Month: December 2022

Breaking: Tinubu Speaks On Reported Meeting With G5 Governors

ADEOLA YUSUF

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 elections in Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reacted to reports that he met with five aggrieved Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in London, United Kingdom. The reaction of the National Leader of the APC was contained in a statement issued by his Media Office on Saturday. The statement was signed by Alhaji Tunde Rahman. The Eagle Online recalls that there were reports of a meeting between the G5 Governors, led by Governor Nyesom…

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Agnodice: Agony of World’s Known First Female Doctor

Abibat Babalola

“At her trial, Agnodice, mistaken for a male Doctor, stood before the court and proved that she was a woman but this time, she must die for violating law that criminalised studying and practicing medicine for all women”   Agnodice or Agnodike is a legendary figure credited as the first female midwife or physician in ancient Athens. Her story is told by the Roman author Gaius Julius Hyginus in his Fabulae. Agnodice is not generally believed to be a historical figure, but her story has been frequently deployed as a…

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Botswana ex-President Ian Khama Faces Arrest

Aoko Benjamin

Khama fled to neighbouring South Africa a year ago, after a bitter fallout with his hand-picked successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi   A Botswana court has issued an arrest warrant for former president Ian Khama, who is facing 14 charges ranging from unlawful possession of firearms to money laundering. Khama fled to neighbouring South Africa a year ago, after a bitter fallout with his hand-picked successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Khama was formally charged in April but has yet to appear in court. The warrant said Khama should be arrested on sight.…

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Celebrate With Moderation, Ogunsua Toriola Urges Nigerians

Gbenga Adeoti

The Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Olubiyi Toriola, Ajibise Ogo 1, has felicitated the sons and daughters of Modakeke and all Nigerians at home and in diaspora in commemoration of the New Year. Oba Toriola in a press statement issued by the Ogunsua Palace Media Committee in Modakeke today, expressed gratitude to God Almighty for his protection over the people for making it through another year. The statement e-SIGNED by Chief Adedayo Ojo for: Ogunsua Palace Media Committee, read that Ogunsua enjoined his subjects irrespective of their locations to celebrate the…

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Award-winning Writer, Chimamanda Adichie, Bags Chieftaincy Title

Precious Ibekwe

Her Tide. Her Title: What to know about Adichie and her traditional title, Odelụwa   Nigeria’s award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has been conferred with a chieftaincy title in her hometown, Abba, Anambra State. She was honoured with the title, Odelụwa (She who writes for the world) on Friday. READ ALSO: Obateru Twins, Drs. Kennie, Taye, Bag Eruku Chieftaincy Titles BREAKING: Former Pope, Benedict XVI, Is Dead Pelé: Brazil Declares Three Days Of Mourning, Funeral To Be Held In Hometown Santos Christmas: How Teenager Was Electrocuted At Recreational Park In Lagos…

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BREAKING: Former Pope, Benedict XVI, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

How, Where the former head of Catholic Church died hours to New Year   Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health. He led the Catholic Church for less than eight years until, in 2013, he became the first Pope to resign since Gregory XII in 1415. READ ALSO: JUST IN: Football Icon Pele Is Dead Sagamu Accident: Al-Muminat Cancels Training Event Over Members Death How Lagos Policeman killed My 7-Month Pregnant wife – Lawyer’s…

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BREAKING: Court Remands ASP Drambi Vandi Over Killing of Lagos Lawyer

Abibat Babalola

“Drambi Vandi was, this morning, arraigned in court and has been remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre till January 30, 2023 to give room for DPP advice.” A Yaba Chief Magistrate’s Court in Lagos has remanded in the Ikoyi Correctional Centre, Mr. Drambi Vandi, an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), who allegedly fatally shot an expectant lawyer, Mrs. Bolanle Raheem in Lagos on Christmas Day. Vandi was remanded till January 30, 2023 pending advice on the case from the Office of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). READ…

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Meet Aka Nwokedi, Newly Elected NGA President

Efe Wellington

The Man, His Mission And Mantle: What to know about the NLNG General Counsel and the election that made him president of the highest body of gas stakeholders in N8geria   Aka Nwokedi, General Counsel/ Company Secretary of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and former MD of NLNG Ship Management Limited (NSML), has emerged as President-Elect of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), leading the Executive Council to pilot and steer the affairs of the gas industry association for the next two years. The election was conducted on15th December 2022 as part…

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Pelé: A Look At His Records And Greatest Achievements + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known to the world as Pelé and nicknamed by his admirers as O Rei (The King), is hailed by many as the greatest icon of the football world. Many of the numerous records and other achievements that Pelé set in his stellar career of 21 years from 1956 to 1977 remain unbroken to this day. Pelé began his career at the age of 15 for Brazilian club Santos FC and quickly dazzled the footballing world with his timing, accuracy, speed, dribbling and agility. The former…

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Pelé: Brazil Declares Three Days Of Mourning, Funeral To Be Held In Hometown Santos

Ganiyu Amodu

The stadium where Brazilian football great Pelé played some of the best matches of his career will also hold his funeral on Monday and Tuesday. Santos, the club where Pelé played in Brazil, said in a statement the public will be able to pay their final respects at Vila Belmiro Stadium, outside Sao Paulo. Pelé, whose full name was Edson Arantes do Nascimento, died on Thursday, December 29, after a long battle with cancer. He was 82. Santos said the coffin carrying the three-time World Cup champion will leave Albert…

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