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CSU confirms Tinubu graduated from school in 1979 The Chicago State University (CSU) has responded to the request by former vice president Atiku Abubakar in line with an Illinois, United States (U.S.) court order. In its response, the CSU insisted that it does not keep copies of diploma certificates issued to students. It also confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu graduated from the school in 1979. The CSU said Tinubu graduated in 1979 with a bachelors degree in Business Administration. Read Also: Tinubu mourns over death of Emeritus Prof Umaru Shehu It, however, said that after diligent search it was able to find some but not give the names because of privacy concerns. It further said that it could not find that of Tinubu which Atiku claimed was presented by the president to INEC. The university said it found some diploma certificates with the same font as the one being queried by Atiku.

35 roasted to death in Rivers illegal refinery About 35 persons have been burnt to death by fire that engulfed a site of an illegal oil refinery in Rivers State. It was gathered that the tragedy occurred at Ibaa Community, Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The fire was said to have broken out late Sunday night when over 45 persons were gathered at the time to transact illegal oil business. A source from the community, who spoke in confidence, said some of his cousins and a wife to one of them died in the incident. “My community has been thrown into mourning. My cousins and a wife to one of my cousins went there too for some business but died,” he said Another source, Emmanuel Daniel, said the victims went to the area to trade on the petroleum product when the engulfed the site. Daniel said that people from Isiokpo Kingdom in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Ibaa and Oduoha in Emohua LGA, were affected by the fire. Daniel said: “More than 40 people were there at the site. They we...

BBNaija All Stars: Ilebaye denies soliciting funds hours after winning N120m grand prize Big Brother Naija All Stars winner, Ilebaye Odiniya, has clarified that her social media post instructing fans on how to donate to her through the right channels was not to solicit funds but to prevent fans from falling victim to scammers. Recall that Ilebaye has been under heavy fire after she made a post instructing fans how to donate to her barely 24 hours after she won the N120 million grand prize of the BBNaija All Stars show. A post made via her X handle on Monday morning read, “We’ve received information about fans planning to send gifts or contributions. Please refrain from sending money to any account that isn’t officially posted on Ilebaye’s verified accounts. For gifts, please send an email. The only accessible account is the Baye Tribe account (9608176782 – Providus). We won’t be responsible for any misappropriation of funds. Thank you.” The post sparked mixed reactions, with many slamm...

I got married as a virgin at 34 – Actress Bimbo Success Popular Nigerian actress, Bimbo Success, has disclosed that she was a virgin until she got married at the age of 34. She emphasized overcoming the odds in her industry and successfully marrying at the age of 34 while preserving her virginity. Bimbo spoke about the challenges she faced while navigating through a career where promiscuity is often associated and how she managed to maintain her values and integrity throughout her journey. Bimbo revealed that despite having a number of admirers from both single and married guys, she kept her virginity till she got married. She reflected on the numerous occasions when people questioned how she managed to secure roles without engaging in relationships within the industry She added that some colleagues even attempted to set her up with individuals, but she declined their offers. According to Bimbo, she developed the mentality to hold onto herself till her wedding night as a result of witn...

Why I stopped doing Internet fraud – Skit maker, Shank Popular skit maker, Adesokan Emmanuel aka Shank Comics has said he quit Internet fraud after failing to make proceeds from an online scam despite learning it for six months. He said because he was not successful at fraud, his trainer advised him to quit. Emmanuel said his trainer gave him an iPhone 6 and urged him to return home. The comic star disclosed this in the recent episode of the 9jafathemousfaces podcast. Shank said, “When I graduated in 2019, I went to Oshogbo to learn Yahoo [internet fraud]. For like six months, I didn’t cash out $100, not even N5. “It was even the person who was teaching me who asked me to quit and go back home. He gave me an iPhone 6 and I went home. “My daddy that time dey shout say, you graduated with 2.2 from engineering department blablabla. That time my life don spoil. I just start to dey drink, dey do things.”  

