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99,985 students left the country for the UK between 2017 -2022 – Minister of Interior, Olubunmi
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has revealed that based on statistical data, a substantial number of Nigerian students, specifically 99,985, opted to pursue their university education in the United Kingdom from 2017 to 2022. He shared this information during the inaugural event of the 2023 University of Lagos International Week held on Monday, October 9, in Lagos. The overarching theme of this international week is “Breaking the Borders of Partnership.” Speaking at the event, Tunji-Ojo said: “Every year, over 100 Nigerian students benefit from the scholarship for postgraduate and PhD degrees, I speak from students personally; we have…
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FG to commence home delivery of passports next year
The Nigerian government has stated that starting from the beginning of the upcoming year, citizens will have the choice of having their passports delivered to their preferred locations such as homes, offices, and other selected places. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this during the commencement of the 2023 University of Lagos International Week. He noted that Nigerians will no longer have to wait longer than two weeks before getting their passport. The Minister said; “We have commenced the automation of our end-to-end passport application process, and we have given a timeline from which Nigerians will begin to experience the…
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Tinubu certificate: I am ashamed to see Lawyers on Television arguing on the merits or demerits of the Chicago State University matter – Former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba
Olasa Agbakoba, the ex-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, expressed his dismay at witnessing lawyers debating the legitimacy of President Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate on television. He shared his feelings on his social media handle today, October 9, emphasizing the importance of waiting for the Supreme Court to address the controversy surrounding President Tinubu’s certificate. His post reads;THIS MADNESS OF CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY MUST STOP NOW!!! The cacophony of discordant voices on Tinubu/Atiku over the certificate matter is completely out of hand. This utter nonsense from armchair lawyers is heating up Nigeria dangerously. Please can we keep our opinions and views…
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I cried my eyes out the day my dad said they would have terminated me during pregnancy rather than having me – Nigerian man recalls his father’s hurtful words
Olasupo, a Nigerian man, reflected on the painful remarks his father directed at him, expressing that his father had conveyed a wish for his non-existence. He shared this in response to a video featuring a young woman facing derogatory treatment from her parents after requesting an iPhone as a birthday gift. “Omo bro yh I get your point but it’s just how we are as Africans….my dad once said he’d rather had terminated my preg rather than having me….bruh I cried my eyes out that day yh but I swear it don’t mean that man don’t love me or sumn….it’s…
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Omobolanle Rasheem: Police Officer sentenced to death by hanging for killing lawyer
Rephrase Justice Ibironke Harrison of a Lagos High Court has sentenced a police officer, Darambi Vandi, to death by hanging for shooting a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem to death last Christmas. The defendant shot Raheem in the chest on Dec. 25, 2022, at Ajah Roundabout, on Lekki- Expressway, Lagos State.The prosecution team led by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, called 11 witnesses, including eight police officers.The other prosecution witnesses include two eyewitnesses and a pathologist.
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Tinubu is as white and clean as snow – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has voiced his assurance in the Supreme Court’s potential decision favoring President Bola Tinubu, despite the allegations of certificate forgery leveled against him. Keyamo took to X (formerly referred to as Twitter) to share a detailed tweet, expressing his confidence in Tinubu’s integrity and asserting that the accusations of forgery are baseless unless the individual or entity responsible for providing the certificate denies its authenticity. He affirmed that Tinubu is innocent and beyond reproach in this matter. He wrote; “When some comments or perception of otherwise plain and simple issues are…
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Sunday Igboho regains freedom after two years in Benin
Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has been released after undergoing a two-year trial under the jurisdiction of the Beninese government. Igboho validated his freedom in an official statement shared on his Instagram account with the caption; “My Release in Benin Republic.” He said in the video: “First of all, my sincere appreciation goes to God almighty, the master of the universe for making this day. I want to say a big thank you to all Yoruba sons and daughters all over the world for their love and support before and after the loss of…
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FG bans the use of laterite for road construction
The federal government has declared a prohibition on utilizing laterite as a foundation for road construction nationwide. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, announced this during the inauguration of a committee overseeing the reconstruction of the Benin-Warri dual carriageway and the dualization of the East-West Road, as well as the Port Harcourt-Onne Port junction road in Rivers State. He emphasized that contractors must now employ lumps, sharp sand, and stone as the base before the placement of concrete or asphalt pavement. Umahi pointed out that laterite has limited load-bearing capacity, making it vulnerable to erosion and weathering, especially in areas…
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Mohbad: 26 witnesses identified, 5 suspects interrogated – Police
On Friday, Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa of Lagos State provided an update on the ongoing investigation concerning the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Owohunwa revealed that 26 witnesses have been identified and five suspects have been questioned as part of the investigation. “So far 26 witnesses have been identified in the ongoing investigation of Mohbad. “Five suspects have so far been interrogated in relation to the ongoing investigation,” he said.
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Tinubu’s academic records: ‘Join me in this battle’ – Atiku calls on Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has appealed to Peter Obi from the Labour Party (LP) and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) to collaborate with him in his efforts to oust Bola Tinubu from the presidency in Nigeria. At a World Press Conference in Abuja on Thursday, focused on addressing the concerns regarding Tinubu’s academic records, Atiku extended this invitation. The academic records from Chicago State University (CSU) were recently made available to Atiku on Monday. “[I particularly call on] Governor Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso of…
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Public opinion, no matter how serious or weighty it might be, cannot override or supersede the Constitution of the country – CJN, Ariwoola warns judges
Olukayode Ariwoola, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), emphasized that public opinion, regardless of its seriousness or significance, cannot take precedence over Nigeria’s constitution. Speaking to 22 recently sworn-in judges of the Federal High Court on October 4, the CJN stressed that the Constitution must always be the primary consideration when adjudicating each case presented to the court. The CJN noted that the National Judicial Council (NJC) is fully active in dealing with judicial officers who mess up. “Several vitriolic attacks are regularly heaped on the judiciary; it is, however, crystal clear that public opinion, no matter how serious or…
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Mohbad: Primeboy in police custody after being declared wanted
The Lagos State Police Command has verified the detention of Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy. The Police had declared Primeboy as a wanted individual in connection to the disputes concerning the passing of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. DSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, revealed this information in a post on his X handle on Thursday, stating that Primeboy voluntarily surrendered to the authorities The post reads, “Following his being declared wanted, Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has turned himself in. “He has, immediately, been taken into custody for interrogation and other necessary actions.…
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