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SOCIETY

How A Man Died After He Was Beaten By His Sons In Delta State For Having A Side Chick

Emekeme Joseph, who is a well known hotel owner and popularly known as Semikolo, was said to have died in Delta State after he became sick due to the beating he was given by 2 of his sons for allegedly cheating on their mother. Picture of the victim.

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How A Man Died After He Was Beaten By His Sons In Delta State For Having A Side Chick

POLITICS

Reactions as the Oba of Benin says he has no doubt that Tinubu will perform

According to PUNCH, the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has stated that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will perform admirably as the 16th president of Nigeria given his precedent. The Oba made the announcement in a congratulatory message to Bola Tinubu on Thursday, which he signed on behalf of the Royal Court of Benin, the Benin Royal family, and the people of Edo State.

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Reactions as the Oba of Benin says he has no doubt that Tinubu will perform

EDUCATION

Russia University Introduces Yoruba Language, Others To Curb International Isolation

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia, to introduce Yoruba and other languages in order to curb international isolation. According to nairametrics.com, the other languages are Swahili and Amharic, which will begin this year in a few Moscow schools as an effort to strengthen links with African continent.

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Russia University Introduces Yoruba Language, Others To Curb International Isolation

OTHERS

With 10 Days To Go, Buhari Gives Top Appointment To Oba Of Benin

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Benin Monarch, His Majesty, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin as Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja. According to Nigeria News Agency, this was revealed on Friday by Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice Chancellor of NOUN, when paying the Oba a courtesy call in Benin City, the capital of the Edo State.

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With 10 Days To Go, Buhari Gives Top Appointment To Oba Of Benin

POLITICS

I have no doubt Tinubu will perform – Oba of Benin

The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has said he has no doubt that President Bola Tinubu will perform excellently as the country’s helmsman, given his antecedent. The Oba made the announcement on Thursday in a letter of congratulations to Tinubu that he signed on behalf of the Edo State populace, the Benin Royal family, and the Royal Court of Benin.

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I have no doubt Tinubu will perform – Oba of Benin

ECONOMY-FINANCE

What To Know About Dokpesi, Late AIT’s Founder

Frontline Nigerian media entrepreneur and Chairman Emeritus, Daar Communications, owners of AIT and Raypower FM, Raymond Dokpesi, died on Monday. His death was announced by his family in a press release that described him as “a respected and accomplished businessman, a pioneer in the media industry, and a philanthropist who dedicated his life to the service of his country and his community.”

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What To Know About Dokpesi, Late AIT’s Founder

JUSTICE

Gambian-Based Nigerian Lawyer Accuses EFCC of Breaking into and Destroying Properties

A Gambian-based Nigerian lawyer, Christopher Mene, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of breaking into and destroying his properties in Benin City. Mene said that on May 23, 2023, around 2 am, a group of about 25 people, some of whom were wearing EFCC red jackets, broke into his two buildings, which have 12 three-bedroom flats.

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Gambian-Based Nigerian Lawyer Accuses EFCC of Breaking into and Destroying Properties

JUSTICE

Lawyer's properties destroyed by EFCC operatives in Benin City, Nigeria

 Vanguard news reported that a Nigerian lawyer based in Gambia, Christopher Mene, has expressed distress over the invasion and destruction of his properties by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mene, who had returned to Nigeria for the naming ceremony of his newborn baby, received a call from one of his security guards on May 23, 2023, informing him of the incident.

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Lawyer's properties destroyed by EFCC operatives in Benin City, Nigeria

SOCIETY

How A Man Died After He Was Beaten By His Sons In Delta State For Having A Side Chick

Emekeme Joseph, a renowned hotel owner widely known as Semikolo, reportedly passed away in Delta State following an illness resulting from an assault inflicted by two of his sons, accusing him of infidelity towards their mother. According to the available information, it was revealed that his sons discovered his involvement with another woman and devised a plan to extort one million Naira from him, threatening to disclose the situation to their mother.

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How A Man Died After He Was Beaten By His Sons In Delta State For Having A Side Chick

SOCIETY

Sapele hotelier dies after alleged assault from his children over girlfriend

​​By Paul Olayemi A popular hotelier in Sapele, Delta State, Deacon Emekeme Joseph popularly known as Samikolo has allegedly been beaten, by two of his children, to death over a girlfriend. Emekeme who owns a hotel chain called Convenant Suites, and once owned a filling station is a Deacon in one of the Pentecostal churches in the timber town.

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Sapele hotelier dies after alleged assault from his children over girlfriend

RELIGION

Today's Headlines:I Didn’t See Evil Spirits In Aso Rock–Adesina;Gunmen kill Rivers e-hailing driver

I Didn’t See Evil Spirits In Aso Rock–Adesina Photo Credit: Daily Trust Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has said he did not have an encounter with evil spirits during his eight-year sojourn at the Presidential Villa. In an article titled ‘The spiritual side of Aso Rock’, Reuben Abati, who occupied Adesina’s office under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, had claimed that there was “a force higher than what we can imagine.”

