Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Bobrisky: VDM bows to pressure, apologizes to Falana over alleged defamation
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology to renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, after making insinuations about his involvement in a bribery scandal linked to crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. VeryDarkMan appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory…
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Ondo is not lucky with Aiyedatiwa
By Kennedy Peretei As the 2,053, 061 registered voters in Ondo State prepare to elect a new Governor on Saturday, 16th November, 2024, the people are weighing their options in an economy that has reduced even hard working people to beggars. I wish to take my reference from the time tested axiom that “if the…
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I won’t donate my kidney, liver to be loyal to anybody – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he will not compromise his well-being or principles to demonstrate loyalty to anyone. He made the remarks in the wake of the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara who emphasised his commitment to standing on the side of what is right, even if he stands alone,…
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Constitution Review: Senators Split Over State Police, Unite On LG Autonomy
The Senate Committee on Constitution Review has concluded its two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 constitution in Kano and agreed to include full autonomy for local governments in the country’s legal document. The federal lawmakers, however, expressed divergent views on the issue of state police. While those in support said insecurity would be…
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Nigeria secures Africa’s sole ticket to 2025 U19 World Cup
Nigeria has secured Africa’s sole ticket to the International Cricket Council Under-19 Women’s World Cup, to be held in Malaysia in 2025. Nigeria was declared the winner of the Under-19 Africa Qualifiers on Sunday after the final match against Zimbabwe was washed out due to a heavy downpour in the second innings. The final game,…
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‘Those Who Will Rescue Nigeria Not Yet Born’, Tinubu’s Supporter Cries Out
I’m Joe Igbokwe, a staunch supporter of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that those who will rescue Nigeria have not been born. Igbokwe, one of those who campaigned actively for Tinubu in the buildup to the election, said this while commenting on the cost of living crisis. In a…
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Naira crashes to N1,700 in parallel market
The Naira on Friday, depreciated to N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,675 per dollar on Thursday. However, the Naira appreciated to N1,540.78 per dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, NAFEM. Data from FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,540.78 per dollar from N1,576.1 per dollar…
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FG disburses N24bn to 991,261 households
The Federal Government has disbursed N24.78bn under the National Cash Transfer programme to 991,261 poor households as part of efforts to alleviate poverty in Nigeria. The cash transfer initiative, spearheaded by the National Social Investment Programme Agency, had beneficiaries across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to a statement from NSIPA on…
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Canadian Prime Minister, Trudeau survives no-confidence vote in parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has survived a motion in parliament aimed at bringing down his government and triggering an election. Wednesday’s no-confidence vote is the first in a series of similar votes expected to be put forward by the opposition Conservative Party amid Trudeau’s plummeting approval ratings. The motion failed after opposition leader Pierre…
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Coalition proposes 37 recommendations for electoral reforms
A coalition consisting of several civil society organisations, including Yiaga Africa, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, and others, has proposed 37 recommendations as priority areas in need of immediate action to be incorporated into the nation’s electoral system. The recommendations were made following the National Assembly’s preparation to embark on another round of electoral…