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Nigerians urge PMB to declare Abiola winner of June 12 poll

June 13, 2019 General News 102

The government and people of Osun State have tasked Federal Government to do more on security in honour of June 12 election and in commemoration of the winner of the poll, Chief MKO Abiola. They made…

An Indonesian journalist holds a placard during a protest over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in front of the Saudi Arabia embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 19, 2018. (Reuters photo)

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U.S. pushes for Saudi progress on Khashoggi probe before anniversary of killing

June 12, 2019 Crime/Judiciary/Security 110

The Trump administration is pressing Saudi Arabia to show “tangible progress” toward holding to account those behind the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and wants them to do so before the one-year anniversary of his…

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HND/B.Sc dichotomy: FG clarifies partial removal

June 12, 2019 General News 11418

The Federal Government has clarified that the partial removal of dichotomy between the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Bachelor’s of Science (B.Sc) degree by the National Council on Establishment. The Head of Civil Service of…

Breaking: 6 die in fire in Ukraine psychiatric clinic

June 11, 2019 Foreign 86

Six people died in a fire that affected a municipal psychiatric clinic in the Ukrainian southern port of Odessa, Ukraine’s emergencies service said on Tuesday. The fire occurred on Monday evening, the service said in…

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Afghan Commandos free 47 prisoners from 2 Taliban prisons

June 11, 2019 Foreign 82

Afghan commandos have freed 47 prisoners from two Taliban jails in northern Baghlan and Kunduz provinces, officials said on Tuesday. “During a rescue mission in the Baghlan-e Markazi district of Baghlan, 34 people were freed,…

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N6.9bn fraud: Fayose re-appears in court June 28

June 11, 2019 Crime/Judiciary/Security 74

A Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed June 28, for the re-arraignment of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, who is facing charges of N6.9 billion fraud. Fayose was arraigned on Oct. 22,…

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Trial of former FCT minister Akinjide suffers setback

June 11, 2019 Crime/Judiciary/Security 72

The re-arraignment of a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Jumoke Akinjide, over alleged money laundering could not take place on Tuesday as a result of prosecution’s request that the case be returned to…

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Lawan emerges President of Nigeria’s 9th Senate

June 11, 2019 Latest News 257

Former Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan, has been elected President of the ninth Senate. Lawan was elected on Tuesday on the floor of the senate during the inauguration of ninth National Assembly through the open ballot….

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Osinbajo, Aregbesola, others expected at national discourse on food security

June 11, 2019 Agriculture 86

The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola are among the dignitaries expected to grace the National Discourse next month in Lagos. The Renaissance reports that the national discourse…

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Osun Speaker promises enhanced synergy between legislature and executive

June 8, 2019 Latest News 117

The newly elected Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye, has promised to lead with fear of God and ensure a perfect synergy between the legislature and the executive arm of government….

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