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Senate President, Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday, asked the Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission, to screen for confirmation, the appointments of Ms. Lauretta Onochie, and five others as INEC Commissioners. The development came eight months after the President, Muhammadu Buhari, sent the list of the nominees to the Senate for screening. It was learnt that protests by opposition Peoples ...
June, 2021
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10 June
Pastor, herbalist arrested with human part in Osun
A pastor in Kajola, near Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Olagunju Adetunji, was on Wednesday paraded by the state police command for being in possession of human hands and legs. Also paraded alongside the 40-year-old pastor were Rasheed Ajani, Saka Akeem, Abiodun Adetimilehin and Adewumi Gbadamosi, a herbalist, for allegedly killing a teenager simply identified as Kehinde near a hospital ...
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9 June
Presidency presents Ose Oyamendan’s documentary on June 12
“NIGERIA: Consolidating Democracy and National Unity,” a one-hour documentary about the recognition of the June 12, 1993 elections will debut simultaneously on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Channels TV networks this Saturday. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on (Media & Publicity) made this known on June 9, 2021 The documentary is commemorate the third anniversary of ...
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9 June
BREAKING: JUSUN Finally Suspends Strike, Courts to reopen on 14th June 2021
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, has suspended its two months strike after its National Executive Committee Meeting, NEC. The Judiciary workers embarked on the industrial action on April to demand the for Full financial autonomy for the Judiciary. Confriming the development to BarristerNG, the National Treasurer of JUSUN, Comrade Jimoh Musa stated that the industrial action was suspended ...
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9 June
100-year-old Indian Lawyer Practicing since 1947 is still attending Virtual Hearings
Age is just a number! This practising lawyer from Rajasthan’s Jodhpur proves this adage as he turned hundred on Friday and despite becoming a centenarian continues to learn new things. He is attending his virtual hearings after learning the tricks of the virtual world in his 100th year. The Advocate is Lekhraj Mehta from Jodhpur who turned 100 on Friday. ...
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9 June
Osun First Lady, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola emerges SGWF Chairperson
The First Lady of the State of Osun, Mrs. Kafayat Oyetola has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Southern Governors Wives Forum (SGWF). She was elected at the meeting of the Forum which held in Abuja Tuesday at the Edo State Governor’s Lodge. Mrs. Oyetola replaces the First Lady of Edo State, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, whose tenure ended ...
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9 June
Air Peace staff foil child trafficking at Lagos airport
Staff of Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, Monday helped foil attempt by a man and a woman identified as Obi Emmanuel and Silas Favour on a Lagos-Asaba flight to traffic two babies from the Murtala Muhammad Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) wing of the airport. The airline’s spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, stated that Air Peace’s Passenger Service Executives and Security Personnel smelt ...
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9 June
LaLiga: Why Guardiola says Koeman is “ideal coach” for Barcelona
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has named Ronald Koeman as the “ideal coach” to manage Barcelona next season. Koeman’s future at Barcelona was shrouded in uncertainty for weeks after an underwhelming 2020-2021 campaign. But the Dutchman is confirmed to remain at Barcelona for at least another 12 months. Speaking at the Legends Trophy in Mallorca, Guardiola described Koeman as a ...
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9 June
Okotie variously criticized for mocking T B Joshua
Chris Okotie, Shepherd-in-charge, Household of God Church is under attack by many for labelling Prophet TB Joshua who died few days ago, as Wizard of Endor. “Okotie goofed…..forget about religion, our culture does not allow anyone to disrespect the dead. He should apologize to the prophet’s family and followers.” “He is a stupid man. In my culture, they don’t talk ...
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9 June
Falcons set for four-nation tourney, arrive US
Some members of the Super Falcons team on Tuesday arrived the United States of America for the Summer Series – a four-nation tournament which will feature hosts USA, Jamaica and Portugal’s women’s national teams. According to a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation’s media team, a contingent of Nigeria-based technical crew and nine home-based players flew aboard a Delta Airlines’ ...