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Today's Headlines:I Didn’t See Evil Spirits In Aso Rock–Adesina;Gunmen kill Rivers e-hailing driver

POLITICS

Today's Headlines:Matawalle Urges EFCC To Probe Pres. Officials;Ex-Minister Aduku Now Chairman ACF

Matawalle Urges EFCC To Probe Presidency Officials Photo Credit:Punch Newspaper The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission not to limit its corruption probe to governors alone, but to extend it officials of the Presidency and the members of the Federal Executive Council.

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Today's Headlines:Matawalle Urges EFCC To Probe Pres. Officials;Ex-Minister Aduku Now Chairman ACF

ENTERTAINMENT

People Congratulate Husband Of Popular Gospel Singer, Mercy Chinwo As He Bags A Doctorate Degree

Many people have been sending words of congratulations to a popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, and her husband, Pastor Blessed Nzochikwa as he bagged an honorary doctorate degree from a University in the Benin Republic. The talented singer took to her page to celebrate her heartthrob on his new achievement, while announcing that the latter has given an honorary degree in technology and innovation, and congratulated.

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People Congratulate Husband Of Popular Gospel Singer, Mercy Chinwo As He Bags A Doctorate Degree

OTHERS

Lamidi Apapa threatens to expose Peter Obi

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, the factional chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has threatened to expose the party’s presidential candidate in the last elections, Peter Obi. In the report, Apapa had to deal with vicious exchanges inside the court over sitting arrangements on Wednesday and was booed by the party’s followers as he emerged from the court, while his cap was removed from his head. The report has it that communicating with the media afterward Apapa alleged that Obi was taking

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Lamidi Apapa threatens to expose Peter Obi

CULTURE

Today's Headlines: Buhari’s Books Presentation Nets Over N500m In Abuja; Wase Meets Buhari, Vows Not To Step Down For Abbas

Buhari’s Books Presentation Nets Over N500m In Abuja Photo Credit:Nigerian Tribune President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday witnessed the unveiling of two books written about him, with donors splashing out at least N.5 billion to obtain copies. The books publicly presented at a ceremony inside the Conference Centre of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, are “State of Repair: How Muhammadu Buhari Tried to Change Nigeria for Good” written by Antony Goldman, and “The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari” written by Senator Abu Ibrahim.

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Today's Headlines: Buhari’s Books Presentation Nets Over N500m In Abuja; Wase Meets Buhari, Vows Not To Step Down For Abbas

OTHERS

AAU Denies increase in tuition fees and acceptance fee

The executives of Ambrose Alli College (AAU), Ekpoma, has denied any expansion in educational expenses, portraying the moving gossip of a climb and increase in school fees and other school payment. This is contained in a proclamation endorsed by the establishment's acting Registrar, Mr Ambrose Odiase, and gave by its Advertising Official, Mr Lawrence Isiraojie, to the News Organization of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin. The assertion said: "It has become important for the administration of Ambrose Alli

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AAU Denies increase in tuition fees and acceptance fee

EDUCATION

Benson Idahosa University Students Protest Over Final Year Student's Death

Students of Benson Idahosa University, Benin Edo State, had yesterday demonstrated against the death of a final year student of Computer Science, Bruno Ezeonye. According to punchng.com, the 21-year-old student was playing football on the school premises when he slumped and died before he could be attended to.

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Benson Idahosa University Students Protest Over Final Year Student's Death

POLITICS

Peter Obi deserves to be exposed, says LP factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa

The factional chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Lamidi Apapa, has vowed to expose the presidential candidate of his party, Peter Obi, who came third during the February 25 presidential election. According to him, Obi was taking sides with Julius Abure, the LP chairman removed by the court, therefore, he deserves to be exposed to the public.

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Peter Obi deserves to be exposed, says LP factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: What I'II Miss Most After Office - Buhari; FG Gives 29 Civil Servants Television Sets For Hard Work

What I'II Miss Most After Office - Buhari Photo Credit: Punch Newspapers The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has revealed what he will miss most after handing over to the new administration on May 29, 2023. He said after office, he would miss those he described as “good people” he worked with while his regime lasted.

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Today's Headlines: What I'II Miss Most After Office - Buhari; FG Gives 29 Civil Servants Television Sets For Hard Work

EDUCATION

Idahosa lauds Buhari’s appointment of Oba Ewuare II as NOUN Chancellor

According to Vanguard, Dennis Idahosa, a member of Congress from Ovia Federal Constituency, has praised the selection of Omo N'Oba N'Edo Uku Akpolokpolo II, the Oba of Benin, as the next chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The nomination of Oba Ewuare II, the monarch of Benin, as the NOUN's Chancellor, according to Hon.

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Idahosa lauds Buhari’s appointment of Oba Ewuare II as NOUN Chancellor