Day: December 31, 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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