Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Ondo State Government Reacts As Court Scraps 33 LCDAS
The Ondo State Government has reacted to the ruling of an Ondo State High Court nullifying the creation of 33 local council development areas by a former Governor of the state, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN) reacted to the judgement. In a…
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Nigeria’s debt increased to N121.67trn in March 2024 – DMO
The Debt Management Office, DMO, said that Nigeria’s total public debt has increased by 24.99 per cent to N121.67 trillion (approximately $91.46 billion) as of March 31, 2024. DMO disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The figure is a significant increase compared to the N97.34 trillion recorded on December 31, 2023. DMO disclosed this…
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Ado Bayero ordered to Vacate Mini Palace
Following Thursday’s Federal High Court’s ruling setting aside the steps taken in repealing the Kano Emirates Council Law, the state government has ordered deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to vacate Nassarawa Mini Palace. At a press conference, the Kano State Attorney General (AG), Haruna Isah Dederi, emphasised the need for the renovation of the facility…
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FG begins N2.7tn Subsidy Debt Probe
The Federal Government has begun the proposed audit of the N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH has learnt. An audit firm, KPMG had conducted an initial audit reducing the claims from N6tn to N2.7tn. However, in the new audit, the government said it had approved the engagement of…
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JUST IN: Midnight Fire razes building in Lagos, fire fighters allegedly refuse distress call
A large inferno has razed down a building in Ahmadiya, Ijaye in Lagos State. A source disclosed to Starnews Ng that the fire began in the middle of the night, “it was a serious problem, we can’t ascertain if there are casualties.” The source said all attempt to call fire fighters proved abortive, claiming that…
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Aiyedatiwa flags off distribution of food items to vulnerables, grains, tools to farmers
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, flagged off the second phase of the distribution of palliatives to the people of the State. It would be recalled that in April, Governor Aiyedatiwa flagged off the first phase of the palliatives which included grains and agricultural implements to farmers across the State.…
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Newly Sworn-In South African Lawmaker, Suspended for Racism
Renaldo Gouws, a member of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa, has been suspended by the party following the resurfacing of old video clips where he made “inflammatory racist comments” against the black people. The decision came after a video footage dating back to several years began circulating on social media, showing Gouws using…
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EFCC Arraigns One for Tearing Investigation Letters
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on June 11, 2024 arraigned one Usman Mallam for allegedly tearing EFCC’s official Investigation Activities’ letters and obstructing The Commission’s investigation before Justice TG Ringim of the Federal High Court sitting in Gombe, Gombe State. Mallam, a desk officer in charge of responding…
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Man killed over alleged blasphemy in Bauchi
An irate mob in Bauchi has killed a man simply identified as Yunusa after he was accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad. The incident was said to have taken place on Wednesday at about 3:00 pm in Nasaru community, located in the Ningi Local Government Area of the state. According to an eyewitness,…
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US gov signs law for classrooms display of 10 Commandments
The Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, has signed a law for the biblical 10 Commandments to be displayed in the classrooms of public schools. Landry signed the bill into law on Wednesday. It is the first of its kind in the United States. The legislation mandates that the biblical text be on display starting in…
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JUST IN: Former SUG President shot dead
A young man named Endwell Ahuize Ejindu was shot dead in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. Ejindu was ambushed and shot at close range by unknown assailants along the Ula-Upata Road in Ahoada main town around 9 PM on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Ejindu previously served as the Student Union Government…
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Mob overpower police, kill man over blasphemy
An individual identified as Yunusa was killed by an angry mob in the Nasaru community of the Ningi local government area for allegedly making blasphemous comments about Prophet Muhammad. According to local residents, the incident began with a heated argument between Yunusa and another person. During this argument, Yunusa allegedly made blasphemous remarks, which quickly…