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Ondo guber: Aiyedatiwa floors Ajayi

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Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was, yesterday, declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election held in Ondo State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Mr Aiyedatiwa polled 366,781 votes to defeat his main rival, Mr Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who got 113,845 votes. Aiyedatiwa got the upper hand in all the 18 local councils. While the total valid votes cast was 497,077, rejected votes were 11,886 out of 508, 963 votes cast. The registered number of voters was over 2…

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Ex-President Obasanjo: INEC chairman should be sacked

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In a speech delivered by the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum, Yale University, in the United States, the ex- president called for the dismissal of Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and other officials at all levels. Obasanjo described the 2023 general election as a “travesty,” as he calls for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral process to reform the electoral system and restore credibility and trust. The former president also advocated for shorter tenures for INEC officials…

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Lagos Saxophonist Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Two Sisters

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A Lagos-based saxophonist, Sampson Udo, popularly known as King Sax, has been arrested by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, after being accused of raping two sisters in separate incidents. The first incident reportedly occurred on October 6, when Destiny Ameh (not her real name), a 27-year-old event organiser from Akwa Ibom, invited Udo to an event she held at Elegushi Beach, Lagos. According to her younger sister, Grace, Udo lured Destiny to his parked car under the pretext of wanting to catch up. Once inside,…

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Appeal Court Declares Baruwa Legitimate NURTW President, Sacks MC Oluomo

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Barely a week after assuming office, Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been sacked as President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) by the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The appellate court, in a ruling delivered on Friday, November 8, affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the authentic and legally elected President of the union. The judgment upheld the earlier decision of the National Industrial Court delivered on March 11, 2024, in Suit No. NICN/ABJ/263/2023. The three-member panel of Justices — Hamma Akawu Barka,…

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Physically Challenged Woman reveals, “l Found True Love Among Jehovah’s Witnesses”

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Fresh from baptism under the water at Jehovah’s witnesses convention hall, Ota, Ogun State, Bose Shittu, a 42 years old physically challenged woman revealed how love and affection displayed by witnesses motivated her to embrace the truth. Baptised at the Declare Good News! 2024 Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Bose, who is a single mother said ‘There is something different about Jehovah’s Witnesses​. The love they show to me and to one another is indeed remarkable. “The unity and love among them impressed me so much that I decided to be…

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I connived with bandits to kidnap my mother, Katsina man confesses

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“I arranged for the abduction of my mother. We worked on it together with one Nakande and one other; we were three all together…” These was Jibril Falalu’s shocking confession in a video, which highlights the growing issues of criminal collaboration and betrayal in some communities in Nigeria. Falalu, middle-aged man from Katsina State, admitted to orchestrating the kidnapping of his own mother, aiming to collect ransom through the help of bandits. Fortunately, the victim was rescued within a day, preventing further harm. The arrest of Falalu by the Katsina…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses begin 3-day Convention at Abiola Stadium, Abuja this weekend

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The 2024 Regional Convention of Jehovah’s witnesses tagged “Declare The Good News”, comes up this weekend from Friday, November 15 to Sunday, November 17 at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. Same event is taking place this weekend, and in other 39 cities around Nigeria simultaneously. The date and location for each convention, which began across Nigeria, 9th-11th August 2024, can be found on the Witnesses’ official website, jw.org. This week’s convention in Abuja will be held in English. According to a release from Olusegun Eroyemi, National spokesperson for the…

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$21m deposited in defunct Heritage Bank by MultiChoice written off

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The sum of $21m deposited in Nigeria’s Heritage Bank by MultiChoice Group Limited has been written off, following the financial institution’s liquidation earlier this year. This disclosure was contained in the company’s interim financial statements for the half-year ending September 30, 2024. The sum was classified as irrecoverable after the Central Bank of Nigeria revoked Heritage Bank’s operating licence, effectively shutting down the institution. The financial statement document read, “Following the revocation of Heritage Bank’s banking licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria on 3 June 2024 and its subsequent…

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Background checks can save employers from fraud, identity thefts -MICHAEL SAM WOBO

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Prince Michael A. Sam-Wobo is the lead consultant of Phoenix Risk Consult Ltd. Armed with professional trainings and certification in different areas of risk management which include Professional Diploma and Advanced Professional Diploma (Distinction) in Security Management and Strategic Operations from the International Institute of Professional Studies (IIPS) to mention few, he leads a team of associates in Security Risk Management and Consulting. With a proven track record of delivering customized security solutions for individuals, corporate bodies and public security organizations to mitigate identified risks,threats and vulnerabilities, he explains why…

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Abia State: Panic grips members over abduction of Anglican Church delegates

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The abduction of Anglican Church delegates from the Isiala Ngwa Diocese en route to the Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON) in Abuja has sparked widespread panic among church members in Abia State. The incident occurred while the six delegates, including their chauffeur, were traveling through Kogi State. Unidentified criminals abducted them, though there is no confirmation yet regarding their status or contact with their families. A brief statement about the abduction circulated on social media, urging urgent prayers for the delegates’ safe return. The news has caused significant concern in the…

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