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INEC de-registers 74 political parties
6Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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INEC de-registers 74 political parties

INEC, the Independent National Electoral Commission, has de-registered 74 political parties and left just 18 others.   At a news conference in Abuja on Thursday February 6th, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this decision.   The commission conducted a review of the performance of political parties after the 2019 general elections to determine their qualification status.   Below is a list of the 18 recognized parties and the 74 deregistered parties. You can see the full list in the images below: Below is a list of the de-registered parties   The de-registered parties are as follows: AAP – Advanced Allied Party ABP – All Blending Party ACD- Advanced Congress Of Democrats ACPN – Allied Congress Party Of Nigeria AD – Alliance For Democracy // ... (the list continues) ....
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Tragedy Strikes as High-Speed Train Derails in Northern Italy, Claiming Two Lives
6Feb By Jide SalamiNo Comments
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Tragedy Strikes as High-Speed Train Derails in Northern Italy, Claiming Two Lives

On Thursday morning, a high-speed train derailment in Italy's Lodi province resulted in the loss of two lives and injuries to 28 individuals. The tragic incident occurred in the town of Casalpusterlengo, approximately 30 miles southeast of Milan. Following the derailment, all services on the Milan-Bologna high-speed route have been suspended, and emergency teams, along with firefighters, are on-site assessing the damage. The train's engine left the tracks around 25 miles from Milan, striking a freight wagon on a parallel track before colliding with a building and becoming detached from the rest of the train. Both the engine and the first carriage turned on their sides. Italian President Sergio Mattarella confirmed the deaths of the two train conductors, Giuseppe Cicciu ...
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Mother’s Account of Her Son’s Reaction to Failing Homework She Helped Him With
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Mother’s Account of Her Son’s Reaction to Failing Homework She Helped Him With

Sharing on Twitter, a mother recounted her son's reaction to receiving a below-average score on the English homework she had assisted him with.   According to @reedahkh, her son scored 2 out of 5 on the homework and has since been concealing his assignments from her to avoid her help.   The mother wrote: "Last week my son brought home English homework, and we worked on it together. The next time he had English homework, he hid it from me, having scored 2 out of 5 on the previous one."   She added: "I told him that back in my day, his answer was considered correct."   She mentioned that her son now prefers to seek assistance from his aunt rather than from her for his English lessons.   She said: "He kept insisting that my younger sister will teach him English while I can help him wit...
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Alleged Murder and Burial of Wife in Bayelsa Kitchen
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Alleged Murder and Burial of Wife in Bayelsa Kitchen

A 30-year-old man, Monday Uwem, has been arrested by the Bayelsa State Police Command for the alleged killing of his 26-year-old wife, Blessing Menaboo.   Allegedly, Uwem buried his wife's corpse in the kitchen of their apartment at Aparama Fishing Camp in Akassa community of Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The suspect was apprehended after the discovery of the tragic incident by neighbors.   Confirming Uwem's arrest, Bayelsa Police spokesperson, Butswat Asinim, mentioned;   "Investigation has commenced into the murder of one Blessing Menaboo ‘f’ 26 years, a resident of Aparama Fishing Camp, Okumbiri Town, Akassa, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. “The deceased was allegedly killed by her husband one Monday Uwem 30 years, at their residence at Aparama Fishing C...
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The successes we have achieved fighting boko haram have restored our pride and honour – Buhari
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The successes we have achieved fighting boko haram have restored our pride and honour – Buhari

President Buhari declared on Thursday, February 6, that he has delivered on his promise to end Boko Haram and other criminal activities since assuming office in 2015. He made this announcement at the official induction of Nigerian Air Force Helicopters at the Eagle’s Square in Abuja, emphasizing the administration's focus on professionalism, capacity building, and equipping the armed forces and security agencies. During the event, President Buhari expressed his gratitude to Nigerians for their support and unity in tackling the menace of insurgency, kidnapping, and other criminalities. He also commended the intervention of the Nigerian Air Force in various international missions and highlighted the significance of acquiring new military equipment. The President also acknowledged the cont...
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The Capital Punishment for Killing an Uber Driver
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The Capital Punishment for Killing an Uber Driver

A death sentence by hanging has been passed by the FCT high court on Obinna Echanu for the murder of an Uber driver.   Obinna Echanu and Everly Nnerun stood trial for allegedly conspiring to kill Uber driver Edwin Ali on December 26th, 2016, along the Abuja airport road.   Echanu and Nnerun faced five charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy, illegal possession of firearms, and culpable homicide.   In the murder case brought forward by the Nigerian Police, Justice Peter Kekemeke acquitted Nnerun due to lack of evidence but convicted Echanu. Echanu was sentenced to death by hanging, as his counsel failed to prove his innocence in court.
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Youngest victim of coronavirus: 30-hour-old baby
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Youngest victim of coronavirus: 30-hour-old baby

A newborn baby, aged only 30 hours, has tested positive for the coronavirus, making it the youngest recorded case of the flu-like virus that has claimed the lives of over 565 individuals. The medical test confirming the baby's infection raised speculation about the potential transmission of the illness from mother to fetus, as the baby's mother had also tested positive for the virus before giving birth. Weighing 3.25kg at birth (7lbs 2oz), the baby is currently in stable condition and under observation. Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, who also developed a vaccine for the Sars coronavirus in 2003, emphasized the need for further understanding of the virus. ...
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Babatunde Fashola Supports Lagos Governor’s Ban on Okadas and Tricycles
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Babatunde Fashola Supports Lagos Governor’s Ban on Okadas and Tricycles

Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing, has declared his support for Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu's decision to ban Okadas, motorcycles.   Fashola, who served as the governor of Lagos state from May 2007 to May 2015 and had also banned Okada riders during his administration, expressed his endorsement of Governor Sanwo-Olu's decision during a public lecture organized by the United Action for Change (UAC) in Lagos on Thursday, February 6th.   "If you care about security, you should back your governor on okada ban. As a centre of excellence, okada cannot be part of the plan. I've always held this position. Motorcycle have always been a conduit pipe for the opioid crisis among youths. We must act to elim...
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Yul Edochie: Allowing Catholic Priests to Marry Would Be Beneficial
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Yul Edochie: Allowing Catholic Priests to Marry Would Be Beneficial

Yul Edochie expressed his opinion on the topic of Catholic Priests and celibacy, sparking a recent online controversy.   According to the Nollywood actor, he advocates for Catholic priests to be allowed to get married. Yul Edochie, who urged not to be interrogated, stated that his views have evolved with age and experience.    See his tweets below;       
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Rep. from Florida Files Ethics Complaint against Pelosi for Ripping Trump’s Speech
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Rep. from Florida Files Ethics Complaint against Pelosi for Ripping Trump’s Speech

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing an ethics complaint from Florida congressman Matt Gaetz for tearing up her copy of President Trump's speech during the State of the Union address on Tuesday. Gaetz alleges that Pelosi broke the law.                                                       After listening to Trump's state of the union address for over an hour, Pelosi stood up and, in front of cameras and the watching congress, tore her own copy of Trump's speech.   Gaetz, a close ally of Trump, condemned Pelosi's gesture as "beneath the dignity of the House and a potential violation of law (18 USC 2071)," and called for her resignation.                                         On Twitter, Gaetz shared that he has submitted a letter to the top two lawmakers on the House ethics committee...
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