Author: Ediri Oyibo
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Judiciary workers threaten strike from June 2
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has directed its members in all federal courts nationwide and other judicial institutions to withdraw their services from June 2.
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Naira holds steady at N1,586.15 against Dollar
The Naira remained unchanged on Friday, closing the week at ₦1,586.15 to the Dollar at the official foreign exchange market.
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Makinde appoints members of Judicial Service Commission
Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed four persons as members of the Oyo State Judicial Service Commission.
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BEDC rejects alleged takeover plot by Ondo govt
The Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its subsidiary, BEDC Electricity Ondo Limited (BEOL), have strongly condemned an alleged plan by the Ondo State Government to assume control of electricity distribution operations in the state.
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Israel rejects call for Palestinian State
“Do not threaten Israel with sanctions” as it will continue to build a “Jewish state” on the ground,” Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, warned on Friday.
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2027: Between the streets and the State House Asaba – By Abraham Ogbodo
Delta State politics follows a pattern. It is a turn-by-turn arrangement to ensure that the governorship of the State follows equity. And equity here requires the number one political office in the state to sequentially swing to and remain in each of the three senatorial districts for eight years in first instance.
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Ngugi wa Thiong’o passed, a page closed – By Is’haq Kawu
I woke up on Thursday, May 29th, 2025, to a tribute to Ngugi wa Thiong’o, written by my California-based friend, Adeyombo Aderinto. That tribute alerted me to the passing of that giant of African writing; certainly, one of the greatest names in progressive African literature.
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Court announces date to hear Diezani Alison-Madueke‘s asset forfeiture case
The Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed June 30 to hear the suit filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke challenging the forfeiture of her assets by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC).
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INEC deploys 6 newly appointed RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday deployed the newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to fill existing vacancies in six states.
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Mokwa flood disaster: Motorists stranded as bridge linking north, southwest collapses
Motorists are currently stranded as part of the bridge at Mokwa linking the North and Southwestern part of the country collapsed due to flooding in Niger State.