Alaba Akintola
2 May 2024
United States-based Nigerian sprinters, Udodi Onwuzurike, Alaba Akintola and Chidi Okezie, as well as the home-based members of the contingent, are expected to arrive in the Bahamas today for the two-day World Relays, which begins on Saturday.
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Universal Music Group (UMG) has moved to dismiss Drake’s federal defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s hit song “Not Like Us.” The record label argues that Drake’s legal action is a "misguided attempt to salve his wounds" after losing a rap battle he instigated. In a motion filed Monday, UMG contended that Drake’s lawsuit should be…
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The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Monday, warned that the Federal Government will not hesitate to mete out sanctions, including a declaration of a state of emergency, in any state that threatens the economic interest of the country. "So, it is Rivers State’s turn today. It can be…
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The Federal Government on Wednesday charged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government and other stakeholders to key into their respective roles in the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) on human rights. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Services Commission (NPSC) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have pledged to stop the parading of…
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An Ile-Ife Magistrates’Court on Wednesday, remanded Adewoyin Wole, 33 and Godwin Sunday, 25, over alleged assault in the Nigeria Correction Centre, Ile-Ife. The Prosecutor, ASP James Obaletan, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on March 17, around 10:00 am at Ifetedo in Ife South Local Government. Obaletan said that the defendants conspired…
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The police on Wednesday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Henry Duru, before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing phones in church. Duru, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge bothering on stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. READ ALSO:Court remands two over alleged killing of minor in Benin…
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Some elders in Rivers have strongly opposed the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers, arguing that the decision was made hastily and is not a viable solution to restore normalcy. In a national broadcast, President Tinubu announced the suspension of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state lawmakers due to their…
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Hundreds of protesters, comprising youths, women, and leaders of civil society organisations, who stormed the National Assembly complex on Wednesday in Abuja, cautioned against bowing to emotional blackmail or social media outrage fueled by false or half-truth narratives. The protesters, who gathered under the auspices of the National Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (NACOCSO), expressed…
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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, swore the new Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), into office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which took place in the President's office, was witnessed by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff; Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney general of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of…
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Diphtheria, which is a communicable bacterial disease, has made a return in most regions of Nigeria, setting off alarm bells among public health officials. The current outbreak has caused increased hospitalisations, prompting the health authorities to move with alacrity. Understanding how the disease is transmitted, its symptoms, transmission, and prevention is important in curbing its…
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The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, resolved to reconsider several bills from the preceding Assembly that did not receive presidential assent before the expiration of the last legislative tenure. This followed the adoption of the motion sponsored by Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive at the plenary presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The affected bills…