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Breaking: Governor Akeredolu of APC Defeats Jegede Again, Re-Elected For A Second Term in Office

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has been re-elected as Governor of the state in the Governorship election held in the state on Saturday.

The governor, a candidate of All Progressive Congress (APC), polled a total of 292,830 votes while Eyitayo Jegede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) garnered 195,751 votes, winning 15 of the 18 local governments, while Jegede won three.

Governor…

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BREAKING: IGP BOWS TO PRESSURES, DISSOLVES SARS

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has announced the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police Force.

The announcement which is coming days after the Nation wide protest against the police brutality was made by the Inspection General of the Police on Sunday in a live broadcast.

The police also gave the update in a Facebook post with Reference number…

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President Buhari meets with the IGP Says Police Reform is Sacrosanct

President Muhammadu Buhari last night met with the Inspector General of Police, where he assured that the determination of his government to reform the police is Sacrosanct.

“I met again with the Inspector General of Police tonight. Our determination to reform the police should never be in doubt. I am being briefed regularly on the reform efforts ongoing to end police brutality and…

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Court sentences PH serial killer, Gracious David-West to death by hanging

Gracious David-West, the Port Harcourt serial killer has been sentenced to death by hanging by a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt for the multiple murder of several females in hotels in different locations of Rivers state.

He was charged on a ten count charge of murder and attempted murder which he committed in hotels in Port Harcourt where he strangled his victims to death.

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WTO: "I could not have made it without your support" Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells Nigerians

WTO: “I could not have made it without your support” Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells Nigerians

Nigeria’s candidate for the World Trade Organisation’s Director General, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed appreciation to her Supporters having advanced to the finals of the selection process.

In a Facebook post, Dr. Ngozi thanked WTO members for their continued support of her candidacy.

She expressly thanked Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians at large, saying, she…

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WTO Confirms Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Finalist in DG Race

WTO Confirms Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Finalist in DG Race

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed and announced Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and South Korea’s candidate, Yoo Myung-hee as the finalists in the race for the organization’s Director-General.

This was made known by the Organisation’s spokesman, Keith Rockwell, before reporters at the WTO headquarters in Geneva after the results were announced to member states at a…

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President Buhari presents 2021 Draft Appropriation Bill of N13tr to a joint session of the National Assembly

President Buhari on Thursday presented 2021 Draft Appropriation Bill of N13tr to a joint session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

Tagged budget of Economic recovery and Resilience, the President was accompanied by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and a few Ministers while the others took part, virtually. This, the Senate President attributed to the…

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FG approves $3.02bn for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line

Federal government during its weekly Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the sum of $3.02bn for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri eastern narrow gauge railway.

The Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, while speaking to Pressmen after the meeting said:

“The Federal Executive Council has approved the award of contracts for the…

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Again, President Trump Calls it 'China Virus,' Says He is Looking Forward to Working with Prime Minister Johnson, in an Emotional Tribute

Again, President Trump Calls it ‘China Virus,’ Says He is Looking Forward to Working with Prime Minister Johnson, in an Emotional Tribute

US President, Donald Trump, has written an emotional tribute to British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson as he continues to recover from coronavirus.

The President, again, referred to Coronavirus pandemic as a ‘Chinese Virus,’

Speaking of his recovery from the pandemic, in a Facebook post, the President said:

“Just spoke with Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom.

“Very…

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Presidency to WizKid: You're a DumbKid, When you grow up, You Might Learn Respect

Presidency to WizKid: You’re a DumbKid, When you grow up, You Might Learn Respect

The Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie has responded to a comment by Nigerian Singer, Ayo Balogun aka WizKid in which he criticized President Buhari.

WizKid had told the President:

“Donald trump is not your business! Old man! Police/Sarz still killing Nigerian youth on a daily! Do something! Nothing concern u for America! Face your country.”

Res…

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N-Power: FG orders another round of verification and revalidation for beneficiaries

The Federal Government has instructed beneficiaries of the First and Second Batches of the N-Power programme who earlier missed the payment of their stipends to report to their various state focal persons for verification and revalidation.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, made this known in Abuja on Tuesday.

The Minister…

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Anglican Bishops Visit Governor Uzodinma, Request for the Return of Primary Schools to the Church

Anglican Bishops of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province on Tuesday visited Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Owerri

Speaking about the visit, the governor expressed the government’s willingness to return some of the primary schools in the State to the church as was requested by the Bishops led by Archbishop David Onuoha.

However, the…

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BBNaija Lockdown: Laycon Appointed Youth Ambassador by Ogun State Governor

Ogun state Governor, Dapo Abiodun has appointed the winner of Season 5 Big Brother Naija Reality TV show, Olamilekan Laycon Agbeleshe, as a youth ambassador in the state.

The Governor announced the development on Tuesday while receiving Laycon in his office, he also announced a gift of three bedroom bungalow and N5million for him.

“Once again, I congratulate you and on this note, I hereby…

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Seven Things The Inspector General Of Police Promised To Do About Public outcry on FSARS brutality

Following the public outcry and condemnation of the activities of the Federal Special Anti Robbery Squad, FSARS, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday banned the personnel of FSARS and other Tactical Squads of the Force from embarking on routine patrols.

Here are seven of the things contained in a statement signed by the spokesman of the Force, DCP Frank Mba which the IGP…

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US President, Donald Trump To Leave Hospital, Tells Americans Not To ‘Be Afraid of COVID’

US President, Donald Trump on Monday, announced he is leaving the hospital where he has been receiving medical attention for Covid-19.

In a short message posted on his Facebook page, the President told Americans, that they have nothing to worry about even after his own chief spokeswoman tested positive for the virus

“I will be leaving the great Walter Reed Medical Center today at 6:30 P.M.…

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Gunmen Abduct 25-Year-Old Port-Harcourt-based female Lawyer

A 25-year-old Port Harcourt based female lawyer, Ms. Bisola Ajayi, was on Sunday, kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Rumuokurusi area of Port Harcourt, Rivers.

It was reportedly gathered that the unfortunate incident happened along Nwosu street while she was trying to enter their apartment.

A public service announcement posted on Facebook by a lawyer, Victor Nwadigo, indicates that the hoodlums…

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2015 Presidential Election: Former President Jonathan accepts Shagari's apology, says ‘I’ve no enemies to fight’

2015 Presidential Election: Former President Jonathan accepts Shagari’s apology, says ‘I’ve no enemies to fight’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has acknowledged the apology of the son of former President Shehu Shagari, Aminu, who worked against him (Jonathan) during the eventd of 2015 Presidential election.

In a Facebook post where he made the acknowledgement public, the former President said:

“Dear Honourable Aminu Shagari, Thank you for your apology. However, I never took offence. My firm belief…

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