In Kaduna State, the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the preliminary objection by State Governor Uba Sani and the All Progressives Congress (APC). They had aimed to nullify the petition submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Isah Ashiru. The contention from Sani and the APC was that Ashiru and …
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The Trade Union Congress’s Deputy President, Tommy Etim, has clarified that the planned strike will go ahead. This decision underscores the workers’ increasing dissatisfaction with the Federal Government’s actions. Despite having had ample time to address the union’s demands, the government’s response has been perceived as inadequate. Etim’s statements suggest a deep-seated mistrust between the …
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled against a suit that sought the disqualification of the former Petroleum Resources Minister, Timipire Sylva, from participating in the upcoming November governorship election in Bayelsa State. Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the case on Tuesday, citing a lack of merit. The plaintiff, Hon Isikima Johnson, had approached the …
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A graduate from Ambrose Ali University in Ekpoma, Edo State, named Precious Ogbeide, has attempted his life. This drastic action stems from the university’s alleged refusal to release his and several other students’ results since graduation in 2018. Ogbeide’s parents revealed he had been grappling with depression due to the delay in receiving his results …
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English TV personality Piers Morgan has expressed his desire for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join Arsenal. This comes after Osimhen’s strained relationship with Italian Serie A champions Napoli. The contention arose from a video on Napoli’s TikTok account, which mocked Osimhen for a penalty miss against Bologna. Following this, Osimhen distanced himself from his …
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Nigerian singer Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley, has expressed his readiness to return to Nigeria. This comes in light of allegations linking him to the death of his former label signee, Mohbad. During an interview with social media influencer Reno Omokri, Naira Marley addressed the controversy. Videos had emerged on social media where the …
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Covenant University, the University of Ibadan, and the Federal University of Technology, Akure, have achieved top positions in Nigeria. This is based on the Times Higher Education’s 2024 rating. Covenant University is now among the top 1,000 global universities. While it ranks first in Nigeria, its global position falls within the 801-1000 range. The University …
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has issued an alert. Residents in the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states should expect a 48-hour downpour. This warning comes from NiMET’s recent weekly rainfall forecast. The bulletin also indicates the possibility of flash floods. The states listed in the alert include Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa. …
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The National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Enugu has confirmed the election of Senator Kelvin Chukwu of the Labour Party. This decision came after dismissing the petition from Senator Chimaroke Nnamani of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who contested the result. The tribunal, led by Justice Nusirat I. Umar, unanimously ruled that Chukwu, who stepped …
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A student from Nasarawa State’s Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Taye Ajoke, was recently abducted. She has now been safely returned after a ransom was paid. The kidnappers demanded N300,000 for her release. The abduction occurred when armed men attacked her home, Ombi 1. This location is two kilometres from the Polytechnic. The incident resulted in …
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