Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Popular hotel sealed for lodging underage girls
The Katsina State Hisbah Board issued an order on June 13, 2024, for the prompt closure of New Palace Hotel, citing allegations of corrupting the morals of underage girls. In a statement released by the Hisbah Board, signed by Commander General Dr. Aminu Usman, it was revealed that the hotel had breached regulations by accommodating…
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Months to Edo election, Obaseki dumps PDP
Benjamin Obaseki, a key figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within Oredo Local Government of Edo State, has tendered his resignation from the party. His decision was communicated via a letter dated June 12, 2024, addressed to the local government chairman of the PDP. In his resignation letter, Obaseki expressed regret over his departure…
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Why 774 LGs can’t pay N62,000 minimum wage — ALGON boss
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria has raised concerns over the proposed N62,000 minimum wage, insisting that if approved, the wage may put a strain on the councils’ financial burden. The PUNCH reports that the Federal Government on Wednesday admonished organised Labour to consider the broader economic implications of its push for an unrealistic…
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Ondo poll: INEC unveils candidates list, fixes date for campaign
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday released the final list of candidates for the Ondo State governorship poll. The election is scheduled to be held on November 16, 2024. Seventeen political parties fielded candidates, but notably, no female candidates were among the governorship candidates. However, one candidate from the African Democratic Congress is a…
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NFF to appoint technical adviser for Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is planning to appoint a new technical adviser for the Super Eagles, who would be Finidi George’s immediate boss, according to ScoreNigeria. The football house only appointed Finidi as the substantive coach in April. Before his appointment, the former international was an assistant to Jose Peseiro, whose contract ended in…
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Without your help, I’ll win Grammy – Portable attacks Davido
The ongoing social media feud between controversial singer Portable and his colleague Davido has escalated, following a series of public accusations and actions. Portable has launched another attack on Davido after the latter unfollowed him on Instagram. The rift between the two artistes began when the Zazu crooner accused Davido of offering him misguided advice…
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Man sentenced in UK for removing condom without consent during sex
A UK court on Thursday jailed a man for removing without consent a condom that he was wearing during sex, in what London’s Metropolitan Police called a “milestone” legal case. Guy Mukendi, 39, of south London, was sentenced to four years and three months in prison after being convicted in April, the London force said.…
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Appeal court throws out Yahaya Bello’s suit against EFCC boss
The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday, set aside the contempt proceedings instituted by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede. In a unanimous judgment, the three-man panel of justices; Justice A.M. Talba, Justice D. Z. Senchi, and Justice Joseph…
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Tinubu announces new appointment
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben Akabueze. This was made public via a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale.…
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EFCC accuses colleagues of shielding Yahaya Bello over N80bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, said ex-Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, who is accused of N80.2bn fraud, had ridiculed the Nigerian justice system by failing to present himself for trial in court. The EFCC acting Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Command, Mr Effa Okim, stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Delta…