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Photos from the funeral of Chinelo Megafu, doctor killed in Abuja-Kaduna train attack
The remains of doctor, Chinelo Megafu, who was killed in the Abuja-Kaduna train attack of March 28 2022, has been laid to rest today, April 21st at a private cemetery. The funeral service took place at Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos. Chinelo who was 27 years old and was about to relocate from Nigeria when she met her untimely death was among those killed during the attack on an Abuja-Kaduna bound train
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2023: Aisha Buhari invites Osinbajo, Wike, Atiku, others to dinner at Presidential Villa
Aisha Buhari, Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari has invited presidential aspirants to an Iftar dinner at the Presidential Villa on Saturday.The invitation extended to all presidential hopefuls across political parties would hold on Saturday.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and seventeen other aspirants from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and others in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are expected to grace the occasion.The invitation card…
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Dariye, Nyame pardoned over life-threatening ailment – Presidency
The Presidency has explained the reasons why the pardon request of former Governors Joshua Dariye of Plateau State and Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, was approved by the Council of State.In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, the duo were pardoned due to life threatening health issues.He said the action would not derail the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari.The statement read: “The Presidency…
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“There is no part of African culture that encourages violence against women and children” – Seun Kuti
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has said that African culture does not encourage violence against women and children. The singer in a post on Instagram shared that people only pick parts of the European culture that suits them, “But as soon as u want to break your equally European wife and child, you claim african”, he said He wrote: “What is the African equivalent of these proverbs. Please tell me below, because una crase dey do…
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Police arrest hotel owner, wife over alleged child trafficking, underage sex in Delta
Officers of the Delta State Police Command have arrested the owner of Fagoma hotel at Aragba, Otokutu in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Edwin Etareri and his wife one Mrs Grace Etareri over alleged child trafficking and underage sex.The suspects were arrested during a raid on the hotel where underaged children were allegedly trafficked and used as sex slaves.The police also rescued five underaged children from the brothel.The underaged children included Happiness Johnson ‘f’ age…
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Delta police launch manhunt for father who allegedly masterminded gang-rape of his 16-year-old daughter after accusing her of theft
The Delta State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a father who allegedly arranged for his 16-year-old daughter to be gang-raped. The suspect identified as John accosted the victim on the road while on an errand for her mother and accused her of conniving with her Mother to steal his N50,000. The suspect was said to have earlier beaten the mother of the victim mercilessly in her rented apartment and thereafter met the daughter…
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APC N100m Presidential form, root of all problems – Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani has reacted to the price of APC Presidential nomination form of N100 million. The party on Wednesday announced that aspirants for governorship positions will pay N50 million, for senatorial positions, N20 million, while those for the House of Representatives would pay N10 million. Reacting to this, Shehu Sani in a tweet queried the party’s reason for such large amounts. According to him, money is the root of all problems. He wrote,…
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We owe you N1.1bn, not N1.7bn – Niger govt to AEDC
Niger State Government has refuted claims by Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, that it is in a debt of N1.7 billion, saying the debt owed is N1.1 billion.The Secretary to the State Government SSG, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed Matane, stated this while briefing newsmen in his office in Minna. He said this in response to disconnection to the power supply by AEDC to government facilities including the State Water BoardHe said the debt includes those owed…
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2023: APC N100m presidency form equals buying political offices, we need competent leaders – Adamu Garba
A Presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba has condemned the party’s price for its presidential nomination forms.The party had announced that aspirants seeking to contest for the 2023 presidency would pay N100m for the nomination and expression of interest form.Garba who had earlier announced his intention to join the presidential race said the price tag is as good as buying political offices. In a tweet he shared,…
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Veteran Actor, Bob-Manuel appointed as Special Adviser to Anambra Gov, Soludo
Nollywood veteran Bob-Manuel Udokwu has been appointed as the Special adviser on Entertainment, Leisure and tourism to Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo. Bob-Manuel who hails from Nkwelle-Ogidi, Idemmili North LGA of Anambra State, was appointed on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Paul Nwosu.Bob-Manuel, in 2014, received the Lifetime Achievement award at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards for his contributions to the growth and development of…
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Gunmen abduct renowned cleric in Akwa Ibom, demand N100m ransom
Suspected Kidnappers have abducted General Overseer of the Solid Rock Kingdom Church, Apostle John Okoriko. The incident took place at the church premises located at Ibekwe Akpan Nya in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday.The kidnapers have reached out to the family demanding a ramsom of N100m for his release.According to reports, the gunmen scaled through the high fence, forced their way into the church compound and started shooting into…
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Presidential, Governorship aspirants to pay N100m, N50m for Nomination forms – APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has announced that Members who want to run in it’s presidential primary must pay N100 million for nomination and expression of interest forms and gubernatorial candidates must pay N50 million.Felix Morgan, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.Several leaders have expressed interest in running for President ahead of the party’s primary and general elections.Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Governor Bola…
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