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Man City’s Pep Guardiola ‘Divorces’ Wife

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Man City's Pep Guardiola 'Divorces' Wife

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and his spouse, Cristina Serra, have ended their relationship after three decades together. A report from SPORT on Monday indicated that the divorce is characterized as “entirely cordial, stable, and amicable.” The report suggested that Guardiola and Serra grew apart after spending the last five years working in different countries. The couple first met in 1994 and subsequently married in 2014 near Barcelona. They share three children: Maria, aged 24, Marius, aged 22, and Valentina, aged 17. It has been reported that Serra has been…

Soldiers Clash With Terrorists In Zamfara, Kill Notorious Leader’s Allies

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Soldiers Clash With Terrorists In Zamfara

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, in partnership with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have effectively thwarted a retaliatory assault by terrorists on Bilbis town, located in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, during the early hours of Sunday. According to intelligence sources relayed to AIT, this attack was a direct reaction to the recent elimination of a notorious terrorist leader, Kachalla Jafaru, who was killed in a military operation in Bilbis. Jafaru had gained infamy for his involvement in kidnappings for ransom and instilling fear in communities…

Breaking: Confusion As Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Speaker, Obasa

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Breaking: Confusion As Lawmakers Impeach Lagos Speaker, Obasa

The Honourable Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached by his colleagues. Obasa was impeached on Monday, January 13, over alleged gross misconduct and abuse of office. The scenario was announced by TVC via its official X. The media reported that the lawmaker representing Apapa Constituency I in the Lagos House of Assembly, Hon. Moji Ojora, has become the new speaker following Obasa’s impeachment. More details shortly…

BREAKING: New Alaafin Of Oyo To Commence 21-day Traditional Rites

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BREAKING: New Alaafin Of Oyo To Commence 21-day Traditional Rites

Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, is poised to initiate a 21-day series of traditional rites as he assumes his role as the new monarch of the town. On Friday, the state governor, Seyi Makinde, officially announced Owoade’s appointment as the new leader of this historic Yoruba community. The following Monday, he was presented with the staff of office. Owoade takes over from the late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who passed away three years ago. The ceremony was attended by the kingmakers, known as Oyomesi, along with high-ranking…

I Remain PDP National Secretary – Anyanwu Declares

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I Remain PDP National Secretary – Anyanwu Declares

The beleaguered National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has maintained that he is the legitimate holder of the position. Anyanwu made this assertion during his appearance on the current affairs program ‘Nigeria Right Now,’ hosted by Dickson Iroegbu. Notably, the PDP is facing a new crisis, as both Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, a prominent party member, are claiming the position of national secretary. In December, the Court of Appeal ruled that Ude-Okoye should succeed Anyanwu as the national secretary of the PDP. It is important to…

WAEC Introduces New Initiative To Allow Candidates Retake Exams

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WAEC Introduces New Initiative To Allow Candidates Retake Exams

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a new initiative enabling students to retake their WASSCE examinations as early as January and February 2025. This represents a notable change from the former system, which required candidates to wait for the subsequent private examination cycle. John Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs at WAEC, shared this information during an interview on JoyNews’ AM Show in Ghana on Tuesday, December 31st. He elaborated that the new program, known as WASSCE PC1, offers a more expedient opportunity for students to enhance their…

Obasanjo Never Wanted Any State-owned Refinery To Work – Group Asserts

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Obasanjo Never Wanted Any State-owned Refinery To Work – Group Asserts

The Movement for Anti-Corruption, Integrity, and Transparency Initiative has expressed its disapproval of the recent remarks made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding state-owned refineries. Obasanjo had stated that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) turned down a $750 million proposal from billionaire entrepreneur Aliko Dangote to oversee the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007. The former president shared this information during an exclusive interview with Channels Television. Obasanjo stated that the NNPC was aware of its inability to effectively manage the national refineries yet chose to reject Dangote’s…

Former Federal Worker Killed In Ilorin On New Year Day

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Former Federal Worker Killed In Ilorin On New Year Day

A former controller of Works at the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, AbdulRazaq Ajani, has been reportedly killed by yet-to-be-identified assailants in Ilorin, Kwara State. Reports revealed that Ajani was tragically murdered on New Year’s Day at his residence, shortly after returning home from a trip to Offa, where he had celebrated the Christmas holiday with his family. It was gathered that Ajani was attacked around 3 p.m. by the assailants who had tracked him to his home following the Christmas festivities on Dele Gege Street, located in the…

Kwankwaso Will Succeed Tinubu In 2027 – NNPP

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The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be ousted in 2027 while its national leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, will step in as Nigeria’s new president. The NNPP chairman in Kano State, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated this while speaking on Tinubu’s chances of re-election in 2027, saying they are contingent upon reassessing his economic policies. Dungurawa, on Thursday, emphasized that the NNPP is determined to secure victory in the upcoming presidential election as well as in the governorship elections…

NNPCL Invites Obasanjo For Tour Of Port Harcourt Refinery

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NNPCL Invites Obasanjo For Tour Of Port Harcourt Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has extended an invitation to former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt Refinery. As stated in a release on Thursday, the NNPCL mentioned that this initiative is intended for Obasanjo to assess the operational condition of the oil processing plant located in Rivers State. In a discussion with Channels Television, Obasanjo raised concerns about the operational capabilities of the Port Harcourt Refinery, which has recently resumed operations. Nonetheless, the NNPCL highlighted its accomplishments and encouraged Obasanjo to inspect the facility. “We…