Author: Utebor Paul
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Osinbajo tasks state assemblies on speedy ratification of LG autonomy bill
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on State Houses of Assembly to speedily ratify the bill seeking total autonomy and devolution of powers to the Local Government Areas in the country. The vice president made the call on Friday while delivering the “Distinguished Annual Lecture” of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS),…
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VIDEO: Watch moment step mother exhume corpse of son she poisoned
A video clip has surfaced online, showing an unidentified woman being forced to exhume the corpse of her son, whom she allegedly poisoned and buried in her backyard.
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INEC working with NCC to counter result transmission issues in 2023 – Yakubu
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission is already working to resolve election result issues that may arise from blind network spots. Newsmen reports that the INEC chairman stated this at a One-Day Strategic Interactive session with journalists in Lagos on Friday. The INEC chairman’s reaction followed reservations by Nigerians…
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Gunmen attack mosque in Delta
Unidentified gunmen early Friday morning, attacked a mosque in Ughelli, Delta state, leaving 11 worshippers injured. A resident who spoke to newsmen on phone, said the attack took place at about 6.47 am when some Muslim faithful were holding their morning prayers at the Central mosque, located along Okoroda street in Ughelli. The resident who…
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There’s hope for Africa’s greatness – Lumumba
A former anti-corruption chief in Kenya, Prof. Patrick Lumumba has tasked African countries to work collectively and harness the resources and potentials of the continent. Lumumba said this on Thursday in Abuja as Guest Lecturer at the National Institute for Security Studies, Bwari, Abuja. His lecture themed, “Conspiracy Theory and the Future of Democracy and…
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Ex-President Obasanjo explains why Nigerians get away with many ‘stupid’ things
Olusegun Obasanjo former president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has explained why Nigeria and its citizens are getting away with many anomalies because God has chosen to be patient with the country. Newsmen reports that Obasanjo spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the public presentation of a book entitled, “The LetterMan: Inside the ‘Secret’…
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Again Twitter suspends Kanye’s account for violating rules
Twitter Inc on Friday suspended Kanye West’s account again, just two months after the rapper’s account was reinstated, as his tweets violated the social media platform’s rules. Twitter-owner, Elon Musk, who calls himself a free speech absolutist, had welcomed the return of the rapper, now known as Ye, to the platform in October. In his…
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Guterres appoints Nigerian Balogun-Alexander UN Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday announced the appointment of Ms Olufunmilayo Balogun-Alexander of Nigeria as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Timor-Leste, with the host Government’s approval. Guterres, in a statement, stated that Balogun-Alexander’s appointment is with immediate effect as she takes up her post on Dec. 1, 2022.
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Tunde Ayeni debunks alleged paternity of Abuja big girl’s Child
Businessman, Tunde Ayeni has debunked the rumour making the rounds linking him to the paternity row involving an Abuja big girl named Ada. For weeks now, the FCT rumour mill has been abuzz with the tale of the paternity row involving the big girl, who, months back, put to bed. The tale bearers have been…
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INEC produces blurred copies of Adeleke’s WAEC/GCE certificates before Tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, produced Form CF001, containing WAEC-GCE certificate and Secondary School Testimonial of Gov. Ademola Adeleke before the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Osogbo. This was in compliance with the order of Justice Tertsea Kume, the Tribunal Chairman, on Nov. 25. Newsmen reports that Kume had ordered the…