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Chaos thwarted in Eid Praying Ground over alleged assassination attempt on Gov Adeleke

June 28, 2023 Omajemite Don

Chaos was prevented during the traditional Eid prayers at the Osogbo Eid praying ground on Wednesday, according to information obtained by Ejes Gist News.   The stage was set for…

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Naval Officer Beaten to Death by Mob in Southwest

June 27, 2023 Omajemite Don

In a tragic incident that occurred on Monday, a naval officer identified as Akingbohun M, attached to the Navy Secondary School in Imeri, Ose local government area of Ondo State,…

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Labour Party chieftain urges Atiku and Obi to withdraw the case against Tinubu

June 27, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been urged to withdraw his case against the victory of President Bola Tinubu.   In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

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Tinubu’s Policy: It feels like déjà vu in Nigeria as the year 2016 repeats itself

June 26, 2023 Omajemite Don

The economy of Africa’s largest country is facing a dilemma between maintaining low interest rates and increasing them to attract foreign investments necessary to support the naira. This decision could…

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Yunusa Dahiru, Convicted to 26-Year Jail Term in the Ese Oruru Case, Released

June 24, 2023 Omajemite Don

Yunusa Dahiru, also known as Yellow, a native of Kano, has been released from imprisonment after serving a 26-year jail term at a Nigerian Correctional Service facility.   Yellow was…

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Tinubu fails to join other African leaders on the Paris summit economic panel on stage

June 22, 2023 Omajemite Don

President Bola Tinubu was unable to participate in a live economic session during the ongoing summit of world leaders in Paris. Instead, he asked the Nigerian ambassador to represent him,…

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Three killed as bandits abduct many in Northern Nigeria

June 22, 2023 Omajemite Don

Bandits stormed the Sabon Layi area of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Council in Kaduna state, killing three farmers and abducting scores of other farmers and travellers.   Sallau Ibrahim, a community…

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Video: Why We Recommended a 114% Salary Increase for Tinubu, Kashim, and Other Office Holders – RMAFC

June 22, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has explained why it recommended that public office holders’, President Tinubu and his vice basic salaries be increased by 114%.   Read…

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Video of Asari Dokubo brandishing an AK47 and threatening Igbo People Surface days after meeting with Tinubu

June 21, 2023 Omajemite Don

In a video, Asari Dokubo, leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force, is seen brandishing an Ak47 and threatening Igbos. Mr Dokubo, a former Niger Delta militant, was at…

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FG Approves 114% Salary Increase For Tinubu, Shettima, Govs, Others

June 21, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has approved a 114% rise in the salaries of elected politicians, including the President  Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, legislators…

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Popular Oba, two others Kidnapped by Unknown Gunmen

June 21, 2023 Omajemite Don

The gunmen were reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles. The victims were taken to an unknown location. The police have not yet released any information about the motive for the kidnapping.…

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Awards and Honours

Millionaires emerge in maiden GYB Essay Competition for Kogi journalists

June 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

… Adeyemi of SUN Newspapers wins N2 million star prize. … NUJ commends Gov. Bello’s ‘unwavering commitment to empowering journalists. Two journalists in Kogi State became millionaires on Tuesday at…

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Court admits evidence showing INEC server had no glitches on election day

June 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

The Presidential Election Petitions Court accepted evidence showing that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) server had no issues on election day, which is good news for Labour Party presidential…

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Who will save us? Nigerians cry out over Tinubu’s 7.5% VAT on petrol, electricity tariff increases

June 20, 2023 Omajemite Don

Many Nigerians have described the first 22 days of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as ‘bitter-sweet.’   His quick decisions, lauded by many as “bold,” “decisive,” and “correct,” are not…

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Full list of newly appointed service chiefs, others

June 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

On Monday, President Bola Tinubu granted approval for the prompt retirement of all Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, Advisers, and the Comptroller-General of Customs Service. Subsequently, Tinubu proceeded to…

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Hadiza Bala Usman, Hannatu Musawa appointed as special advisers

June 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Hadiza Bala Usman, former managing director of the Nigeria Port Authority as the special adviser on policy coordination.   President Tinubu also appointed Hannatu Musa…

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Tinubu dissolves all federal agencies, parastatals, institutions

June 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

In a statement released on Monday evening, the Director of Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Willie Bassey, announced that President Bola…

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Bill to Regulate Christianity in Nigeria Sparks Debate, Pastors, priests will need license to preach (See details)

June 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

Christian Leaders Condemn Bill to Regulate Practice of Christianity.  Pastors and priests will need a license to preach.   Sonnie Ekwowusi, chairman of the Human and Constitutional Rights Committee of…

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Justice Bulkachuwa Breaks Silence after Her Husband Exposes Her Dirty Dealings as President of the Appeal Court

June 19, 2023 Omajemite Don

Controversy Surrounds Independence of Nigerian Judiciary. Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa Defends Her Integrity. NBA Calls for Senator Bulkachuwa’s Arrest and Probe. Senator Bulkachuwa Denies Using Wife to Influence Court Cases.  …

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BREAKING: Governor Declares Curfew As Terrorists Attack Plateau Communities

June 18, 2023 Omajemite Don

Following a deadly terrorist attack on Sunday evening, the Plateau State government has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state’s Mangu Local Government Area.   According to information obtained by…

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