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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of lying about his whereabouts. The APC also chided the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed for announcing that Governor Adeleke had embarked on a short working visit to Europe and Asia. The state governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed had announced that Adeleke had commenced a working vacation to Europe and Asia. Rasheed also revealed via the statement that Governor Adeleke embarked on the journey to finalise partnership deals with investors and development partners. However, the Osun APC, in a statement signed by the Chairman,…

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The Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority has imposed a rescheduling of flights for departing airlines. A statement on Sunday by its Management said this followed a nationwide curfew imposed by the government. “SLCAA is aware that passengers intending to depart from and arrive at the Freetown International Airport (FNA) on flights scheduled for today, Sunday November 26, 2023 are affected by the nationwide curfew declared by the state and currently in force,” the authority said. SLCAA urged all airlines to reschedule departing passengers on the next available flights after the curfew is lifted, “as SLCAA airspace remains open. “While we…

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Passengers were bemused to say the least when their Lagos – Abuja bound craft landed at Asaba delta state today. The afternoon flight departed Lagos at about 1530 hrs and arrived Asaba 1630 hrs. Apparently, the pilot was given wrong flight plan from Lagos. As the craft departed Asaba, passengers were filled with apprehension and just hope for the best.

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The Council of Legal Education has imposed a five-year moratorium on admission of law students to the Faculty of Law at Baze University, Abuja with immediate effect. The CLE’s acting Secretary and Director of Administration, Aderonke Osho, made this known in a statement. In the statement on Friday, Osho said the decision was reached at its quarterly meeting on November 23, 2023. The statement reads: “At its Quarterly Meeting held on November 23, 2023, the Council of Legal Education (CLE) presided over by its Chairman, Chief Emeka Ngige, SAN, OFR considered the report of the Accreditation panel to the Faculty…

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday night waded into the leadership crisis threatening the peace of Ondo State by insisting that Rotimi Akeredolu remains the State’s Governor. However, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party has termed the President’s intervention as “mere window dressing.” The intervention stems from the need to restore political stability in the months-long crisis between factions loyal to Akeredolu, and the Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. After negotiations between the President and the Deputy Governor, representatives of Governor Akeredolu, Federal and State lawmakers of Ondo, officials of the state’s chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other stakeholders…

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The late Alaafin of Oyo’s wife, Queen Dami, has revealed her special video conversation with Portable who is currently away in London. Recall the singer admitted that there’s more to his relationship with Queen Dami during a podcast some months ago. In his words, he revealed he and Queen Dami became closer after the Alaafin passed. She shared a video chat she had with the controversial singer where she called him her husband. Queen Dami added that she misses him dearly. “Oko mi missing you already,” she wrote. The post has since garnered some attention from netizens; zeeebliss wrote: “Ontop person husband” tochi_gram_1 said:…

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Philip Shaibu, the Edo State Deputy Governor, will on Monday formally declare his intention to run for the 2024 governorship race in the State. His plan was contained in a letter dated November 23, issued by the Philip Shaibu Campaign Organisation. The letter, obtained by newsmen on Saturday, titled ‘Special Invitation,’ read, “On behalf of Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu Campaign Organisation, I invite you to honour me with your esteemed presence as I offer myself to serve as the Chief Servant (Governor) of Edo State.” As stated in the letter, the event is scheduled to hold on Monday, November…

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Save for ambassadorial postings left to be filled, appointment season is almost winding down. Unfortunately, a handful of President Bola Tinubu’s supporters who have been hoping to get at least one political appointment are yet to bag any. Among these handfuls include people like Femi Fani Kayode and Tein Teinbo Seliyefubara Jack-Rich. However, this piece will only focus on Jack-Rich. A wealthy businessman and politician, Tein Jack-Rich as he is fondly called, was a presidential aspirant in the All-Progressives Congress, APC, primary that produced President Bola Tinubu as the party’s frontliner then. The singular gesture of stepping down for Tinubu…

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Ibrahim Ibitade, the CEO of Leatherback, a fintech startup that provides cross-border payments to customers in seven countries has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The commission said the 31-year-old is wanted in connection with allegations of conspiracy and obtaining money under pretence. The EFCC is investigating fraud involving a company called SDQ Financials. According to the Corporate Affairs Commission website, SDQ Financials is incorporated in Nigeria and only one individual, Lawal Mohammed Kazeem, is listed as having significant control of the company. SDQ Financials, a merchant on Leatherback, promised several companies and individuals better…

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