A former lecturer in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Prof. Richard Iyiola Akindele, who was dragged to court for demanding sex to pass one of his students, Monica Osagie, on Monday was sentenced to two years in prison. Akindele had earlier changed his plea from ‘not guilty’ to ‘guilty. The prosecutor, Mr. Shogunle Adenekan said…
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Presidential candidate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Jesse Duke says a report that their running mate resigned is fake even though Junaid Mohammed, who till recently was his deputy mentioned he stepped down citing “ many hassles in the SDP. ” Mr. Duke Thursday night however said his running companion is Shehu Gabam, and…
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According to Punch, lawmaker, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has stepped down as the running mate of the Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Mr. Donald Duke. Dr. Junaid stepped down has running mate due to the many hassles of the party. He also resigned from his role as the Deputy National Chairman of the SDP.…
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Zainab Duke- Abiola, wife of the late Moshood Abiola, a Nigerian icon and leader, has come out to downplay the efficiency of the new book written by the ex-president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan. The book titled ‘My Transition Hours‘ was recently launched by the ex-president, solely speaking on his experiences in politics. Zainab, who is…
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Reports going around confirms that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is making several confiscations on properties allegedly owned by Ayo Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti State. The ‘action and active’ known governor had been interrogated several times before the moves proceeded, which were done by the Agents of the EFCC on Thursday. According…
Read moreEx-Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has sure been getting a lot of attention in the news lately, after he launched his book ‘The Transition Hours’. The book which has been causing a lot of controversies, especially on delicate topics, this time revealed another chapter that points it’s fingers at Ex-president of the United…
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Presidency attacks ex-president Jonathan over claims in book (The Punch Front-page) You lied about corruption, presidency tells Jonathan (The Guardian Front-page) 2019: Don’t launder money for politicians, CBN warn banks (The Daily Times Front-page) How Nigeria’s auto policy encourages imports of damaged ‘Tokunbo’ vehicles (Business Day Front-page) Offa Robbery: Saraki stands indicted- Police (Daily…
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There was a chaotic outburst yesterday at the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, when the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alleged a plot orchestrated by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to take over the house. The PDP claims the alleged plot was aided by security operatives, in favour of the opposition party. In a…
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Some PDP govs worked against me, says Jonathan ( The Punch Front-page) Leaders extol Jonathan’s virtues at book launch: You’re a true democrat, you’ll rise again, says Buhari (The Guardian Front-page) Corruption has got worse since I left office- Jonathan (Business Day Front-page) In blaze of glory, Buhari, Gowon, others salute Jonathan…
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has stirred a lot of reactions after his constituents picked nomination form for him to re-contest in 2019 under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The decision according to Dogara’s aide followed exhaustive consultation among the constituents, especially bordering on the political feud between the Speaker and Governor…
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