Author: SGTV
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Dismissed Sri Lankan President Returns
Impeached Sri Lankan President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, faced calls for his arrest Saturday after returning home from self-imposed exile under the protection of his successor’s government. Rajapaksa fled the island nation under military escort in July after a huge crowd stormed his official residence following months of demonstrations sparked by an unprecedented economic crisis. The 73-year-old…
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Diesel Tanker Explodes In Ogun State.
Diesel tanker has reportedly exploded at the boundary between Olambe and Matogun, in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. The truck driver was said to be carrying the diesel to a filling station in the area when he lost control of the vehicle due to the bad road. The truck crashed and the…
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NNPP Kaduna Gov Candidate Announces Running Mate.
The Kaduna State governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi, has unveiled Mr Sani Mazawaje as his running mate in the 2023 elections. Unveiling his running mate on Friday at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, Hunkuyi assured of the readiness of the party to strictly govern by justice, fair play…
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Hoollum Allegedly Attacks Kwankwaso In Kogi
Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday pelted the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, with sachets of water while on a visit to Kogi State. Kwankwaso was in Lokoja, the state capital to inaugurate the party’s secretariat and his campaign offices. On getting to a popular hotel where he was meant to…
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Presidency Tackles Gov Ortom Over Security Statement
The Presidency on Wednesday, dared the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, to name those who supplied him information that the President, Muhammadu Buhari had ordered security forces to stand down their offensive against herdsmen believed to be of the Fulani stock. It also accused the governor of trying to sow discord amongst Nigerians through falsehood…
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Court Dismiss Extradition Suit Against Abba Kyari
Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, rejected an application filed by the Federal Government to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, to the United States of America to face trial over his alleged involvement with a notorious internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who delivered the…
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10 Nigeria States Bigger Than Other Smaller African States- VP Osinbajo
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, says it is unfitting to compare the realities of the Nigerian economy with those of other smaller African states.Adds that at least 10 Nigerian states “have bigger GDPs than those countries.” The vice president also noted that the violent reports emanating from the country did not reflect the reality…
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Police Investigates Death Of Six Enugu Residents
The Commissioner of Police , Enugu State, Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the state’s Criminal Investigation Department to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of six persons in an Enugu community. The state commissioner had given the directive in a media statement released through the police Public Relations Officer DSP Daniel Ndukwe, on Sunday night. He also…
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Just In: ASUU Extends Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has decided to extend its ongoing strike, this is coming after series of discussions. The decision was taken after the National Executive Council meeting at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja on Monday morning. More details later…. 140
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Nasarawa State Governor Donates Vehicles To Tackle Insecurity
Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has donated 42 vehicles to security agencies and traditional rulers in the state. While handing over the vehicles to the beneficiaries at the Government House, Lafia on Wednesday, Sule said the gesture was in line with his administration’s commitment to continue to support the security agencies and traditional rulers in…