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Scammers hack Governor Adeleke’s phone number

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2024July 16, 20240

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke’s phone number has been hacked. The Osun government made the public announcement on Tuesday, in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed. In an urgent public alert, Olawale urged the members of the public to ignore any communications from the compromised number which...

COSEYL tells Tinubu – 20 trucks of rice given to govs won’t reach targeted Nigerians

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2024July 16, 20240

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has expressed scepticism on the possibility of the 36 state governors distributing the 20 trucks of rice given to them by President Bola Tinubu. Recall that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris on Monday disclosed that Tinubu’s government distributed...

Arewa youth laments deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2024July 16, 20240

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF), has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of affairs in Nigeria. The President General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna said, “The prevailing harsh living conditions have reached a critical juncture, leading to escalating frustration and anger among the...

Enact law to stop govs from conducting LG elections – Group urges NASS

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A pan-African students’ movement, under the aegis of the Progressive Students’ Movement, PSM, on Monday urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would stop governors from conducting local government elections. President of PSM, Bestman Okereafor, said in a statement in Enugu that it was imperative to make the...

US judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A United States judge has dismissed the case against former President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon stated that the way that Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed was improper. Recall that Trump had faced charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his...

JAMB cancels aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that it has shelved the conduct of aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates. The Board instead said that other placement criteria will be considered for Direct Entry admissions. JAMB announced this on Monday in a post on its official X...

Court adjourns suit against Oba of Benin to Oct 17

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A Benin High Court on Monday adjourned the case brought against the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II by two suspended Benin Enigie (Dukes) until October 17. The two suspended Enigie of Evbuobanosa and Egbaen Siluko Dukedoms in Benin Kingdom, Prof Gregory Akenzua and Chief Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen, filed the suit...

Lawyer condemns amended Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, says it’s targeted at Ladoja

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

An Ibadan-based legal practitioner, Barrister Abiodun Amole, has condemned the newly amended 2023 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration. The legal practitioner also described the amendment as discriminatory and vindictive. Amole spoke in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. According to reports, some sections of the 2023 Olubadan chieftaincy declaration were...

Obaseki sacks Health Commissioner, Alli

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Monday approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Samuel Alli, with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Benin. Ogie also announced the appointment of Dr Roland Igbinoba as the...

Deji – Reducing NNPCL’s stake in Dangote refinery recipe for losses

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday, informed President Bola Tinubu of the implications of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited reducing its stake in the Dangote refinery from 20 percent to 7.2 percent. Adeyanju warned President Tinubu that NNPCL’s decision has significant implications for Nigeria’s economy and welfare. The Chairman...