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The bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to create new Ọ̀yọ́ and Ìbàdàn States has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi, the son of the Late Aláàfin Adéyẹmí, and six others. It seeks to create Ọ̀yọ́ State with Ọ̀yọ́ town as the capital, while the remaining part should form Ìbàdàn State with Ìbàdàn city as the capital. The constitution alteration bill was passed for a second reading on Tuesday during the plenary session. The bill further proposes the division of the existing 33 local governments, which would be shared among the…

Sean “Diddy” Combs faces seven new lawsuits accusing him of rape and assault, including an incident in 2000 where he allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl with two unnamed celebrities. Filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, these cases add to a series of previous suits, bringing the total to 13, with more expected. The allegations span decades and involve drugged victims and NDAs at Combs’ infamous parties. “Looking for a place to rest, Plaintiff entered what she believed to be an empty bedroom so she could lie down for a moment,” reads the lawsuit by a now approximately 37-year-old Jane Doe, regarding her…

Victor Osimhen’s amazing overhead kick goal for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor has made its way to the record books. CNN Turk revealed that the superb strike was only the second goal in the world to be scored from a height of more than 2.30 metres barrier. Osimhen’s goal was from a height of 2.32 metres. However, the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo’s well executed overhead kick goal for Real Madrid against Juventus in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League in the 2017/2018 season bettered the Super Eagles forward’s feat. Ronaldo’s goal was scored at a height of 2.38 metres. Get instant and…

Cameroon’s 91-year-old President, Paul Biya, has returned to the country, quelling rumors of his death. After being absent from public view since early September, he was seen at Yaoundé airport with his wife, Chantal, and greeted by government officials. His absence from key international events fueled speculation, but state-run broadcaster CRTV aired footage of him upon arrival. The government had previously issued a statement on October 8 announcing his imminent return to counter rumors of his passing. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria lost ₦13.2 trillion between 2021 and 2023 due to the management of foreign exchange. This, in its latest report include ₦2 trillion in 2021, ₦6.2 trillion in 2022, and ₦5 trillion in 2023. The dual exchange rate policy, which kept separate official and parallel market rates, caused these significant losses. The report highlights that sectors like oil and customs were impacted, with ₦3.9 trillion in missed revenue from the non-oil sector. “Quantifying the fiscal cost, through forgone revenue of multiple exchange rates: Prior to the full FX unification in February 2024, the presence…

The District Court in Atlanta, Georgia, has exonerated Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema in an ongoing business fraud case. The court found no loss to any bank from the transactions in question. However, a former staff member of Springfield Aviation, Ebony Mayfield, was placed on probation and fined $4,000 for her role in the case. A statement from Onyema’s legal team clarified that Air Peace acted in good faith, stressing that no fraudulent intent or financial loss occurred to any party involved. The statement reads,“Our clients never took loans or credit from any American Bank and Mayfield was never paid…

Washington state authorities reported a tragic shooting near Seattle, leaving five people dead, including three children and two adults. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for the killings. The King County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the incident occurred at a home in Fall City, with a girl also injured. The motive behind the violence remains under investigation, and it’s unclear if all involved were family members. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and will appear in court soon. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Naira began the week on a sad note as it depreciated against the Dollar. According to data from the FMDQ, the naira slightly weakened to ₦1603.16 on Monday from ₦1600.78 exchanged on Friday, recording a marginal ₦2.38 loss. Similarly, at the parallel market, the naira dropped to ₦1730 per dollar on Monday from ₦1725 traded last week Friday. This comes as FX transaction turnover on Monday stood at $359.22 on Monday, a slight increase from $350.72 million on Friday. Get instant and latest news updates via Our WhatsApp Community, X/Twitter or Google News online channel.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the positions under the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC). This commission is available for degree holders who are professionals in specific fields and offers six months of intensive military training. Upon successful completion, candidates will be commissioned into the rank of Flying Officer. The application process for the Nigerian Air Force recruitment is completely free, and no payment is required at any stage of the process. Apply || Marketing Manager at International Breweries Plc General Instructions for Applicants: Academic/Professional Qualification and Requirements: Disciplines Required Applicants should carefully review…

Nine Nigerian States are currently in darkness as the National Grid suffered partial collapse on Monday night. The President of Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Kunle Olubiyo disclosed in a statement on Monday night. The electricity system collapse led to outages in Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Katsina, Taraba, Gombe, and parts of Borno and Nasarawa states. Olubiyo asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare an emergency on the power sector. “The present overwhelming widespread darkness being experienced in about 11 Northern States is nothing but a global embarrassment”, he said. Meanwhile, Nigerian authorities are yet to confirm the latest grid collapse.…