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US Court grants Tinubu’s request to delay release of school records to Atiku
U.S. District Judge Nancy Maldonado has concurred to temporarily halt an order mandating Chicago State University (CSU) to furnish specific academic records belonging to Bola Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Gilbert had instructed CSU to provide the documents by the end of Thursday in an order issued two days prior. However, during an urgent hearing on Thursday, as reported by CBS news, Judge Maldonado instructed attorneys from both sides to submit additional arguments by the following Thursday. The legal representatives of the Nigerian President contended that Gilbert’s decision needed a thorough review by a district judge.…
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Tinubu files motion to stop Chicago University from releasing his academic records to Atiku
Expressing dissatisfaction with the directive from the United States Magistrate Court instructing Chicago State University to disclose his academic records to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Abubakar Atiku, President Bola Tinubu has submitted a request to the District Court to suspend the implementation of the order. The magistrate court had mandated Chicago University to furnish Atiku with Tinubu’s academic records within 48 hours. However, Tinubu argued in a new application on Thursday that the magistrate violated the constitution by acting as the final authority in matters of discovery. He contended that a magistrate should only report and provide…
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DSS sponsoring armed group in Biafra land, holding Nnamdi Kanu illegally – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have made allegations against the Department of State Services (DSS), accusing them of unlawfully holding their leader, Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, has asserted that Kanu was detained by the DSS under questionable circumstances while using insecurity as a means to manipulate the group. Powerful conveyed this accusation while urging the public to disregard reports claiming the neutralization of Eastern Security Network (ESN) operatives in Arochukwu and Enugu forests. In a statement, Powerful clarified that the viral pictures and videos being circulated by the Nigerian military depict an invasion of the Biafra National…
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Scores take to their heels as police allegedly throw tear gas at mourners during Mohbad’s candlelight procession (Videos)
Scores of Lagos residents who attended Mohbad’s candlelight procession tonight took to their heels when police allegedly threw tear gas to disperse them. A candlelight procession and memorial concert for Mohbad held Thursday night, Sept. 21. The procession started earlier in the evening at Lekki Phase 1 and the memorial concert began later by 8 PM at the Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos. However, by 11pm, those still carrying on the procession at Lekki began crying out on social media that they were teargased by the police to disperse them. Videos from the scene show people running as…
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Abia streets no longer smelly – Dame Patience Jonathan hails Otti
Dame Patience Jonathan, the former First Lady of Nigeria, expressed that the environment in Abia State has notably improved and is no longer as unpleasant as it used to be. She made this statement on Thursday while visiting Governor Alex Otti in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. During her visit, she conveyed congratulations to Otti for his successful electoral victory and took the opportunity to reconnect with Abia, her maternal place of origin. Mrs. Jonathan emphasized the positive change by highlighting that before Otti’s administration, the streets in Abia were unsanitary and malodorous. However, she commended the current governor for…
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Aproko Doctor gives an explanation on the red blood found in Mohbad’s grave after body was exhumed
Aproko doctor has given the possible explanation on the red blood found in Mohbad’s grave after the body was exhumed. The sight has attracted more controversy leading to more questions unanswered See Aproko Doctor’s possible explanation
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The young Widow of Mohbad visited us to seek support in pursuing justice for her late husband – Femi Falana
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has verified that Omowunmi, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad, approached him to advocate for justice regarding her husband’s passing. Mohbad tragically passed away on September 12, 2023, in circumstances shrouded in mystery, and was laid to rest the following day. In the wake of his demise, there have been widespread calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the events surrounding his sudden death. Falana, speaking with Punch, confirmed Mohbad’s wife visited his office seeking assistance to pursue justice for her late husband.…
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Young girl killed as bandits open fire on vehicle in Kaduna
A young girl named Aisha Alhassan lost her life when bandits fired at a vehicle in the Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The tragic event took place on the morning of September 19, 2023, while Aisha, her father Alhassan Yusuf, and other family members were en route to Birnin Gwari. Comrade Abiyos Roni, an individual referred to as X user, verified and reported the incident on the following Wednesday, stating, “Yesterday, bandits fired upon their vehicle in Birnin Gwari LG, Kaduna state, resulting in her tragic demise. May her innocent soul find peace in Jannah.”
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If you’re not MAN enough to take care of a Family you have no business getting married – Nigerian woman weighs in on married couples splitting bills
A Nigerian nurse based in the UK expressed the opinion that a man who lacks the financial means to support a family should refrain from entering into marriage. She voiced this perspective while contributing to a discussion about partners sharing financial responsibilities on social media. She added that although a woman can choose to support her husband, such assistance should be voluntary rather than obligatory. “This *splitting bills* is a very important discussion!!! It should come earlier in dating… I personally I’m 100% against any woman splitting bills with any man! I don’t care the percentage! It will never make…
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Tribunal Sacks NNPP’s Abba Kabir As Kano Governor
The Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has overturned the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the rightful winner of the March 18 election. Governor Yusuf, who ran under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), had been initially declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in March. However, following petitions and subsequent hearings, the three-member tribunal ordered the withdrawal of Yusuf’s certificate of return and directed INEC to issue a certificate of return to Gawuna. The tribunal invalidated 165,663 votes from Yusuf’s total, deeming them as invalid…
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Court grants N5m bail to 69 suspected gay wedding attendees in Delta state
Sixty-nine individuals suspected of being involved in a same-sex wedding ceremony on August 27 in Ekpan Community, Uvwie Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta, have been released on bail. Their legal representative, Ochuko Ohimor, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri that they were granted bail upon payment of N500,000 and with two sureties for each individual. Ohimor specified that the sureties need to reside within the Effurun jurisdiction as per the court’s requirements. He further mentioned that the suspects were obliged to sign an undertaking at the State High Court of Justice in Effurun, Uvwie…
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Marriage is not a badge of honour – Nigerian lady says after her aunt’s ‘unfortunate’ husband abandoned her in the hospital for having a baby girl
A woman from Nigeria emphasized the necessity of educating women that marriage shouldn’t be seen as a symbol of prestige. She recounted an incident where her aunt’s spouse deserted her at the hospital simply because she gave birth to a baby girl. Her aunt had married an inconsiderate man who abandoned her. In response, the woman’s grandparents took their daughter back home and refunded the husband’s bride price. The woman advocated for teaching women the importance of understanding that marriage should be based on care and love not just a societal accolade, and encouraged leaving if such care and affection…
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