Tag: Showdown
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Edo poll: Oshiomhole dismisses allegation of vote-buying against APC
Former Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomole on Saturday dismissed allegation against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Iyamho
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Nigeria to host ‘Ultimate Scrabble Showdown’ in July
Africa’s number one and World number two English scrabble playing nation, Nigeria, is to stage a first of it’s kind competition tagged The Ultimate Scrabble Showdown in July, 2024.
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Minimum wage: Labour prepares for showdown with 15 governors as deadline expires
Organized labour has commenced mobilization of workers in 15 states of the federation for a strike to press home demand for the full implementation of the new minimum wage of N30,000. The states, according to labour sources, are yet to demonstrate enough commitment in keying into the new dispensation. The bone of contention in most…
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JUST IN: Senate threatens showdown with Presidency over confirmation of Magu, others
There was mild drama on Tuesday at plenary as members of the Senate threaten to suspend consideration and confirmation of appointments by President Muhammadu Buhari. This according to the senators was premised on a comment credited to Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, saying that executive appointments did not require legislative approval based on Section 171…
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Rwanda opens investigations on 20 French officials over genocide
The government of Rwanda has opened criminal inquiry against 20 French officials for their role in the 1994 genocide, some of whom could be charged in court if proceedings show they have cases to answer, according to a statement released on Tuesday evening by the office of the Prosecutor General. “The Office of the Prosecutor…