Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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Ondo is not lucky with Aiyedatiwa part 2
By Kennedy Peretei The reactions that trailed the maiden edition of this series were multi-dimensional; from the Ondo State Government’s information strategists to bootlickers. But, there is no need to respond to them because, the facts are known to all of us that live in Ondo State. They were flat, and as usual, lacking in…
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‘Missile attack will have consequences’, Israel threatens Iran
Israel vowed to retaliate following an Iranian missile attack on Tuesday, with army spokesman saying it would respond at the time and place of its choosing. “This attack will have consequences. We have plans, and we will operate at the place and time we decide,” said Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari. Israel vowed…
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Pro-Amaechi APC faction to participate in Rivers LG poll
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress loyal to a former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that it supports the conduct of the local government elections in the state scheduled for October 5, 2024. The party has also stated that it is participating in the elections and has, indeed, submitted the…
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Tobi Amusan breaks silence on doping scandal in new documentary
World record holder Tobi Amusan has given fans a first look at her highly anticipated documentary, Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story, in a gripping trailer posted to Instagram. The 100m hurdles champion opens up about her journey to the top of world athletics, including the intense battles off the track that nearly cost her everything.…
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Hamas backs Iran’s attack on Israel
Hamas praised Iran’s missile attack on Israel on Tuesday and said it was in revenge for the killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. “The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) blesses the heroic rocket launches carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran against wide areas of our occupied lands,”…
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Iran launches ballistic missiles at Isreal
Israel’s military has confirmed that Iran launched dozens of missiles towards the country on Tuesday. The attack was said to have been a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others. Following the explosion, many Israelis rushed to bomb shelters and raised fears of all-out war in the region even as alarms…
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Why we dropped Money laundering charges against Bobrisky— EFCC
A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Bilikisu Bala, on Monday, said the money laundering charges dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye (a.k.a Bobrisky) complied with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act. Bala, who headed the prosecution team that handled Okuneye’s trial, stated that the charges were dropped based on the disclosure…
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Mega Filling station owners offer to deliver fuel to 774 LGs at cheaper rate
This The Association of Mega Filling Station Owners of Nigeria has called for a stronger partnership between the association and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The Association said it could transport fuel to the 774 local government headquarters in the country at a cheaper rate to make the product available to…
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Bobrisky: VDM bows to pressure, apologizes to Falana over alleged defamation
Social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has issued a public apology to renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, after making insinuations about his involvement in a bribery scandal linked to crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. VeryDarkMan appeared before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Financial Crimes and Reformatory…
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Ondo is not lucky with Aiyedatiwa
By Kennedy Peretei As the 2,053, 061 registered voters in Ondo State prepare to elect a new Governor on Saturday, 16th November, 2024, the people are weighing their options in an economy that has reduced even hard working people to beggars. I wish to take my reference from the time tested axiom that “if the…
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I won’t donate my kidney, liver to be loyal to anybody – Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stated that he will not compromise his well-being or principles to demonstrate loyalty to anyone. He made the remarks in the wake of the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara who emphasised his commitment to standing on the side of what is right, even if he stands alone,…
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Constitution Review: Senators Split Over State Police, Unite On LG Autonomy
The Senate Committee on Constitution Review has concluded its two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 constitution in Kano and agreed to include full autonomy for local governments in the country’s legal document. The federal lawmakers, however, expressed divergent views on the issue of state police. While those in support said insecurity would be…