Day: 12 June 2019

“Its MKO Abiola Stadium”, Prez. Buhari honours Abiola on Democracy Day

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday renamed the Abuja National Stadium after the late self-acclaimed President, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (GCFR). Buhari made the remark during the 2019 Democracy Day Address at the Eagles Square, Abuja. Abiola had run for the presidency in 1993, but the election results were annulled by former military President, Ibrahim Babangida. Buhari, on the 6th of June 2018 had also awarded Abiola posthumously with Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR), meant only for Presidents. Buhari on Wednesday also said that Nigeria has all it…

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Fayemi congratulates Lawan, Gbajabiamila

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The Governor of Ekiti State and Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated Senator Ahmed Lawan and Hon Femi Gbajabiamila on their emergence as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives respectively. Dr Fayemi described the emergence of the new Senate President and the Speaker in a democratic process as a positive signal for consolidation of democratic governance. The NGF chairman in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday described both Senator Lawan and Hon Gbajabiamila as distinguished, seasoned and highly focused lawmakers with…

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Ibadan Masquerades defy Olubadan, visit new Kings

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In what may seem in defiance of the directive by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, that only him and Governor Seyi Makinde should play host to the masqueraders this year, the masqueraders in large number converged on the Aliiwo family house of the Otun Olubadan, Oba Lekan Balogun to entertain him and his guests. Ahead of the commencement of the annual festival on Monday, Oba Adetunji had through his Personal Assistant/Director of Media and Publicity; Mr. Adeola Oloko said “only the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and…

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Relief for Tinubu as court grant order for judicial review of SEC fine, ban

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Reprieve came the way of embattled Oando Plc Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Wale Tinubu and his deputy Mr Omamofe Boyo as a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted them leave to file a motion for a judicial review of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision imposing a fine on Tinubu and banning them from being directors of public companies for five years. Justice Ayokunle Faji granted “an order of certiorari bringing up to the Federal High Court for the purpose of being quashed, the decision of…

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Nielsen’s DNA ‘found on murdered wife, daughter’s clothes’ – Lagos Forensic boss

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A Lagos High Court in Igbosere on Tuesday heard that some of the biological material found on the night wears of a murdered Nigerian woman and her child, matched that of her Danish husband, Peter Nielsen. Forensics scientist and Centre Director for the Lagos State DNA & Forensic Centre (LSD&FC), Dr Richard Somiari, told Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile that Nielsen’s DNA profiles matched that of the male DNA samples found on the nightgown worn by his Nigerian singer wife, Zainab. He said Nielsen’s DNA profiles also matched some of the male…

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Herdsman beheads fiancée in Ekiti

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There was panic in Ilasa Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area of Ekiti State where a herdsman beheaded his girlfriend. The herdsman whose name was not disclosed allegedly chopped off the head of a young lady with a machete. The incident which occurred on Tuesday has thrown the whole community into palpable confusion. The victim who is also of the same tribe with the suspected assailant was attacked beside a stream where she had gone to fetch water with her younger sister. The assailant was said to have ambushed…

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France 2019: Falcons target draw against France for knockout stage

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After a ressurgence that earned the Super Falcons a victory over highly-rated South Korea on Wednesday, the Nigerian side now targets a draw against host France in the final group match. The Super Falcons had boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next round in the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France with a 2-0 victory over South Korea. The first goal arrived in the first half when South Korean defender Kim Doyeon kicked the ball into her own net following strong pressing by Falcons striker Desire Oparanozie. Barcelona’s…

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NiMet predicts nationwide rain

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy weather conditions with widespread rainfall and thunderstorm activities over most parts of the country on Thursday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook on Wednesday in Abuja predicted thunderstorms over the central states of Kaduna, Abuja, Gombe, Yola, Mambilla Plateau, Lokoja and Lafia in the morning. It also predicted slim chances of rain over the region later in the day with day and night temperatures of 25 to 31 and 15 to 23 degrees Celsius. The agency predicted that Northern states would have thunderstorms in places…

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S/West APC congratulate Lawan, urge Gbajabiamila to sustain leadership qualities

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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South West zone has expressed delight over the election of Senator Ahmed Lawan as Senate President of the Ninth Senate on Tuesday, saying that the ranking Senator will lead well in the Senate to sanitise the relationship between the Executive and Legislature. The party also congratulated newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and his deputy, Hon Wase, saying that Gbajabiamila presented a great hope for a leadership that will unleash his wealth of experience to build…

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JAMB, tertiary institutions meet, announce cut-off

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The 19th Policy Meeting on Admissions to Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria has approved 160 and above as the national minimum benchmark for admission for the year 2019 into public universities. The meeting held at Bola Babalakin Auditorium, Gbongan, Osun State, on Tuesday also approved 140 as minimum UTME score for admission into private universities. For public polytechnic, 120 UTME score was approved, while 110 score was approved as the least score for admission into private polytechnic.

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