There are friendships that begin with long histories, family connections or carefully cultivated associations. Others begin in a single moment of character. The friendship between Mansur Shehu and the writer …
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Makinde Fulfils Promise, Hands House, Wheelchair to Physically Challenged Man
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has fulfilled a promise made earlier this year by donating a new house and a wheelchair to a physically challenged resident, Isiah Chesire.The support comes …
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Accord Faction Endorses Tinubu’s Re-election, Backs APC Candidate in Osun
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborA faction of the Accord Party led by Maxwell Mgbudem has declared its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, attributing the endorsement to what it described as the administration’s …
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Lokoja, Nearby Communities to Experience Six-Hour Power Outage — TCN
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced that residents of Lokoja and nearby communities in Kogi State will experience a planned six-hour power interruption on Tuesday to allow for …
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Alleged Defamation: Fagbemi Leads FG’s Legal Team in Sowore’s Trial
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, on Tuesday appeared in court as the lead counsel for the prosecution in the alleged criminal defamation case involving Omoyele Sowore, …
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NANS Protests Remand of Former FUOYE SUG President, Alleges Rights Violation
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the remand of the immediate past Students’ Union Government (SUG) President of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Comrade Adio, by a …
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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $5.5bn Settlement to Resolve Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborAmerican pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has offered a $5.5 billion settlement to end thousands of lawsuits accusing the company’s talc-based baby powder and other products of contributing to ovarian …
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Paris Club Refund: ALGON, LGAs Ask Court to Throw Out Lawyer’s $159 Million Claim
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and 702 local government councils have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by lawyer Joe Agi …
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Ghana Concludes IMF Bailout Programme as Board Approves Final $371 Million Payment
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborGhana has officially completed its 39-month economic reform programme backed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following the approval of a final disbursement of about $371 million by the Fund’s …
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NELFUND Pays June, July Upkeep Allowances to Students in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has paid the monthly upkeep allowances for June and July to most students of four higher institutions in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.The institutions …
