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Dani Alves accuser appeals rape conviction overturn
The woman who accuses Dani Alves of raping her appealed on Monday the overturning of the former Brazil and Barcelona star’s conviction that sparked outrage in Spain, her lawyer said. Alves, 41, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail in February last year after being found guilty of raping a young woman in the VIP
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The woman who accuses Dani Alves of raping her appealed on Monday the overturning of the former Brazil and Barcelona star’s conviction that sparked outrage in Spain, her lawyer said. Alves, 41, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail in February last year after being found guilty of raping a young woman in the VIP
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Edo begins gratuity payments after 12-year delay
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of gratuities owed to pensioners since 2012, a move many say will address the long-standing plight of retired civil servants in the state. In a statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the state government has commenced the disbursement of N1 billion
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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the payment of gratuities owed to pensioners since 2012, a move many say will address the long-standing plight of retired civil servants in the state. In a statement on Monday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the state government has commenced the disbursement of N1 billion
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Edo APC chair gives INEC ultimatum over vacant seats
The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarret Tenebe, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct bye-elections into two vacant legislative seats in the state. Tenebe, in a statement on Monday, said the delay in filling the vacant Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia North East/South West Federal Constituency seats had left
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The Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Jarret Tenebe, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct bye-elections into two vacant legislative seats in the state. Tenebe, in a statement on Monday, said the delay in filling the vacant Edo Central Senatorial and Ovia North East/South West Federal Constituency seats had left
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‘It’s fake news,’ Presidency denies sacking INEC boss, Yakubu
The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change”
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The Presidency has debunked widespread reports claiming that President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The reports, which went viral early Monday, alleged that Yakubu had been removed from office and replaced with a certain Professor Bashiru Olamilekan in what was described as a “sweeping change”
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Senate leader donates vehicles, wheelchairs to Ekiti disabled children centre
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun
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The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has donated two mini-buses, two motorcycles, and 25 wheelchairs to the Therapy Centre for Children with Disabilities in Ado Ekiti. A statement in Ado Ekiti on Monday by the Special Adviser to Ekiti State Governor, Yinka Oyebode, stated that the Senate Leader’s gesture was in support of Governor Biodun
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Kano gov mourns PUNCH’s correspondent, Odogwu
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the Correspondents’ Chapel in Kano over the death of The Punch Newspapers correspondent, Ted Odogwu. In a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the governor described Odogwu as a “thoroughbred journalist” whose decades-long experience helped shape the media landscape
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commiserated with the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the Correspondents’ Chapel in Kano over the death of The Punch Newspapers correspondent, Ted Odogwu. In a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the governor described Odogwu as a “thoroughbred journalist” whose decades-long experience helped shape the media landscape
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Economic saboteurs caused Edo CNG explosion, arrests made – PCNGi
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso
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The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative blamed last October’s car explosion in Edo State on economic saboteurs engaged in illegal fabrication of CNG cylinders The Project Director, Michael Oluwagbemi, made the claim on Monday when he briefed State House Correspondents during the fifth edition of Meet-the-Press organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso
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US tariff: CBN intervenes with $197.71m as oil prices drop
Crude oil prices have weakened, declining by over 12% to approximately $65.50 per barrel, following sweeping trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on several countries. Oil had traded above $70 per barrel before the tariffs were announced. According to OPEC Secretariat calculations, the price of the OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at $75.35
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Crude oil prices have weakened, declining by over 12% to approximately $65.50 per barrel, following sweeping trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on several countries. Oil had traded above $70 per barrel before the tariffs were announced. According to OPEC Secretariat calculations, the price of the OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at $75.35
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LASU prays for peace, performs coconut breaking ceremony
The Lagos State University on Monday held its symbolic coconut-breaking ceremony, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among students. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 28th convocation ceremony. Olatunji-Bello, who emphasised the significance of the
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The Lagos State University on Monday held its symbolic coconut-breaking ceremony, offering prayers for peace and progress within the institution and among students. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, led the ceremony at the university’s main campus in Ojo, Lagos, as part of activities marking its 28th convocation ceremony. Olatunji-Bello, who emphasised the significance of the
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Shettima receives Swedish crown princess, Victoria, at presidential villa
Vice President Kashim Shettima is receiving the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Crown Princess, who arrived at the Villa at 02:13 pm, was received by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, who led her to the VP’s office. Victoria is on
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Vice President Kashim Shettima is receiving the Crown Princess of Sweden, Victoria Désirée, at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Crown Princess, who arrived at the Villa at 02:13 pm, was received by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, who led her to the VP’s office. Victoria is on
