Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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Tinubu’s Certificate forgery: Atiku files motion at Supreme Court
In his persistent certificate forgery claim against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has filed a motion at the Nigerian Supreme Court, presenting new evidence to contest Tinubu’s qualifications in the February 25, 2023, presidential election. Atiku, a former Vice President, alleges that Tinubu’s Diploma Certificate from…
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Over 250 killed as Israel declares war following Hamas assault
In a fresh escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hamas fighters crossed the border into Israel following an early morning barrage of rockets from the Gaza Strip, resulting in over 250 casualties. The armed wing of Hamas, in a move termed “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” launched over 5,000 rockets, marking the first strike. Israel responded by calling…
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Global leaders converge in Japan to bridge 2.6 billion digital gap
More than 8,000 participants from around the world will converge in Kyoto, Japan, from October 8th to 12th, 2023 for the 18th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), to find ways to bridge the digital divide affecting over 2.6 billion people globally. In Nigeria, 98.63 million people representing about 44.6 per cent of the population, did not…
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Read full deposition: Chicago State University and Tinubu diploma submitted to INEC
The Chicago State University has complied with an order from a United States District Court in Northern Illinois, to release President Bola Tinubu’s academic records. On Tuesday 3 October, the university’s registrar, Caleb Westberg
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SMEs struggle as Zenith bank offers N3.5bn loan to staff at 4 per cent
Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria’s Tier-1 banks, has provided loans totaling N3.517 billion to its management staff at an interest rate of four per cent, as reported in its second-quarter 2023 financial statement. This revelation which was first brought to light by the Economy Post comes against the backdrop of the Central Bank of…
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CSU: Here are the major controversies surrounding President Tinubu’s academic records
T he controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic records gained momentum Monday night after the Chicago State University (CSU) released documents related to Tinubu’s academic history in response to a court order. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar
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NBS report reveals alarming surge in prices of food items
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has released its Selected Food Prices Watch report for August 2023, showing an alarming surge in the costs of essential food items across the country. Garri, a staple for many Nigerians, increased by 49.16 per cent from N305.92 in August 2022 to N456.32 in August 2023, while 1kg of…
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Nigerians eagerly await Tinubu’s academic records as deadline passes
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the eagerly awaited handover of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu’s academic records, to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, by the Chicago State University. This development comes in the wake of a legal battle surrounding the authenticity of Tinubu’s academic qualifications. Atiku had initiated this legal…
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Minister Bosun Tijani unveils ambitious plan to drive innovation, digital growth
In order to propel Nigeria towards a sustainable digital future, the Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled its comprehensive five-year strategic plan. The plan which is anchored on five fundamental pillars, sets ambitious goals, aiming to transform Nigeria into a technology-driven economy. Tijani, emphasised the ministry’s dedication to openness and…
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VIDEO: David Umahi mum as FG’s ‘death trap’ claims lives in Delta
The Minister of Works, David Umahi has maintained deafening silence after Nigerian citizens perished in what many have described as a death trap set by the federal government along the ever-busy Benin-Warri expressway.