N1,000/litre diesel price unchanged despite VAT removal – Marketers Oil marketers, on Monday, said the cost of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, was still over N1,000/litre despite the announcement of the Federal Government that it had removed Value Added Tax on the commodity. It was gathered that the cost of AGO was still between N990 and N1,100/litre on Monday, though many filling stations lacked the product, as they blamed this on the high price of diesel. Dealers of the commodity told our correspondent that they were aware of the decision of the government to remove VAT on diesel, but they described it as “just an announcement for now.” The Secretary, Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abuja-Suleja, Mohammed Shuaibu, said, “Yes, we heard the announcement yesterday (Sunday) that VAT on diesel has been removed, but as I speak with you, the cost of diesel is still between N990 to N1,100/litre, depending on where you are getting it from. “So it is just a...

Marketers disagree with Tinubu’s tax adviser on refineries sale The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigerians should pray that the country’s refineries do not work. Oyedele, who spoke at The Platform’s Independence Anniversary event, held in Lagos on Monday, said should Nigerian refineries produce petroleum, inefficiencies in the management might make a litre of petrol the most expensive in the world. “Nigerians would say if only our refineries were working, then we’ll be fine. Nothing can be farther from the truth than that. In fact, Nigerians should come together and say please make sure that our refineries don’t work. We should sell them. “The National Assembly said we have spent over N10tn maintaining our refineries even when they have not produced anything,” Oyedele said during the event tagged ‘Africa Rising Continent – Nigeria’s Strategic Role’. “If Nigerian refineries process crude oil, unless we deal with our ineff...

Family of lady killed in Lagos apartment demands justice The family of slain Foejiro Ojite have asked police authorities to ensure that her killers are brought to book. PUNCH Metro gathered that Foejiro, 31, was killed in her apartment in the Agiliti area of Ketu in Lagos on July 27, 2023. After allegedly slitting her throat, her assailants also set the apartment on fire. The smoke from the building alerted neighbours who forced the door open and discovered her lifeless body on the floor with her hand burnt. The police confirmed the incident in July and noted that the corpse was evacuated and deposited at the mortuary for autopsy, adding that detectives at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Yaba, were investigating the matter. An autopsy report prepared by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital dated August 31, 2023, and obtained by our correspondent revealed that she died from “sharp force trauma to the neck.” Meanwhile, her father, Michael Eroh, who spoke with PUNCH M...

Cooking gas scarcity looms as price hits N1,000 per kg  Cooking gas scarcity looms across the country as the price of the commodity hits an all-time high of N1,000 per kilogramme (kg) from N750. The sudden surge in gas prices has left many Nigerians scrambling for alternative means to cook, and experts warn that the current shortage could lead to a full-blown crisis, if not urgently addressed. The surge in price has been attributed to convergence of many factors, like the weak naira, limited bulk storage, scattered terminals across Lagos, Edo, Delta and Cross Rivers. The Guardian findings revealed that long queues for cooking gas at filling stations have resurfaced in some parts of Lagos, Ogun as consumers find it difficult to purchase the product, while the product is still being sold at N850 per kg in Kwara and Osun State as at the time of filing this report. Experts have said companies importing the product are hoarding it, in speculation of price increase. The scarcity of vesse...

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REACHED BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA AND THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND TRADE UNION CONGRESS OF NIGERIA (TUC) AS A RESULT OF DISPUTE ARISING FROM WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDY ON THE PRICE OF PREMIUM MOTOR SPIRIT (PMS) ON MONDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF OCTOBER, 2023   Arising from the withdrawal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Federal Government and the resultant increase in the price of the commodity, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) issued a strike notice which had elapsed and they were poised to embark on a strike billed to commence on Tuesday, the 3rd of October, 2023.   Consequently, a meeting was called by the Federal Government to avert the strike and after much discussion, the following agreements were reached:   1. The Federal Government grants a wage award of N35,000 (thirty-five thousand Naira) only to all Federal Government workers beginning from the month of September pen...

Drake gives heartbroken fan $50,000 at Miami show Canadian singer and rapper, Aubrey Drake Graham aka Drake has generously given a heartbroken fan $50,000 at his Miami show. The heartwarming gesture occurred during his performance at the Kaseya Center in Miami. As Drake was performing, he noticed a fan in the crowd holding up a sign that caught his attention. He said: “I gotta read that sign; I like that sign.” Drake, known for his usual kindness and giveaways to females during concert, took an unusual turn this time by giving a male fan something huge. The fan’s sign revealed a heartfelt story: “I spent all my savings buying tickets for me and my ex, but Honestly, Nevermind, it’s really Her Loss.” Drake couldn’t believe that the fan’s girlfriend hadn’t come to the Drake show with him. He playfully said: “What the heck is wrong with her? And you’re in here looking sharp with your gold chain and sunglasses on!” The crowd joined in, chanting, “Forget that girl!” Drake responded: “Alright...

