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COURT ADJOURNS CASE SEEKING TO SACK 27 PRO-WIKE LAWMAKERS. (PHOTO).

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 Court adjourns case seeking to sack 27 pro-Wike lawmakers A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has adjourned till June 3, 2024 the hearing for a suit filed by members of the Rivers State Civil Society Organisation seeking to sack 27 lawmakers of the State House of Assembly. When the parties arrived at the Court for hearing on the matter on Friday, the Clerk of the court informed them that the Judge, Justice Stephen Daylop Pam was indisposed and a new date was picked. The CSO’s had approached the court to seek interpretation of Section 109 of the 1999 Constitution and whether the lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress still have legal rights to remain as lawmakers of their constituencies. The CSO’s led by the Rivers State Chairman, Enefaa Georgewill also want the court to restrain Governor Siminalayi Fubara from representing the 2024 budget to the lawmakers who defected. Speaking to newsmen on the development, the Chairman, Rivers St
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31 PREDICTIONS THAT MIGHT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE, BY SENATOR SHEHU SANI.(PHOTO).

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THIRTY ONE predictions that might happen in the future. BY Senator Shehu Sani  ... Number 5 and 30 will shock you  .... As number 2 and 17 has almost be come a reality  1.A cosmic mysterious virus will hit the internet and wipe out most data.Keeping data in Hardcopy is the saving grace.  2.Banks as we know it with big buildings will disappear.You can’t physically walk in or out of the Bank.Every kind of transaction will become online.  3.Electricity;there will be no more power lines.Consumers will receive electricity supplies to their homes or industries or offices just like the way they receive telecoms signals.  4.Petrol stations will disappear.Gas stations will disappear.Electric charging stations that is now the vogue will also disappear.Cars and vehicles will use the oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air and simply move.  5.Scientists will discover the genes that will grow human limbs when they are amputated and same will happen to human teeth when removed.  6.China,India,Russia an
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NIGERIA BRITISH JOURNALIST CHIOMA NNADI NAMED BRITISH VOGUE'S FIRST BLACK FEMALE EDITOR. (PHOTO).#CONGRATULATIONS

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 Nigeria British Journalist Chioma Nnadi Named British Vogue's First Black Female Editor 🇳🇬 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 Fashion journalist and podcaster Chioma Nnadi has been named as the new editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Nnadi will become the first black female head of the industry leading fashion title, which also has outlets in the US, France and Italy. Brought up by a Swiss-German nurse mother and a Nigerian father who came to the UK to study economics in 1964, Nnadi was born and raised in London. @nnadibynature says she was "beyond excited and honoured" to be taking over the role from the outgoing Edward Enninful. Nnadi begins the job on October 9. 
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ONEJEME DEBUNKS REPORTS OF DISCORD WITH GOV. SOLUDO. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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*Onejeme Debunks Reports Of Discord With Governor Soludo* By George Chuka The former Anambra State Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Ifeatu Onejeme, has debunked the viral reports in the social media that he resigned his post because of disagreement with Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR.  Mr. Onejeme stated that his relationship with Governor Soludo is as cordial as ever, stressing: “Governor Soludo is a visionary and transformational leader - I have tremendous respect for him. Governor Soludo had formally received the resignation letter of Mr. Onejeme on Thursday, September 14, 2023 with lofty remarks and robust commendation for the Commissioners contributions to his administration.  However, despite the cordial disengagement, ill-assorted mischief-makers and sundry misinformation merchants on social media have been on the prowl spreading lies and figments of their wildly imagined discord to the public. In a concise interview with Paul Nwosu, Mr. Onejeme cleared the air by revealing
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OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISES TERRORISTS, PROSECUTE 5 CRIMINALS, RECOVER ARMS, OTHERS.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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 OPERATION SAFE HAVEN NEUTRALISES TERRORISTS, PROSECUTE 5 CRIMINALS, RECOVER ARMS, OTHERS In a bid to continually get rid of criminal elements in Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) Joint Operation Area(JOA) and Headquarters 3 Armoured Division Area of Responsibility, troops neutralised 2 terrorists at Kafanchan in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State and apprehended 24 other suspected kidnappers during the conduct of several sting operations in the JOA. A total of 5 arrested criminal suspects were also charged to court for criminal conspiracy and possession of firearms at the Chief Magistrate Court Abattoir in Jos South LGA of Plateau State and sentenced to one year 6 months imprisonment or an option of fine.  The ever dogged troops of OPSH on Operation HAKORIN DAMISA IV within the period further arrested 43 criminal suspects in connection to murder, kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug peddling amongst others. Raid operations were conducted to cattle rustlers, kidnappers and cr
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'ONLY CORRECT WITH THEIR BUMBUM', VETERAN ACTOR KANAYO BLAST BBNAIJA HOUSEMATES.(PHOTO).

