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Macron Plans Changes To Allow Immigration Referendum In France
The president promised a detailed proposal — which would mean changing referendum rules laid out in France’s constitution — “in the coming weeks”. French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday he would offer proposals to widen referendums in France to allow a possible ballot on immigration demanded by conservatives and the far right. His promise in…
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Atiku Rejects Presidential Tribunal Verdict, Set For Supreme Court
“I have asked my lawyers to activate my constitutionally guaranteed rights of appeal to the higher court, which, in the instance, is the Supreme Court.” The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has rejected the verdict of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) that affirmed Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February…
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Medical vacation: Akeredolu returns to Nigeria, resumes soon
There is a strong indication that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has arrived in the country from his medical vacation in Germany. The governor left the country some months ago for medical treatment in Germany and was said to have returned to the country on Thursday. The news of his return was confirmed on…
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BBNaija All Stars: Neo has not mentioned my name since I was evicted – Uriel laments
Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Uriel Oputa has lamented that Neo has not missed her on any occasion since her eviction from the House. She bemoaned that despite her feeding him while in the House, Neo has not mentioned her name since she left. Uriel cried out in the latest episode of Clout…
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My rivalry with Messi is over – Ronaldo
Al-Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has said his rivalry with Lionel Messi “is gone” having both already “changed the history of football.” The two footballers have dominated for over a decade. Between themselves, Ronaldo and Messi have won a combined 79 trophies and are the only two players to have scored over 800 goals each. “I…
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Mbappe to snub €80million from PSG, leave as free agent
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe is expected to leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to 90min. It is understood that Mbappe has told the club once again that he will not sign a new contract despite talks over an extension this summer. The 24-year-old is even willing…
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John Terry gets first managerial job
Chelsea legend, John Terry is ‘set to make first managerial breakthrough’ by joining Al-Shabab. According to the UK Sun, Terry was approached by the Saudi Pro League side two months ago and a deal was verbally agreed. The 42-year-old was offered an initial contract of at least two years. However, this could go up to…
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CAF congratulates Osimhen on Ballon d’Or nomination
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Victor Osimhen on his nomination for the 2023 Ballon d’Or. Osimhen made the list of nominees released on Wednesday night by the organisers. The Napoli hitman made history as the first Nigerian to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. 29 other players were on the shortlist. “@MoSalah,…
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Gas revenue drops by N3tn in 12 months – Report
The Federal Government, last year, lost the sum of N3.3tn gas revenue last year, as a result of drop in export due to low production, according to data obtained from a global professional body for the energy sector, the Energy Institute.l The Institute in its latest report on Statistical Review of World Energy published in…
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FG loses N335m to oil spill, says report
Nigeria lost about N335m to oil spilled between January and August 2023, according to estimation from data released by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency. NOSDRA, in its oil spill data for the period under review, said a total of 168 incidents of oil spill incidents, which cost the country a loss of…
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Police to arraign UNILAG lecturer for alleged rape
A female undergraduate student (name withheld) has accused a lecturer at the University of Lagos, Akoka, simply identified as Dr Kadiri, of rape. The undergraduate said the incident occurred when she visited the lecturer in the office to sort out issues about her results. A non-governmental organisation, Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation, where the…
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PEPT: Why Atiku, Obi, APM’s petitions against Tinubu failed — Tribunal
JUDGMENT HIGHLIGHTS …Obi, LP failed to prove rigging, over-voting …Portions of Obi’s petition vague, imprecise, nebulous, bereft of particular materials …Obi validly nominated by LP …Shettima validly nominated as APC vice presidential candidate …No evidence Tinubu was convicted in the US for drug trafficking …Tinubu not indicted, arraigned, tried or convicted in the US …$460,000…
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Labour Party rejects Presidential Election Petition Court Judgement
says justice was not served …begins consultations with lawyers on next step The Labour Party has rejected the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court upholding the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as winner of the February 25, 2023 election. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, made the…
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Alleged Drug Trafficking: No evidence Tinubu was convicted in US – Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, has dismissed the allegation that President Bola Tinubu was convicted in the United States of America, USA, on a drug trafficking related charge. The court, in its lead judgement in the joint petition that was filed by the Labour Party and its candidate, Mr. Peter Obi,…
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iPhone ‘Ultra’ Model With Spatial Video and Image Recording Support for Apple Vision Pro in Development: Report
Apple is said to be working on an advanced version of the iPhone with support for capturing “spatial” images and videos for the Apple Vision Pro. HIGHLIGHTS Apple Vision Pro is expected to go on sale in early 2024 The company is said to be working on an advanced iPhone model Apple’s purported iPhone ‘Ultra’…
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iPhone 15 Series Camera Specifications Leaked Ahead of September 12 Launch: All Details
iPhone 15 series is expected to be powered by 3nm A17 Bionic SoCs. HIGHLIGHTS iPhone 15 series Pro models may see a ‘major price hike’ Made in India iPhone 15 could be available alongside global launch iPhone 15 models are tipped to support 35W fast charging via USB Type C.
