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May

2024

Suspended Lawmakers Brought Charms To Assembly Complex – Edo Speaker

Suspended Lawmakers Brought Charms To Assembly Complex – Edo Speaker The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Monday accused the suspended members of the assembly of bringing native doctors to the house to perform sacrifices. The three lawmakers, Donald Okogbe, PDP, Akoko-Edo, Addeh Emankhu Isibor, APC, Esan North-East I and Iyamu Bright, PDP, Orhionnwon II were suspended over alleged plot to impeach the speaker and other principal officers of the assembly through diabolical means. “They are being influenced to cause chaos in this House by planning to change the leadership of this house. But to…

May

2024

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Another Veteran Nigerian Actress Is Dead

News Flash, Entertainment, Obituary

Another Veteran Nigerian Actress Is Dead (Photo) Veteran actress, Madam Elizabeth Evoeme, popularly known as Ovularia in the 80s TV sitcom, called ‘The New Masquerade’, is dead. Evoeme died at the age of 81. Her death came four and a half years after her rumoured death on November 5, 2019. Her death was announced in a statement by her family. According to the statement, the actress died in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. The statement read, “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her…

May

2024

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Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos

Lagos, Mishap, News Flash

Many Feared Dead As Gas Explosion Rocks Lagos No fewer than three persons have been reportedly died in a gas explosion at Abule Pan, Lekki-Epe Expressway, in Ibeju Lekki Local Government area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the incident happened around 3:34pm on Tuesday on Tuesday as a 50kg Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cylinder exploded at the frontage of a row of shops in the area. Margaret Adeseye, the Director/CEO, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the explosion involved LNG (industrial gas) cylinder of about 50kg assembled at the frontage…

May

2024

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President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Two Weeks Abroad

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Two Weeks Abroad President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja early Wednesday after spending two weeks outside the country. President Tinubu was received by top government officials at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Tinubu’s diplomatic journey commenced with an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on April 23, at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. During his time in the Netherlands, Tinubu held discussions with prominent Dutch officials, including separate meetings with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. Additionally, he participated in the Nigerian-Dutch Business and Investment Forum. Following his engagements in…

May

2024

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Nothing Wrong With Awarding Contract To Company Linked To Seyi Tinubu – Presidency Replies Atiku

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Nothing wrong with awarding contract to company linked to Seyi Tinubu, Presidency replies Atiku The Presidency says Seyi Tinubu has a right to pursue his business interests in Nigeria and anywhere in the world within the limits of the law. This is in response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who in a statement faulted the award of the contract for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. According to Atiku, the award of the contract to Hitech Construction Company Ltd constitutes a conflict of interest because Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, is a director…

May

2024

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Rivers APC Orders Immediate Impeachment Of Gov Fubara

News Flash, Politics, South South

Rivers APC Orders Immediate Impeachment Of Gov Fubara The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has ordered its members in the state House of Assembly to commence impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. APC’s impeachment call is coming barely 24 hours after Governor Fubara said the House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule, is not recognised by law. Chairman of the APC in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, said in a press conference in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that the impeachment process was necessary because the governor “has insulted the sensibility” of President…

May

2024

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Lagos Govt Admits Dumping 372 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars

Environment, Human Rights, News Flash

Lagos Government Admits Dumping 371 Residents In Osun, Tagged Them Miscreants, Beggars The Lagos State government after a long silence has confirmed the relocation of 371 residents whom it described as “miscreants, beggars and destitute persons” back to their states. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State stated that the Lagos State government promised to investigate the alleged deportation of youths from the state to Ilesa town. The Nigeria Police Force in conjunction with the Lagos State Task Force packed hundreds of residents and young people from the streets of the state on Friday and dumped them in Osun State. One…

May

2024

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FG Orders Registration Of All POS Operators In Nigeria

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG Orders Registration Of All POS Operators In Nigeria The Federal Government through the Corporate Affairs Commission has issued a two-month registration deadline to Point of Sales companies, to register their agents, merchants, and individuals with the commission in line with legal requirements and the directives of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The agreement was reached on Monday during a meeting between Fintechs and the Registrar-General CAC, Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, in Abuja. According to the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, there are over 1.9 million PoS terminals deployed by merchants and individuals nationwide. Speaking at the meeting, the CAC boss said…

May

2024

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ICAN Lauds Gov Otti’s Exemplary, Transformational Leadership Of ABIA

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

ICAN LAUDS GOVERNOR OTTI'S EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP, TRANSFORMATION OF ABIA The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, for his exemplary leadership and commitment in the transformation of the State. ICAN said Governor Otti, through various innovative initiatives such as the recently inaugurated Geometric Power project, which promises reliable power supply, and numerous road rehabilitation and reconstruction across the State, has impacted positively on the citizenry. The Institute made its position known on Tuesday, when the Governing Council paid a working visit to the Abia Governor at his residence in Umuehim,…

May

2024

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Northern Youths Group Knocks Atiku Abubakar For Blackmailing Seyi Tinubu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Northern Nigeria

Northern Youths Group Knocks Alhaji Atiku For Blackmailing Seyi Tinubu The Northern Youth Initiative for Peace and Good Governance has taken note of a statement attributed to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election and former Vice President of Nigeria, linking Mr. Seyi Tinubu to Hitech construction company, the company responsible for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. In a statement released by Mr. Paul Ibe, the Special Adviser to the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar alleged that the swift awarding of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction contract to Hitech…