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Ensure that Mrs Bolanle Raheem does not die in vain – Femi Falana tells Nigerian Lawyers
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana has admonished Nigerian lawyers to ensure Lagos Lawyer, Bolanle Raheem doesn’t die in vain Bolanle was shot dead on December 25 2022 by a trigger happy policeman, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Drambi Vandi. He has however been suspended by the Police Service Commission Reacting to this, Falana asked the Nigerian Bar Association to mobilise the masses against police brutality in Nigeria. “Nigerian lawyers must ensure that Mrs Bolanle Raheem does not die in vain like others who were dispatched to their untimely graves before her, he said “Indeed, the best tribute that the NBA…
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Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95
Former head of the Catholic Church, pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95 years. Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni made the announcement in a terse statement on Thursday. The statement reads, “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican.”
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Bolanle Raheem: Photo of officer Drambi Vandi in court as Lagos state govt files murder charge against him
ASP Drambi Vandi accused of shooting pregnant lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, appeared before the Yaba Magistrate court in Lagos state this morning, December 30. The state Attorney-General, Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, filed a one-count charge against Vandi for the murder of Mrs Bolanle Raheem. The charge sheet reads; “That you ASP Drambi Vandi on the 25th day of December 2022, at Ajah Road, along the Lekki Expressway, Lagos, unlawfully killed one Omobolanle Raheem by shooting the deceased in the chest contrary to Section 223 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.” The state appeared before the court for an order to remand…
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A 33-year-old Nigerian male virgin who is scared of “end time ladies with high penile mileage” seeks a virgin to marry
A 33-year-old man from Anambra State who claims to be a virgin is seeking for a virgin to marry. The man, who sent the message to a ‘relationship counsellor’ Jane Chukwu, said he is scared of “end time ladies with high penile mileage” and wants to settle down next year with a lady who shares same value with him.
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Expel me, see if you will survive – Wike dares PDP
Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike has dared the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to expel him and see if they will survive This is coming amidst rumors that the party will expel all members of the G-5 Governors group if they declare their support for the candidate of the opposition party Wike while flagging off a new road in Rivers State dared the party to do so and see the consequences. He said: “In 2003 when President Olusegun Obasanjo wanted to run for a second tenure―a whole president wanted to run for a second tenure―he knelt down before his vice…
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2023 presidential election, battle for the soul of Nigeria – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has said that the 2023 presidential election is a battle for the soul of Nigeria According to her, the darkness over the nation is not yet enough for those who love power and acquisition as they want to darken it more She shared this in a tweet via her twitter handle, she wrote; “You all should better know that the 2023 presidential elections, in particular, is a “Battle for the Soul of Nigeria”. “The darkness over our Land is not yet enough for those “who love Power for the sake of Power and acquisitions”, so…
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Atiku’s eyes will soon clear after 6 PDP governors declare support for Tinubu in January – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani Kayode has claimed that six Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will declare their support for Tinubu in January 2023. He said the ”delusion” that Atiku harbours about winning the 2023 Presidential Election will finally be put to rest Fani-Kayode shared this in a tweet via his twitter handle. He wrote; “The declaration of support that @officialABAT will get from 6 (not just 5) Governors from the @OfficialPDPNig this January will finally put to rest the pitiful delusion that @atiku stubbornly harbours about winning the 2023 presidential election. His eyes will soon clear”, he posted.
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Nigerians are tired of the North, will vote for Tinubu – Former Borno Military Governor, Aminu
Former Borno military governor, Abdulmumini Aminu has said Nigerians are tired of the North ruling them and will vote the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu in 2023. He said Tinubu has lots of ideas that can turn the fortune of Nigeria for good. The Grand Patron of Tinubu-Shettima Nigeria Front (TSNF) spoke on Thursday when he received members of the group in Abuja. “Nigerians are tired of us from the North because we have dominated every area of life, particularly government”, NAN quoted him as saying
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G-5 Governors: Their offer will help us seal the deal – Bashir Ahmed
Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed has reacted to rumors that the aggrieved G-5 Governors reached a deal to support Tinubu’s presidential ambition, following a meeting in London, UK. Bashir described the development as “fantastically positive”. According to him, it would help seal Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 general elections. “The offer put forward by the five governors was fantastically positive. “That will definitely help us to seal our eminent victory in 2023. Let’s do it together,” Ahmaad tweeted on Thursday
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Brazilian Soccer Legend, Pelé dead at 82
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion who’s largely considered to be one of the best players ever, has died. He was 82 years old. His daughter, Kely, confirmed his death on social media. “All that we are is thanks to you,” she wrote. “We love you forever. Rest in peace.” Brazil has planned 48 hours of national mourning. Pele is expected to be buried in Santos, southeast of Sao Paulo, where he played club soccer from 1956 to 1974. Pelé had been in and out of the hospital over the past year as he fought colon cancer. In November,…
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With The Tinubu/Shettima Ticket, We Could Have A National Budget Of N50 – N100 Trillion – Adamu Garba
A Chieftain Of The All Progressives Congress, APC, Adamu Garba Has Claimed The National Budget Under Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidency Would Be In The Region Of N50 – N100 Trillion. He Made This Known In A Post Via His Verified Twitter Handle On Wednesday. Recall That The House Of Representatives Passed The 2023 Appropriation Bill On Wednesday, Increasing The N20.51 Trillion Budget Estimates Presented By President Muhammadu Buhari To N21.82 Trillion. However, Garba Said The Budget Passed By The House Might Look Big But Would Be Small Under The Tinubu/Shettima Presidency. “The National Assembly Passed The N21.8Trn Budget Today. It…
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No other presidential candidate should have 25 per cent votes in the entire South West except Tinubu – Ex-Oyo Deputy Gov Olaniyan tells kinsmen
A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Engineer Rauf Aderemi Olaniyan has advised the electorate in the South West geo-political zone not to give even 25% of their votes to any candidate other than the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu He made this declaration on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Media and Publicity Committee of the APC Presidential Campaign Council in the state, led by Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan. According to him, he has the conviction that Tinubu will not play ethnic or religious cards. Olaniyan said, “When people talk about…
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