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Ekiti election: Buhari congratulates Oyebanji, says victory affirms APC’s acceptance
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Biodun Oyebanji, over his electoral victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. This was contained in a congratulatory message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. The PUNCH reported that Oyebanji, who
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Again, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan breaks 100m hurdle African record
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has broken the African record after clocking 12.41 seconds in the 100m women’s hurdle. Amusan broke her own record with her third best run of the season at the Diamond League meet in Paris, France on Saturday. During the Paris Diamond League, Amusan blazed to victory with a time (12.41secs – AR)
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Imo police probe shooting of family of five
The Imo State Police Command has begun investigation over the shooting of a family of five in Okporo in the crisis-ridden Orlu Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, Micheal Abattam, told our correspondent that the command had swung into action upon receipt of a report about the incident. He disclosed
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Russia-Ukraine war affects Bulgaria, Africa, world – Envoy
Russia’s war in Ukraine is having a negative effect on not only the Balkan states but also on Africa and the rest of the world as well, says the Bulgarian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yanko Yardonov. Yordanov expressed this thought in an interview with newsmen in Abuja after the signing of a news exchange agreement
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NLC offers free medical services to Abuja community residents
Nigeria Labour Congress, in partnership with the International Labour Organisation, offered free medical services to residents of Ndakwo community, beside Sunny Vale, Abuja on Saturday. The NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, told newsmen that the essence of the outreach was to give back to the society and carry out part of the congress’s social responsibility. Represented
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Machina: APC’s submission of Lawan’s name fraudulent, unconstitutional, says lawyer
An Abuja-based human rights lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has described the replacement of the name of All Progressive Congress Yobe North senatorial candidate, Bashir Machina, with that of the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, as fraudulent and unconstitutional. Olajengbesi stated that the APC national chairman, Adamu Abdullahi, was hellbent on foisting Lawan on members of the party
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Burna Boy: Clubbing continues at Cubana after shooting
The popular Cubana nightclub, Victoria Island, Lagos, was practically empty on Wednesday evening, June 15, 2022, when our correspondent visited. However, when Sunday Scoop paid another visit on Friday, June 17, there were more people there. Recall that popster, Burna Boy’s police escorts were alleged to have shot and wounded two patrons of the club
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On spiritualist’s instructions, I drank urine twice daily for six months as purported cure for strange ailment – Delta lady
A 23-year-old Delta lady, Efezino Patrick, shares with GODFREY GEORGE how she was allegedly poisoned at age 13 and suffered abdominal distention, which caused her unrelenting pains for seven years before help finally came Tell us about yourself. My name is Efezino Patrick. I am from Agbarha Otor community, Ughelli, Delta State. I am
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Peter Obi’s movement bigger than EndSARS – Abure, LP chair
Embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, shares his views with ADEBAYO FOLORUNSHO-FRANCIS on the lingering feud in the party, Peter Obi’s candidacy and other issues Why is it difficult to resolve the issue of the Labour Party chairmanship tussle between you and the factional leader, Callistus Okafor? It is only in Nigeria
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Abuse: Male children now endangered species, says Emeka Ike
Veteran actor, Emeka Ike has expressed his displeasure at women who abuse men. Recall that during the week, the actor and former school proprietor had made a post stating that a lot of women now abuse men. Speaking on what triggered the post, the actor told Sunday Scoop, “Someone made a post about women abuse
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