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Tragic Incident: Imo Senatorial Candidate Ndubuisi Emenike Fatally Shot by His Own Security Escort

26Jan

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Tragic Incident: Imo Senatorial Candidate Ndubuisi Emenike Fatally Shot by His Own Security Escort

The late Ndubuisi Emenike, who ran for the 2019 senatorial position under the Action Alliance in the Imo North Senatorial District, met an untimely death when a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) accidentally shot him on Sunday, January 26th. According to Orlando Ikeokwu, the Imo state police command spokesperson, the incident occurred during Emenike’s visit to the residence of the All Progressives Congress candidate, Miriam Onuoha, in celebration of her victory at the rerun election in the Okigwe North Federal constituency, which took place on Saturday, January 25th. It was at this gathering that the tragic accidental shooting occurred. Emenike was critically injured and lost consciousness after being shot. He was swiftly rushed to St Josep...

Ihedioha’s Return to Supreme Court for Judgment Review on Imo State Governorship Sack

26Jan

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Ihedioha’s Return to Supreme Court for Judgment Review on Imo State Governorship Sack

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Emeka Ihedioha is set to return to the Supreme Court on Monday, January 27, for a review of the judgment that removed him as the Governor of Imo State and installed Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the state's governor. Addressing the press on Sunday, January 26, Ihedioha's associate, Dr. Manzo Abubakar, expressed doubts about the judgment, suggesting that it could tarnish Nigeria's reputation in the international community. Manzo criticized the Supreme Court's decision, arguing that it deprived the people of Imo the right to choose their leader. He emphasized that the constitution outlines clear criteria for declaring a governorship candidate as the election winner. High...

Kobe Bryant, a Basketball Legend, Passes Away at 41 in Helicopter Crash

26Jan

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Kobe Bryant, a Basketball Legend, Passes Away at 41 in Helicopter Crash

The news of the passing away of retired Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant has shocked the world. He tragically lost his life on Sunday, January 26th in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Bryant was accompanied by at least three other individuals in his private helicopter. The exact cause of the accident is currently under investigation. Reports indicate that emergency personnel arrived at the scene, but unfortunately, none of the passengers survived the crash. Five fatalities were confirmed at the crash site. The Los Angeles Times has verified that a helicopter crash occurred prior to 10 a.m. near Las Virgenes Road, south of Agoura Road. The crash took place in foggy conditions, causing the helicopter to go down in the hills above Calabasas and subsequently catch fire. I...

INEC Has Announced The Result of the Sokoto Re-Run Legislative Election

26Jan

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INEC Has Announced The Result of the Sokoto Re-Run Legislative Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidates as the winners of the re-run elections for Sokoto North/Sokoto South and Isa/Sabon-Birni Federal Constituencies of Sokoto State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abubakar Abdullahi of PDP defeated the incumbent lawmaker, Bala Hassan of All Progressives Congress (APC), with 68,985 votes against 42,433 lawful votes to clinch Sokoto North/Sokoto South House of Representatives seat. NAN also reports that PDP’s Sa’idu Bargaja also defeated his closest opponent of the APC, Sani Aminu-Isa, with 44,490 against 41,048 for Isa/Sabon-Birni federal constituency. INEC spokesperson in Sokoto, Musa Abubakar, told NAN on Sunday that the results were declared at the election c...

Governor Umahi is an APC mole – Edo PDP writes NWC as it condemns endorsement of APC's Governor Obaseki

26Jan

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Governor Umahi is an APC mole – Edo PDP writes NWC as it condemns endorsement of APC's Governor Obaseki

The Edo State's Chapter of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Governor David Umahi's endorsement of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This endorsement came after Obaseki's wife led members of the Southern Nigeria Governors Wives’ Forum for a visit to the government house in Abakiliki. During the meeting, Umahi, a PDP Governor, expressed his support for his Edo State colleague, stating that Obaseki's good works make him irremovable by any man. In response to Umahi's endorsement, Chief Dan Orbih, the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, described Umahi as a mole working for the APC. Orbih accused Umahi of being among the "saboteurs within" who are aiming to ensure that the PDP loses in Edo State's upcoming Governorship ...

