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Addressing transportation challenges for the students, Gov Zulum provides 300 bicycles for the new technical school

The Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum, has directed the ministry of education to, with immediate effect, recruit fresh graduates as teachers to a newly constructed government technical school in Wuyo, Bayo Local Government Area, to fast track the commencement of academic activities. Also, the Governor provided three hundred bicycles for the students that will be enrolled in the technical school as a way of addressing transportation challenges for the students within the neighbouring communities. This, according to Zulum will not only encourage enrollment but will also motivate the students in learning. At the commissioning of the mega technical school on Wednesday, the governor also announced a free feeding program for students of the school, the first of its kind in the state. The governor said, “We are here to commission the Government Technical School, Wuya, in furtherance of my administration to establish an educational system that will create wealth thereby ensuring the pr...
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UEFA Champions League tables after Wednesday’s matches

UEFA Champions League tables after Wednesday’s matches (played, won, drawn, lost, goals for, against, points): Group A Manchester City 5 4 0 1 17  8 12 – qualified  Paris SG        5 2 2 1  9  7 8 – qualified RB Leipzig      5 1 1 3 13 13 4 – eliminated Club Brugge     5 1 1 3  5 16 4 – eliminated  Group B Liverpool        5 5 0 0 15 5 15 – qualified FC Porto         5 1 2 2  3 8  5 AC Milan         5 1 1 3  5 7  4 Atletico Madrid  5 1 1 3  4 7   Group C Ajax          5 5 0 0 16  3 15 – qualified Sporting Lisbon   5 3 0 2 12  8  9 – qualified Borussia Dortmund 5 2 0 3  5 11  6 – eliminated Besiktas          5 0 0 5  3 14  0 – eliminated Group D Real Madrid        5 4 0 1 12  3 12 – ...
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Davido Launches Crypto Company, ‘$Echoke' Token'

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 Award-winning Nigerian singer Davido has finally launched his cryptocurrency company named ‘Echoke Social Token’. He took to his verified Twitter and Instagram pages to make the announcement with his fans and followers. Information from the whitepaper of the token reveals that it is a cryptocurrency that is built on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and it is meant to, “provide access to giveaways, NFTs, festivals, exclusive merchandise, and other entertainment, media, and hospitality benefits.” The singer wrote: "Happy to finally announce this thing we’ve been working on for a while. It’s the ‘Echoke Social Token’. Use the hashtag #EchokeForHere. Every day, millions of fans create value that is captured by a few execs in a boardroom. Not any more. We’re giving the power back to the fans. I built this with @bitsikaafrica ‘s new crypto company @omegoat on the Binance Smart Chain (BEP-20). Make sure to follow them. "The tokens will give you free access to giveaways, NFTs, backstag...
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Ganduje: Kano, Lagos States demand 1 per cent in Revenue Allocation Formula

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  Gov Abdullah Ganduje of Kano State, says Kano and Lagos States are demanding for 1 per cent in the new nation’s Revenue Allocation Formula.  The demand is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mr Abba Anwar, issued on Tuesday in Kano. Anwar said that Ganduje made the case when his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, paid a condolence visit over the death of Aliko Dangote’s brother, Sani Dangote. He quoted Ganduje as saying, “looking at the population size of Kano and Lagos states and other similarities of mega cities, both states demand for 1 per cent in the new nation’s revenue allocation formula. We have already made our submissions.” He noted that the two states were lucky to have the highest number of members of House of Representatives in the country. Ganduje pointed out that both Kano and Lagos States have 24 legislators, each, in the Green Chacities,  In the statement, Anwar said that Gov. Sanwo-Olu revealed ...
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Ikpeazu: Delivering lasting infrastructure to Abia

