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Diaspora young professionals to Jonathan: Declare now or be sued

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Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has been given one week ultimatum to declare for 2023 Presidential race by Nigerian Young Professionals in Diaspora, or risk being sued. The group which comprises of Young Professionals in Diaspora is made up of Nigerians from all over the Country who are based in different countries. The convener of the group, Arc. Oladipo Akande in a press release from Los Angeles, United States Of America stated that it was imperative for the former helmsman to throw his hat into the ring without further delay.…

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Sterling Bank condemned over ‘provocative’ Easter commercial

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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned Sterling Bank Plc over the advertisement on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The body noted that the action of the financial institution’s management was tantamount to being hostile to the Christian faith . A statement, yesterday by CAN’s National Secretary, Joseph Bade Daramola, in Abuja, noted: “We learnt that the Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON) has reportedly intervened in the matter with a view to imposing some sanctions on Sterling Bank. CAN is waiting for the decision of the organisation.”  They stated:…

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APC’s NWC okays N100m fee for presidential nomination form

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee executives have approved N100 million as cost of Presidential nomination forms. According to the schedule of fees for expression of interest and nomination forms released by the NWC, governorship is N50 million, Senate N20 million, House of Representatives N10 million, while state House of Assembly aspirants would purchase theirs at N2 million. The N100 million for Presidential nomination form is over 100 per cent increase from the amount it sold the form for the same office in 2018 at N45 million; and…

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Cristiano Ronaldo loses baby boy

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United star and his partner have announced that their baby son has died. The sad news was revealed in a message from the couple that appeared on Manchester United and Portugal forward Ronaldo’s social media accounts yesterday. The couple said they are “devastated” and called losing their child the “greatest pain that any parents can feel”. “It is with deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away,” they wrote. “It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. “Only the birth…

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Terrorist demands N30m from Zamfara govt for killing wife, two others , gives 14 days ultimatum

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The Zamfara state government has been given 14days ultimatum by a notorious terrorist known as Nasanda, to pay him N30 million as compensation for the alleged killing of his wife and two other relations. He threatened to kill 300 people, if his demand was not met. Nasanda alleged that some vigilante men in the state killed his bride, her uncle and aunt. Reacting to the development, convener of Concerned Nigerians, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, lamented the audacity of criminals to make open threats against citizens in a country with equipped security…

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Police begin probe as school, parent disagree over alleged rape of Chrisland school pupil

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The Lagos State police has commenced probe into allegations that a 10-year-old primary six pupil of Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, was raped during the school’s participation in the World School Games at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The female pupil was among 76 pupils that represented the school at the event, which was held between March 8 and 14, 2022. A statement by a Member, Advisory Board, Chrisland Schools, Akin Fadeyi, titled, ‘Chrisland Children Remain Our Centre of Focus,’ said 71 of the pupils ensured untainted adherence to the school’s standards.…

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CBA FOUNDATION CALLS OUT IN-LAWS OVER DEHUMANISATION OF WIDOWS

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AUTHOR: Ony Kachi After Mrs kumbaya (name changed to protect her identity) lost her husband at work in 2005, she was accused of killing him. The accusation did not come from her husband’s brothers but his sister, who had earlier lost her own husband. It took the combined hard work of the brothers to get their sister off the back of her fellow widow. They told their sister pointedly that she too could face the same accusation she was levelling against their sister-in-law, since her husband was deceased too. This…

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Fidelity Bank reacts to alleged video of customer with a band performing outside the Bank

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Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating online about a man singing at one of our branches. Contrary to media reports claiming that the man was wrongfully debited by the bank, the video is actually a picketing exercise organized by the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Employees over a dispute they have with the Anambra State Urban Water Holding Corporation and Anambra State Waste Management Authority. To this end, we had earlier issued a statement explaining that while the Union obtained a garnishee…

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Kukah to Buhari: You have destroyed Nigeria, divided citizens, enthroned corruption

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Matthew Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, yesterday, heavily criticised President Muhammadu Buhari over insecurity, corruption and division along ethnic fault lines in Nigeria, saying President Buhari has destroyed every aspect of life in Nigeria but has allowed corruption to thrive and grow. Kukah made this known in his Easter Message titled, ‘To mend a broken nation: The Easter metaphor.’ He said: “Our dear country, Nigeria, still totters and wobbles as we screech towards a dangerous and avoidable canyon of dry bones. “With everything literally broken down,…

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Jealous man sets ex-wife ablaze in Adamawa

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Kuryanga, a middle-aged man, has allegedly set his estranged wife on fire while she was asleep last Thursday in Guyuk town, in the Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Armed with Premium Motor Spirit, also called petrol, and a box of matches, Kuryanga reportedly attacked and set ablaze his estranged wife, Janet John, while asleep on an ill-fated night. Noyina, an aunt to Janet who recounted the frightening incident in Hausa said: “It was terrifying to wake up to a column of burning fire like a typical horror movie…

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