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Xiaomi Watch S3 Specifications Leak Ahead of Debut, Might Feature OLED Display and 4G Connectivity: Details
Xiaomi Watch S3 is expected to debut as the successor to the Watch S2 that was launched last December. HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Watch S3 is said to be powered by a 520mAh battery The upcoming wearable is likely to support 4G connectivity Xiaomi Watch S3 is tipped to support various sports modes
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I’ll like to make music with Kanye West – Asake
Nigerian singer, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has revealed his dream music collaboration. The ‘Sungba’ crooner in an interview with Billboard News disclosed that billionaire American rapper, Kanye West is his dream collaborator. He said he likes to work with artistes he has connections with. Asake said, “For me, I need to like the…
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Mbappe transfer ‘discussed’ in Real Madrid dressing room
Real Madrid defender, Dani Carvajal has revealed they discussed a possible Kylian Mbappe transfer in the dressing room this summer. Carvajal admits that he thought the 24-year-old would join the LaLiga giants after he was left out of PSG’s pre-season tour to Japan. “I’m not going to lie to you and tell you that it…
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Tribunal judgement: Shettima, Ganduje, Gbajabiamila, Nuhu Ribadu, some APC Govs storm PEPC [Photos]
Vice President, Kashim Shettima; governors, Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) and Bala Mohammed (Bauchi); Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje; Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are among the dignitaries that have arrived at the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja, for judgment…
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Presidential Tribunal: How to watch PEPT judgement live
The much-anticipated judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) is set to be delivered today. Recall the Labour Party (LP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), as well as their presidential candidates, had petitioned the tribunal seeking to nullify the election of President Bola Tinubu as the winner of…
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Strike halts activities in Rivers, Osun, Edo, Kano, Kaduna, Cross River
THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday made good its threat to hold a two day warning strike from Tuesday, recording mixed compliance across the country. While the strike grounded government’s activities in states such as Rivers, Edo, Cross River, Benue, Kaduna and Kano, among others. It recorded partial compliance in Lagos, Abuja, Ogun, Ekiti, Kwara…
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Chukwueze named in Milan’s UCL squad
Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, has been included in Italian giants, AC Milan’s squad list for the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League group stage, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria international made his mark in the Europa League with Spanish side Villarreal and will look to impact Europe’s premier club competition with the Rossoneri, The Super Eagles…
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Dollar debts: CBN repays banks next week, naira may rebound
The Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, has said the apex bank will repay banks all outstanding forward contract debts in the next one to two weeks. Although he did not disclose the total amount of the outstanding dollar debts, a report by JPMorgan, a United States-based bank in a recent…
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Presidential poll: Heavy security as tribunal decides Atiku, Obi’s petitions against Tinubu
•Police block entrance to Court of Appeal, warn politicians against violence •Five justices decide Atiku, Obi’s petitions today, security agents patrol Abuja There was heavy security deployment at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal and other flash points and dark spots in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of the delivery of the judgment on the election petitions…
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AfDB commits $25bn to African climate fund
As part of efforts to accelerate action on climate adaptation, the President of African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adeshina, on Tuesday, said the finance institution has committed to providing $25bn to climate finance by 2050. He stated this on the second day of the African Climate Summit, being held at The Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi,…
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I would have fired Wike from PDP if I’d power – Momodu
The Director of Strategic Communications for the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Dele Momodu, has expressed his desire to expel the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from the People’s Democratic Party if given the authority. Despite his desire to sack Wike from the PDP, Momodu did not object to Wike’s ministerial appointment by…
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Rema, Burna Boy Top 2023 Headies Awards: Full Winners List
