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COZA GATE: HIGH COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST PASTOR FATOYINBO_Ehiabhi Femi

The rape case filed against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo by Busola Dakolo at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has been dismissed. The court sitting at Bwari, Abuja on Thursday dismissed the case against the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly Senior Pastor on the ground that it amounts to injustice, and an abuse of judicial… Continue reading COZA GATE: HIGH COURT DISMISSES CASE AGAINST PASTOR FATOYINBO_Ehiabhi Femi

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SOWORE CONTINUED DETENTION:THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE WORLD- NOBEL LAUREATE

The Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has described the continued detention of Omoyele Sowore by security agents of the Federal Government, Directorate of State Security, DSS, inspite of release order by the court as an embarrassment to the world and called on civil society organisations to strategize to restrict the threat. Soyinka who condemned the act… Continue reading SOWORE CONTINUED DETENTION:THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT TO THE WORLD- NOBEL LAUREATE

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BUHARI MOURNS TAM DAVID-WEST_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow at the passage of his ally and friend, Professor Tam David+West. A statement signed by Senior Assistant ,media and publicity, Femi Adeshina says Buhari refers to him as “the indomitable Tam David-West. Professor Tamunoemi Sokari David-West, 83, was a consultant virologist of national and international standing. He served… Continue reading BUHARI MOURNS TAM DAVID-WEST_Ada Nkong

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WIFE OF DETAINED BUHARIST WRITES THE PRESIDENT_Ada Nkong

An Open Letter of a wailing Wife to President Muhammadu Buhari over the unlawful incarceration of my Husband Dr Barr Joseph Odok President Muhammadu Buhari President and Commander-in-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria Aso-Villa, Abuja His Excellency Sir, Tears of Abandonment of my husband and Your Ardent supporter Dr Barr Joseph Odok who is currently unlawfully… Continue reading WIFE OF DETAINED BUHARIST WRITES THE PRESIDENT_Ada Nkong

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CHILD BRIDE RANKING: NIGERIA IS SECOND_Ehiabhi Femi

Nigeria has been rated as the second largest country with number of child brides in the world with 23 million girls and women married out as children in the country ending their educational strive by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This was disclosed by the Chief of Field Office (CFO) UNICEF Nigeria, Bhanu Pathak… Continue reading CHILD BRIDE RANKING: NIGERIA IS SECOND_Ehiabhi Femi

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DABIRI-EREWA CALLS FOR SELF REGULATION IN THE MEDIA_Ada Nkong

The NUJ FCT Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche has described the appointment of Hon. Abike Dabiri- Erewa as a well deserved appointment hinged on her promotion of Diaspora issues over the years. He made this statement when the Cross River journalist forum led by the FCT NUJ Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche paid a courtesy call to the Chairman… Continue reading DABIRI-EREWA CALLS FOR SELF REGULATION IN THE MEDIA_Ada Nkong

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LAGOS LOSES FIRST GOVERNOR_Ada Nkong

The first Military Governor of Lagos State, Brig.Gen. Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson, is dead. Deji Johnson, his son, confirmed the passing on of the retired soldier. Born on February 9, 1936 to the family of Joshua Motola Johnson and his wife, Gbemisola Johnson (née Dudley-Coker), his father was of Egba heritage and was a member of… Continue reading LAGOS LOSES FIRST GOVERNOR_Ada Nkong

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ANONYMOUS PHILANTROPIST DONATES SALARY TO SOUTH AFRICA RETURNEES_Ada Nkong

A Nigerian woman and two-time cancer survivor has displayed the spirit of benevolence by donating her one month salary to the children of Nigerians who returned from xenophobic attacks in South Africa. A statement by Head Media, NIDCOM Abdur-Rahman Bakogun says the lady, who pleaded anonymity, said she had been in the hospital for 18… Continue reading ANONYMOUS PHILANTROPIST DONATES SALARY TO SOUTH AFRICA RETURNEES_Ada Nkong

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BLIND PROF WINS N8.8MILLION SUV_Ada Nkong

Prof. Jibrin Diso, a visually impaired Professor of Education at Bayero University Kano (BUK) yesterday received an Innoson SUV worth N8.8 million won through a raffle draw competed by 700 persons. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and National Planning, Mr. Ernest Umakhihe, during the hand-over of the car in Abuja, described Diso’s emergence as… Continue reading BLIND PROF WINS N8.8MILLION SUV_Ada Nkong