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92 year old Obasanjo’s teacher dies in Abeokuta

The Secondary Teacher to former President Olusegun Obasanjo has died at 92 year-old after an ailment. It was gathered that the old man died after he was discharged from admission at the Federal Medical Centre,Idi-aba, Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. The old teacher, Pa James Akanbi Popoola who taught Obasanjo, as well as Olubara of…

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Outcry over fresh plot by Ganduje to dethrone Emir Sanusi

Renaissance Coalition, a civil society organisation (CSO), has said that there is a fresh plot to dethrone Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano. In a statement on Thursday, Ibrahim Waiyya, spokesman of the group, alleged that the government of Kano state was behind it. Waiyya said the state government is proceeding with the plan despite…

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Makinde to partner with Britain in training Oyo teachers (See Photos)

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, said on Thursday that his administration was ready to collaborate with the British government to enhance training and retraining of teachers in the state. The Governor, who was speaking while hosting a team of British High Commission officials led the Deputy High Commissioner, Mrs. Harriet Thompson, said that the…

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Makinde fulfills another electioneering promise, releases 2012-2013 pensioners’ gratuity

In its bid to bring succor to both working and retired citizens of Oyo State, the Governor Seyi Makinde led-administration in the State has distributed cheques for the payment of gratuity in order to make life better for old and young people living in the pace- setter State. According to Honorable Commissioner for Establishments and…

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Interview: ‘I have no need to reconcile with Ajimobi’, say Akintola

“But if a man; a beneficiary of my goodwill now says “I agree that you are my benefactor but I may decide to pay you back with evil; I may under pay you and I may not even pay you at all” By Adams Akorede A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Adeniyi Akintola has ruled…

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Updated: Court dismisses DSS’ application to detain Sowore, orders his release

Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed application of Department of State Service to further detain the convener of #RevolutionNow protest , Omoyele Sowore while the court ordered his release from the custody of the DSS immediately. The judge said the activist should be released to his lawyer, Mr…

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APC tasks govs on poverty reduction, free education policies

From WOLE BALOGUN, Ado Ekiti The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has urged all the 36 states’ governors in Nigeria to adopt governor Kayode Fayemi’s anti -poverty policies such as free education and regular payment of workers’ salaries and pensions to better the lives of the citizens. This was made known through the…

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Stunt turns tragedy as man drowns while proposing to girlfriend underwater in Tanzania

An American man has reportedly drowned while proposing to his girlfriend underwater at an idyllic island off the coast of Tanzania, a luxury resort, a statement revealed on Sunday. His girlfriend Kenesha Antoine posted on her Facebook page footage of Steven Weber proposing to her through the window of their underwater hotel room at the…

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IBB praises Igbos for keeping Nigeria together

Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, former military head of state has praised the Igbo people for doing well in keeping Nigeria together. Babangida said this in Minna, Niger state, when he received the Igbo Delegates Assembly (IDA) from the 19 northern states and Abuja on Saturday. The ex-military leader said Nigerians must ensure that the country remains…

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Tribunal sacks Oyo PDP candidates, declares APC’s Fowewe, winner of Irepo/Olorunsogo constituency

The Governorship and State House of Assembly election petition tribunal in Oyo State, on Saturday, has declared the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Mustapha Ajibola Azeez Fowewe as the winner of Irepo/ Olorunsogo constituency. The tribunal nullified the declaration of Mr. Kazeem Olayanju into the House of Assembly. The Independent National Electoral Commission…

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