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COURT GRANTS DELE FAROTIMI ₦30M BAIL. (PHOTO).

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 Court grants Dele Farotimi ₦30m bail Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been adjourned till 13th February 2025. Farotimi, who has been remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital for over two weeks, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday. He was conveyed to the court premises in a prison’s van with a police escort, alighting while raising his hands up in appreciation of a cheering crowd outside the court. His bail comes after the magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, had at the last sitting, reserved ruling till December 20 on the bail application and ordered that the activist be remanded in prison.During the court proceedings, Farotimi pleaded not guilty to the 14-coun...
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COURT GRANTS DELE FAROTIMI ₦30M BAIL. (PHOTO).

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 Court grants Dele Farotimi ₦30m bail Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been adjourned till 13th February 2025. Farotimi, who has been remanded in a correctional centre in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital for over two weeks, arrived at the Magistrate Court premises around 9:45 am on Friday. He was conveyed to the court premises in a prison’s van with a police escort, alighting while raising his hands up in appreciation of a cheering crowd outside the court. His bail comes after the magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, had at the last sitting, reserved ruling till December 20 on the bail application and ordered that the activist be remanded in prison.During the court proceedings, Farotimi pleaded not guilty to the 14-coun...
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ELON MUSK'S MOM FACES BACKLASH AFTER SAYING PEOPLE SHOULD HAVE CHILDREN EVEN IF THEY CAN'T AFFORD THEM. (PHOTO).

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 Elon Musk’s mom faces backlash after saying people should have children even if they can’t afford them Elon Musk’s mother, Maye Musk, is facing criticism after suggesting that people should have childrenregardless of whether or not they can afford them. On Sunday (December 15), the billionaire’s mother appeared on Fox and Friends with Rachel Campos-Duffy, where she was asked about her response on X (formerly Twitter) last month to a comedian who claimed that it was too expensive to have children. In her post, Musk argued that if certain expenses such as going out to eat were eliminated it was possible to still start a family. “Having children is the greatest gift in your life. When Elon was born, we were in a small two-bedroom apartment overlooking a garage. When Kimbal was born, we moved to a two-bedroom apartment with a view. When Tosca was born, we moved to a two-bedroom house. All in the same area,” her response began. “We didn’t go out for dinner nor to the movies. As my form...
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ACTRESS ETINOSA REMARRIES. (PHOTOS).

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 Actress Etinosa remarries. She and her Caucasian lover tied the knot at the Ikoyi registry. Congrats to her!.  More photos below. 
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SOUTHAMPTON SET TO APPOINT IVAN JURIC AS NEW HEAD COACH.(PHOTO).

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 Southampton Set to Appoint Ivan Jurić as New Head Coach Southampton Football Club has agreed to hire Ivan Jurić as its new head coach, following the departure of Russell Martin. Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday via X that the deal is expected to be finalized with the signing of the contract later today.  The terms have been verbally agreed upon, with the focus now on negotiating Jurić's release from his current position at AS Roma. Jurić has reportedly accepted the offer, but contrary to earlier speculation, he will not be bringing Rohl with him.
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REPS TO PRESENT N704.91M SALARY DONATION TO TINUBU ON DECEMBER 31.(PHOTO).

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 Reps to Present N704.91m Salary Donation to Tinubu on December 31 The House of Representatives has announced plans to donate N704.91 million to support vulnerable Nigerians, in response to the economic challenges caused by the removal of the petrol subsidy. The donation will be presented to President Tinubu on December 31, 2024. This initiative follows a resolution passed on July 18, when the House agreed to cut 50 percent of their salaries for six months in a bid to assist ordinary Nigerians during these tough times. The donation, amounting to N704,907,578.82, will be used exclusively for the welfare of vulnerable citizens. Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, informed his colleagues during Thursday’s plenary that the total contribution from lawmakers so far had reached the stated amount. He added that a delegation from the House leadership would formally hand over the funds to the president on December 31. The move was initiated after a motion by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu...
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INDIA: PRINCIPAL OF A GOVT SCHOOL WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA STEALING EGGS MEANT FOR THE CHILDREN'S MIDDAY MEALS.(PHOTO).

