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Sanwo-Olu’s Election Victory Confirmed, PDP’s Challenge Dismissed

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Judiciary / September 25, 2023, 5:32 pm

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has upheld the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This decision came after the challenge posed by the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governorship Candidate, Olajide Adediran, known as Jandor. Jandor had questioned the eligibility of Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, in the March 18, 2023, governorship election. In response, Justice …

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CBN Delays $10bn Debt Clearance; Dollar Nears Historic N1,000 Mark

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Economy / September 25, 2023, 12:48 pm

Despite its assurance two weeks ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not fulfilled its promise to settle over $10bn in foreign exchange debts to Deposit Money Banks. This revelation comes as the naira exchanged hands between 990/$ and 995/$ in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Kano. However, on the Investor & Exporter …

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Pinnick’s Vision: Innovating Agriculture & Food Production

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Agriculture / September 25, 2023, 7:49 am

Amaju Pinnick, a FIFA Council Member and former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has recently ventured into agriculture and food production. Despite his renowned status in the sports industry, Pinnick’s primary businesses have always centred around oil and offshore support services. However, he believes farming is the way forward, not just for the …

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Nigeria’s U-18 Women Clinch Third in African Handball Championship

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Sports / September 24, 2023, 8:30 pm

Nigeria’s U-18 Women’s Handball team celebrated a significant win in Monastir, Tunisia. They defeated Angola 28-24 in the Africa Women’s Youth Handball Championship’s third-place match. This victory followed a semi-final loss to Egypt, where Nigeria scored 18-32. Despite the setback, the team displayed resilience in the face-off against Angola. Nigeria led by five points in …

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Police Boost Security with Drones for Upcoming Governorship Elections

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Law Enforcement / September 24, 2023, 4:41 pm

The police have announced heightened security measures for the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states, scheduled for November 11. They plan to deploy adequate personnel, including officers in plain clothes. In a recent interview, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, provided these details. He mentioned using anti-riot equipment such as teargas …

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Delta Governor Calls for Joint Efforts to Elevate Niger Delta

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Governance / September 24, 2023, 8:30 am

Delta State’s Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has appealed to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. He emphasises the importance of working with state governments to ensure the Niger Delta region benefits from top-tier projects under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This sentiment was shared during a meeting with the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Abubakar Momoh, in …

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World Bank Grants Nigeria $700m Boost for Girls’ Education

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / International Aid / September 23, 2023, 9:11 pm

The World Bank has greenlit a $700m loan for Nigeria. This funding aims to bolster the learning and empowerment of adolescent girls. Revealed on the World Bank’s website, the loan will supplement the ongoing Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. This financial boost seeks to expand the AGILE programme. Currently active in …

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Wike Informed PDP Leadership Prior to Accepting Ministerial Role

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Politics / September 23, 2023, 2:05 pm

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Executive Committee (PDP NEC) have confirmed that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, communicated with the party’s leadership before agreeing to join President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. This clarification comes after Wike, a former Rivers State governor, revealed that he consulted key PDP leaders before accepting …

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Tinubu Urges UN: Don’t Weaponise Human Rights Against Africa

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / International Relations / September 22, 2023, 10:29 pm

President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting in New York, expressed concerns over the misuse of human rights advocacy by powerful nations to hinder African countries from addressing challenges. He highlighted the exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources by malign actors, further exacerbated by the influx of Western-made weapons. He noted that These actions benefit wealthy nations’ …

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Police Explain Use of Teargas on Mohbad’s Mourners at Lekki Tollgate

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Law Enforcement / September 22, 2023, 6:45 pm

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified its decision to use teargas on sympathisers of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, known as Mohbad, at the Lekki Toll Gate. The police stated that the action was taken to prevent a repeat of the EndSARS saga. In a statement by the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin …

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