October 1, 2022

[GIST] Osun: Court sacks Oyetola, deputy

[GIST] Osun: Court sacks Oyetola, deputy

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• Declares Buni’s actions as APC chairman nullity • We’re going on appeal, says Oyetola’s lawyer A Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the nomination of Governor Isiaka Oyetola of Osun State and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi on the ground that Governor Mai Buni, who submitted their names to the Independent National


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September 30, 2022

[GIST] Ekiti motorcyclist jailed 10 years for raping minor

[GIST] Ekiti motorcyclist jailed 10 years for raping minor

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An Ekiti State High Court on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-old motorcyclist, Ajibola Odebo, to 10 years’ imprisonment for raping a 12-year-old girl in Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Odebo, who was arraigned on November 22, 2021, was tried and found guilty on one count of rape. The charge read, “The convict, on January 31, 2021,


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[GIST] Yobe North: Lawan rules out appeal

[GIST] Yobe North: Lawan rules out appeal

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The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, said he would not appeal the judgment delivered on Wednesday by the Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State concerning the forthcoming Yobe North senatorial district election. Lawan said in a statement he signed and was released on Thursday that he has accepted the judgment of the court


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[GIST] Economists forecast naira slide, inflation as campaigns begin

[GIST] Economists forecast naira slide, inflation as campaigns begin

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Economists have warned that Nigeria’s ailing economy might be worsened as political parties and their candidates begin electoral campaigns for the 2023 general elections. The economists especially warned that the aftermath of the possible excess liquidity in the system by politicians, occasioned by electioneering, might further increase the inflation rate and lead to a further


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[GIST] NEPC trains Osun miners, processors on exportable minerals

[GIST] NEPC trains Osun miners, processors on exportable minerals

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Nigeria Export Promotion Council has urged miners in Osun State to cooperate with it to improve on their products and make them exportable. The Trade Promotion Advisor, NEPC, Osogbo Export Assistant Office, Benson Oseni, said this during a one-day capacity development programme on solid mineral development for export, which was attended by miners and processors


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[GIST] Lagos govt seeks private investment in education

[GIST] Lagos govt seeks private investment in education

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The Lagos State Government has called on individuals and organisations to collaborate with the state to invest in the education sector. The state Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folashade Adefisayo, made the call, according to a statement on Thursday, while she received the newly-constructed Temu Community Junior High School in Epe, on behalf of the state


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[GIST] Lagos govt trains 1,700 artisans to boost productivity

[GIST] Lagos govt trains 1,700 artisans to boost productivity

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The Lagos State Government has said the training of artisans and tradesmen in vocational skills will boost productivity in the state.  According to a statement on Thursday, the state Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, stated this during the opening of the 14th edition of an up-skilling/capacity-building programme in Lagos. Arobieke noted


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[GIST] Foundation equips FCT students with school items

[GIST] Foundation equips FCT students with school items

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The Mona Audu Foundation has equipped over 700 students in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with school supplies to enable them to return for the new academic session. This was part of the organisation’s 2022 Back-to-School programme to provide support for the academic endeavours of children, especially those from indigent homes. Some organisations that supported


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September 29, 2022

[GIST] Truckers write NPA, plan protest against extortion

[GIST] Truckers write NPA, plan protest against extortion

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Truckers, under the auspices of the Committee of Maritime Truck Unions and Association, have written to the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority on their plans to embark on a peaceful protest between October 4th and 6th over extortion of truckers. This was contained in a letter by the National President of COMTUA,  Adeyinka Aroyewun,


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[GIST] Peseiro defends Uzoho, hails team defence

[GIST] Peseiro defends Uzoho, hails team defence

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Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, has defended goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, in the wake of his team’s 2-1 loss to Algeria in an international friendly on Tuesday, The PUNCH reports. A badly positioned Uzoho was beaten by a 28-yard shot from Youcef Atal after a corner kick was poorly cleared by the Eagles. This was not


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