Author: Paul Utebor
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Court adjourns Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against DSS for adoption of processes
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed a suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Department of State Services (DSS) for adoption of processes. The matter was fixed for June 20 by the court registrar for adoption of applications filed by parties following the absence…
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APC, Tinubu, oppose consolidation of election petitions
The All Progressives Congress, (APC) and it’s presidential candidate in the Feb. 25, Presidential Election, Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Monday opposed the consolidating of the petitions as raised by the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC). At the resumed hearing to consider the matter of consolidation, counsels to Tinubu, Mr Akin Olujimi, SAN, and the APC,…
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Russia accuses G7 leaders of turning summit into Propaganda Show
Russian Foreign Ministry have accused the Group of Seven top economies, (G7) leaders of turning their summit in Hiroshima, Japan into a “propaganda show”. Nations at the G7 summit held over the weekend, agreed to place more bans on Russian energy and Russian diamonds. Also the G7 countries agreed to give Ukraine the much needed…
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Four farmers arrested for allegedly killing and dismembering a herdsman in Ogun
Four farmers have been arrested by the Ogun state police command for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of Umaru Aliyu, a herdsman at Ijagunre village in Imeko-Afon local government area of Ogun state. According to the command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, he disclosed that the suspect identified as Akinyele Adebayo, Gbalo Idosu, Abiala Segun…
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AbdulRazaq mourns as Elerin of Erin Ile joins ancestors
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has commiserated with the people of Erin-Ile on the passing of the Elerin of Erin Ile, Oba AbdulGaniyu Ajibola Olusokun II, describing the development as the end of a fine era. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye, on…
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Buhari condoles with UN, family over passing of renowned Demographer, Morah
President Muhammadu Buhari has sympathised with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and staff of the multilateral institution and agencies, over the loss of revered demographer, Dr Benson Morah, 78. The president, in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja, commiserated with the family, friends and professional associates of the…
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Defence Minister opens 2023 Presidential Fleet Review in Lagos
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi, has called for a vibrant Navy to enhance national prosperity. Magashi made the call on Saturday in Lagos, when he declared the 2023 Presidential Fleet Review open. Newsmen reports that the theme of this year’s review is “Fleet Readiness for National Prosperity”. The events for the…
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Buhari inaugurates NSCDC command, training college in Jos
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command and Training College in Jos, Plateau. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson, Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Saturday, the event took place on Friday. The spokesperson said that Buhari, who was represented by the former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu…
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10th NASS leadership: We will ensure North-Central gets what it deserves – Wadada
Senator-elect, Aliyu Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa) has said the North-Central caucus of the National Assembly will ensure that the zone gets the position it deserves among the list of presiding officers of the assembly. He said this on Friday in Abuja while speaking with newmen on the sideline of the just concluded induction of Senators-elect and Members-elect…
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Resident doctors’ strike: FMC Jabi, Abuja, employ means to cushion effect
As the National Association of Resident Doctors’ (NARD) five-day warning strike enters third day on Friday, hospitals have had to make adjustments to their schedules to accommodate as many patients as possible. Newsmen who visited Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja, found that patients were still being attended to even though there were few patients. Nurses…