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Comoros Court Sentence Former President to Prison

A Comoros court has sentenced ex-president, Ahmed Sambi, to life in prison for high treason. A public prosecutor Ali Djounaid, said Sambi betrayed the mission entrusted to him by the Comorians. He was sentenced by the State Security Court, a special judicial body whose rulings cannot be appealed. The former leader, who led the tiny Indian Ocean nation between 2006 and 2011, enacted a law in 2008 allowing the sale of […]

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News

NPC Assures that 2023 Census will Take Place in all Local Governments

The National Population Commission has assured that the 2023 census would take place in all the local government areas in the country. Chairman of the Commission, Nasir Kwarra, expressed confidence that insecurity could not hinder the commission from having a successful exercise. Kwarra stated that in addition to having a partnership with security agencies, the commission will use locals in areas ravaged by insecurity. The Chairman further revealed that in preparation for […]

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politics

Osun Assembly Faults Adeleke’s Decision to Rename State

Osun State House of Assembly, has faulted the decision of the newly inaugurated governor, Ademola Adeleke, to rename the state from State of Osun to Osun State. A statement issued by the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, Moshood Akande, maintained that the state will continue to be described as the State of Osun and State of the Virtuous. The statement argued that the anthem, crest and flag of the […]

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News

Ebonyi Government Deploy Security to all INEC Offices

Ebonyi State government has promised to deploy adequate security officers to offices of the Independent National electoral commission, INEC, in the state. The security consultant to the State government, Stanley Emegha made the promise while speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki, the State capital. Emegha accused opposition parties of allegedly masterminding the setting ablaze of the INEC office located in Izzi LGA of the state.

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Local News

Soludo Commiserates with Victims of Onitsha Market Fire

Anambra state Governor, Chukwuma Soludo has commiserated with victims of the fire outbreak that gutted parts of  Kano Street behind Main Market, Onitsha. Soludo made this known in a statement issued by his press secretary, Chris Aburime. The statement expressed sadness over the incident that left shops and goods razed with attendant huge losses, urging those affected to remain strong and resolute in the face of the extreme loss. It assured that […]

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politics

PDP Invalidates Suspension of LG Chairmen in Imo

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has canceled the supposed suspension of Local Government Chairmen in Imo State. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Debo Ologunagba, revealed that the party will review the State Presidential Campaign Council list. The statement resolved that all matters relating to the governorship primary election in the State should be suspended until after the 2023 […]

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Sports News

Cameroon Draw Serbia in Group G Game

Cameroon battled back from two goals down to draw a six-goal thriller with Serbia in Group G. Cameroon took the lead through Jean-Charles Castelletto but Strahinja Pavlovic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic hit back for Serbia before half time. Vincent Aboubakar and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting struck as Cameroon and Serbia both picked up their first point in Group G ahead of the later game between Brazil and Switzerland.

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Entertainment News

Burna Boy and Jorja Smith’s ‘Be Honest’ Receives Diamond Certification

Burna Boy’s second collaboration with Jorja Smith, ‘be honest’ has received a Diamond certification in France. According to a music chart platform, 'Be Honest' is eligible for diamond certification in France after selling over 250,000 units. The single was released in August 2019 following 'Gum Body' in his 'African Giant' album. The song is Burna Boy's second certification in France after his international hit single 'On the Low' went Diamond.

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Business

Nigeria’s Transportation and Financial Sectors Lead Fast Growing Sectors

Nigeria’s transportation and financial sectors led the list of the fastest-growing sectors in the third quarter of 2022. According to the Gross Domestic Product report released by the National Bureau of Statistics, the two sectors recorded real growths of 41.59% and 12.7%, respectively. The revealed that Nigerian economy expanded by 2.25% in real terms year-on-year in Q3 2022, largely due to positive movement in the non-oil sector.  

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