Tag: history
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Kano Governor Yusuf dumps NNPP, set to join APC
By Editor Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has finally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after weeks of what can be described as rehearsals. He is expected to join the All Progressives Congress. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement made available to the media on Friday. Bature said…
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ADC to Government: Stop denying security problems
●Says failed cover-up attempt of Kaduna abduction reflects dangerous obsession with PR By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area. The party described the…
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Niger Delta Games: Organisers move to curb athletes poaching
By Editor Dunamis-Icon Limited, the organisers of the Niger Delta Games (NDG), reiterated on Wednesday in Benin that states are prohibited from presenting non-indigenous athletes at the 2nd edition of the games, scheduled for Edo State from February 20 to 27. This is even as the company and the host state, Edo, reaffirmed their commitments…
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Niger Delta Games: Ondo Coaches reminded to select best athletes
By Editor The Ondo State Liaison Committee has demanded that coaches of the 17 sports ensure that only the very best athletes are presented to represent the state as they seek to improve on their performance at the maiden edition of the Niger Delta Games (NDG). The 2nd Niger Delta Games will be held in…
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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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