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General Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Enyimba beat Kwara United away as Insurance maintain unbeaten run

Enyimba inflicted a second consecutive home loss on Kwara United, yesterday, beating Afonja Warriors 2-1 at the Akure Township Stadium. The Peoples Elephant took th…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Super Eagles’ stars sink deeper into EPL’s relegation zone as six clubs battle for survival

The past weekend was a bad one for Nigerian players in the English Premier League, as their clubs sank deeper into the relegation zone. This season, no doubt, has b…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Ancelotti exposing Chelsea downfall on Bridge return

Under a fortnight ago, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly picked up the phone and called Blues great Frank Lampard to come back and try to steady the ship, with the team in…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Near-bankrupt states, unviable projects await 18 new governors

· Incumbents add N2.16tr to states’ legacy debts · Debts balloon from N947.4b to N3.1 trillion in eight years · Yearly IGRs about 20% of accumulated liabilities · I…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

‘Blame overconfidence for PDP’s diminishing returns’

Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, in this interview with LEO SOBECHI, x-rays the recent general elections, stressing that voters’ perception and techni…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Freedom of expression: Thin line between hate speech, sedition and treason

The aftermath of the February 25, 2023 presidential election, where the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the candidate of the All Progressi…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Inconclusive Adamawa poll: Drama as INEC disowns REC, voids Binani’s declaration

• Fintiri calls for calm in re-run poll • Binani in ‘acceptance speech’ dedicates ‘win’ to Nigerian women • Atiku alerts of plot to undermine democracy, instigate v…

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Investment & Entrepreneurship Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Intrigues as Otedola takes strategic position in blue-chip assets

Efforts by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola to increase his stake in bluechip companies heightened last week with his claimed acquisition of 5.52 per cent in T…

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Jobs, Work, Career & Ethics Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Strike: FAAN urges intending passengers to make contingency plan

The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Chapter, has urged the intending passengers and stak…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

Why Buhari embarked on spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia: Presidential aide

President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, embarked on an official and spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to thank Almighty Allah as he prepares to hand…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Apr 17, 2023

6,146 drivers licences unclaimed in Delta – FRSC

The Delta Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Bassey Eshiet, says no fewer than 6,146 permanent driver’s licences have yet to be claimed by their…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

APC Makes U-Turn, Adopts Direct Primary for Kogi Governorship

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the direct mode of primary for the conduct of the governorship primary election in Kogi State on Saturday. The rulin…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

‘PDP’s Victory in A’Ibom, A ‘Thank You Gift’ to Emmanuel’

A cleric of the African Church of Nigeria, Reverend Richard Peters, has stated that the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State was the peo…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

FG to Partner with Stakeholders in Decongestion of Custodial Facilities

Federal government has expressed its readiness to partner with relevant stakeholders to decongest correctional facilities in Nigeria. The Minister of Interior, Mr.…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

Police arrest suspects for beating OAU student to death

Suspects accused of the murder of a final-year student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Okolie Arinze, have been handed over to the police. OAU spokesman Abiodu…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

Data for passport application must tally with NIN, says Nigeria Immigration Service

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called on those who want to apply for their international passports, whether it is their first application or a renewal, t…

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General Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

Sports Ministry deny request for N21b to rehabilitate National Stadium, Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Sports and Youth Development has denied the allegation that it requested the sum of N21 billion for the rehabilitation of the National Stadi…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

National Assembly Leadership: APC yet to take any decision on zoning, Says Senate Spokesperson

Insinuations that the National Working Committee and National Executive Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have zoned the leadership positions for the 1…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

Senate panel indicts AGF over N74bn social benefit not budgeted for

The Senate has sustained the Indictment of Accountants of the Federation for paying N74 billion as social benefits without a breakdown in the 2016 budget. The Audit…

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Politics & Governance Abiola Obayomi • Apr 13, 2023

From phone leak to treason charge, Obi stirs fresh controversy with London arrest

• LP: London immigration officers harass, detain Obi at Heathrow • Ohanaeze: Plots against Obi will fail • APC asks tribunal to dismiss PDP, Atiku’s petition • Sowo…

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