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Ryan Routh, the 58-year-old man accused of plotting to kill Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, pleaded not guilty on Monday to several federal charges. His lawyer, Kristy Militello, entered the not guilty plea during a brief arraignment in a West Palm Beach federal courthouse and requested a jury trial. READ…
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The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed concern about the lingering controversy surrounding the pricing of petrol from the Dangote Refinery and the role of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), urging the Federal Government to resolve the logjam. According to the CNPP, the apparent crisis has far-reaching implications for the economy,…
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The Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, has called for support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in achieving the ambitious target of creating 10 million jobs for the unemployed by 2027. As part of this initiative, the Minister attended the prestigious Harvard Ministerial Leadership Forum 2024 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The discussions…
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The Chairperson of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Calabar Zone, Happiness Uduk, has accused the Federal Government's sub-committee, established to review the union's demands, of lacking genuine interest in resolving the planned industrial action by the body. ASUU has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address several unresolved issues, warning…
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The humming drum blared in the reception of paintings with metaphors so infectious that art enthusiasts stood bedazzled and engrossed in each style and story therein. CREO’s 2024 art exhibition swung its beauty to the admiration of residents of Abuja. CREO an annual Art exhibition hosted by Family Worship Centre to help artists express their…
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Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has recently made a subtle attempt to reconcile with Nigerian rapper Falz. This comes after Falz's legal team reached out to him last week, demanding an apology for alleged defamation. The friction between the two public figures has garnered significant media attention and discussion among their followers.…
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Former Guardian Law Report Editor, Chris Okeke, Deputy Managing Partner of Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Wolemi Esan, and renowned human rights activist, Jerry Aondo, were among the 87 senior lawyers elevated to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) on Monday by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the Supreme…
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The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called on the "downtrodden" citizens of Nigeria not to give up on the country, urging them to remain resilient despite the challenges they face. In a statement personally signed by Ajaero on Monday to mark Nigeria's 64th Independence anniversary, he criticised the political…
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The opposition lawmakers' coalition in the House of Representatives has applauded the decision by the Federal High Court, Rivers State Judicial Division, regarding its declaration that there is no going back on the Rivers Local Government election scheduled for Saturday. Spokesperson of the group, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, described the judgment delivered by Justice I.P.C Igwe…
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In spite of court orders against the October 5 local government elections, Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the election will hold as scheduled, stating that there is no legal encumbrance to stop the process. The governor, however, urged political parties, candidates contesting for various positions in the election, and the electorate to…
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The Dangote Group has announced its plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea, reducing pressure on road networks and facilitating distribution. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations. Wali-Abdurrahman noted the construction of a jetty in the Lekki…