Foster unity, peace, Olubadan tells new chiefs

Foster unity, peace, Olubadan tells new chiefs

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin has urged newly installed chiefs in the state to use their present position as traditional title holders to foster unity, peace and progress in Ibadanland as the accredited representatives of Olubadan of Ibadanland. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Gbenga Ayoade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Sunday, stated that the Olubadan gave the charge when he conferred honorary Chieftaincy titles […]

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2027: Rhodes-Vivour hints at gov bid, knocks Lagos spending

Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has hinted at running again for the position, stating that he is learning from past mistakes and working to strengthen his political movement. Speaking during an interview on Iyabo Ojo tv on YouTube and published on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour emphasised the importance of staying visible and active in opposition politics, unlike what he described as the usual practice of going silent after […]

December 9, 2024 2

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Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO Director-General

The General Council of the World Trade Organisation has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term as its Director-General. Her new four-year tenure is set to commence on September 1, 2025. In a statement issued on Friday, Okonjo-Iweala thanked the WTO’s 166 member nations for their continued trust and support.

November 29, 2024 11

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Political Party Performance Index (PPPI)

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, esteemed stakeholders, distinguished guests, and the Nigerian public, we warmly welcome you to this historic event where we unveil the Political Party Performance Index (PPPI), a pioneering initiative designed to assess, improve, and enhance the operations of political parties in Nigeria. Today’s press conference is more than a launch—it is a call to action to strengthen democracy in Nigeria through the revitalization of our […]

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60-year-old man drowns in abandoned Kano well

Residents of CBN Quarters on Hadejia Road, Kano Metropolis were on Saturday thrown into deep shock following the drowning of a 60-year-old man, Sabi’u Yusha’u Unguwa Uku, who slipped into an abandoned well and drowned. The Public Relations Officer, Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, confirmed the tragedy to newsmen late Saturday night. According to him, the victim was driving a car belonging to the first wife of the […]

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Police detain Lagos teacher for alleged sodomy

A 22-year-old schoolteacher at the Blessed Peace School in Egbeda, Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, identified only as Prosper, has been arrested and detained by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly sodomising a 10-year-old boy at the school. Our correspondent’s investigation also revealed that the suspect had enticed the survivor to the location on October 18, 2024, by claiming he intended to take him to a spelling […]

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PDP slams Tinubu over GCON conferment on Indian PM

The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday faulted President Bola Tinubu for decorating the visiting Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, with the Nigerian second highest national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger.

November 18, 2024 6

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Ondo poll: LP candidate blames Obi, NLC for defeat

The reinstated Labour Party governorship candidate in Ondo State, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has bemoaned his failure to win Saturday’s election, blaming former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and the Nigeria Labour Congress for his predicament. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the ruling All Progressives Congress was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission after sweeping the 18 local government areas in Ondo. In the final declaration of the result by […]

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Anambra probes alleged assault on ex-chamber of commerce boss

The Anambra State Government has commenced an investigation into the alleged brutalisation of a former President of the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, Okey Akaneme, by officials of the state Waste Management Agency and police officers. The state Commissioner for Environment, Felix Odumegwu, confirmed the probe when contacted by our correspondent on Monday, adding that while the government does not condone assault, preliminary findings suggested that ASWAMA […]

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