Labour Party Denies Knowledge of Ejiofor-led BoT
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Labour Party Denies Knowledge of Ejiofor-led BoT

Denying the existence of any Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Comrade SOZ Ejiofor, the Labour Party (LP) clarified that Ejiofor, who departed from the party around ten years ago, was brought into the struggle by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to take over the party's leadership, as stated by the LP's National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. Since stepping down as the first National chairman of the LP over two decades ago, Ejiofor has not participated in any meetings or taken on any significant role within the party, according to the LP. The LP emphasized the recent National Convention that resulted in the re-election of Julius Abure as National Chairman, with over 350 delegates in attendance, including prominent figures like the Governor of Abia state and members of various legisla...
Arsenal Manager Arteta Rejects Napoli’s Osimhen in Search for New Striker
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Arsenal Manager Arteta Rejects Napoli’s Osimhen in Search for New Striker

The upcoming transfer window will see Arsenal seeking a new striker, with manager Mikel Arteta opting not to pursue Napoli's Victor Osimhen, as reported by The Athletic. Arsenal is exploring various striking options for the next season. Recent reports indicate that Arteta has dismissed the possibilities of signing Osimhen and Ivan Toney. According to transfer pundit David Ornstein, "Players like Sesko and Gyökeres are being considered favorably. “Ferguson is also in the mix, but Brighton's asking price and his current season performance may make the deal less likely for now. “It's unlikely to be Osimhen or Toney. There are other potential choices as well."
Sporting Lagos ousted from Federation Cup
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Sporting Lagos ousted from Federation Cup

Experiencing a disappointing exit, Sporting Lagos, a prominent team in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), has been eliminated from the Federation Cup. The squad led by Paul Offor faced a defeat at the hands of Inter Lagos, a formidable team from the Nigeria National League (NNL). In a fiercely contested semi-final match held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Inter Lagos secured a 2-0 triumph over their counterparts. Tony Obia and Abubakar Taheer were the scorers for Inter Lagos during this crucial encounter. Inter Lagos now looks forward to competing against the winner of the match between Ikorodu City FC and First Bank in the upcoming Lagos State Federation Cup final, scheduled for Sunday. Sporting Lagos has now joined the esteemed ranks of eliminated heavyweights in ...
The Panel for Philip Shaibu’s Impeachment will Begin Proceedings on April 3
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The Panel for Philip Shaibu’s Impeachment will Begin Proceedings on April 3

Scheduled by Chief Judge of Edo State, Daniel Okungbowa, the seven-member panel tasked with investigating the impeachment petition against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has set April 3, 2024 as the date for the beginning of its sessions. In a statement dated March 28, 2024, George Odidi, the administrative secretary of the panel, informed the press in Benin City about this development. The panel will convene at the Judges Conference Room at the New High Court Complex in Benin City promptly at 10:00 am. Odidi emphasized the importance of the presence of parties or their legal representatives, and the readiness of the complainant to present their case. The statement noted, “By virtue of the inauguration of the aforementioned panel by His Lordship, the Honorable Chief Judge of Edo State, H...
Man, 20, in Custody for Alleged Kidnapping and Killing of Police Officer’s Son in Bauchi
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Man, 20, in Custody for Alleged Kidnapping and Killing of Police Officer’s Son in Bauchi

An arrest has been made by the Bauchi State Police Command in connection with the abduction and murder of 12-year-old Christopher Bala from Magama town in Gumau Local Government Area of the state. Reportedly, Christopher, the son of Police officer ASP Bala Yarima from Gumau Division, was taken while running an errand on March 21, 2024. Upon receiving a distress call regarding Christopher's abduction, law enforcement swiftly responded to apprehend the culprits, according to a statement released on Thursday by SP Ahmed Wakil, the Command's spokesperson. The apprehended suspect, identified as Rabi’u Ibrahim, reportedly confessed to the crime and admitted to receiving a N200,000 ransom from ASP Yarima. It was revealed that out of fear of being recognized, Ibrahim confessed to strangling...
Payment of Bursaries Commences for 9,989 Students in Kwara
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Payment of Bursaries Commences for 9,989 Students in Kwara

Commencement of the disbursement of bursary grants for the academic year 2023/2024 to a total of 9,989 final-year students from Kwara State attending various tertiary institutions nationwide has been initiated by the Kwara State Government. As conveyed by the Press Secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Mansurat Amuda-Kannike, the beneficiaries have been selected from all 16 local government areas in the state and are studying in diverse tertiary institutions across the country. "The bursary award of N10,000 per student, which has been graciously approved by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has now commenced disbursement," it was revealed in a statement. "The payment process commenced on Wednesday, March 27, and will be ongoing until completion. Direct deposit...
Projected N5 trillion VAT by FG in 2024
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Projected N5 trillion VAT by FG in 2024

An ambitious target has been set by the Federal Government through the Federal Inland Revenue Service, aiming for a Value Added Tax revenue of N5 trillion in 2024. Measures are being implemented to address tax discrepancies and align with the tax reform directives of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS). Zacch Adedeji, the Chairman of the FIRS, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja, which was organized by the Support Programme for Tax Transactions in West Africa, a program supported by the European Union and ECOWAS. He emphasized the continuous growth of VAT revenue over the years, citing figures of N1.9 trillion, N1.5 trillion, N2.5 trillion, N2.3 trillion, and 3.6 trillion for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, respectively...
The harrowing experience of being abducted and held captive for three days in Lagos
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The harrowing experience of being abducted and held captive for three days in Lagos

Segun Olatunji, the Editor of FirstNews Newspaper, shared his frightening ordeal at the hands of military personnel who forcefully took him from his residence in Lagos. He was finally released on Thursday after being held captive for days. Under mounting pressure, military authorities eventually set Olatunji free after he was abducted from his Lagos home on Friday, March 15, 2024. Following sustained pressure from the media, Olatunji was handed over to media figures such as Yomi Odunuga from The Nation newspaper and Iyobosa Uwugiaren from Thisday Newspaper in Abuja. They had to ensure that Olatunji could be accessed if the need arose again. International Press Institute, Nigeria Guild of Editors, and Ola...
Bobrisky Reveals the Reason Behind Embracing Transgender Identity
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Bobrisky Reveals the Reason Behind Embracing Transgender Identity

Bobrisky, who is known for his transvestite identity as Idris Okuneye, has recently shared insights into his journey towards becoming a transgender individual. In a recent interview with the eccentric musician Charly Boy, the controversial figure explained that his transition began as a marketing tactic while he was selling unisex clothing during his university days at the University of Lagos. Reflecting on his transformation, Bobrisky mentioned that he never anticipated that his initial experimentation with crossdressing would ultimately lead him to identifying as transgender. "Around nine years ago, I was a student of Accounting at the University of Lagos and ran a side business selling unisex clothing. I started trying on female clothing as a way to attract customers, and I found m...
Denial of Reports on Dissolution of BEDC Board
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Denial of Reports on Dissolution of BEDC Board

Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) Plc management has denied rumors circulating about the dissolution of the organization's board by the Federal Government. A statement released by the power distribution company's management on Thursday in Benin City addressed and dismissed these reports. The acting Head of Corporate Affairs, Evelyn Gbiwen, signed the statement, denouncing the reports as unfounded. In response to the inquiries flooding in from concerned parties internally and externally post-publication, the management assured all staff that the news is entirely false. The current Board and Management are both intact and fully dedicated to the prosperity and advancement of BEDC Electricity Plc. According to Gbiwen, under the current Board since July 2022, significant miles...