedly sold for N500,000. Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 14-month-old baby, Grace Osamagbe, who was abducted by her nanny, Rejoice Chukwu, in April. Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi told newsmen on Saturday in Benin, that the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit…

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Reps seek usage of high-tech solution for customs to secure borders

He encouraged the NCS to deepen its collaboration with stakeholders like the ports authority, law enforcement, and international trade organisations. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon Leke Abejide, has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to adopt advanced technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence, to combat smuggling and…

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‘INEC cannot be trusted’ – PDP’s candidate alleges bias in Ondo election

The PDP candidate’s remarks reflect mounting concerns over the credibility of the Ondo governorship election. Mr Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the poll in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. Speaking shortly after casting…

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Ondo governorship election: DSS arrests vote-buyer with bags of cash

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring a free and fair election, with more updates expected as the polls progress. The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended an alleged vote-buyer during the Ondo State governorship election. The suspect was caught with two bags of money believed to be intended for voter inducement. According to…

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MC Oluomo sacked as appeal court declares new NURTW chairman

The panel confirmed Baruwa’s election as NURTW president and upheld the previous ruling by the National Industrial Court. The Appeal Court in Abuja has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legitimate President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), dismissing a challenge from Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, and his…

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Ex-APC presidential aspirant kicked out of Abuja apartment over unpaid rent

Despite several attempts to recover outstanding payments, Omosebi reportedly refused to vacate the property. Tunde Omosebi, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has been evicted from his Abuja residence following allegations of unpaid rent and other controversies. The incident, captured in a viral video posted on X…

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