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Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Word Health Organisation (WHO), has announced 25 cases of fresh Coronavirus disease, Covid-19 infections, in Benue State, advising people to take advantage of the availability of vaccines to protect themselves because the virus is still very prevalent. The World Health Organisation, WHO, Surveillance Officer, for Benue state, Ogechukwu Chigbo made this known at a one-day Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, and Media Engagement/Orientation meeting on COVID-19 Ramp up in Makurdi. The Surveillance Officer cautioned that COVID-19 was still prevalent advising that people take advantage of the availability of vaccines to protect themselves from the virus. She stated that “the problem…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan A Facebook user identified as Onoh Chukwuma on Tuesday reportedly took his own life by ingesting an insecticide allegedly for losing N2.5m to betting. Onoh had on his Facebook wall posted a message saying that it was his last day on earth and that he was going to meet his maker. Unknown to those reading the post, he had already consumed the insecticide before making the announcement. In his post, he thanked some individuals, saying, “Today is my last day on earth! I’m going to meet my maker. Thank you Chima Anyaso, Ikukuoma Abia, Kelvin Jombo Onumah,…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, Jarvis Johnson, has voiced his support for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), urging the Nigerian Supreme Court to uphold the decisions of lower courts that have called for Kanu’s unconditional release. The statement, issued ahead of Kanu’s December 15, 2023 case with the apex court in Abuja, emphasized the violations of national and international laws in Kanu’s extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria. Jarvis Johnson, representing the 139th District, echoed the sentiments of IPOB, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and Bruce Fein, who…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The political crisis in Rivers State took a new dimension on Wednesday with the demolition of the State House of Assembly Complex located at Moscow Road, Port Harcourt. At the time of filing this report, the demolition was still in progress. It would be recalled that in the wake of the clash between Rivers State Governor, Siminalaya Fubara and his predecessor in office who is now the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Assembly Complex was burnt. This is a developing story and more details will be added later. Watch video here:

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister, clashed with the UK government over the new immigration law scheduled to take effect in January 2024, describing it as “morally repugnant and economically illiterate.” In a video that has gone viral on Instagram, Yousaf, while addressing the Scottish Parliament, urged London, the political and administrative capital of the UK, to rethink this new immigration law, which aims to limit new immigrants into the country. Saying that the UK is where it is economically because of the contribution of the migrant populations. “It is really dark for the UK,” Yousaf…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan Villagers of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State have sued the Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government, demanding N33 billion compensation over the recent army airstrikes that killed over 100 people at the village. It would be recalled that many civilians were mistakenly killed and several others injured when a drone strike from the Nigerian Army hit them while celebrating mahlud in Tudun Biri village of Kaduna State. The villagers are also demanding an apology to be published in at least three national dailies. According to Daily Trust, they said the suit was…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, wanted over alleged fraud. The commission in his verified facebook page urged Nigerians who knows the whereabout of Agunloye to report to the nearest police station or inform the EFCC. The EFCC stated: “Dr. U Agunloye is wanted by the EFCC. You know his whereabout? Please don’t hesitate to inform the EFCC or the nearest Police Station.” The EFCC had invited Agunloye for questioning over his role in the $6 billion Mambila hydropower contract. Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo had accused…

Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly ordered Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who is currently unwell, to delegate his powers to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Due to the governor’s health condition, it was learnt that the power transfer will be facilitated through an electronic signature (e-signature) instead of physical documentation. The directive was given during a meeting called by President Tinubu yesterday to address the leadership crisis in Ondo. The Nigerian leader is said to have informed attendees that Governor Akeredolu’s health had deteriorated to the point where he could no longer sign…

Former President Donald Trump has the upper hand over President Joe Biden in two critical battleground states – Michigan and Georgia – with broad majorities in both states holding negative views of the sitting president’s job performance, policy positions and sharpness, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. In Georgia, a state Biden carried by a very narrow margin in 2020, registered voters say they prefer Trump (49%) over Biden (44%) for the presidency in a two-way hypothetical matchup. In Michigan, which Biden won by a wider margin, Trump has 50% support to Biden’s 40%, with 10% saying they wouldn’t support either candidate even…

A rocket barrage from Gaza is fired at the Tel Aviv area. Warning sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Holon, Or Yehuda, Bat Yam and surrounding communities. Sirens also sound in Rishon Lezion, Palmachim and Beit Dagan. There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage.