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Ex-banker, others arraigned for alleged robbery

Former banker turned businessmen, Olufemi Olalekan Olushakin, alongside two others were on Thursday arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, Oyo State for alleged robbery.Olushakin, now at large, and the two suspects — Ayomide Akanbi and David Adewale— were alleged to have conspired to commit felony to-wit armed robbery and thereby committed an offence...
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Wizkid Hosts Olamide, Tems, 2baba, Others To A Private ‘Morayo’ Dinner

Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid has brought together some of Nigeria’s finest in the entertainment industry for an exclusive ‘Morayo’ dinner in Lagos. Sunday Telegraph reports that the event featured music stars like Olamide, Tems, and legendary 2Baba, along with other prominent personalities. The dinner is celebrated in respect to the release...
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Oyo, FCT, Anambra Stampede Deaths Show Gravity Of Economic Distress In Nigeria — Ezekwesili

Former Minister of Education and Presidential candidate on the 2019 general election, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has said the recent stampedes in Ibadan, Okija, Anambra State and Abuja signalled the gravity and scale of economic distress in the country. Ezekwesili who expressed grief over the tragic incidents noted, “Nigerians have become victims of widespread food poverty, especially...
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Defection: Uzodinma lauds Okewulonu, Nnaji, Okere, Obi, others

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Friday, recorded another political feat in Imo State with key figures in the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP), dumping their parties and pitching their tent with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The prominent politicians, including serving and former lawmakers with their numerous followers, were received...
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Stream Top Movies, Series Show on Showmax

The Christmas celebration is in full swing, and alongside the exciting festive activities, you can indulge in a wide range of premium local and international content, thanks to Showmax. This December, Showmax brings you an impressive lineup of new titles to stream all month. New movies coming to Showmax this month include the fourth installment...
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Reps Mourn, Call For Urgent Safety Measures

On Sunday, the House of Representatives expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of lives, including children, in three separate stampedes that occurred during a funfair in Ibadan and two charity events in Okija and Maitama, Abuja. These heartbreaking incidents, which took place on Wednesday and Saturday, resulted in several fatalities and left many others...
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Atiku Urges Better Crowd Management

Amid the growing stampede across the country in recent times, former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has called for the urgent need for better crowd control during large gatherings to abate future recurrences of stampede in the country. Atiku made this remark while expressing his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in stampedes...
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French Monetary Imperialism in Africa

  After the second World War, General Charles de Gaulle, the President of France, declared la Franc afrique, France’s informal sphere of influence in Africa. Apart from secretly vetting and backing African political elite, he also created the French colonies to be in its two African monetary zones, namely the West African Economic and Monetary...
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SANS, Lawyers, Disagree over LG Control

  Lawyers and Civil Society Organizations in Edo State have knocked the Edo State House of Assembly, the Governor, Monday Okpebholo over the suspension of the 18 local government chairmen and their deputies on the ground of what Governor Okpebholo tagged act of insubordination and gross misconduct. Sunday Telegraph recalled that, the Edo State House...
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