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Triumph of Loyalty and Grassroots Politics: Hon. Mayowa Adeoye Emerges APC Flagbearer for Somolu II, Lagos Assembly Seat
In a keenly contested primary election organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu Constituency II, Lagos State, Hon. Mayowa Adeoye has emerged victorious as the party’s chosen candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly. The highly anticipated exercise, which featured five formidable aspirants vying for the party’s ticket, drew widespread attention across…
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Iran names slain supreme leader’s son as successor, in a defiant message to Trump
When millions of Iranians poured into the streets in 1979 to end the rule of the former shah, their revolution seemed to have put an end to the practise of passing power from father to son. Not so. Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has been elevated to the position…
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BREAKING: Dangote Refinery again hikes petrol price, now N1,175
A senior official of the refinery, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment publicly, confirmed the adjustment to our correspondent, stating that the revision had already been communicated to marketers and depot operators. “Yes, the gantry prices have been adjusted. PMS is now N1,175 per litre while Automotive Gas…
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Tinubu Replaces Egbetokun with Tunji Disu as Inspector-General of Police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from office as Inspector-General of Police, appointing Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as his successor. The decision reportedly followed a directive from the President requesting Egbetokun’s resignation. Sources indicate that the instruction was given during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. Egbetokun was appointed…
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APC, NNPP Support Kwankwaso as Religious Freedom Concerns Trigger U.S. Sanctions Debate
The All Progressives Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party have rejected the proposed visa bans and asset freezes recommended by United States lawmakers against ex-Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria and the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore over alleged violations of religious freedoms in Nigeria. The bill,…
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Suspensions and hefty fines handed to Senegal and Morocco after chaotic AFCON final
Now that the dust has settled on an Africa Cup of Nations final that will be remembered for years, African soccer’s governing body has handed out punishments for the chaos that ensued. Fan trouble, players refusing to compete, controversial refereeing decisions, and a missed penalty were all flashpoints in a memorable match that was eventually won by Senegal. On…
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Lutefisk belongs to Christmas’: Norway’s polarizing festive dish is experiencing a revival
It’s a tough sell for what’s supposed to be a festive meal: a pile of translucent jelly with a questionable aroma. But, as I prepared to celebrate Christmas in my native Norway for the first time in at least two decades, I found myself once again facing the food that plagued my childhood December 24s:…
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This job has become the ultimate case study for why AI won’t replace human workers
Want to understand how artificial intelligence could change your job? Look to radiology as a clue. Radiology has become a recent talking point in the AI race. It was mentioned multiple times last month by tech executives at the World Economic Forum in Davos as well as in a White House whitepaper about AI and the economy.…
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Gunmen kill nearly 200 in Nigeria’s Kwara and Katsina attacks
Bauchi, NigeriaReuters — Nearly 200 people have been killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, a local lawmaker, residents and police said Wednesday, as security forces searched for survivors and chased the attackers. In central Kwara state, gunmen attacked the community of Woro on Tuesday, leaving at least…
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Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Monday backed a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad. Blatter was the latest international soccer figure to call into question the suitability of the United States as a host country. He called for the boycott…
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