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Election tribunal overturns LP Candidate’s HOR election victory in Lagos

The National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal convened in Lagos has invalidated the victory of Seyi Sowunmi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate, as the House of Representatives representative for Ojo Federal Constituency in Lagos State. Instead, the three-member tribunal, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Ozegya, has pronounced Lanre Ogunyemi, the candidate from the All Progressives Congress Read More…

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Chicago State University responds to Atiku’s bid for Tinubu’s academic records

Chicago State University (CSU) has responded to the request by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, to access the academic records of President Bola Tinubu during his time at the institution. Abubakar took the initiative to take the matter to a US Court in an attempt to compel Read More…

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Russian militants call on Wagner Group to defect amid revenge claims

A faction of Russian militants who are aligned with the Ukrainian forces has issued an appeal to the Wagner Group of mercenaries, urging them to defect and join their ranks in retaliation for the deaths of Wagner’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and their commander, Dmitry Utkin. Russian aviation authorities have confirmed that Prigozhin, Utkin, and eight Read More…

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Trump’s mugshot released amid felony charges and political manoeuvres

Donald Trump’s mugshot was unveiled on Thursday evening after he underwent booking procedures at an Atlanta detention facility, facing over a dozen felony charges as part of an extensive criminal case linked to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election defeat in Georgia, during his tenure as the former U.S. president. With a stern expression, Read More…

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Business Top Story Travel

Tinubu aims to mend Emirates Airlines, UAE dispute and visa woes

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has directed the prompt resolution of disagreements with Emirates Airline and the issuance of visas by the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement by the president’s spokesperson on Thursday. Last year, the UAE ceased issuing visas to Nigerians following the suspension of flights by Dubai’s Emirates due to challenges in Read More…

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Trump faces Atlanta jail visit amid multiple legal woes

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, adding to his growing list of legal challenges this year. Facing 13 felony counts, including racketeering, related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump’s visit to the jail is expected to draw widespread attention as Read More…

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Crash of Prigozhin jet fuels speculation of Putin’s involvement

The wreckage of a jet carrying Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, which crashed with no survivors, has prompted widespread speculation about President Vladimir Putin’s possible involvement, given Prigozhin’s history of challenging the army’s leadership. Two months prior, Prigozhin led a mutiny against the military, positioning himself as a significant threat to Putin’s authority. “Putin’s silence Read More…

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Food aid pile up at Nigerien border reveals sanctions impact

The bustling Malanville border crossing in northern Benin, a significant route in West Africa, has come to an abrupt halt. Typically, trucks laden with vital supplies traverse this passage into neighbouring Niger, one of the world’s most impoverished nations. Presently, the situation is one of stagnation. A lengthy queue of trucks stretches back 25 km Read More…

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Emefiele procurement fraud case delays hearing

The proceedings for the case of procurement fraud against Nigeria’s suspended and detained central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, encountered a setback on Wednesday, with no new hearing date being set. Emefiele was scheduled to present his plea on Wednesday, but he did not appear in court, and his case was notably absent from the court’s Read More…

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Nigeria earns $2.5 billion from non-oil exports in H1 2023; aims to surpass 2022 figures

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed that the country has generated $2.5 billion from non-oil exports between January and June of this year. Speaking during a one-day workshop for emerging exporters in Owerri, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, the Executive Director of NEPC, highlighted the significant revenue achievement. He indicated that based on this milestone, Read More…