Tag: history
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ADC demands clarification on US–Nigeria Health MoU over conflicting framings, constitutional breach concerns
By Editor, The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citing sharply conflicting public descriptions of the agreement by both governments. While Abuja has presented the MoU as a technical, inclusive…
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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges Oyo Council of Obas’ chair
By Editor Governor Seyi Makinde on Thursday inaugurated a new Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs in Ibadan. Under the newly announced structure, the chairmanship is set to rotate among three leading traditional rulers in the state. The inauguration, which took place at the House of Chiefs Hall, State Secretariat, Ibadan, saw the Olubadan…
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AFN, Roster Athletics team up to end age cheating
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria confirms that it has taken a bold step in ending age falsification and poor athlete data management with the launch of a groundbreaking partnership with Roster Athletics. The AFN President, Chief Tonobok Okowa, and the federation at large see the collaboration as a major turning point aimed at restoring credibility,…
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US introduces $15,000 visa bond for Nigerians, others
The United States has introduced new travel restrictions that could require Nigerians applying for B1/B2 visas to post bonds of up to $15,000. According to information published on the U.S. Department of State’s website, Travel.State.Gov, the payment of a bond does not guarantee visa issuance. Additionally, fees paid without the direction of a consular officer…
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OAU student dies in his sleep
The Obafemi Awolowo University community, in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the shocking death of a Part Three medical student of the institution, who was identified as Timilehin Toromade. The OAU Management announced the death on Tuesday via a press release signed by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olanrewaju. The…
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10 convicted of cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron
By Editor Ten people were found guilty of making malicious comments about Mrs Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality. A Paris court on Jan 5 found 10 people guilty of the cyber harassment of France’s First Lady, Mrs Brigitte Macron, for spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman who was born male. Mrs Macron…
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Trump’s Venezuela action is lesson to Nigeria – ADC
●Says Tinubu’s silence embarrassing, reeks of fear By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has viewed the action taken by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to arrest and bring to trial Mr. Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela, and his wife, as a timely warning and lessons to the Nigerian Government in many…
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ADC condemns Tinubu’s write off of NNPC debts, warns of revenue loss to states
By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of the cancellation of legacy debts owed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) to the Federation Account, warning that the move is unconstitutional and financially harmful to states and local governments. In a statement by the National Publicity…
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SGF George Akume marries Ooni of Ife’s ex-Queen
By Editor The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. This development was revealed on Friday by a Facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media…
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Niger Delta Games: Delta holds summit for coaches as Abia, Imo gear up
State Liaison Committees for the Niger Delta Games in Abia and Imo States already began functioning before they were officially inaugurated on Tuesday, even as Delta State organised a working session with the 17 sports that would be competed for at the second edition of the games in Benin, Edo State, from February 20 to…
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