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 'Only Correct With Their Bumbum', Veteran Actor Kannayo Blast BBNaija Housemates  A veteran Nollywood Actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has bashed BBNaija All Stars housemates for failing to answer general knowledge questions in a now-viral video.  Reacting to the video, Kanayo berated the show for wasting such a large amount on people of low intellect. “Wasted ₦120m on INCORRECT PEOPLE who are only correct with their bum bum. Money that should have been channeled to a CORRECT educational program,” he wrote on Instagram.  A housemate Venita played quiz masters and asked questions ranging from current affairs to basic math.  Some of the questions asked include ‘What is the body’s primary source of energy?’, ‘What color is a giraffe’s tongue?’, ‘Whose face is on the 100 naira bill?’, and ‘Which body is responsible for making laws in Nigeria?’.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES 18 AIDES IN VP'S OFFICE.(PHOTO).

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President Tinubu Approves 18 Aides In VP's Office  President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 18 Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants to actualize the agenda of the Federal Government across the different sectors of the economy. A statement by the Director Information  Office of the Vice President Olusola Abiola said  the team comprising 6 Special Advisers and 12 Senior Special Assistants will work in the office of the Vice President, supporting the "Renewed Hope" agenda of the Tinubu administration.  According to the statement The appointments in the Vice President’s office includes; Rukaiya El-Rufai, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on NEC & Climate Change; Tope Kolade Fasua as Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on Economic Matters; Aliyu Modibbo Umar, Special Adviser (SAD), General Duties; Hakeem Baba Ahmed, Special Adviser (SAD) on Political Matters, and Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser (SAD) to the President on PEBEC & Investment
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KATSINA GOV. COMMENDS ARMY OVER IMPROVED SECURITY IN THE STATE. (PHOTO).

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 Katsina Governor Commends Army Over Improved Security In The State  Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has commended the Nigerian Army for the efforts of troops in tackling insecurity and restoring peace and stability in the state. Radda gave the commendation, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, on Monday in Abuja. He said the 17 Brigade in Katsina had been supportive to his administration in managing and tackling insecurity that had affected the state. The governor said the visit was to seek for more support and discuss better ways to collaborate to tackle banditry, kidnapping and criminality in Katsina State. According to him, Katsina is such a vulnerable state because it borders Niger Republic for a span of over 200 kilometers and over 200 kilometers of forest in about eight frontline local government areas. “Because of the vulnerability and the number of the communities within those local governments in smaller unit, it makes i
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FG, NLC MEETING ENDS IN DEADLOCK. (PHOTO).

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FG, NLC Meeting Ends In Deadlock Federal Government’s meeting with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Monday ended in deadlock as the two parties could not reach an agreeable resolution. The meeting followed NLC’s threat to embark on an indefinite strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong and his colleague in the Ministry, Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, met with the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, and other leaders in Abuja. Simon Lalong while appealing to the NLC to shelve the proposed strike said industrial action have taken a toll on the nation’s economy and promised to partner with organised labour to address their demands in balanced way. On his part, the NLC President Joe Ajaero said they honored the invitation of the federal government just to see whether their demands would be met this time alleging that resolutions reached with the government had failed to yield positive result. The Federal Government is expected to meet with the l
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TINUBU HOLDS TALKS WITH S/A PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA IN NEW YORK.(PHOTO).

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Tinubu Holds Talks With S/A President Ramaphosa In New York                           President Bola Tinubu has had a bilateral discussion with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in New York City, ahead of the United Nations General Assembly. President Tinubu asserted that Africa must have a consensus view that the hundreds of billions of dollars spent through International Development Finance Institutions over the years must meet the specific needs of developing democracies in Africa, even if it is done with exclusive regard for their own enlightened self-interest. "During the end of the Second World War, the Marshall Plan was established for the reconstruction and economic restoration of European nations through Bretton Woods institutions. Where has this presence been for Africa? We have to be careful not to replace the broken shackle of yesterday with a new set of shackles. You can not have a stable democracy in the presence of a poverty of knowledge and a starvation of
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VISIBLE CRACK: DORMAN-LONG BRIDGE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND FIT FOR USE- FEDERAL MINISTRY OF WORKS. (PHOTO).

