Category: Breaking News

#EdoDecides: PDP kicks as INEC declares APC’s Monday Okpebholo Winner Of Governorship Election

Emporium Reporters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, September 21, 2024.   The electoral commission declared Okpebholo winner of the election on Sunday, saying that he polled a total of 291,667 votes to defeat his closest contender, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who scored a total 247,274 votes.   Olumide Akpata, of the Labour Party came a distant third with a total of 22,763 votes.   Okpebholo won…

BREAKING: Yahaya Bello finally honours EFCC invitation after 5 months

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Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello has agreed to honour the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N80.2bn fraud.   A statement by the Director, Yahaya Bello Media Office, Ohiare Michael on Wednesday, said Bello has honoured the invitation of the EFCC “after due consultations with his family, legal team and political allies.”   The statement said, “The former Governor, who has great respect for the rule of law and constituted authority, had, all the while, only sought the enforcement of his fundamental rights in order…

BREAKING: Dangote sells fuel at N898 per litre,as NNPC begins lifting petrol from refinery

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that Dangote Refinery sold fuel to them at N898 per litre.   Recall that the NNPCL began loading on Sunday, after moving about 300 trucks to the 650,000 capacity refinery in Lagos.   But their spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, has now clarified the price at which they bought it.   The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed that Dangote Refinery sold fuel to them at N898 per litre.   NNPCL began loading on Sunday, after moving about 300 trucks to…

BREAKING: Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland Oba Aromolaran passes on after 42 years on throne

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One of the first-class monarchs in Osun State, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, is dead. His death was announced in a statement, signed by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Chief Yinka Fasuyi, on Thursday in Osogbo, the state capital.   Confirming the monarch’s death, Fasuyi, in a tribute that he personally sent to our correspondent, wrote, “An Era Comes To An Abrupt End!   “A Monumental History Closes! The Lion Departs The Forest! The Torch Bearer Of Oduduwa Relocates! The Symbol Of Obokun Adimula Transits! The Elegance…

BREAKING: DSS Releases NLC President Ajaero on Bail

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The Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria’s domestic intelligence agency, has granted administrative bail to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero.   Following an extended period of detention, spanned several hours, in the federal capital city of Abuja, Ajaero has finally been released by the secret police.   As the country’s apex labour union leader, Mr. Ajaero’s detention had sparked widespread concern and intense speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding his arrest and detention.   Emporium Reporters on Monday morning reported that Ajaero was arrested at…

BREAKING: DSS arrests NLC President Joe Ajaero

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Operatives of the Department of the State Service (DSS) have arrested the President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero.   According to Vanguard, Ajaero was arrested on Monday morning, September 9, 2024, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.   Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for an official assignment when DSS picked him up.   Alhough details of the arrest and the reasons are still sketchy, sources said he has been handed over to the National Intelligence Agency, NIA.   According to…

BREAKING: NANS declares Nationwide protests over Fuel Price Hike,Mele Kyari

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The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has issued a notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria, effective September 15, 2024.   The protest is in response to the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari.   The students union demands an immediate reversal of the fuel price hike and the removal of Mr. Male Kyari as the NNPC Director General.   The students plan to occupy all major cities on September 15, 2024, and have assured…

Breaking: DSS gets new Director General,as Bichi bows out

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, MON as the Director General, Department of State Services.   Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, a thoroughbred and versatile Intelligence Officer, joined the Service in 1990 as a cadet officer. The new DG has received several trainings in diverse areas of management, security leadership, critical thinking, human resources among others from within and outside the country. He has also held many command positions including State Director of Security (SDS) at Rivers, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Enugu and Kogi States.   Mr Ajayi is…

BREAKING: Tinubu appoints New Directors-General for DSS,NIA

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).   According to the Presidency’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, in a release on Monday, said;   “Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS.”   “Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service since joining the NIA in 1995. He had served in various roles, culminating in his promotion to the rank…

JUST IN: Jubilations as Governor Ahmad Fintiri begins payment of N70000 minimum wage to Adamawa Civil Servants

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Excitement and celebration swept through Adamawa State as workers began receiving alerts of the new N70,000 minimum wage in their bank accounts.   Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had signed the new Minimum Wage bill into law a few weeks ago.   This was after back and forth with the organised labour including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC)   However, many Governors have said they can not pay N70,000 minimum wage as a result of economic reality. Meanwhile, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State…