Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Vice Chancellor of UK Varsity Suspended Following Allegations from Nigerian Wife
Cynthia Tooley, a Nigerian businesswoman, has become a key player in the suspension of Professor James Tooley, Vice Chancellor of the University of Buckingham, amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship. Professor Tooley, who earns £229,000 annually, has denied these claims and was suspended in October after accusations surfaced regarding a romantic connection with a 25-year-old…
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UK to Deport Well-Known Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
The British Government is preparing to deport renowned pastor Tobi Adegboyega back to Nigeria after he lost his appeal against deportation at an immigration tribunal. According to PUNCH Online, the UK authorities shut down Adegboyega’s church, SPAC Nation, following investigations that revealed financial mismanagement by its leadership. Reports indicate that the church was closed after…
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Man collapses, dies in Ogun hospital
Residents of the Edu area in the Idanyin community, located in the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, were left stunned after an unidentified man reportedly collapsed and died on Sunday, according to PUNCH Metro. On Monday, the Ogun State police command provided details about the incident, confirming that the man, thought to be…
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Adewinle, JMA Celebrates Ondo Commissioner Igbasan on His Special Day
Ondo State, Nigeria – In a show of admiration and respect, Dr. Jide Martins Adewinle, JMA, a prominent leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and successful entrepreneur, has extended warm birthday wishes to Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Ondo State. Dr. Adewinle lauded Pastor Igbasan for his exemplary…
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French President Tweets in Pidgin, Welcomes Tinubu to France
French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited discussions online after greeting Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu with a tweet in Pidgin English during his state visit to France. In a tweet shared on Thursday evening, the Punch reported that Macron referred to Tinubu’s visit as a “great honour for France,” highlighting the enduring partnership and friendship between…
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How Nigerian Govt saved $20bn through removal of subsidies – Finance minister, Wale Edun
By Miracle Ogunde The Minister of finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wake Edun has explained how the Nigerian government was able to save $20 billion through the removal of petrol subsidy and adoption market-based foreign exchange pricing. Mr. Edun, revealed this at an event in Abuja marking the first 100 days…
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Dangote Refinery Reduces Petrol Price for Marketers
By Our Correspondent The Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of petrol for oil marketers to ₦970 per litre, down from the previous rate of ₦990 per litre. This price change was announced by the refinery on Sunday, reflecting a ₦20 decrease in its ex-depot price. The refinery noted that this price adjustment is a…
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FG releases appointments of 331 directors in federal civil service
The Federal Government has announced the promotion of 331 directors within the federal civil service, according to reports from Sunday PUNCH. These newly appointed directors were part of a pool of 697 candidates who participated in the oral interviews held on November 4, 2024. Earlier, in May 2024, the Federal Civil Service Commission had issued…
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PDP Governors Call Edo Election Undemocratic, Claim Ondo Was Bought
Governors affiliated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have denounced the recent Edo governorship election, labeling it a “rape of democracy.” Furthermore, the PDP governors expressed concerns regarding the Ondo elections, stating, “We are currently reviewing documents that suggest the APC manipulated results after allegedly purchasing votes.” The Vanguard reports that these statements were part…
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Simon Ekpa: Nigerians in Finland panic as search for sponsors begins
Some Nigerians in Finland are in panic following the arrest and detention of separatist leader, Simon Ekpa. Ekpa is one of the leaders of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. According to sources, Nigerians in the European country are afraid of commenting on the arrest of the suspect over fear of being attacked. A Nigerian…