January 2020

BBNaija’s Gedoni Gets Political Appointment

January 20, 2020 2:26 pm

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has appointed ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Gedoni Ekpata, as his Special Assistant on Garment Factory and Branding.

Gedoni’s fiancée, who was also a fellow housemate on the reality show, Khafi Kareem, announced the appointment on her Instagram page.

She wrote, ”@gedoni has been appointed as the Special Assistant to Governor Ben Ayade on Garment Factory and Branding.”

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Recall that Ayade also appointed the CEO of Made Men Music Group(MMMG), Ubi Franklin as his special adviser on tourism.

Confirming the appointment,

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2023 Presidency: Okupe Reveals Only Way PDP Can Defeat APC

January 20, 2020 2:25 pm
Doyin Okupe, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to change its name.

Okupe in a post on his Facebook page, said the change of name and formation of a new party is the only way PDP can defeat the All Progressives Congress, APC.

The former presidential aide said PDP in its present state cannot win 2023 presidential election.

According to him, the ‘‘formation of a new party, birthed by PDP, with new people, younger elements in society and politicians of other tendencies from various existing political parties including powerful but dissatisfied

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Buhari Reacts To Supreme Court Verdicts On Kano, Plateau

January 20, 2020 2:25 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his party, All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Supreme Court judgement that upheld the elections of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, Kano State and Governor Simon Lalong, Plateau State, on Monday.

The President felicitated with APC National Executive Council, National Working Committee and all members for the loyalty and consistency that translated into many victories, particularly the politically strategic states, Kano and Plateau, after tough legal challenges.

The President in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said, “I am glad this tortuous journey has ended in favour of the party and our governors. APC won

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Sotitobire: 39-Yr-Old Man Remanded Over Missing Child

January 20, 2020 2:24 pm
A 39-year-old Chibuzor Elike was on Monday remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Facility over his claim of having in his custody, Gold Kolawole, the one-year-old, boy who got missing at the Sotitobire Miracle Centre Akure in November 2019.

Elike, who was arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure on a three count charge, was last week arrested by detectives from the Ondo State Police Command in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

According to the charge sheet while appearing before Magistrate Mayomi Olanipekun, he was alleged to have threatened the wife of Sotitobire’s Founder, Bisola Alfa, through a text message

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Please Stop Killing Us – Ogun Police Beg Protesters

2020 UTME: Police Arrest Four Agents Over JAMB Form Fraud

January 20, 2020 2:23 pm
Four agents of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) have been arrested by the examination body.

They were arrested for selling the ePINS for the ongoing 2020 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Direct Entry (DE) registrations above the stipulated amount.

The suspects were identified as Abdulrazak Adiza, Mathew Joe, Obekee Godday and Inyang Patrick.

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JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin who confirmed the arrest in a statement said the cost of the ePINs is N3500 while that of the reading text is N500.

He added that any

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Govt Keeps Mum As Outbreak Of Lassa Fever Kills 15 In Ondo

January 20, 2020 2:23 pm
Tension is currently rising among residents of Ondo State over the outbreak of lassa fever in the state.

With 15 lives already lost and 28 currently battling for survival due to the outbreak, the state government is yet to speak on the issue.

A source at the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, said score of patients have been affected by the deadly disease, disclosing that the hospital no longer have enough bed spaces for patients.

It was also gathered that one of those were said to have been

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Rivers: Amaechi loyalists slam Governor Wike

Sokoto: Wike Commends Gov Tambuwal’s Victory

January 20, 2020 2:22 pm
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement affirming the election of Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

 

The Supreme Court had struck out the appeal brought by Ahmed Aliyu of APC challenging the last governorship election in the state.

Reacting, Wike in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Polinious Nsirim, commended the Supreme Court for allowing the will of the people to prevail.

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He also described the victory as a confirmation of the overwhelming support given to Tambuwal by the

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NIS Gives Entry Requirements For Non-Nigerians

January 20, 2020 2:21 pm
Mr. Muhammad Babandede, Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has revealed the entry requirements for non-Nigerian travelling to Nigeria.

Babandede gave the requirements in a statement by Mr Sunday James, the Service Public Relations Officer, on Tuesday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.

According to him, ECOWAS citizens and countries with visa abolition agreement with Nigeria require no visa for entry into Nigeria.

“They, however, must enter with valid travel documents and through approved entry point.

“Holders of African Union Passport desiring to enter Nigeria on short visits can obtain visa upon arrival

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Nigeria Can’t Survive Another Civil War, Soyinka, Ooni Warn

January 20, 2020 10:20 am

Given the numerous challenges facing Nigeria in her quest for national cohesion and survival, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have warned that Nigeria could not survive another civil war.

They lamented that religious fanaticism and intolerance have been on the rise as some people who considered themselves privileged fanned the embers of war, adding that they confessed that they have been increasingly distressed and appalled that the hitherto harmonious co-habitation between all peoples of the nation was being eroded.

The warning was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting at …

Scores Feared Dead In Vandalised NNPC Pipeline Explosion

January 20, 2020 10:19 am

Several people were feared dead yesterday  when a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) exploded in the Ekoro area of Abule-Egba, Lagos State.

Following the incident, the residents of Ekoro in Abule-Egba/Ile-Epo area of the state were  thrown into pandemonium as multiple fire-explosions from the vandalised petrol pipeline rocked the area.

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THISDAY gathered that the explosion, which started at about 9p.m. yesterday, was alleged to have been caused by activities of pipeline vandals in the area.

According to an eyewitness, the residents had perceived strong smell …

Lecturer, Wife, Three Kids Die In Benue Motor Accident

Three Killed, 28 Injured In Niger Auto Crash

January 20, 2020 10:17 am
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command, on Monday confirmed that three people died in an auto crash on Bida – Kutigi road in Bida Local Government Area of the state.

The State FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Joel Dagwa,who made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that the accident, which occurred on Sunday in Wuya village about 14 kilometres from Bida town, involved a Mitsubishi lorry with registration KRN 102 XA number, conveying 31 passengers.

Dagwa said that 3 of the passengers died, while 28 others sustained injuries and were rushed to

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Sanusi Lobbied To Be Osinbajo’s VP When Buhari Was Sick

January 20, 2020 10:16 am

Junaid Mohammed, a second republic lawmaker, says Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano, lobbied for the position of vice-president when President Muhammadu Buhari was hospitalised in London.

Osinbajo presided over the country when Buhari treated an undisclosed ailment in London in 2017.

Speaking with TheInterview, Mohammed said the emir asked Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to consider him for the nation’s number two position in the event that the president dies.

The former lawmaker also alleged that Sanusi met with some south-west leaders to canvass support for a presidential candidate aside Buhari.

“Once Buhari was sick, very sick in England, he went …

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