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    The Kingmakers of Uneme-Uzanu in Etsako East Local Government Area of ​​Edo State have sent a notification/petition to the Chairman of the Area Council, Hon Benedicta Attoh, directing her to the removal of Benjamin Ikani as Oliola of Uneme-Uzanu. Benjamin Ikani: removed from Uzanu kingmakers… The petition dated September 22, 2024 was endorsed by the Onotu of Uzanu, …

In a significant move to reduce pressure on the road network and facilitate exports to other African countries, Dangote Group has announced plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea. This development was revealed by Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Senior Adviser to the Group President on Special Projects and Strategic Relations, in her statement, Sunday. The company has built a jetty in …

Social media giant, X (formerly Twitter), was forced to pay an additional fine of $1.5 million to continue operations in Brazil. Brazil’s Supreme Court shut down X nationwide because its owners did not appoint a local representative for the site or comply with a court order to suspend certain accounts. The ban forced supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro …

  The Ogun State Government has started the reconstruction of the damaged portion of the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Highway near Sagamu to address the ongoing traffic jam experienced by motorists on the road. Governor Dapo Abiodun on Sunday paid an unscheduled visit to the faulty section of the road, saying as a major road linking Lagos through Ogun State to the South-East …

Former Super Eagles player Sam Sodje has strongly condemned the prevalence of pedophilia among young coaches in Delta State and other parts of Nigeria. The retired footballer currently travels between London, England and Delta State where he contributes to the engagement and empowerment of the younger generation through sport. Sodje expressed his sadness that coaches in the care of young …

  Grammy-winning country music artist and actor Kris Kristofferson has died at the age of 88. Kris Kristofferson In a statement posted on his official Facebook account, Kristofferson’s family said the musician died on Saturday. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our husband/father/grandfather, Kris Kristofferson, passed away peacefully,” read the statement released Sunday. “We are …

France and Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has announced his retirement from international football. The 33-year-old made 137 appearances for his country, scoring 44 goals, and helped them win the 2018 World Cup. Ripples Nigeria recalls that Griezman converted a penalty in the World Cup final as France beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow. He also won the 2021 Nations League …

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has condemned what it said was excessive spending by the office of the Secretary to the State Government and demanded accountability. In a statement issued on Monday by the Publicity Secretary in the state, Abdulazeez Haruna, the party expressed concern that the SSG office spent N29.6 billion in just six months. The …

    After their week-long trip turned into a months-long stay on the International Space Station, two Boeing Starliner astronauts are now within earshot of the spacecraft that will eventually bring them home. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked with the International Space Station on Sunday. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, chosen by NASA to bring astronauts Suni Williams and …

For many Nigerians, electing a leader of unquestionable legitimacy — one chosen through free and fair elections, unmarred by violence and other criminal violations of election laws — will provide, at long last, national pride and faith in the electoral process as a genuine representation of the people’s decisions. But the 2023 general election is considered one of Nigeria’s most …