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Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has expressed the resolve of his administration to to the state. He made the resolve on Wednesday at the Governor’s Lodge, Aba while briefing newsmen on the road projects in the state. The governor said that Abia government’s resolve to build projects that would stand the test of time had gone a long way in impacting the state’s socioeconomic development. He said that governance ought to be seen as a narrative that would give a better understanding of the government’s agenda to the citizens. Ikpeazu said that “every road and hospital which we are building, as well as our interventions in SME and agriculture are geared towards the big picture, to create a better life for our peopl, the challenge of governance is not to build a number of roads but to relate the infrastructure with improving the welfare of the people.”He said that the state government under his watch had given special attention to Aba because it promises to be the state’s “cash cow”. Ikpeazu sa...
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Suspected insane woman drown two children into well

A woman, identified simply as Omowumi, resident on Anjoorin Street, Koledowo community, Osogbo, Osun State, has been arrested by the police following allegations that she threw her two daughters into a well. Efforts by residents, as well as officials of the Osun State Fire Service, on Tuesday, to recover the bodies were futile.  The suspect who recently returned to Nigeria from a country in the Middle-East  was accused of throwing her two daughters into the well and was arrested after by the policemen after the firemen at the scene could not recover the bodies of the deceased. Ibrahim Adekunle, A spokesperson for the Osun State Fire Service,  said operatives deployed in the scene could not recover the bodies because of the volume of water in the well. He also added that, “The incident happened late yesterday (Monday), but we were informed this afternoon (Tuesday). “The mother, a middle-aged woman, accused of throwing her two children into the well, was reported to be...
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Accountant-General’s office budgets N36m to battle wild animals

 Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, said yesterday that his office proposed N36 million in the 2022 budget to combat antelopes, snakes and other reptiles that trouble them. He also said his office would incur extra charges in the payment of personnel attached to Nigeria’s foreign missions and embassies, which will affect the proposed N410 to  $1  dollar exchange rate by the federal government in the budget to N425 to a dollar.  Idris disclosed this at a budget defence session with the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. The office proposed a total of N10.470 billion for the 2022 fiscal year,  But identifying N36 million earmarked for fumigation in the budget, the committee asked Idris to defend it and offer more explanations, noting that the allocation to the item might be higher. In his response, Idris explained that the office had other offices in the 36 states of the federation, in addition to its zonal offices in the six geopolitic...
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Obi Cubana released after held for 24 hours in EFCC custody

 Obinna Iyiegbu (aka Obi Cabana) was, yesterday, released after spending about 24 hours in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja. Onwumelu Valentine, the businessman’s friend and colleague, announced this via his Instagram page yesterday evening saying, “Thank u, Jesus!! @obi_cubana is free. We gat Jesus!!! Dis Dance is for all my fans. I love u all." The 46-year-old nightlife promoter also confirmed his release in a terse post via his Instagram page, saying he remains unbroken."Okpataozueora! I love you all! Unbroken #manoftheyear2021,” he wrote. It is understood that he was released on administrative bail. But, the anti-graft agency plans to prosecute Cubana for sundry economic and financial offences, the trial would not commence any time soon. “The trial of the businessman and socialite is not taking place immediately. We will put all things in place before the prosecution begins,” the official hinted. The officials also made known tha...
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Depot owners top fuel price by N9 per litre due to shortage

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 The petrol shortage might emerge as the Private Depots have increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol price to N157 per litre, from N148/litre in different parts of the nation. Many marketers are discouraged especially the members of Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), who lift 90 per cent of their petrol from the depots, belonging to Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN members.   The National Operations Controller of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Mike Osatuyi, confirmed the development, said: “We are aware of the development because our members procure about 90 per cent of supplies from DAPPMAN members. We are currently reluctant to lift for now. But very soon, we would be compelled to sell at higher price because we have to recover the costs.” According to him, their reluctance is based on the fact that the government would not allow them to sell in ex...
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Osun poly female student’s death cause boyfriend arrest

