Ken Saro-Wiwa
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Tinubu's remembrance of Saro-Wiwa, eight other Ogoni leaders doesn't address justice concerns - CSOs
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A coalition of leading Nigerian Civil Society Groups has stated that President Bola Tinubu's remembrance of Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders fails to address justice concerns. President Tinubu's recent statement, which honoured the memory of Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 8, has drawn mixed reactions from civil society organisations. While the statement acknowledged the…
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The Nigerian Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has lauded the founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, for his commitment to quality education not only in Nigeria but across the entire African continent. DSP Barau Jibrin made the remark while delivering a presentation at a PhD Seminar and Colloquium…
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The potential month-long ceasefire in Ukraine proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is intended to test Russia’s readiness to end the conflict. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday. Macron has said that he and Starmer proposed a month-long ceasefire in the air, at sea and in relation…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against petroleum smuggling with the interception of 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in Lagos and Ogun states. The seized fuel, valued at N35.8 million, was being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques. Addressing journalists on Monday in Ikeja…
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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo is challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the judgment on Monday after counsel…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is not scared of anything, vowing to continuously lead the cause of good governance. The governor said the interest of Rivers State remains his priority, even if it means paying the supreme sacrifice as he implements the Supreme Court judgment. The governor, who spoke while inaugurating the Rivers…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. The Guardian checks revealed that some NNPC’s retail stations in…
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An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 60-year-old man, Rufus Adebisi, standing trial over alleged N8.9 million visa fraud, at the Federal Custodial Centre in Ile Ife. Adebisi is facing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, converting money to personal use and obtaining by false pretenses. The Magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, who did…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Tuesday arraign music executive Jude Okoye over allegations of fraud and money laundering amounting to N1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59 before the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja. Okoye, who is also the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of…
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The Imo State Police Command has warned unlicensed and "mischievous" native doctors operating in the state to vacate or be ready to face the wrath of the law if apprehended. This followed a communiqué issued at the end of an extraordinary meeting of traditional rulers in the state, led by Eze Emmanuel Okeke, wherein the…
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The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal convened today to adopt final written addresses in the petition filed by Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the declaration of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the 2024 governorship election. The high-stakes proceedings drew a packed courtroom,…