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Tribunal strikes out evidence by 10 out of Obi/LP’s 13 witnesses, dismisses LP’s 25% FCT votes claim
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has struck out the evidence of 10 out of the 13 witnesses called by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) in support of their petition against the election of President Bola Tinubu. In a judgment delivered today September 6, the court held that the witnesses, who were subpoenaed […]
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I’ll Break All Bottlenecks, Investors Will Make Profit In Nigeria- President Tinubu Says As He Meets Indian Richman
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria under his watch will become one of the “most conducive places on earth” for foreign investments. According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, President Tinubu said this when he spoke at a meeting with Indian billionaire, Gopichand Hinduja, […]
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Presidential Tribunal to deliver judgement September 6, to allow live broadcast
The much-anticipated verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6th. The Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 4. He mentioned that the proceedings will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. […]
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Lagosians Anticipate Long-Awaited Blue Rail As Operation Begins Today
The first ride is expected to commence from Marina to Mile 2 Train Station with Governor Sanwo-Olu on board. All is now set for the Lagos Blue Line to begin commercial operations with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some select persons expected to take the first ride on Monday. The first phase of the rail line extends […]
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Alli celebrates VP Shettima’s leadership qualities, dedication to Nigeria @ 57
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON on his 57th birthday anniversary, commending his unwavering dedication to serving Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday. Alli expressed profound gratitude towards the Vice President for his […]
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President Tinubu appoints 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as new NASENI boss
President Bola Tinubu has named Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday evening, September 1, said Halilu will serve for an initial […]
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“Wike worked against Atiku not PDP, can’t be suspended” – Onwordi tells Bwala
Cheiftian of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Delta State Mr James Endurance Onwordi known as Ibori Ubulu has cautioned the spokesperson of the Atiku/PDP presidential campaign organization in the 2023 general elections, Daniel Bwala, against speaking ill of the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike . Onwordi who disclosed this in Asaba while addressing newsmen […]
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We Inherited A Bad Economy – FG
The Federal Government has said that it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. Addressing journalists at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]
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Oyo South Senator, Alli partners Nigeria Police to improve welfare, effective policing
A lot of people criticize politicians for their lack of impact in their communities, but Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has shown that being a politician goes beyond the title. The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has partnered with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing. Alli is the Chairman, Senate Committee […]
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Oyo: Iseyin South Political Head, FM Hails Makinde For Setting Pace For Upcoming Politicians
— Commends Over Execution Of Iseyin City Hall, Infrastructures Across Oke-Ogun The Ex Caretaker Chairman and Current Political Head, Iseyin South Local Council Development Area(LCDA), Iseyin Local Government, Area of Oyo State, Hon. Fasasi Raheem Ajibola popularly known as ‘FM’ has hailed Governor Seyi Makinde over his firm stance aimed at setting pace for the […]
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Tinubu Bars FG Officials With No Direct Participation In UNGA From Traveling
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to stop government officials who have no business at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from travelling. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu stated that the decision was taken in line “with a broader […]
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Security aide blocks Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu from accessing Gov Obaseki
There was a mild drama at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State, when a security aide to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, stopped his deputy, Philip Shaibu, from accessing his principal during the service. Photos shared online show a security operative blocking Shaibu […]
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Flee From Using My Name To Make Money, Oyo South Senator, BSA Warns Impostors
The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the red chamber of National Assembly, Barr. Sharafadeen Alli has issued strong warning to people who are impersonating him on the pretext of providing empowerment opportunities. Akeem Abas, Special Adviser on Media to the senator issued the statement of disclaimer and made it available to news men […]
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Group solicits maximum support for Adelabu to end nation’s power nightmare
A national based group of veteran unionists and conscious professionals, well known as, Congress of Progressive Patriots (COPP) has enjoined Nigerians across divides to throw their support behind the newly appointed Minister of Power, Mr. Abdulwaheed Adebayo Adelabu, stressing that his success holds the key to the economic-cum industrial and developmental aspiration of the Country. […]
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Walkout Un-performing Governors Tinubu Tells Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians to vote out governors who are not performing up to expectation. Tinubu said this while responding to a request from some Islamic scholars who urged the Federal Government to monitor the distribution of palliatives given to states to cushion the effects of removal of fuel subsidy. Responding to the appeal, […]
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FCT Minister Wike moves to demolish slums in Garki, Jabi, 28 other districts
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has banned street trading within Abuja. Wike who issued the ban while addressing the leadership teams of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said it became necessary because corn sellers and street hawkers contribute to the insecurity and criminal activities […]
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UK Police Charge Diezani Bribery
Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged with bribery in the United Kingdom. According to Reuters, British police said Diezani was charged with bribery offences after they suspected that she had accepted bribes in return for awarding multi-million-pound oil and gas contracts. In a statement released today August 22, Andy Kelly who is the […]
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VP, Senators honour Senator Alli at daughter’s wedding in Ibadan
Vice President Kashim Shettima, some south-west senators and other prominent Nigerians were among dignitaries who honoured Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has he gave his daughter’s hand in marriage last weekend. The dignitaries had stormed the University of Ibadan Islamic Centre for the Nikkah ceremony between Suliat Alli and AbdulQudus Okeowo. Among the lawmakers present were […]
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Gov. Makinde Presents Brand New Jeep To King Saheed Osupa To Fulfill His Promise
The Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has presented a brand new Toyota Land cruiser Prado Jeep to popular Fuji maestro, King (Dr) Saheed Osupa. The jeep was one of the promises Gov. Makinde made to the Fuji icon. The jeep was presented on Monday as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s reward system for creativity, […]
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Release Bawa, Remand Order Has Expired, Falana Tells DSS
According to him, a remand order issued by a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory “has become spent, invalid and illegal.” Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa from illegal custody […]
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