Author: Olumide Akinrinlola
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PDP Unleashes Bombshell Evidence At Edo Governorship Election Tribunal
The Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal made headlines on Thursday by admitting a series of new documents as evidence, as four additional witnesses from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took the stand, alleging significant irregularities in polling units across Esan North East, Oredo, Esan South East, and Esan Central Local Government Areas during the 2024…
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Okonjo-Iweala Cautions Global Leaders Against Escalating Trade Wars
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), urged countries on Thursday to maintain composure regarding tariffs, warning that a tit-for-tat trade war would be “catastrophic” for the global economy. Her remarks came during a panel discussion on tariffs at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amidst rising tensions as US President…
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Oando Secures Operatorship of Oil Block in Angola
Oando Plc, a prominent Nigerian energy solutions provider listed on both the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has announced that its upstream subsidiary, Oando Energy Resources, has been awarded the operatorship of Block KON 13 in Angola’s Onshore Kwanza Basin. According to a statement from the company’s Secretary, Mrs. Ayotola Jagun, this…
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Mass Evacuations as Fresh Wildfire Breaks Out Near Los Angeles
According to AFP, a new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and sparking evacuation orders in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover 3,400 acres (1,400 hectares) in less than two hours. The fire was…
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Train crushes 11 passengers to death who jumped out over fire rumours
According to AFP, Eleven people were killed Wednesday after rumours of a fire on their train caused them to jump off and were crushed to death by another incoming train, officials said. The incident in the western Maharashtra state is the latest to hit India’s creaking rail network, which carries millions of passengers each day…
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Accuser Claims Diddy Admitted to Killing Tupac Amid Disturbing Rape Allegations
In a shocking revelation, one of the women accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape claims the rapper admitted to orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur. Ashley Parham’s allegations form the basis of a lawsuit against Diddy, in which she describes a harrowing ordeal that took place in March 2018. During an interview with NewsNation’s Ashleigh…
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Trump Slams Washington Bishop for Critical Remarks at National Prayer Service
According to the Daily Mail, President Donald Trump issued a fierce condemnation of the Episcopal Bishop of Washington, Mariann Budde, following her critical remarks during the National Prayer Service. In a post on his Truth Social platform at 1 a.m., Trump dismissed her as “not compelling or smart” and demanded a public apology. In his…
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Deportation: Trump Opens Floodgates for Immigration Raids in Schools, Churches
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has granted immigration agents the authority to arrest individuals in sensitive locations, including schools, churches, and hospitals. This policy reversal ends over a decade of protections that kept these areas off-limits for enforcement actions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this change, emphasizing the need to eliminate…
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Amotekun mobilises 2,000 men to comb S’West forests over influx of bandits
According to Punch Newspaper, The Amotekun Corps has mobilised over 2,000 personnel to flush out bandits and other criminals operating in forests in the South-West region. Ogun and Osun states top the list with targeted 1,000 recruits each, while Oyo recruited 480 men last October as part of efforts to curtail the influx of bandits.…
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Senate Demands Urgent Census in 2025: ‘Nigeria Must Not Be a Laughing Stock Any Longer’
In a fiery session on Tuesday, the Senate expressed its outrage over Nigeria’s failure to conduct a population census for the past 19 years, branding the country a “laughing stock” among nations that prioritize credible data and effective planning. In a bold move, the Red Chamber directed the National Population Commission (NPC) to ensure a…
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Details Emerge from Tinubu’s Meeting with Wike, Fubara, and Ogoni Leaders
In a significant development for the Ogoni people, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu met with key stakeholders, including Governor Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, to discuss the future of Ogoniland. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the Presidenton Information and Strategy, the meeting, which was held on Tuesday at the…
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BREAKING: Trump signs several executive orders, announces critical appointments
Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions Monday, which included revoking 78 of Joe Biden’s policies, hours after officially becoming the 47th president of the United States. Other actions signed today are aimed at prompting an immigration crackdown, withdrawing the US from the Paris Climate Agreement and mandating in-person work for federal employees. Pardons…