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Tinubu Sends Fresh List of 19 Nominees to the National Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has sought the confirmation of 19 nominees for the position of commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC). The list is contained in a letter he wrote to the National Assembly. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the letter to the upper chamber during plenary on Tuesday, December 12. The nominees are; 1.…
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Rivers Crisis: ‘Federal Government is Helpless’ – Dele Momodu (video)
Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has broken his silence over the disagreement between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. This comes after 27 of 32 PDP House of Assembly members allegedly loyal to Wike defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Taking…
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Usifo Ataga M*rder: Court Gives Update on Trial of Suspects
The trial of Chidinma Ojukwu, accused of the murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, was once again delayed on Tuesday due to the absence of a prosecution witness. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the case could not go on due to the ill health of the ninth prosecution witness,…
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Turkish Club President Arrested for Punching FIFA Badged Referee
The president of MKE Ankaragucu, a Turkish club, Faruk Koca who punched a FIFA badged referee, Halil Umut Meler, after a Turkish League game on Monday night, has been arrested. The hosts, MKE Ankaragucu, took an early lead in their Super Lig match on Monday night, but after 50 minutes, one of their players was sent…
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‘Wike Called APC Cancer but Now Moving to the Disease’ – Odili’s Ex-Aide (video)
An ex-security advisor to former Governor Odili, on Tuesday, recalled that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike once described the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a party ridden with cancer. Anabs Sara-Igbe pointed out the inconsistency in Wike’s position, recalling his previous critical views of the APC compared to the Peoples Democratic…
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JUST IN ! Lagos State Gets New Police Commissioner
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed Adegoke Fayoade as the new commissioner for Lagos State Police Command. Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi took to his official X handle, to congratulate Fayoade on his deployment. “IGP deploys CP Adegoke Fayoade to Lagos Command. Lagos has a new commissioner of Police. Congrats to my boss, Adegoke Fayoade,” Adejobi…
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JAMB Introduces Verbal Reasoning as Prerequisite for Success (details)
Beginning in 2024, candidates for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Direct Entry examination will undergo cognitive and verbal reasoning tests, according to the board. This was revealed by JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, during a virtual meeting with the commissioners of education in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. A special…
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Organ Harvesting: Court Fixes Hearing for Suit Against Alliance Hospital
The FCT High Court has postponed the hearing for the suit seeking damages for a victim of illegal organ harvesting to February 19, 2024. Justice Abdullahi Aminu on Monday adjourned the suit to enable the parties to prepare for the hearing. The suit was brought by the father of the 16-year-old victim, Salaudeen Saliman Adedoyin,…
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BREAKING NEWS ! Akeredolu Begins Another Medical Leave
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo state governor will commence another medical leave on Wednesday, December 13. The update was given by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde. He said the governor would prioritise his health and ensure a full recovery before resuming official duties. It said a formal letter regarding the medical leave and a notice…
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‘How I Landed in Hospital Twice Due to Abusive Relationship’ – Reality Show Star, Chioma (Chioma)
A reality star of the Real Housewives of Lagos show, Chioma Ikokwu aka Chioma Goodhair has narrated her experience in an abusive relationship. Speaking during an interview with Toke Makinwa on her podcast “Toke Moments,” she stated that the abuse sent her to the hospital twice but she kept returning to the same person. Chioma…