A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue certificate of return to former Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha and pay him N200,000 for failing to recognise him as the winner of the 2019 senatorial election in the state. In a judgement that lasted over four […]
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The Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has announced the suspension of the license of Daar Communications PLC, over what it called violation of broadcast rules. Daar Communications, owned by Raymond Dokpesi, owns AIT television and Ray Power radio station, Nigeria’s first private radio station. The Director-General of the NBC, Modibbo Kawu, announced the suspension Thursday evening […]
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Police authority in Imo on Thursday confirmed that a bomb exploded in the state killing three persons. Police Public Relation Officer, (PPRO) in Imo, Orlando Ikeokwu, said the explosion occurred in Eziorsu community in Oguta local government area. Ikeokwu gave the names of the victims, as Elvis Ukado; Kasiemobi Uzoma and Justice Adie. The police […]
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Colombian pop singer Shakira Ripoll appeared in a Spanish court on Thursday to defend herself against allegations of tax evasion amounting to 16.3 million dollars, her management firm said. During a 75-minute hearing in the city of Esplugues de Llobregat near Barcelona, where she lives, Shakira said she had always met her tax obligations in Spain and […]
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An estimated nine out of ten people worldwide are exposed to air pollutants that exceed World Health Organisation air quality guidelines, the UN Secretary General, António Guterres has said. A statement to mark the 2019 World Environment Day on Wednesday, states that all around the world, from megacities to small villages, people are breathing dirty […]
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Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona says he is focusing his attention on coaching English Premiership side Manchester United if the club has run out of patience with the present handler Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The outspoken Argentine is currently managing Dorados in Mexico’s second division but nonetheless, he is adamant he can deliver trophies if he […]
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The 8th session of the House of Representatives would come to an end on Thursday when the house would hold a valedictory session. The acting clerk of the house, Patrick Giwa, disclosed this in a notice to the lawmakers on Wednesday. “This is to inform all Honourable Members that a Special Valedictory Session to end […]
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Liverpool football club of England have announced that Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno will leave the club this summer. The newly crowned Champions League winners made the announcement on their official website on Tuesday. “Liverpool Football Club has today thanked Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno for their outstanding contributions to the club and wishes them […]
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At least 16 people were reportedly killed in clashes with suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in eastern Congo, an official said on Tuesday. Interim Town Mayor Bakwanamaha Modeste said the clashes, which began on Monday night in the town of Beni, left 13 civilians, two military personnel and a rebel dead. “We regret the […]
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The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has issued a Proclamation for the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly, on June 11, 2019. The proclamation is in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which provides that the president will have to issue a proclamation before the Senate and the House of Representatives hold their first […]
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