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Ekiti 2022: Tribunal upholds Oyebanji’s election victory
Adewumi Ademiju Ado-Ekiti The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State over the outcome of the June 18 governorship election on Thursday dismissed the petition in its judgement. The candidate of the Social Democratic party (SDP), Engineer Segun Oni had instituted a case to challenge the victory of
Buhari Arrives Kogi To Inaugurate Bello’s Projects
President Muhammadu Buhari has landed in Lokoja, Kogi State capital to inaugurate Governor Yahaya Bello’s legacy projects across the state. The state governor thanked the president and his entourage for honouring his invitation to inaugurate the projects that would connect the state with neighbouring states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Four ‘Yahoo Boys’ arrested for abducting colleague over N26m proceeds of fraud
Olufemi Adediran, Abeokuta Four suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as “Yahoo Boys”, have been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly abducting their colleague over sharing of proceeds of their fraudulent activities. The suspects: Agbe Simeon, Messiah Nicky, Oladapo Dolapo and Yetunde Shonola were arrested on Monday
NBA: ‘We’ll demand N5bn over killing of lawyer in Lagos’
Francis Iwuchukwu The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Thursday made known its intention to request at least N5 billion compensation for the family of slain Lagos lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem. It also revealed that the trial of the Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi, who allegedly shot and killed Mrs. Raheem
JUST IN: Three Killed As Explosion Rocks Kogi Ahead Of Buhari’s Visit
Three persons have been killed following an explosion in the Okene area of Kogi State. According to Channels Television the incident happened on Thursday morning at the Oyinoyi’s Palace in Okenne Local Government Area of the state. This is coming few hours to the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari to commission some
Kalu mourns demise of Ohanaeze leader, Obiozor
*Says: Big loss to nation Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has described the passing of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor as a colossal loss to the nation. Extolling the virtues of the late envoy, Kalu stressed that Obiozor made invaluable contributions
JUST IN: Russia fires 120 missiles at Ukraine
An air raid alert has been issued across Ukraine, as a fresh wave of Russian missiles targets major cities. Presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said more than 120 missiles had been launched at the population and civilian infrastructure, reports the BBC. At least two explosions were heard in the capital Kyiv, but it
US demands Covid tests for visitors from China
The US has become the latest country to impose Covid testing on visitors from China, after Beijing announced it would reopen borders next week. Italy, Japan, Taiwan and India also announced mandatory tests, but Australia and UK said there were no new rules for travellers from China, reports the BBC. After three
Energy giant ExxonMobil sues EU over windfall tax
US energy giant ExxonMobil is suing the EU in a bid to force the bloc to scrap its new windfall tax on oil firms. A windfall tax is imposed on firms that benefitted from something they were not responsible for, reports the BBC. Energy firms are getting much more money for their
US winter storm death toll rises as bad weather drags on
A powerful winter storm that slammed North America has claimed more lives in the US state of New York, local officials say. At least 34 people have died in Erie County, which includes the city of Buffalo, county executive Mark Poloncarz said on Wednesday. Authorities are still trying to identify three of the
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