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Judge Who Pronounced Annulment Of June 12 Election Is Dead

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The judge who pronounced the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Justice Dahiru Saleh is dead. Details of his death are sketchy but TheCable (not ABN TV) understands that he died in Bauchi state and would be buried in his hometown of Azare, still in Bauchi, on Thursday evening. Until his death, he held the title of “Mutawallen” of...

Pope apologises for slapping woman’s hand

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Pope Francis confessed Wednesday he had “lost patience” with an exuberant admirer who had grabbed his hand on Saint Peter’s Square, prompting a swift pair of slaps. “We lose patience many times. It happens to me too. I apologise for the bad example given yesterday,” the head of the Catholic church said before celebrating Mass at the Vatican. An image of...

Peter Obi Reveals What He Will Do If War Breaks Out In Nigeria

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The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he won’t abandon Nigeria if war breaks out in the country. Obi said he prefers to die in Nigeria if war should break out than to be a free man in another country. He disclosed this d...

Lightening Strike Kills Three FRSC Officials

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Lethal lightening that trailed the Wednesday early morning drizzling has struck the Itele – Ijebu Command Post of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) along Ijebu – Ode – Ore expressway, killing three officials and throwing others to the ground. The incident occurred around 10 am at the Corps Command Post located at the Old toll gate corridor of the...

Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Dies At 51

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Gospel Singer Sammie Okposo Dies At 51

Popular gospel singer, Sammie Okposo, is dead. The singer died on Friday morning, the PUNCH gathered. He was 51 His project manager, Hillary Vincent, confirmed the news to our correspondent via phone call. More details shortly…

Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu, APC Took A “Slippery Decision” – Pastor Kumuyi

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Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Tinubu, APC Took A "Slippery Decision" – Pastor Kumuyi

The General Overseer of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, William Kumuyi has said politicians should always consider the desires of Nigerians when making decisions. Kumuyi made the remark while noting that the All Progressives Congress, APC, presid...

FIRS Empowered To Collect Revenue, Buhari Speaks On Tax Administration At The Second National Tax Dialogue Week, In Abuja

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President Muhammadu Buhari has broken his silence on tax administration in Nigeria, saying the 2021 Finance Act empowers the Federal Inland Revenue Service FIRS as the sole authority to administer tax for the Federal Government. Buhari who spoke at the second National Tax Dialogue Week, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the clarification became necessary to avoid taxpayers being burdened with...

Over 5000 APC Members Defect To PDP In Kogi

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Nasarawa Guber: Confusion As APC Witness Testifies In Favour Of PDP

Over 5000 members of Kogi State’s ruling All Progressives Congress have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party. On Sunday, APC members defected to the PDP in Avrugo and a neighbouring ward in Kogi State’s Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area. Honourable Collins Adama, the former vice chairman of the LGA who led other party members to defect to the PDP, said the APC had...

75 Billion Naira Survival Fund: Abia Transport Unions Thank FG, ABSG

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The Federal Government launched 75 Billion Naira Survival Fund has been praised as a most impactful and transparently administered programme. The commendation was made by the leadership of all the transport unions in Abia State during their sensitization meeting with the State Focal Person Chinenye Nwaogu. The meeting which was hosted by the Commissioner for Transport Abia State Chief Godswill...

Onyema To Help Trafficked Underage Girls Return Home

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Onyema To Help Trafficked Underage Girls Return Home

Dr. Allen Onyema, the chairman of Air Peace Airlines, has voiced his strong disapproval and alarm over the recent discovery of young Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire. This was made known through a statement that Onyema personally signed and made available to journalists on Saturday. Onyema promised that his airline would ensure the return of the girls back...

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