Author: Alex Enemanna
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Parents kick as Ogun imposes N25,000 COVID-19 test fee on pupils
With schools reopening for graduating pupils this week after months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, parents of pupils in private secondary schools in Ogun State on Sunday kicked against the request of N25,000 COVID-19 test fee by the government. Many of the parents, who took their demonstrations to the streets, faulted the decision…
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(Photos) SGTV organises training for staff, pledges more investment in human capital development
As part of measures to ensure effective service delivery, Stardom Global Television (SGTV) has organized a training program for its staff to meet up with the dynamism of developmental journalism. The section which took place at the Abuja corporate headquarters of the media organization on Saturday was in partnership with a consultant, African Media Roundtable…
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Zoning: Mamman Daura on his own — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has distanced himself from the remarks attributed to his nephew, Mamman Daura, in which he opposed the application of rotational presidency in the country. Reacting to the widespread criticisms which have followed the position Daura expressed in the Hausa Service of the BBC last week, a Presidency statement said the views do…
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Ondo: Disquiet in PDP as Jegede, Mimiko talks collapse
LEADERS of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State appear to be running short of time in reconciling the party’s governorship candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, with his former political leader, ex-governor Olusegun Mimiko. There is palpable tension in the party already ahead of the October governorship election as talks between the camps of the…
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No space for Miyetti Allah’s security outfit in Benue — Ortom insists
Benue State Government has said the Miyetti Allah Vigilante group set up by Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore won’t operate in Benue. Reacting to media statement credited to a Fulani socio – cultural association called Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, which said it has set a vigilante group nationwide to protect Fulani herdsmen from cattle rustlers, Benue…
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2023: Babachir Lawal drums support for Tinubu
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has said nobody in the All Progressives Congress has the right to prevent the party’s national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, from contesting the 2023 Presidency. Lawal, in an interview with newsmen also canvassed power shift to the South, particularly the South-West. He expressed dismay…
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Clergy advises youths to put God first in their endeavours
Youths in Africa have charged to allow God to a lead in their endeavours as to get divine guidance. A Youth Minister/Economist and Computer Support Networking Expert, Peter James made this known on Saturday during the second season of the Christian Youth Mentorship Forum International virtual summit. At the virtual summit which had youth participants…
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Edo guber:Ize-Iyamu receives Otaru of Auchi’s blessing
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Edo Governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has received royal blessings from his High Royal Highness, Alhaji Aliru Momoh Ikelebe III, the Otaru of Auchi and Vice-Chairman of the Edo State Council of Traditional Rulers. Ize-Iyamu was at his Palace on Saturday alongside his running mate Mallam Gani Audu…
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Family fixes Pa Fasanmi’s burial date
The remains of the leader of Afenifere (Ilosiwaju Yoruba) is slated for burial at his hometown, Iye-Ekiti in Ilejemeje Local Government area of Ekiti State on Tuesday, August 4, a family source says. Pa Fasanmi died on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Osogbo aged 94 after a brief illness. In a statement made available to…
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Over 60 die after consuming adulterated alcohol in India
More than 60 people have died after drinking toxic unlicensed alcohol in the Indian state of Punjabi officials and reports said. The victims died in three districts of the northern state and police have arrested 10 people, the officials said. Hundreds of people die every year in India from poisoned alcohol made in backstreet distilleries…