Rema and Burna Boy each received three awards at the 2023 Headies Awards. The show, which celebrates Pan-African and Afrobeats talent, was held on Sunday (Sept. 3) at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center in Atlanta. Rema won best male artist, digital artiste of the year and African artiste of the year. In addition, Selena Gomez,…
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Van Dijk slams Van Gaal for claiming 2022 World Cup was ‘fixed’ for Messi
Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk, has said he doesn’t believe the 2022 World Cup was fixed by FIFA for Argentina’s Lionel Messi to win it. Van Dijk’s former manager at the national team, Louis van Gaal, had made the claim. Van Gaal, who coached the Netherlands at the tournament in Qatar, raised eyebrows by suggesting…
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PSG failed Mbappe, Messi, Neymar – Ex-director, Leonardo admits
Former sporting director at Paris Saint-Germain, Leonardo, has admitted that Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappé lacked support and recognition to create a winning environment during their time together in France. The star-studded attacking trio won league titles at PSG the past two seasons, but failed to bring Champions League success to the club. “People,…
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BBNaija All Stars: I hope people will work with me – Seyi revisits nasty remark
Evicted Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Seyi Awolowo, has publicly apologised to viewers for his degrading remarks about women on the show. BUZZFEEDAFRICA recalls that Seyi has been in the public eye since he opened up about his intentions to open a miscellaneous account for his son to sleep with girls. The remark provoked…
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BBNaija All Stars: Omashola told Mercy she, CeeC, Ilebaye are strong contenders outside – Venita
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Venita Akpofure, has claimed that houseguest and current Head of House, Omashola, aka Sholzy, revealed to Mercy Eke that she, CeeC and Ilebaye are strong contenders for the N120 million grand prize of the show. She made the claim during her diary session on Tuesday. Venita said: “Mercy informed…
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Kano election tribunal: Ganduje’s son loses petition
The elections petition tribunal in Kano has dismissed the petition filed by Abba Ganduje, the son of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, for lack of merit and ordered him to pay N200,000 each to the respondents, Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court dismissed the…
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PEPC: Labour Party decries Justice Odili’s pre-judgment remarks
The Labour Party on Tuesday expressed worry over what it labelled a preemptive pronouncement by a retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Mary Odili, about the upcoming judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, scheduled for Wednesday. LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement released in Abuja, on Tuesday.…
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We are fine – Steve Harvey debunks divorce rumours
Famous American show host, Steve Harvey, has debunked viral reports that his wife, Marjorie Bridges, cheated on him and has filed for divorce. Addressing the rumours during the Invest Fest 2023 held in Atlanta on Sunday, Harvey debunked the speculations, insisting that he and his wife are fine. Harvey, in a now trending clip, said:…
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Ambrose Alli University Disbands SUG For Staging Protest Over Alleged Extortion, Tuition Fee Hike
The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State disbanded the students’ union for staging a protest against tuition fee hikes and alleged extortion of students by the authority. The university management in an internal memorandum released on Friday, September 1, 2023, ordered the immediate dissolution of the students’ union for allegedly breaching some provisions…
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Banks, courts shut as Anambra NLC joins strike
Commercial banks and Courts in Anambra State were shut on Tuesday as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, began two – day warning strike. However, at the state secretariat, few workers were on their desks, but had to close their doors to avoid the harassment of officials of the NLC, who earlier in the day drove…
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Apapa port shut, commuters stranded as warning strike begins in Lagos
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated a two-day warning strike, resulting in a crowd gathering outside the Apapa port as its staff were denied entry. The NLC’s decision to commence strike comes after it declined a meeting with the Federal Government due to escalating hardships and suffering across the country caused by the removal…
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Dear ladies Of Nigeria, please stop begging on WhatsApp — Joro Olumofin
Joro Olumofin has carefully advised Nigerian ladies to please stop b£gging on WhatsApp . He said begging is an ins¥lt to their partners and for those that are single this account for why they have no suitor. He added that another thing they do which is bad is looking for who to carry their bags…
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