I love your success story, Davido congratulates Ilebaye Afrobeat singer Davido has expressed admiration for winner of the All-Stars BBNaija season Ilebaye. Ilebaye, a 22-year-old model from Kogi, won the N120 million grand prize in the Big Brother Naija All-Stars edition on Sunday night, surpassing five other finalists. She secured 30.8% of the total votes, outperforming her closest rival, Mercy Eke, who received 23.48%. Ilebaye’s victory surprised many, considering that she had been evicted after just three weeks during her season, “Level Up,” in 2022 and was viewed as the underdog in the All-Stars season.  In celebration of the self-styled “Gen Z Baddie,” Davido took to his social media platform and wrote, “Ilebaye… I love a success story!” Ilebaye responded in the comments section, saying, “Thank you OBO.”  

MohBad: I want better Nigeria for our children – Iyabo Ojo Actress Iyabo Ojo has reacted to harsh words and criticism she get from naysayers over her fight for justice on late singer, MohBad.   The Nation reported that the movie star and colleague, Tonto Dikeh have been at the forefront of fighting for justice for the late singer, which has earned them several criticisms, especially with the recording of their preparations for his burial. The mother of two declared that she would continue to speak her truth no matter the narrative they draw about her and the hate she receives. According to her, she would rather die a fearless, bold, and courageous woman who speaks & fights for justice. She added that she wants a better Nigeria and a safe environment for her children and that duty starts from her and the public. “I’m not perfect………. Never said I was, never said I would. Just being me is more than perfect for me, I will continue to speak my truth no matter the narrative they...

I’m open to marrying Soma, says Angel Former Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate Angel Smith has said she is open to signing a forever deal with love interest, Somadina Anyama. The duo fell in love in the just concluded Big Brother Naija All-Stars reality show. However, the lovebirds didn’t make it to the final as they were evicted a week before the finale. In a recent interview with TVC, Angel explained that her relationship with Soma in the House was “real” and wasn’t a strategy as some presumed. She said: “What we had in the House was very real. He might not be my person, honestly. We might not end up together. We might not get married. We may not end at that stage. “But if Soma proposes, then yes, I’m open to that. So, for now, I would say he is my person at the moment. And he’s a sweetheart and I hope people know that he’s a sweetheart. “For me, I’m living in the moment. There’s no end goal for me. I enjoy this now. If it goes well, good. But if it doesn’t, we try again. Love sh...

'No office of First Lady of Senate President for Akpabio's wife' The Wife of the Senate President, Ekaette Unoma Akpabio has no office in the National Assembly and has no intention of establishing one. Mr. Eseme Eyiboh, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, said this in a statement while debunking reports that an office was created for Mrs Akpabio in the National Assembly on Monday. Eyiboh, in the statement, said the story showed that it was essentially designed to malign and disparage the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. “A story of 20 paragraphs on the creation of an imaginary office for the wife of the Senate President uses three paragraphs on the unfounded issue. “And the remaining 17 paragraphs were used for recitation of unrelated fables and other innuendo. “For emphasis to the unguarded who may be prone to the fake news merchandise, Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio has no office in the National Assembly and there is no intention towards that...

Ilebaye’s win undeserving, says Reality star Kachi Ultimate Love reality TV show housemate Kachi Ucheagwu has berated and undermined the victory of the pronounced winner of the BBNaija All-Stars, Ilebaye Odiniya.  The Nation reports the 22-year-old housemate won the grand prize of N120m on Sunday.  Reflecting on the win, Kachi argued it was undeserving while stating that it was sympathy-oriented rather than by merit. He argued the stunted growth of the nation is a product of the same sympathy for unqualified rulers. “As Nigeria celebrates her Independence, The winner of #BBNaijaAllStar may be a true reflection of the current state of Nigeria where Pity and Sympathy prevail against meritocracy. Is she deserving of it, only time will tell,” he wrote.  