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  Osun State Polytechnic, Ire The Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Osun State, on Monday, demanded a probe into the circumstances surrounding the death of a female student, identified simply as Wumi. Sources at the institution said Wumi, a National Diploma 1 student of the Department of Mass Communication, died on Saturday after she took ill in her boyfriend’s house in the Igaa area of Iree town. the deceased suddenly developed complications and was rushed to a private hospital in Iree, but was rejected. She reportedly gave up the ghost before she could be moved to another health facility. A female student in her department, reported that the boyfriend had been arrested in connection with the incident. She said, “Wumi went to her boyfriend’s house in the Igaa area, Iree. She suddenly started foaming in the mouth. She was rushed to a hospital here in Iree, but she was rejected and while being taken to another hospital, she died. “Her friends reported the matter to the police and some o...
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PGF DG: PDP campaigning instead of rebuilding

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Director General of Progressive Governors Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman THE Director General of the Progressives Governors Forum, Dr. Salihu Lukman, has while congratulating the Peoples Democratic Party for holding a successful national convention, berated the party for focusing on 2023 elections instead of rebuilding. Lukman said this in a paper titled, “Opposition Politics and Campaign for New Nigeria, which he made public in Abuja, on Monday. According to him, leaders of the opposition party deserve commendation for setting aside their differences and respecting democratic principles in electing a new set of leaders. It should be noted that it was easy for the party because it was no longer in power. He said,  “With the successful conclusion of the PDP National Convention on Saturday, October 30, 2021, credit must be given to leaders and members of the party for being able to manage the process and elect a new leadership for the party. “Whether in the end, the new leaders will be all...
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Obi Cubana drops chat between Maria and his “sister”, kelvins “wife”

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 Obi Cubana drops chat between Maria and his “sister”, kelvins “wife”
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Maria even mentioned Kelvin while in the BBNaija house.

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  Maria even mentioned Kelvin while in the BBNaija house. She mistakenly called Pere, Kelvin . The same Kelvin Cubana chief priest is talking about. Maria's gestures towards White Money after she mistakenly called Kelvin instead of pere shows that even WhiteMoney is aware of the relationship Share your thoughts in the comment section. More details soon.
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FBN finally confirms Otedola acquired ‘substancial’ stake in holdings

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Femi Otedola FBN Holdings Plc has announced that the Chairman of Calvados Global Services Limited, Mr Femi Otedola, has acquired substantial shareholding in the company. FBN Holdings made the announcement in a statement issued on the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s portal on Saturday. The statement, signed by the company secretary, Mr Seyi Kosoko said, “We refer to our communication to the market dated, October 22, 2021 on the above subject wherein we stated that we would inform the public of any substantial acquisition, upon receipt of notification from the shareholder. “This morning, October 23, 2021, FBN Holdings Plc received a notification from APT Securities and Funds Limited, that their client, Mr Otedola Olufemi Peter, and his nominee, Calvados Global Services Limited have acquired a total of 1,818,551,625 units of shares from the company’s issued share capital of 35,895,292,791. “Based on the foregoingBBC's DW, the equity stake of Mr Otedola Olufemi Peter and his nominee in the...
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National Vice Chairman PDP south-south and 10 others restrain from participating in PDP convention

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The Edo State High court sitting in Benin City has restrained the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih and the State Secretary of the party, Hilary Otsu from participating in the forthcoming convention of the party scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2021.  Justice Joy Okeaya-Inneh gave the interim injunction, yesterday, in a motion ex-parte filed by Chief Idehen Manfred Ekundayo, Mr. Stanley Iduoze and Odior Omadimhe (Claimants) in the suit marked B/218/os/2021. The court listed Hon. Samuel Saiki, Vincent Ekpomhoriri Umoru, Leslie Ebozoje, David Okoh Aigbodion (also known as Arizona) and Abdulkareem Kassim as Defendants in the suit. Others are Kayode Ogunubi, Omoregie Ogbeide Ihama (House of Representatives member representing Oredo Federal Constituency), Mr. Oduwa Igbinosun and Mr. Friday Enaruna, excluding the PDP, which was also listed as 12th defendant in the suit. Justice Okeaya-Inneh restrained the first to 11 defendants from a...
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