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Reverse Rector’s Appointment -Ijesa Leaders Ask Adeleke, As Rep Alabi Basks In Limelight

Reverse Rector’s Appointment -Ijesa Leaders Ask Adeleke, As Rep Alabi Basks In Limelight

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Some prominent indigenes of Ijesaland, Osun State, have appealed to the State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to reverse the appointment of a new Rector for Osun State College of Technology (OSCOTECH), Esa-Oke. They stated that the process leading to the appointment did not follow due process. Organized under their umbrella Concerned Indigenes of Ijesaland, they, at a press conference held in Esa-Oke town at the weekend, expressed concern over what they termed “selection process” in choosing the new Rector. They said the appointment of Mr. Adewumi Adebowale Sefiu as the Rector of the institution was not…
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Real Madrid Appoint Xavi Alonso As Manager, To Replace Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid Appoint Xavi Alonso As Manager, To Replace Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as their new manager in a club statement posted on Sunday morning.  The Spanish giants announced that he would sign a three-year deal, beginning on June 1 and running to June 30, 2028.  This will see Alonso be able to take charge of the team for the upcoming Club World Cup, which begins on June 14.  Alonso, 38, is set to be unveiled as the new head coach of Los Blancos on Monday, per Fabrizio Romano.  The Spaniard has been heavily linked with the club after impressing in his first job in management at Bundesliga side Bayer…
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8 Persons Jailed for Money Laundering, Internet Fraud

8 Persons Jailed for Money Laundering, Internet Fraud

Justice R.M.Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna has convicted and sentenced eight internet fraudsters to jail. The convicts, Ogar Joseph, Nanbut David Dauda, Abah Mathew Arome, Fasikun Lekan, Daniel John, Gideon Dennis, Friday Emmanuel and Yusuf Hijelan were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on a separate one-count charge, bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering. The charge against Dauda reads: "That you Nanbut David Dauda, (a.k.a Hacktivist Legion) sometime in April, 2025 in Tammah, Nasarawa State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, retained the total sum of $115.00 (One Hundred and Fifteen United States Dollars) which you knew that such fund…
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‘Japa’: Rip-off! ‘Poorest Countries In The World Pay Richest For Denied Visas’, As Nigerians, Others Lose N1.12bn

‘Japa’: Rip-off! ‘Poorest Countries In The World Pay Richest For Denied Visas’, As Nigerians, Others Lose N1.12bn

When Joel Anyaegbu’s application for a Schengen visa to travel to Barcelona was denied late last year, he was surprised but immediately reapplied. He sent in more documents than were required, including bank statements and proof of property ownership in Nigeria. He was rejected again. “The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and conditions of the intended stay were not reliable,” read a checklist returned with his passport from the Spanish consulate in Lagos. The 32-year-old gaming consultant said he felt humiliated. "I had to cancel meetings with partners at the conference I was attending,” he told CNN…
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BREAKING! Tinubu Names Katsina Ex-Gov, Shema, FCDA Chair

BREAKING! Tinubu Names Katsina Ex-Gov, Shema, FCDA Chair

By our reporter President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, as the new Chairman of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). Shema, who was Governor from 2007 to 2015, brings a wealth of administrative experience to the role. His tenure in Katsina was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, earning him recognition as a pragmatic leader. The appointment, announced late Friday, May 23, is expected to drive FCDA’s mandate of transforming Abuja into a modern, sustainable, and globally competitive capital city. In a statement from the Presidency, President Tinubu…
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Napoli Win Serie A By One Point

Napoli Win Serie A By One Point

Napoli have been crowned Serie A champions for the fourth time in their history, and second time in three seasons, courtesy of a 2-0 win over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Leading 2023-24 winners Inter Milan by one point in the Italian top-flight standings ahead of today's finale, the Partenopei knew that a victory by any margin would suffice, rendering the Nerazzurri's result against Como inconsequential. Napoli were without wily head coach Antonio Conte due to suspension, meaning his trusted assistant Cristian Stellini oversaw operations from the touchline, and his side more than rose to the occasion. Following…
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Western Aid Cuts Threaten Effort To Reduce Maternal Deaths In Nigeria

Western Aid Cuts Threaten Effort To Reduce Maternal Deaths In Nigeria

By Ejomo Egbejule, The Guardian UK At a UN-run antenatal clinic in a camp for people displaced by Boko Haram, the colours stand out like the bellies of the pregnant women. Abayas in neon green, dark brown and shades of yellow graze against the purple and white uniforms of nurses attending to them in the beige-orange halls of the maternal healthcare facility. Within the clinic in Maiduguri in North-East Nigeria, midwives and nurses are handing out free emergency home delivery kits, “dignity kits” for sexual abuse survivors and reusable sanitary pads to curb exploitation of young girls who cannot afford…
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PDP Crisis: Saraki, Dickson, Dankwambo Storm Enugu, Meet With Mbah

PDP Crisis: Saraki, Dickson, Dankwambo Storm Enugu, Meet With Mbah

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu In a clear bid to stem the tide of crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the PDP Special Reconciliation Committee, chaired by former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, Friday, met with the governor of Enugu State and the party's leader in the South-East region, Dr. Peter Mbah. Other members of the Committee present at the meeting, which held behind closed doors at the Government House, Enugu, were former Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Seriake Dickson, and former Governor of Gombe State, Dr. Ibrahim Dankwambo. It is recalled that the leaders of PDP in…
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FCTA To Exercise Ownership Rights On Seized 4794 Choice Plots, Suspicious Nigerians Warn Against Subterfuge

FCTA To Exercise Ownership Rights On Seized 4794 Choice Plots, Suspicious Nigerians Warn Against Subterfuge

By Felix Durumbah Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has fixed Monday, May 26 as date to "exercise rights of ownership" on 4,794 properties recently revoked due to non-payment of ground rent spanning between 10 and 43 years. The properties are located in choice areas of the nation's capital such as Maitama, Asokoro, Central Area, Garki 1 & 2, Wuse 1 & 2, and Guzape. The development came as FCT residents urged a transparent process leading to an altruistic, people-oriented future use deployment that will benefit the common man too. At a media briefing today by the FCT Minister’s Senior Special…
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As 2024/25 Season Ends: Premier League MatchDay 38, A Thrilling Final Chapter

As 2024/25 Season Ends: Premier League MatchDay 38, A Thrilling Final Chapter

The Premier League season reaches its dramatic conclusion this Sunday, with teams battling for European spots, club pride, and historic milestones. Here's a match-by-match breakdown of the Final Day’s action, featuring compelling storylines and key statistics. Bournemouth v Leicester City – Fortress Vitality Bournemouth enter their final match with the weight of history on their side, unbeaten in all six Premier League home meetings with Leicester (W4 D2). However, Leicester, buoyed by their recent revival, will be eager to replicate their success from the reverse fixture. Can Bournemouth shake off their recent dip in form and extend their home dominance,…
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