Day: October 12, 2021
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Senate approves direct primaries for political parties
The Senate has approved direct primaries for aspirants to all elective positions on Tuesday. This was just as it empowered the Independent National Electoral Commission to determine the procedure for the transmission of results during the general elections. The amendments were made on Tuesday by the Senate to some clauses of the Electoral Act (Repeal…
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One year-old baby burnt to death in Calabar
A one year old baby has been burnt to death in Calabar as a result of candle light fire in a thatched house. The incident happened at Eta Agbor area of Calabar Municipality on Oct. 9. When the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited the area, it was observed that the thatched house was…
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I’m not guilty of Super TV CEO murder, says Chidinma
Chidinma Ojukwu and Adedapo Quadri, key suspects in the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo Ataga, have denied killing him. Ojukwu and Quadri pleaded not guilty to eight counts bordering on the offences of murder, forgery and stealing. The defendants were arraigned alongside Ojukwu’s sister, Egbuchu Chioma from whom…
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Janemena demands N500m from Tonto Dikeh for alleged libel, pregnancy loss
Instagram dancer and influencer, Jane Orezimena, popularly known as Janemena, has written a letter to Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, demanding the sum of N500m for alleged libel and claiming on social media that Janemena has a sex tape. Dikeh had claimed last month that her ex-lover, Joseph Egbri, aka Prince Kpokpogri, had a sex tape…
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I will take Mimiko to court if he joins PDP – Ondo PDP Chieftain
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, Hon Bode Obanla, has said that he would institute legal action against a former governor of the State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko if he joins the party as being rumoured. According to Obanla, in the last few days, the only talking point of Ondo State…
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Sanwo-Olu directs police team to protect BRT, Lagos transport assets
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a dedicated security team to monitor the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and protect state transport assets. Lagos Metropolis Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) Public Relations Officer, Kolawole Ojelabi announced the approval in a statement on Monday. Ojelabi lamented the destruction of infrastructure and the violation of BRT lanes which…
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#EndSARS: Lagos, Osun Police kick as Sowore plans memorial protests
HUMAN rights activist and publisher of SaharaReporters, Mr. Omoyele Sowore said yesterday that there will be #EndSARS memorial protests on October 20. This is despite a warning by the Lagos and Osun State Police Commands against protests that might disrupt the peace currently being enjoyed in the states. The #EndSARS protests which were held in…
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Ikpeazu insists PDP must zone presidential ticket to Southeast
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should zone its presidential ticket to the Southeast. Ikpeazu explained that the Southeast has not produced Nigeria’s president; hence PDP should give its ticket to the zone. He also noted that zoning the presidential ticket to the Southeast was the right…
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Ijaws will support a detribalised candidate for President-INC
The President of the Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Benjamin Okaba on Monday said the Ijaw ethnic group would support a detribalised Nigerian to emerge as president in 2023. Okaba said this while speaking during a programme on Rhythm 93.7FM, Port Harcourt, monitored by our correspondent. He said, “First and foremost, the Ijaw nation is…