Day: May 20, 2025

‘It’s A Lifetime Opportunity,’ Atiku Camp Offers Obi VP Role In One-Term Deal

Aliyu Aliyu

There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that the proposal was initially discussed during a meeting between Atiku and Obi early this year in the United Kingdom. The insiders disclosed that Atiku has committed to serving a single four-year term, and Obi has…

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‘7,000 Policymakers, Professionals From Over 85 Countries;’ Preps Heightened For NOG Energy Week 2025

ADEOLA YUSUF

  “Confab To Convene Global Energy Leaders In Nigeria To Advance Investment, Innovation, And Energy Security,” What Wemimo Oyelana wants oil industry stakeholders to know about Nigeria’s flagship oil and gas confab   7,000 oil industry leaders, policymakers, and professionals from over 85 countries have been confirmed for the NOG Energy Week 2025. This came as preparations were heightened for the conference airmed at Convening Global Energy Leaders In Nigeria To Advance Investment, Innovation, And Energy Security. “As the largest energy gathering in Sub-Saharan Africa, NOG Energy Week will bring…

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‘Life Cut Short At Prime,’ Stray Bullet Kills WASSCE Student On Way To Centre

Gbenga Adeoti

“He was alongside his twin brother when the incident occurred.” Sad details of the tragedy   A stray bullet has allegedly killed a student who was heading to the examination centre to sit for the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination being organised by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident happened on Gbagi market road in the Egbeda Local Government Area of the state when a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer in pursuit of a suspect hit and…

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‘I Had Cancer Scare, Underwent Thyroid Surgery’ – Mercy Johnson Explains Weight Loss

Abibat Babalola

Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. Recall that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that she had a cancer scare and underwent a thyroid ‘I Had Cancer Scare, Underwent Thyroid Surgery’ – Mercy Johnson Explains Weight Loss removal surgery. READ ALSO: Ibadan, Ogbomoso Monarchs Reject Alaafin As Permanent Council Chair South-East Reps…

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Ibadan, Ogbomoso Monarchs Reject Alaafin As Permanent Council Chair

Abibat Babalola

Traditional leaders and stakeholders from Ibadanland and Ogbomosoland have strongly opposed a proposed legal amendment by the Oyo State House of Assembly seeking to make the Alaafin of Oyo the permanent chairman of the state’s Council of Obas and Chiefs. The opposition was contained in a joint statement issued on Monday in Ibadan and signed by Mogajis, Baales, monarchs, the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, the Ibadan Compounds Peace Initiative, prominent sons and daughters of Ibadanland, and Mogajis from the Soun Ruling Houses of Ogbomoso. The bill to amend the…

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South-East Reps Demand JAMB Registrar’s Resignation,Fresh 2025 UTME

Abibat Babalola

The south-east caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded the resignation of Ishaq Oloyede, registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The lawmakers also called for the cancellation of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The caucus said a new UTME for 2025 should be conducted between July and August. The results from JAMB’s 2025 UTME were released on May 9. A breakdown showed that more than 78 per cent of candidates scored less than 200 points out of the 400 maximum points obtainable. READ ALSO:…

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Reps Approve 10yr Security For Journalist Over Benin Republic Degree Scam Exposé

Abibat Babalola

The House of Representatives has approved a 10-year security protection for investigative journalist Umar Audu, following his exposé on widespread certificate racketeering involving degree mills in the Benin Republic. Audu’s undercover investigation uncovered a syndicate that facilitates the sale of unearned university certificates to Nigerians, many of which are then fraudulently cleared by government agencies, including the Ministry of Education. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the joint House Committees on University, Polytechnic, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and Youth Development are currently probing the scandal. READ ALSO: Electricity Subsidy Balloons…

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