England football star is expecting a child with an Instagram model after secret romance behind his partner's back

26Jan

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England football star is expecting a child with an Instagram model after secret romance behind his partner's back

A British footballer is expecting a child with an Instagram model, following a clandestine relationship while he was with his partner. The Instagram model, Lauryn Goodman, is pregnant with the footballer’s child, with reports suggesting that the two had a brief affair during the summer. The pair had been friends for years before their relationship turned romantic. Although they decided to go back to being friends, Lauryn discovered she was pregnant in November. Despite the unexpected pregnancy, they are both committed to ensuring the child is loved. Lauryn has confirmed her pregnancy and mentioned that the child is due in April. She has described the baby as her "little miracle" since she was previously told she wouldn't be able to conceive naturally. Additionally, Lauryn's sister, Chloe,...

Rumors About Leah Sharibu Giving Birth to Boko Haram Commander’s Child: Father’s Response

26Jan

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Rumors About Leah Sharibu Giving Birth to Boko Haram Commander’s Child: Father’s Response

Reports claiming that Leah Sharibu, the abducted Dapchi schoolgirl, has given birth to a baby boy for a Boko Haram top commander have solicited a response from her father, Nathan Sharibu. In a phone conversation with Channels Television’s correspondent on Sunday January 26, Mr. Nathan declined to comment on the update regarding his daughter, who has been in captivity since her kidnapping alongside 111 students of Girls Science Secondary School in Dapchi, Yobe State on February 19, 2018. Rejecting the rumors about his daughter, Leah's father emphasized that his primary concern is to see her safely return to their family.

Security Barrier Prevents Abdulmumin Jibrin from Congratulating Ganduje on Supreme Court Victory

26Jan

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Security Barrier Prevents Abdulmumin Jibrin from Congratulating Ganduje on Supreme Court Victory

After the Independent and National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ali Datti Yako as winner of the House of Representatives rerun election in Kano state, a video emerged of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje's security preventing former lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin from approaching to congratulate him on his Supreme Court victory in the 2019 governorship election. The video showed Jibrin making a call after being stopped from approaching Ganduje by his security. View this post on Instagram Video of moment Governor Ganduje’s security stopped Abdulmumin Jibrin from congratulating him after his Supreme Court victory surfaces, hours after he lost his House of Representatives seat to a PDP candidate, ...

Kogi state Hospital confirms three cases of Lassa fever and 1 death

26Jan

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Kogi state Hospital confirms three cases of Lassa fever and 1 death

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja, Kogi State’s capital on Sunday January 26 confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one death in its facility. FMC Lokoja’s Head of Clinical Services, Dr Bernard Ododo said 3 patients tested positive while one death was recorded after 5 suspected cases were reported. Ododo said; ”Five suspected cases reported at the hospital in the last one week, three already tested positive, of which one died. ”Two cases already transferred to Lassa Fever Management Center at Irua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. ”Two others (of which one has died) have their results awaited from NCDC Laboratory in Abuja.” He urged members of the public to maintain high hygienic principles, keep rodents away from their residence and foodstuff materials. Residents of t...

Kogi Hospital reports 3 cases of Lassa Fever and 1 fatality

26Jan

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Kogi Hospital reports 3 cases of Lassa Fever and 1 fatality

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State, confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one fatality in the facility on Sunday, January 26. FMC Lokoja's Head of Clinical Services, Dr. Bernard Ododo, disclosed that out of 5 suspected cases reported, 3 patients tested positive while one death was recorded. Ododo mentioned; ”Five suspected cases reported at the hospital in the last one week, three already tested positive, of which one died. ”Two cases already transferred to Lassa Fever Management Center at Irua Specialist Hospital in Edo State. ”Two others (of which one has died) have their results awaited from NCDC Laboratory in Abuja." He advised the public to maintain high hygienic standards, keep roden...