Garba Shehu fires back at Tinubu’s wife Garba Shehu, the spokesman of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has insisted that his principal brought Nigeria’s economy out of crisis.  Shehu made the remark while dismissing claims that Buhari’s administration plunged Nigeria into the current economic hardship. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Shehu said no past administration faced the level of economic hardship that Buhari’s administration did. He noted that the country had to deal with a decline in oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic. “Despite these challenges, Buhari was able to bring the economy out of crisis,” Shehu said. Shehu’s comments come after the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, said her husband, President Bola Tinubu, inherited a damaged economy from Buhari. Tinubu said her husband is not a magician, but he will work to fix the problems in the country.  

Tinubu’s Daughter Under Fire Over Her Independence Day Speech Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, first daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has been receiving a barrage of backlash on X, following a video of her Independence Speech on social media. In a viral video on Monday, Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, urged Nigerians to keep the hope alive despite myriad of challenges facing the country. “Happy Independence celebration to every Nigerian, especially my beloved father, Mr President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and mother of the nation, my own mum, Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.” “The founding fathers, founding mothers of our great nation Nigeria, we need to keep our hopes alive, the flames of hope must continue burning in us. Our hope is being renewed and I’m very positive that this Nigeria will still work for every Nigerian And all the beloveth sons and daughters, the founding fathers, the founding mothers,” she said. Happy Independence 💕💕💕 pic.twitter.com/EiKNqPZC2S — Mujidat Fo...

Gov Sule Calls For Calm, Affirms Intention To Challenge Tribunal Verdict  Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on residents of the state to remain calm and refrain from acts that could disrupt law and order following the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, which nullified his election in the March 18, 2023, Governorship and House of Assembly Election. Governor Sule made the call during a news briefing in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital after the tribunal passed its judgment. According to him, the judgment of the tribunal was unacceptable and will be challenged in the appeal court to secure the mandate given to him by the people at the polls. He explained that the tribunal verdict was just a temporary setback hence he would remain focused in providing governance to people of the state. Governor Sule urged residents of the state to remain law abiding and allow his lawyers to do their job in seeking justice. The Election Petition Tribunal in a split judgme...

TROOPS OF OPERATION UDO KA II CLEARED IPOB/ESN CAMPS... recovers fresh and old corpses Troops of  Joint Task Force South East Operation UDO KA II on  Sunday, 1 October 2023 cleared 4 notorious camps of  the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it's armed affiliates the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Ihube, Aku and Umulolo in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.  During the clearance operation troops encountered many Improvised Explosive Device (IEDs) enroute the camps. However, due to superior firepower, the irredentist fled into neighbouring forests with Gun Shot Wounds. It was discovered that the camps were being used to perpetuate atrocities such as cannibalism, occultic practices and ritual killings to instil fears into the law abiding citizens. These were evident from many fresh and old corpses discovered while clearing the entire camps. Also The houses of the 2  spiritual leaders/herbalists ( *Dibias* ) that took to their heels were destroyed. F...

Tribunal Strikes Out LP’s Petition Challenging Fubara’s Victory The Rivers State Governorship Election petition sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Rivers State, Beatrice Itubo, challenging the Election of Simnalayi Fubara of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Following the declaration of Fubara as the winner of the March 18 governorship election, the LP and the All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as their candidates filed a petition before the tribunal. Fubara polled 302,614 votes to defeat his closet rival Tonye Cole of the APC who scored 95,274 votes while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Senator Magnus Abe, and Itubo came a distant third and fourth with 46,981 and 22,224 votes respectively. On September 13, the tribunal reserved judgment on the petition filed by Cole seeking the nullification of Fubara’s victory. The three-member tribunal, led by Justice Cletus Emifonye, adjourned the matter for ju...

PRESS RELEASE RIVERS POLICE: IGP MONITORING UNIT INTERROGATES ALLEGED OFFICERS As IGP Orders Swift Investigation, Reiterates Caution Against Name-Dropping  Following allegations of unprofessionalism, kidnapping, name-dropping, extortion, and illicit enrichment against some officers of the Rivers State Police Command, and the swift intervention of the Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., the officers fingered in a petition by one lsrael Joe on behalf of one Mr. Atubi Davison are being interrogated by the IGP Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing investigation to unravel the allegations and ascertain its veracity for further necessary action.  As previously stated, the Nigeria Police Force views these allegations with the utmost seriousness and is fully committed to conducting a comprehensive and transparent investigation. To ensure fairness and impartiality, the complainant who made these allegations will be contacted to come forward and cooper...