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The Federal Government has earmarked a total of N13,805,814,220 for the upkeep of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, Chiefs of General Staff, retired heads of service, permanent secretaries, as well as retired heads of government agencies and parastatals in the 2024 fiscal year. The beneficiaries include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, as well as ex-vice-presidents Atiku Abubakar, Namadi Sambo and Prof Yemi Osinbajo. Also expected to benefit from the windfall are ex-military Heads of State, General Yakubu Gowon and General Abdusalami Abubakar, as well as a former dictator and self-styled military President, General Ibrahim Babangida,…

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Damilola Timilehin,Ibadan The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo has dismissed the notice given by Sunday Igboho to Fulani herders to quit Yoruba land. Bodejo insisted that the Nigerian constitution has given every citizen the right to live in any part of the country and pursue his or her legitimate endeavours. Speaking during an interview with The Sun, the Miyetti Allah leader claimed that some people were trying to use Igboho to heat up the situation. Bodejo urged President Bola Tinubu to use security agencies to call Igboho to order. According to him, “Nigeria has…

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A protester is in critical condition after setting themselves on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, in an act that police describe as an “extreme” political statement. Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum noted the presence of a Palestinian flag at the protest. He said the incident was “likely an extreme act of political protest.” A security guard was also injured after trying to stop the protester, according to emergency first responders. “Both individuals sustained burns,” Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith told journalists. He did not specify the age or gender of the protester. “The security guard noticed that the individual…

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Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government to immediately improve the economic situation of the country. Primate Ayodele shared this on his X formerly Twitter handle on Friday morning, stating that God showed him an extraordinary protest would happen in February 2024 if President Bola Tinubu fails to address the economic challenges. He said: “This government needs to work very hard in terms of the economy. There would be more confusion by February 2024 on what to do on the economy to make the economy…

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Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan It was a black Friday As tragedy struck in Ogbomoso as three traditional rulers in the Orire local government area of Ogbomoso zone in Oyo state lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident at Arinkinkin area Ogbomoso while going to the funeral party of the mother of a brother to a traditional ruler, Oloolo of Oolo, Oba Oyebunmi Ajayi. The deceased Obas are Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula, and Alayetoro of Ayetoro, all from the Orire local government. Their names could not be ascertained at the time of filing this report. They were said to…

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Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan A Nigerian Air Force helicopter, on Friday, crashlanded and exploded at the NAF Base, Port Harcourt. Though the cause of the crash could not be immediately ascertained, it was learnt that the incident occurred around 7.50am. A source said, “I was inside my apartment when I heard this thunderous sound at the NAF Base. “The next thing I saw was a thick flame. I don’t know if there are casualties because I can’t go close to the scene for now. But I heard a blast twice. ” Details later…

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Damilola Timilehin, Ibadan The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has prohibited the use of ‘Ghana Must Go’ sacks by passengers at all airports in the country. According to a circular by FAAN, titled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana Must Go’,  signed by Manager, Airport Services, Henok Gizachew, the ban is particularly for passengers travelling through the country’s international airports. Gizachew stated that the sack was banned by the authority as it has cost the airlines huge loss and also damaged the airports conveyor belt system. He noted that passengers who wish to use ‘Ghana Must Go’ to travel…

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Popular Nollywood actor, Lateef Adedimeji, has proven the Holy book that says; ‘the gift of a man maketh a way for him.’ His outstanding talent and remarkable accomplishments in the film industry has paid out. Adedimeji has been honored with a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Estam University, for his outstanding talent in the film industry. Reflecting on the irony of the long nights spent mastering his lines and perfecting his expression, he expressed gratitude for being rewarded with a Ph.D. His words; “I was moved to tears as I got adorned in this beautiful robe. I have never been interested…

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From Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa The 17-story Nigerian Content Tower (NCT), Headquarters of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Swali, Yenagoa, is set to host oil and gas industry eggheads and policy makers as the yearly Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum 2023, 12th edition, kicks off on 4th December. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri and his Gas counterpart, H.E. Hon. Ekperikpo Ekpo will lead other big wigs of the oil and gas industry heading to Yenagoa for one of the biggest events in the calendar of the oil and gas industry. The Ministers…

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