Month: September 2022

Niger 2023: Abdulsalami Blesses PDP Guber Candidate

Daniel Atori

… Says I Know you, I wish you success   MINNA: Former Nigeria Head of State, General Abdulsalami Alhaji Abubakar has on Tuesday blessed the Gubernatorial Candidature of Alhaji Isah Liman Kantigi under the People’s Democratic Party in Niger State. It should be noted that political campaigns for the 2023 general elections is to commence in few days time. Ggeneral Abdulsalami gave his support to Kantigi when the Gubernatorial candidate paid him a courtesy visit at his Uphill Mansion in Minna, the State capital. READ ALSO: Tukur Mamu Arrested On…

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Tukur Mamu Arrested On Way To Int’l Terrorist Summit – DSS

Damilola Olonade

The Department of State Services (DSS) has alleged that Tukur Mamu, who negotiated between terrorists and families of kidnap victims was part of an international terrorist network who used the cover of journalism to perpetrate his deeds. The DSS has further alleged that he was on his way to an international terrorist summit when he was intercepted in Egypt. READ ALSO World’s Wildest Party: Thai Town Where Special Feast Is Offered For Monkeys Abuja-Kaduna Train Hostage Negotiator Arrested In Egypt We’ll Kidnap Buhari, El-Rufai, Terrorists Vow, Dehumanise Kaduna Train Captives…

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World’s Wildest Party: Thai Town Where Special Feast Is Offered For Monkeys

Ganiyu Amodu

How the event has turned 800-year-old Khmer-era Hindu temple to a major attraction for tourists from across the world   In Thailand, every year a special food fest is hosted in honour of these monkeys. The reason the macaques get to enjoy a delicious feast is because the people of the town have a firm belief that they bring good luck and fortune, and are thus patient of their antics. The gala event is hosted in the famous town of Lopburi in north of Bangkok every year, end-November. The Lopburi…

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READ: Ruto’s Full Speech After Inauguration As 5th President of Kenya

ADEOLA YUSUF

“This is a momentous occasion for Kenya. Our politics and elections have never failed to be emotive, engaging and dramatic. The most recent installment, however, showcased our most exemplary democratic performance ever. This day comes on the back of a peaceful election following an intense, issue-based campaign, in which major coalitions, made up of strong political parties canvassed their agenda for examination by the people of Kenya. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) stewarded a transparent and credible election, whose result faithfully reflected the democratic will of the Kenyan…

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William Ruto Sworn In As Kenya’s Fifth President

Ganiyu Amodu

Odinga’s reaction + what Kenyatta, Others said at the inauguration of Ruto who “retired” Raila   William Ruto has taken the oath of office and was sworn in as Kenya’s fifth president on Tuesday. This came in a week after the Supreme Court rejected a challenge by his main political opponent, Raila Odinga. Odinga faults Supreme Court ruling in Ruto’s favour, says ‘doesn’t end our movement’ The election that installed Ruto as Kenya’s president was appealed by Odinga but the country’s apex court upheld the result announced by the Independent…

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Anthony Joshua Accepts Terms To Fight Tyson Fury December 3

Ganiyu Amodu

Anthony Joshua has accepted terms set out by the team of Tyson Fury ahead of a potential fight on December 3. Joshua’s team, 258 Management and Matchroom, stated on social media that communication had been halted due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and that they were waiting for a response. Fury recently challenged Joshua to a long-awaited all-British showdown and offered the two-time world champion a 60-40 purse after it emerged a prospective undisputed clash against Oleksandr Usyk would likely have to wait until 2023. The 34-year-old initially…

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INEC Delists 1.1 Million Registrants, Uncovers Multiple, Ineligible Others

Abibat Babalola

Why we delisted 1,126,359 out of the 2,523,458 voter registrants from our register.     In efforts to clean up new voter registrations, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has delisted 1,126,359 out of the 2,523,458 voter registrants from its register. This is contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye made available to newsmen on Monday. According to the commission, “several double, multiple and ineligible registrants have also been detected and invalidated.” Read the statement below: As Nigerians…

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UK, EU Mull $500bn For Energy Subsidies

Abibat Babalola

PRICE OF WAR: Europe in costly race to protect economies from freezing up this winter as Russia cuts off supplies of gas       The United Kingdom on Thursday confirmed plans to subsidize energy bills for households and businesses, joining other European governments in a costly race to protect their economies from freezing up this winter as Russia cuts off supplies of gas. The UK plan could cost as much as £150 billion ($172 billion), analysts said. Add that to recent similar announcements by Germany, Austria and other EU…

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Egbin Awards Scholarship To 17 Students From Host Communities

ADEOLA YUSUF

Why we awarded scholarships to 17 indigent students drawn from the three communities of Ipakan, Ijede and Egbin – Management   Egbin Power Plc has deepened its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Investment with the award of scholarship to 17 indigent students drawn from the three communities of Ipakan, Ijede and Egbin. The students were the finalists from the pool of over 200 students who participated in the scholarship programme. Speaking at the award ceremony, the Head, Support Services, Egbin Power Plc, Kayode Ayeni, reinstated the company’s commitment to mutual and…

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Why I Offered My Kidney to Ekweremadu’s Daughter – 24 Year-Old Lady

Abibat Babalola

A 24-year-old lady, Annastasia Michael, has written an open letter to the daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Sonia, offering to donate one of her kidneys to save her life. Responding to the appeal in a Facebook post on Monday, Annastasia said she was ready to offer one of her kidneys to Ekweremadu if none of her family members could do that, adding that it is to prove that women can help women. Annastasia also stated that she is making the donation for free, praying that her kidney should match Sonia’s.…

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