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Aug
16
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

Edo 2024: Of Mute Monday, Dancing Olumide And Astute Asue… A Choice So Simple.

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The politics of Edo State Governorship contestation have been very intriguing since the return to civil rule in 1999. Very curiously however, the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election appears the simplest and the most predictable. Not in anyway denigrating the league of other contestants for the high office of Governor of Edo State, what is largely before us is a Three-horse race. We have Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC, the Ruling Party at the Centre. We have Olumide Akpata, the candidate of the Labour Party LP. And we have Asue Ighodalo A.I, the candidate of…
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May
12
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Youths Demand Action As Kpanti Zing Protocol Beat Imam To Pulp, Got Him Hospitalized.

Youths Demand Action As Kpanti Zing Protocol Beat Imam To Pulp, Got Him Hospitalized.

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The youths of Zing Local Government Area of Taraba State have called for the intervention of the Emir to make Abubakar Musa Doko face the consequences of his actions following the ugly incident of beating of Imam of Zing mosque by the name Abdulhameed Isa. According to the story available to us, the Emir summoned the Imam who assured them that he would answer immediately after presiding over a wedding. Unfortunately, upon his arrival at the place, the Imam of Zing Central Mosque was violently attacked by the kpanti Zing protocol who beat him to a state of stupor that…
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Mar
06
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
BREAKING: Edo Assembly serves Gov Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu impeachment notice

BREAKING: Edo Assembly serves Gov Obaseki’s deputy, Philip Shaibu impeachment notice

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Members of the Edo State House of Assembly have commenced impeachment process against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The petition for the impeachment of the deputy governor was read on Wednesday at a plenary session of the house. The Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, who read the impeachment petition during plenary, said the petition was signed by 21 out of 24 members against the deputy governor. Aiguobarueghian, who said the petition was dated March 5, 2024, noted that the number of members who signed the petition were more than the two-third requirement stipulated in Section 188 (2a) of the constitution…
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Feb
29
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Ten unlicensed currency dealers have been apprehended by Edo State police.

Ten unlicensed currency dealers have been apprehended by Edo State police.

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Ten unlicensed forex operators, or Bureau de Change, have been taken into custody by Edo State Police Command agents. Funsho Adeboye, the command's commissioner of police, revealed this to reporters on Thursday in Benin City. He said, "We apprehended ten forex hawkers, or individuals who engage in the illicit trade of foreign currencies. They have been exposed for engaging in illicit foreign exchange transactions. "We didn't interfere with our legitimately operating Bureau De Change operators. We only detain people who peddle foreign exchange," he declared. Adeboye stated that it was shameful for the nation that, in the twenty-first century, we…
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Feb
29
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
People block highway between Abuja and Kaduna as bandits attack the Kaduna town.

People block highway between Abuja and Kaduna as bandits attack the Kaduna town.

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Following an attack by armed bandits on their village, people from Goningora in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway on Thursday. The unscrupulous robbers attacked the community on Wednesday night, killing at least two people and taking seven others hostage. Residents were upset about what was going on and took to the streets on Thursday morning, stopping the busy highway between Abuja and Kaduna. The change has made the road very crowded, leaving many drivers and tourists stuck. In just seven days, troops killed Boderi Isyaku, a notorious bandit leader, and some of his fighters…
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Feb
26
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
The court has ordered the arrest of Ado Isa Gwanja, a well-known Hausa musician.

The court has ordered the arrest of Ado Isa Gwanja, a well-known Hausa musician.

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Justice Aisha Mahmud of the Kano State High Court has directed the police to apprehend prominent Hausa musician Ado Isa Gwanja. This result confirms a previous decision by the Upper Sharia Court Bichi, which issued an arrest order for the musician last year. Barrister Badamasi Gandu, representing the Kano Ulamas Forum, filed legal action against Gwanja and six individuals in the Upper Sharia Court. The defendants' actions were judged to be in violation of Islamic moral teachings and Kano State's cultural standards. Gwanja and his friends promptly filed a restraining order against their detention at the state high court. While…
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Feb
25
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Boko Haram destroyed 330 KVA power towers in Yobe.

Boko Haram destroyed 330 KVA power towers in Yobe.

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The police command in Yobe State has reported that suspected Boko Haram insurgents destroyed two 330 KVA power transmission towers in the state. Dungus Abdulkarim, the spokesperson for the command, said this when he spoke with newsmen in Damaturu on Saturday. According to him, the transmission towers supply electricity from Gombe to Yobe and Borno states. Abdulkarim said that the attackers were believed to have used improvised explosive devices to blow up the facilities in the early hours of Saturday. He noted that the transmission towers are located in Kasaisa, Damaturu Local Government Area of the state. “The destruction has…
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Feb
02
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Bye Election: We Must Vote Hon. Almajiri For Better Jalingo Yorro Zing

Bye Election: We Must Vote Hon. Almajiri For Better Jalingo Yorro Zing

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There has been a clarion call to the youths, women, and entire voters in the upcoming Jalingo Yorro Zing bye-elections to exercise their civic right with utmost dispatch, without any form of prejudice, because their destiny will be shaped by any decision taken at the polls. SEE HOW TO VOTE APGA Hon. Almajiri loves to say this ''You may be of the same home town, tribe, and the same constituency as the candidates running the same political Race as me. Do not be confused by the vast numbers of opponents, you are not Destiny Mates. "Destiny is what makes the…
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Feb
01
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Grace Nwaokobia, a chef, is aiming to break GWR record for longest cooking marathon ever in a match.

Grace Nwaokobia, a chef, is aiming to break GWR record for longest cooking marathon ever in a match.

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The Guinness World Record for Longest Home Kitchen Cooking Marathon is set to be broken in March this year by Nigerian chef and home cook Grace Nwaokobia. Chef Grace intends to Break Rickey lumpkins record of 68 hours. This record has not been broken since 2018 by anyone. She intends to do it in a serviced home apartment in Lagos with limited restrictions open to the public to come show support as there will be a variety of home cooked meals in abundance. The meals cooked will be shared in special takeaway packs with raw food items to the homeless…
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Jan
15
2024
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By Jafaru Tatai
Comrade Almajiri Denies Withdrawing Candidacy From Jalingo Yorro zing Bye- Elections.

Comrade Almajiri Denies Withdrawing Candidacy From Jalingo Yorro zing Bye- Elections.

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My attention has been drawn to the fake news making around in Jalingo, Yarro zing that I have withdrawn my Candidacy from the forthcoming bye elections. Be informed that I, Comrade Almajiri didn't withdraw my candidency of house of Representatives Bye Election, JYZ under the platform APGA.I wish to counter such notion and inform  the general public to ignore such propaganda because it's necessary. I have received so many calls from different political allies over what is going on social media that I withdrew ny candidacy which is not true. I have interacted with some of the youth of the…
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