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Visible crack: Dorman-Long bridge is in good condition and fit for use- Federal Ministry of Works The Federal Ministry of Works says the Dorman-long Bridge connecting Ikorodu Road to Western Avenue (Jibowu-Ojuelegba) is in good condition and fit for use despite the visible crack on a section of the road. Over the weekend, Lagosians were frightened after photos of a section of the bridge with visible crack hit the internet. However, in a statement released today September 18, the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos state, Engr(Mrs) O.I. Kesha said the Ministry of Works, said the Lagos State Field Headquarters Engineers led by the Federal Controller of Works of the Ministry inspected the bridge to ascertain the veracity of this claim. ‘’During the inspection, it was discovered that this section of the bridge is in good condition as the bridge bearings at that location and all other locations along the bridge were noticed to be in healthy and serviceable conditions & only a negligible
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SHETTIMA APPOINTS PETER OBI'S RUNNING MATE'S BROTHER, HAKEEM BABA-AHMED, AS SPECIAL ADVISER.(PHOTO).

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Shettima Appoints Peter Obi’s Running Mate’s Brother, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, As Special Adviser The spokesperson for the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Dr. Hakeem Baba–Ahmed, has been appointed as the Special Adviser on Political Matters to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Hakeem, a retired Federal Permanent Secretary, is the older brother of Datti Baba–Ahmed, the running mate of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the February 25 election. Hakeem Baba–Ahmed, who made the announcement of his new appointment via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, said he can no longer sit on the fence when he can be part of the system to contribute his quota to national development. He expressed his eagerness to contribute to the nation’s development in his capacity as Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Vice President. He wrote: “It is time to make it public that I have accepted the call to serve as Special Adviser (Political) to the VP. “This is not the time
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"PRAY FOR HIM": PROPHET DAVID ELIJAH RELEASES PROPHECY ON PETER OBI.(PHOTO).

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“Pray For Him”: Prophet David Elijah Releases Prophecy on Peter Obi   Pastor David Elijah, the spiritual leader of the Glorious Mount of Possibility Church, has prophesied that Peter Obi will be arrested by authorities on trumped-up charges. Prophet Elijah, in a recent message via his official YouTube page, Possibility TV, asked Nigerians to pray for the presidential hopeful. He said God revealed to him that Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 2023 general election, would be kept as a prisoner in his own house. His words: “House arrest is an issue. You must pray for your brother, pray for your candidate, Peter Obi. Because I don’t know, what is this house arrest all about? What’s the offence? I don’t know. My own is to pray for unity; pray for peace. But I am seeing things. “In the realm of the spirit, what I am seeing is what is called house arrest.” In a related news, another man of God, Prophet Elijah Bamidele Ilukholor of the Christ House of Pra
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OBASANJO DISOWNS 'WIFE' WHO BEGGED FOR FORGIVENESS OVER DISPARAGING CONDUCT AGAINST OYO OBAS. (PHOTO).

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Obasanjo Disowns ‘Wife’ Who Begged For Forgiveness Over Disparaging Conduct Against Oyo Obas Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disowned one Ms Taiwo Martins who claimed to be the wife of the former President in a statement apologising for the widely condemned conduct of the former President against Oyo Obas last week. According to a statement signed by the media aide to the former President, Kehinde Akinyemi, Ms Martins has two children for Chief Obasanjo, adding that she’s not a wife nor a member of Obasanjo’s family. The former President maintained that the posture of Martins is that of an impostor, adding further that her state of health is known to all and sundry and that whatever she says doesn’t represent Obasanjo or the family. “The attention of former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has been drawn to a statement purported to be issued by a wife of the President with the photograph of one Ms. Taiwo Martins as the author of the statement. “For the records, Ms. Martins has
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TINUBU HAS TURNED MUSLIM-MUSLIM ADMINISTRATION WE CANVASSED FOR TO 'CHRISTIAN MAJORITY GOVERNMENT ', ISLAMIC GROUO, MURIC LAMENTS.(PHOTO).

