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The Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has rejected the judgement of the governorship election petitions tribunal on the outcome of the March 18 election in the state. The three-member panel headed by Justice Mikhail Abdullah on Monday upheld Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory in the election. The panel dismissed the petitions filed by Rhodes-Vivour and his Peoples …

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN governor The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the substantive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Read more 2. Tribunal throws out PDP candidate’s petition against Cross River gov’s election The Cross River State Election Petitions Tribunal, on Tuesday, dismissed …

Police operatives in Cross River on Saturday rescued an abducted former staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. The spokesperson for the state police command, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Calabar, said three suspects were arrested in the operation. She commended the youths Njangachang of Akampka local government area for helping …

President Bola Tinubu said on Sunday his administration would make bold and difficult decisions in the interest of the country. The president, who stated this in a keynote address at the 63rd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja, said the government would undertake a holistic reform of the country’s justice system in a bid to …

Two housemates at the ongoing Big Brother Naija “All Stars” edition – Frodd and Tolanibaj – have been evicted from the show. The duo were evicted during Sunday’s live eviction show. The development brought the number of housemates that had been evicted from the show to five. READ ALSO: Kiddwaya evicted from BBNaija ‘All Stars’ show The trio of Princess, …

Ademola Lookman had an assist in Atalanta’s 2-1 defeat away to Cagliari in the Serie A on Sunday. It is Lookman’s fourth assist in 24 league appearances for Atalanta this season. Lookman set up Gianluca Scamacca for the opening goal in the 13th minute. Also Read: Paris 2024 Qualifier: Super Falcons Won’t Disappoint Nigerians — Ajibade Tommaso Augelio equalised for …

Police on Tuesday arraigned two men at the Wuse Zone II Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly defrauding 21 officers to the tune of over N100 million. The defendants – Nura Mohammed and Abubakar Iliyasu – were arraigned on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and cheating by deception. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution …

Bishop David Oyedepo President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel International), Dr. David Oyedepo, on the occasion of his 69th birthday on September 27, 2023. President Tinubu affirmed that the words and works of wisdom demonstrated by the visionary gospel leader continue to resonate within and beyond Nigeria, impacting greatly on the …

MNJTF Handing over 46 Repentant Boko Haram to Chadian Authority The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has taken a significant stride towards long-term peace in the region, with the Sector 2 MNJTF Commander, Major General Djouma Youssouf Mahamat Itno, overseeing the handover of 46 repentant Boko Haram members to Chadian authorities on August 26, 2023. The handover took place in …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday charged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (NDLEA) and its counterparts across Africa to step up the fight against substance abuse on the continent. The president made the call at the opening of the 31st meeting of the Heads of National Drug Law Enforcement Agencies, Africa (HONLAF) in Abuja. Tinubu, who was represented at the …