Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Ondo PDP Chairman Warns of Party’s Demise if Defeated in Nov Guber Election
The chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tola Alabere, has issued a stark warning about the future of the party should it fail to win the upcoming November governorship election. Alabere emphasized that a loss to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could lead to widespread defections among members,…
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Reactions Trail Decision of American Airlines to Remove Black Passengers From Flight ‘Over Body Odour’
The American Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Robert Isom, has said that the removal of several Black passengers from a flight is unacceptable. Isom said this as the American Airlines placed an unspecified number of employees on leave following an incident in which several Black passengers were removed from a flight in Phoenix, allegedly due to…
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Women aren’t created to work – IK Osakioduwa
Popular OAP IK Osakioduwa has said that women were not created to work but to offer companionship to a man. This is just as he revealed that he has never split bills with his wife and holds any intention of doing so. Osakioduwa made the disclosure when he appeared as a guest on the Toke…
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US Supreme Court Upholds Ban Prohibiting Domestic Abusers From Firearm
The US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing a firearm, the latest legal ruling in the country’s fierce battle over gun rights. It was the first gun case to come before the court — where conservatives hold a 6-3 majority — since a major decision issued in 2022…
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CBN meets justifies reasons for recent Monetary Policy Rate hikes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has presented a detailed explanation of the economy’s trajectory, giving reasons for the recent aggressive Monetary Policy Rate hikes, and the expected transmission timeline into the economy. The Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso made the presentation on Wednesday, during a dialogue with the Organised Private Sector, OPS and the Bank’s…
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Court remands alleged secret cult member in Ekiti
A 36-year-old man, Abbey Olorunfemi, facing charges of belonging to a secret cult, was ordered remanded by a chief magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Chief Magistrate Saka Afunso presided over the case and declined to take the defendant’s plea. Instead, he directed that Olorunfemi be remanded in a correctional facility pending legal advice from…
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Nollywood Actor, Amaechi Muonagor laid to rest
Nollywood icon Amaechi Muonagor was, on Friday, buried in his Obosi country home in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State amid tears from family members, relatives and the Nollywood family. Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Dom Onyenji, among others, were present to…
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Food vendors suspended in Lagos over cholera outbreak
The Agege Local Government Area in Lagos State has taken proactive measures to prevent the outbreak of cholera by suspending food vendors in schools. Ganiyu Egunjobi, the executive chairman, revealed this during an interview with journalists on Friday, emphasizing the council’s commitment to safeguarding pupils and students. “We have temporarily halted the services of all…
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NDLEA seized 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs in three years
Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reported that the agency confiscated 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs and substances from January 2021 to March 2024. He made this announcement during a special Juma’at service marking the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the National Mosque…
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Why Police Won’t Evict Ado Bayero – Kano CP Replies Gov Yusuf
The Kano State Police Commissioner, AIG Usaini Gumel, has responded to Governor Abba Yusuf‘s directive on the eviction of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. Yusuf had on Thursday night, through the State Attorney General And Commissioner of Justice, Haruna Dederi, directed the CP to remove the deposed 15 Emir of Kano from…