Odua Peoples Assembly
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The Odua Peoples Assembly (OPA) has expressed full support for the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding the arrest of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, deeming it both lawful and essential for national security. Deputy Speaker of OPA, Hon. Adeyemi Olamide Shola, defended the arrest, saying that it is crucial to uphold national…
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A cross-section of Abuja-based football coaches have urged the Nigeria Women’s National Under-20 football team, Falconets, to go for a win against Japan. The Falconets will take on Japan in the round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup at Estadio Metropolitana de Techo, Bogota, Colombia, on Friday by 2pm. The coaches,…
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A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Osogbo, capital of Osun State, has fixed tomorrow, September 11, 2024, for ruling on the bail application
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President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday expressed concern over the flood that affected parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno. The President extended condolences to the government and people of the state, especially to the families that lost their means of livelihood. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, said in a…
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Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, Enugu State has convicted and jailed one
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Singer-actress Selena Gomez has revealed that she is unable to have biological children due to health complications. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Gomez shared that her medical conditions, including lupus and bipolar disorder, make pregnancy too risky for both her and a baby. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my…
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African leaders have been charged with working towards ensuring that visa and border policies are harmonised and simplified to boost trade, labour mobility, and economic integration across the continent. Leaders of the black race were also urged to prioritise more youth involvement in leadership positions across Africa. These charges were given by the Executive Secretary…
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A retired Upper Sharia Court judge, Mahmud Shehu, a was on Tuesday docked in a Magistrates’ Court, in Zaria for allegedly assaulting a visually impaired housewife. The prosecutor, Insp Adamu Abubakar, told the court on Tuesday in Zaria that the defendant was charged with trespass and assault. Offense, he said, is contrary to sections 327,237…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there are 55 confirmed cases of Monkey-pox (Mpox) in Nigeria. The centre made this known via its official website, noting that the 55 cases were confirmed from the 935 suspected cases across 39 local government areas in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
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Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Kelvin Uwaibi, said on Tuesday that Edo State is the first state in Nigeria to set up a Business Information Portal (BIP) to enable ease of doing business in the state. Uwaibi disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State…
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The ‘ember’ months—September, October, November, and December—are the last four months of the year, most of which end with ‘-ember’. These months are often shrouded in misconceptions, myths, superstitions, and beliefs that have given them a reputation for being ominous. However, it is important to note that beliefs can shape our perceptions, often leading us…