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 The principal of a government school in Vaishali district, Bihar, was caught on camera stealing eggs meant for the children’s midday meals.  The incident occurred at a middle school in Rikhar village, Lalganj block, and the video of the act, said to be from December 12, has since gone viral on social media. The principal, identified as Suresh Sahani, was seen putting the eggs into his bag and taking them away, sparking outrage among parents and the local community. Following the video’s circulation, the state education department launched an investigation and confirmed the authenticity of the footage. In a notice issued to Sahani, the department questioned why an FIR should not be filed against him for theft. The notice also criticized the principal for tarnishing the reputation of the education department. Parents of students staged protests, demanding the immediate removal of the principal from his post. In his defense, Sahani denied the allegations, claiming that he did no...
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BIDEN ADMINISTRATION UPDATES H-1B VISA RULES TO SIMPLIFY HIRING AND BOOST EMPLOYMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TALENT. (PHOTO).

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 Biden Administration Updates H-1B Visa Rules to Simplify Hiring and Boost Employment for International Talent The Biden administration has finalized changes to the H-1B visa program to streamline the hiring process for U.S. companies and enhance protections for foreign workers.  The new rules, effective January 17, 2025, include measures to support F-1 students transitioning to H-1B status, expand exemptions from the H-1B lottery, and refine the definition of "specialty occupation." The updates are seen as a step forward for U.S. businesses and educational institutions, though some critics raise concerns about the impact of the new "specialty occupation" criteria on job qualifications.
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EKITI AIRPORT TO WELCOME PRIVATE JETS FROM JANUARY 2025- GOV. OYEBANJI. (PHOTO).

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 Ekiti Airport to Welcome Private Jets from January 2025 – Governor Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has announced that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport will officially open for private jet landings starting in January 2025. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for non-scheduled flight operations, which began on December 13, 2024, and will continue until June 15, 2025. During a visit to elder statesman Chief Afe Babalola, Oyebanji expressed gratitude for his significant support in the airport’s development. The governor also revealed plans to seek further assistance from Babalola to secure full commercial flight operations at the airport. The move is seen as a major step in enhancing Ekiti’s transportation infrastructure and boosting economic opportunities for the state.
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MISSISSIPPI WOMAN TAKES EX HUSBAND'S LIFE AT THE COURTHOUSE AFTER THEIR DIVORCE IS FINALIZED. (PHOTO).

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 Mississippi woman takes ex husband's life at the courthouse after their divorce is finalized. Husband had an open case in courts for domestic violence after shooting his wife 5 times just a year earlier. 62-year-old James Saucier and his estranged wife, 49-year-old Tanya, had experienced a volitale relationship. The current victim, James, was facing domestic violence charges in an upcoming March trial in which he was accused of shooting Tonya 5 times last year. James's attorney claims he had acted in self defense in regards to that case. It was because of this sordid past that arrangements had been made for neither participant to have contact with each other as they went through divorce proceedings on Tuesday, December 17th. The Pearl River County Mississippi Chancery court had arranged for Tanya to arrive at 10 a.m. and go through the necessary steps on her end.  Tanya was then ordered to leave the premises before James's scheduled 11 a.m. appearance. After finalizing div...
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FG AND 22 STATES ALLOCATE N6. 13TRN TO EDUCATION IN 2025 BUDGET. (PHOTO).

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 FG and 22 States Allocate N6.13trn to Education in 2025 Budget The Federal Government and 22 of Nigeria’s 36 states have earmarked N6.131 trillion for education in their 2025 budgets. This allocation represents just 9.27% of the total proposed budget of N66.111 trillion, falling short of the recommended benchmarks set by Nigeria, UNESCO, and the World Bank. UNESCO advocates for a 26% allocation of national and state budgets to education, while the World Bank recommends a range of 20% to 30%. Similarly, Nigeria’s National Policy on Education mandates that at least 26% of both federal and state budgets be dedicated to education. Out of the 33 states that have announced their 2025 budgets, only 22 have disclosed their education spending. Among these, Enugu (32.99%), Kano (31%), Jigawa (26.4%), and Kaduna (26.14%) met the 26% threshold set by UNESCO and Nigeria. States like Abia (20%), Nasarawa (20.43%), Oyo (21.4%), and Sokoto (25%) achieved the World Bank’s minimum 20% recommendatio...
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ADDRESS CASH SCARCITY URGENTLY- NLC TELLS NIGERIAN. (PHOTO).

