‘How my son was murdered in cold blood for money’

Osun Judicial Panel By Shina Abubakar ― Osogbo As the Osun State panel of inquiry set up to investigate Police brutality and extra-judicial killings in the state commenced its sitting Thursday, a victim’s father Rasheed Ayinla alleged that his son, Ismaila was killed in cold blood by the disbanded SARS personnel to steal his money. Ayinla’s …

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Atiku reacts to death of Jerry Rawlings

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Thursday mourned the death of ex-Ghanaian President, Jerry Rawlings. Rawlings was said to have died of covid-19 related complications at the age of 73. Describing his as African giant, the former vice-president said that “Rawlings tenure as leader of …

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Emirates airline posts first loss in more than 30 years

Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday posted a $3.4 billion half-year loss, its first in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown that brought air transport to “a literal standstill”. “In this unprecedented situation for the aviation and travel industry, the Emirates Group recorded a half-year loss for the …

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Death of my health commissioner, a devastating blow ― Ortom

……I’m shocked and saddened – Sen. Moro By Peter Duru, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described the death of his Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Emmanuel Ikwulono as a devastating blow to his administration. The Commissioner died Wednesday of undisclosed ailment at a Jos Hospital after surgery. The Governor in s …

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Death of my Health Commissioner devastating blow ― Ortom

…I’m shocked and saddened – Sen Moro By Peter Duru Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described the death of his Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Emmanuel Ikwulono as a devastating blow to his administration. The Commissioner died Wednesday of an undisclosed ailment at a Jos Hospital after surgery. The Governor in s …

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Dele Momodu confirms death of ex-Ghanaian President, Rawlings

Rawlings The publisher Ovation magazine Dele Momodu, has confirmed the death of Jerry Rawlings, ex-Ghanaian President, who died of coronavirus-related complications. He died at the age of 73. He described the news as the saddest news in 2020. His words: “The saddest news of this year, my GOD, former PRESIDENT JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS of Ghana …

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Ghana’s former President, Jerry Rawlings, is dead

Former President of Ghana, John Jerry Rawlings, is dead. He was said to have died on Thursday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, although some reports say it was due to COVID-19 complications. Meanwhile, tributes have started pouring in for the highly-regarded statesman and AU envoy …

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Gov Emmanuel tackles food scarcity in Akwa Ibom ahead of Christmas

… orders for mass production of staples This comes on heels of the skyrocketing price of foodstuffs such as rice, garri, beans, onion, tomato and others in local markets especially those ones produced within the State. The governor who is particularly concerned about consequences of a food crisis in the State during the forthcoming Christmas …

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Ghana former president Jerry Rawlings dead

Former President of Ghana, John Jerry Rawlings is dead. He is said to have died on Thursday morning at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. The exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, tributes have started pouring in from sympathizers. The post Ghana former president Jerry Rawlings dead appeared first on Vanguard News.

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UNILAG: No worker will be punished, Ogundipe says as he resumes office

Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe By Adesina Wahab The reinstated Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, on Thursday resumed office, thanking President Muhammadu Buhari for insisting on due process being followed in the administration of the institution. He also had kind words for Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN; the Minister of Education, Malam …

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Dr Baba Adam congratulates US President-elect Joe Biden

Says US-Nigeria relation will be stronger under Biden Dr Baba Adam, a former US leader of Pro National Conference Organisations, PRONACO has congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on his resounding victory. He said the election of the former Vice President will usher in very robust US-Nigeria relations with technology and Nigeria’s growing youthful population key factors. …

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Court orders permanent forfeiture of proceeds of cybercrime

The Federal High Court Abuja on Thursday ordered a permanent forfeiture of proceeds of cybercrime, perpetrated by a 22-year old student, Tunde Moses. The convict had entered a plea bargain agreement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the prosecuting agency. Delivering judgment, Justice Ahmed Mohammed said, “having regards to the plea of guilty …

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Man drags wife to court, seeks divorce for indecent dressing

An accountant, Rowland Ogunebo, on Thursday dragged his wife, Blessing before an Ile-Tuntun Customary Court in Ibadan, seeking divorce on grounds of indecent dressing and adultery. Testifying, Ogunebo, who resides in Kasumu Estate, in Ibadan said:” I can no longer live with Blessing. She has no regards for any of my family members. Also read: …

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Nurse in court for allegedly murdering 8 babies

A nurse appeared in a British court on Thursday for allegedly murdering eight babies in the neonatal ward of a hospital. Nurse Lucy Letby appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court in the north-eastern English town of Warrington. The 30-year-old is charged with eight counts of murder. All of the victims were under the age of one. …

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Diri gets Bayelsa Assembly’s approval to borrow N17bn

Gov. Douye Diri has secured the approval of the Bayelsa House of Assembly to obtain N17 billion loan from multiple sources. The approval followed a motion moved on Thursday by the House Leader, Monday Obolo, (Southern Ijaw Constituency 2) and seconded by Charles Daniel, (Brass Constituency I). Diri had in three separate letters dated Oct. …

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Video: Obaseki, Shaibu, sworn-in for second term

The governorship elect in Edo state, Godwin Obaseki has been sworn-in for second term along with his deputy, Philip Shaibu. Live from the second term inauguration of Governor Obaseki https://t.co/jyz5rBHCC6 — Godwin Obaseki (GGO) (@GovernorObaseki) November 12, 2020 The post Video: Obaseki, Shaibu, sworn-in for second term appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Balarabe Musa: Exit of the last man standing- Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole By Dirisu Yakubu Immediate past national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams has described Tuesday’s passing of Second Republic governor of Kaduna state, Alhaji Balarabe Musa as national loss, saying the death marked the exit of the last man standing in the land. Recalling the last moment he had with the …

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Businessman in court for allegedly stealing 100 bags of salt

A 34-year-old businessman, Habibu Ishaku, on Thursday appeared in a Chief Magistrates’ Court, Kaduna, for allegedly stealing 100 bags of salt and 73 bags of flour worth N300,000. The police charged Ishaku, who resides in Tudun Tukur Area of Kaduna State, is charged with shop breaking and theft. The prosecution counsel, Insp. Chidi Leo, told …

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North West Insecurity: There are betrayals within military ― Army laments

By Ifeanyichukwu Nwannah – Gusau The Nigerian army has declared that the battle against insurgency in the north-west cannot be handled alone by the military or any security agency in the zone, saying “even in the military, there are still betrayals”. This was disclosed to newsmen during an interactive session between the army and the newsmen …

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