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Akpata accuses Obaseki’s agents of destroying his campaign billboards

The Edo State government has denied any wrongdoing and urged Akpata to address his frustrations through proper channels. Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party flag-bearer in the Edo Governorship election slated for September 21, has accused the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government of destroying his campaign billboards. Akpata, the immediate past president of…

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7 must-watch Nollywood films and TV series for the weekend

A list of Nollywood films guaranteed to keep you engaged and wanting more. This weekend, ditch the usual and explore a range of Nollywood films and TV series, that offer captivating stories from heartwarming comedies to dramatic tales of love. We have included a mix of genres and streaming platforms to make your choice easy….

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Nigeria vs South Africa: 5 things we learnt from Finidi George and Super Eagles’ disastrous draw against Bafana Bafana

The Super Eagles delivered a share of the spoils in Finidi George’s first official game against South Africa, leaving the World Cup dream hanging.

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Benin Republic vs Nigeria: Time and where to watch Super Eagles face the Cheetahs in World Cup qualifiers

Everything you need to know about the Super Eagles’ World Cup qualifying match against Benin Republic.

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Ask Pulse: Does my office boyfriend love me if he has 2 other office girlfriends?

Ask Pulse is a weekly advice column and a listening ear to help you sort through your issues. This week on Ask Pulse, Desola wants to know if her boyfriend, who is seeing three other women, is in love with her. Dear Pulse, My boyfriend and I work in the same office. We dated for…

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Tinubu to receive bill on regional government next week

The House of Representatives had said the proposed legislation was not before the committee for deliberation. Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu will receive a bill seeking to return Nigeria to a regional system of government sometime in the coming week. Drafted by Dr Akin Fapohunda, a retired director in the federal civil service,…

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Nasarawa govt offers free hepatitis testing, treatment to 78,000 persons

The deputy governor also disclosed that the state government had agreed with FMC Keffi to deploy its medical experts and equipment for outreach services in three LGAs. Nasarawa State government has begun free screening and treatment for hepatitis for no fewer than 78,000 indigent persons in the state. Dr Emmanuel Akabe, the state’s Deputy Governor,…

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Otti calls for increased fight against oil theft, illegal refinery operation

According to Otti, security remains a top priority in his administration because no meaningful development could take place in an atmosphere of insecurity. Governor Alex Otti of Abia has emphasised the importance of cracking down on oil theft and illegal refinery operations in the state. Otti said this on Friday when he received the Joint…

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Lagos court jails butcher 14 years for attempting to rape 78-year-old woman

The state counsel, Ms Bukola Okeowo, had on May 31 informed the court that the parties had entered a plea and sentence agreement dated and filed on May 30. An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Friday sentenced a butcher, Jelili Moshood, to 14 years imprisonment for attempting to rape a vulnerable 78-year-old…

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Mother in court for allegedly assaulting vice principal

The prosecutor asked the court for adjournment, to enable him to study the case file and assemble his witnesses. The police, on Friday, arraigned a 35-year-old woman, Chinanso Chinyere, in an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly assaulting a vice principal. The defendant, of no fixed address, is standing trial on a three-count charge of…

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