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 Address cash scarcity urgently – NLC tells Nigerian  The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has urged the Federal Government to immediately wade into the issue of cash scarcity across the country. NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made this call in a communique he jointly signed with Mr Emmanuel Ugboaja, General Secretary of NLC on Thursday in Abuja. The communique was issued at the end of the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held in Owerri. According to Ajaero, the NEC in-session had expressed concern over the persistent cash scarcity in Nigeria, describing it as an unfortunate and exploitative burden on the already struggling populace. He said NEC noted that Nigerians are being forced to forfeit five per cent of their funds each time they access cash, an unacceptable situation that exacerbates the economic woes faced by millions. “The impact of this on small businesses and other informal economy operatives is huge as the situation poses serious disproportionate challenge to ...
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NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL POSTPONED TO MAY 2025.(PHOTO).

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 National Sports Festival Postponed to May 2025 The National Sports Festival, "Gateway Games, Ogun 2024," has been rescheduled from January 12-28, 2025, to May 16-30, 2025. The postponement allows the newly established National Sports Commission (NSC) time to stabilize and build a sustainable sports economy.  The decision was made following recommendations from the Technical Directors during a meeting in Abeokuta. The event will now include standout junior athletes from the National Youth Games. Zonal eliminations for team sports are set for February 23-28, 2025.
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A BOY ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED IN ONITSHA FOUND IN KOGI STATE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: A BOY ALLEGEDLY ABDUCTED IN ONITSHA FOUND IN KOGI STATE _As the Command seeks assistance to disseminate information for possible identification and unification with his Family_ The Anambra State Police Command has called on the general public, particularly residents of Onitsha and Ihiala environs, to assist with the identification of one Mr Chibuike Damian Onyebuchi (M) aged 15 years.  The said boy who hails from Ihiala LGA, Anambra State was abducted in Onitsha but was found recently in Kogi State. He is currently in the Safe Custody of the Kogi State Police Command. During an interview with Damian by the Police Operatives, he alleged that he was abducted in Onitsha by unidentified persons and taken to an unknown place before his escape.  To this end, the Command seeks the assistance of the public, especially members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm, to help disseminate widely alongside with the attached picture for possible identification and reun...
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ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTED CULTISTS/SECURITY OPERATIVE, IMPOSTERS: RECOVER ONE AUTOMATIC PUMP ACTION GUN. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTED CULTISTS/SECURITY OPERATIVE, IMPOSTERS: RECOVER ONE AUTOMATIC PUMP ACTION GUN In the early hours of today 18th December 2024, Operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad of the Nigerian Police Enugwu Ukwu, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State arrested one Chidi Ekwesiri (M) aged 50 years from Umunya, Oyi LGA and two others.  They also recovered one automatic pump action gun and a Police uniform from the suspects.  The Operatives spotted the suspect while on surveillance patrol along the Onitsha - Enugu Expressway by Unizik Temp Site. During interrogations, the suspect claimed to be a Sergeant and a serving member of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos but later denied his earlier claim. He also confessed that the gun was given to him by a yet to be identified man at Ukpo.  Further information from the suspect led to the arrest of two other suspects who are currently undergoing Police interrogation.  ...
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IGP, LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR LEAD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW POLICE BARRACKS IN IJE BARRACKS, OBALENDE.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE  IGP, LAGOS STATE GOVERNOR LEAD GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW POLICE BARRACKS IN IJE BARRACKS, OBALENDE. As IGP Commissions Police Operational Assets Donated By Lagos State Government. In a significant step towards enhancing the welfare of police officers and improving state security, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., alongside the Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, various dignitaries, and traditional rulers, today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of new police barracks and accommodation facilities at Ije Barracks, Obalende, Lagos State. This initiative represents a pivotal step towards improving the living conditions for police personnel, with plans to replicate these developments in other major cities across Nigeria. During the ceremony, the IGP delivered an inspiring speech, highlighting the importance of this project in the context of the Nigeria Police Fo...
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PERSONNEL WELFARE: POLICE UNVEILS NPF INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED TO SERVE OFFICERS, PUBLIC. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS RELEASE PERSONNEL WELFARE: POLICE UNVEILS NPF INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED TO SERVE OFFICERS, PUBLIC The Nigeria Police Force hereby announces the official unveiling of the NPF Insurance Co. Ltd, a groundbreaking initiative designed to safeguard the welfare of police personnel and extend comprehensive insurance services to the general public. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja by 11:00am. Recognizing the indispensable role of police officers in maintaining national security, NPF Insurance Co. Ltd aims to provide robust financial protection and support to its officers, ensuring their well-being and security as part of the commitment to the welfare of police personnel who are faced with risks daily in a bid to protect citizens and uphold law and order. In addition to serving the needs of police officers, NPF Insurance Co. Ltd will also cater to the insurance requiremen...
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