Robbery suspects jump from two-storey court room, sustain injuries in Oyo

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Two robbery suspects have reportedly injured themselves when they attempted to run away after being arraigned before an Ibadan Magistrate Court, Iyaganku. The two suspects have been in Agodi Correctional Centre since 2023 where they are awaiting trial. It was gathered that the suspects jumped from a two-storey building and landed on the hard concrete downstairs thereby sustaining life-threatening injuries. Though, they didn’t die on the spot, a source at the scene said that one of the suspects might not make it as he reportedly landed on the concrete breaking…

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American Airlines sued over racial discrimination

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Three black men, Alvin Jackson, Emmanuel Jean Joseph, and Xavier Veal have filed a lawsuit against American Airlines for alleged racial discrimination meted out to them, following their removal from the carrier after a complaint about body odour. The three black men alleged that they were not seated together and did not know each other, but every black man was removed from the 5 January flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to New York. “American Airlines singled us out for being Black, embarrassed us, and humiliated us,” the men said in a…

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Davido launches own meme coin

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Amid TapSwap and other crypto trends, popular Nigerian singer, Davido has made waves in the cryptocurrency arena with the introduction of his own meme coin, $Davido. Launched on May 29, 2024, the coin is currently priced at $0.007783 USD and has quickly gained popularity. Davido has partnered with prominent blockchain platforms Phantom and Solana to bring his vision to fruition. Since its release, the $Davido meme coin has been on an upward trend, attracting significant interest from fans and investors alike. Enthusiasts are closely monitoring the coin’s performance, eager to…

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Court declares 25 Rivers Assembly seats vacant

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The seats of the 25 lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, has been declared vacant by a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, pending the determination of a suit before it. The court, however, ordered the Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, to stop parading as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and bared the 24 lawmakers, who are all Anti-Siminalayi Fubara, the governor of the state, from posing as lawmakers in the state. Hon. Justice Charles Wali…

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Tinubu economic policies making Nigerians poorer -Afenifere

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Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to review his economic policies, noting that they have pauperised Nigerians. Afenifere, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye, urged President Tinubu to alleviate the plight of Nigerians. Reviewing Tinubu’s first year in office, the Yoruba body said: “The economy has experienced severe turbulence in the one-year administration of President Bola Tinubu, worsening the previous administration’s economic legacy. “Afenifere, hereby, calls for a better understanding of the economy to stop the alarming rate of inflation, devaluation, increasing unemployment, homelessness…

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Union Bank Commemorates International Children’s Day with Barnyard Children’s Fiesta

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Union Bank of Nigeria, as part of activities marking this year’s celebration of International Children’s Day and further to the financial institution’s support for the growth of the Nigerian child, recently hosted kids to a special Barnyard Fiesta at its multiple-purpose Sports complex, The Stable, located at Bode Thomas, Surulere. The Barnyard Children’s Fiesta, held on Saturday, May 25th, 2024, entertained kids of various ages with video games, face painting, dancing, and singing contests. The program also organised a talent show that showcased the creativity of the children who were…

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Fidelity Bank gets Highest Corporate Governance Rating on Stock Market

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Fidelity Bank Plc complies with the highest corporate governance standards as the leading commercial bank adheres promptly to all full disclosure requirements and global best practices. Fidelity Bank is awarded CG+, the highest rank under the Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS), which screens quoted companies against prescribed best practices and standards. A review of the latest compliance report showed that Fidelity Bank sustains its highest-ranking rating of CG+, with shareholders and market pundits commending the high corporate standards of the bank. Head, Listings Regulation Department, NGX Regulation (NGXRegco), Mr. Godstime…

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Eniola Badmus becomes aide to Speaker of the House of Representatives

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Eniola Badmus, Nollywood actress, has officially announced her appointment as the Special Assistant on Social Events and Public Hearing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas. Recall that Badmus’ appointment had gone viral on May 10 when images of her receiving her appointment letter surfaced on the internet. In a post on her Instagram account on Monday, Badmus announced, “It’s Official. SA to the Speaker House of Representatives of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Social Events and Public Hearing.” She also expressed her gratitude…

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Paternity mess: Wife demands sons’ DNA tests from footballer Olanrewaju

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Ezinne Kayode, the estranged wife of Nigerian striker Olarenwaju Kayode, has instituted a legal action against her husband for allegedly claiming to be in possession of the negative DNA results of their three sons, Jason, Jayden and Jamin. An enraged Dora, who is demanding the immediate issuance of a disclaimer, said she had to finally toe that path after Kayode’s claim about their children’s paternity went viral on various social media platforms on Saturday. She buttressed her stance with a letter from her legal representatives dated May 24, 2024, titled…

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Four soldiers, nine others arrested for armed robbery in Rivers

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Four soldiers and 13 other persons have been arrested by the Police in Rivers State for alleged armed robbery, hijacking of food trucks and diverting them to other locations. The police said among those also arrested in the criminal act was a member of the syndicate and operative of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. The spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt on Monday. Iringe-Koko said the feat followed a thorough investigation after the policemen made an initial arrest for suspected…

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