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Tinubu Has Turned Muslim-Muslim Administration We Canvassed For To ‘Christian Majority Government’, Islamic Group, MURIC Laments The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), an Islamic rights advocacy group, has accused President Bola Tinubu of favouring solely Yoruba-speaking Christians in the appointments he has made since his inauguration in May.  Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of MURIC, who made this call in a statement made available to SaharaReporters on Monday, berated Tinubu for ignoring Muslims who are also considered competent to hold some public offices in his administration. The MURIC president described Tinubu’s appointment as lopsided and a disappointment to Muslims who thought the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the ruling party would ensure inclusive government in the country. The statement reads: “We are shocked to our marrows that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been appointing Christians and Yorubas mainly to key positions since the inception of this administration at the expe
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2023/2024 LEGAL YEAR: GOV. ABIODUN CHARGES JUDICIARY ON POLITICAL STABILITY, RULE OF LAW.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE

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2023/2024 Legal Year: Abiodun  Charges Judiciary On Political Stability, Rule Of Law Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday urged the judiciary to maintain the dual roles of ensuring political stability and being the last hope of the common man The governor, who spoke at the church service, held at the Cathedral of St. Peters, Ake, Abeokuta, to usher in the year 2023/2024 legal year, urged the judiciary to continue on the glorious path of serving the people. Abiodun, who also urged the judiciary to continue to ensure that all three organs of government work independently, but collectively within the tenets and principles of seperation of powers for the overall good of the people. Prince Abiodun said that his administration would continue to provide the needed support for the judiciary in appreciation of their life of sacrifice. He added that his administration would continue to uphold the rule of law and all the fundamental principles of democracy. "Because the judicia
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LASBCA SET TO REMOVE DISTRESSED BUILDINGS IN AGBOYE COMPOUND, KETU.(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE

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 The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki has disclosed that the Agency is set to remove all distressed structures within the Agboye Compound in Ketu. Speaking further on the proposed plan on Sunday, Oki said LASBCA had taken a proactive action of serving quit notice before parts of the building caved in during the rains of Saturday, just as it evacuated over 500 residents to save them from the imminent collapse. He explained that despite several notices served by the Agency to the occupants, some of the residents refused to vacate the buildings which were exhibiting different signs of distress. The General Manager added that the structural integrity of about eight buildings within the compound could not be guaranteed as several parts of the buildings had started giving way. While maintaining that the distressed buildings must be pulled down to prevent casualties and protect the built environment, Oki warned that more stringent measures
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FOUR DEAD, SEVEN ARRESTED AS SUSPECTED CULTISTS CLASH IN OGUN.(PHOTO).

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Four Dead, Seven Arrested As Suspected Cultists Clash In Ogun Four persons have died with seven others arrested following a cult clash in Sagamu, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state.  The spokesman of the Ogun State Police Command Omolola Odutola said the suspects were arrested after a raid led by an assistant commissioner of police. “Upon receiving the information, the Area Commander swiftly mobilised more personnel to the scene in order to prevent the clash from escalating and to apprehend the cultists involved as a result, seven suspected cultists were arrested, and further investigations led to the recovery of a firearm, three live cartridges,” she said about the Sunday incident. “The individuals apprehended are Asaiye Omolaja, Azeez Nofiu, Mathew Adewale, and Bolaji Ogunkemaya. It is worth noting that Bolaji Ogunkemaya was found with the four deceased persons in the same room where the killings occurred. One individual, Wasiu, managed to escape before the authorities arrived
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ONDO APC TO SUSPEND PARTY CHAIRMAN FOR BEATING COMMISSIONER. (PHOTO).

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Ondo APC to suspend party chairman for beating commissioner The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has declared that it would punish a ward chairman of the party in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of the state, Mr Olumide Awolumate, for allegedly beating the state Commissioner for Woman Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Juliana Osadahun. The embattled chairman was seen in a video engaging in a free-for-all with the commissioner, allegedly inflicting injuries on the latter’s head during palliatives distribution in Arigidi Akoko, on Sunday. Speaking with Newsmen on the incident, on Monday, the state chairman of the party, Mr Ade Adetimehin, expressed bitterness over the alleged attack on the commissioner and stated that the party would sit on the matter today (Monday). He said, ” We don’t tolerate indiscipline in our party. The erring chairman would be suspended for being involved in such a public, embarrassing act. “I have directed the party chairman in the loc
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WORKERS FRUSTRATION OVER SUBSIDY REMOVAL NECESSITATED WARNING STRIKE- NLC PRESIDENT. (PHOTO).

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Workers frustration over subsidy removal necessitated warning strike – NLC President President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero has said the two-day warning strike earlier embarked on by the union was necessitated by frustration on the part of the working class. Ajaero stated this on Monday, at the commencement of a meeting called at the instance of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong. Expressing his displeasure on the way the government was handling the palliative scheme amid the subsidy removal policy, Ajaero said none of the demands raised by workers, which the government pledged to meet have been fulfilled, despite the two-day warning strike. The apex Labour union said not that workers were keen on embarking on strikes but recent developments in the labour sector, particularly the crisis in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) where the police have taken over the secretariat leaves much to be desired. Before the meeting broke into a closed-
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