Author: Patron Akindele

The chief judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo has sentenced Dr Rahman Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife to death by hanging. Earlier, Justice Ojo declared that Adedoyin, owner of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, where Timothy Adegoke, an OAU postgraduate student was allegedly killed was culpable of murder. Justice Ojo in her ongoing judgement said the owner of the hotel and two of his workers, based on the circumstances of the case established by the prosecuting counsel, Femi Falana, SAN, are found culpable of conspiracy to commit murder, and unlawful killing of the deceased. Vanguard

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Chairman of Daar Communications Chief Raymond Dokpesi has died in Abuja aged 71; family sources confirm. Until his death, Dokpesi was the owner of the AIT and Raypower FM media platforms. The source said, “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Aleogho Anthony Dokpesi (Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom) who passed away on May 29th, 2023. “High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. “High Chief Dokpesi was also a respected and accomplished businessman, a pioneer…

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Bayern Munich of Germany have secured the Bundesliga title with a 2-1 win over FC Cologne in a dramatic finale to the 2022/2023 Bundesliga season with Borussia Dortmund failing to get the win needed to win the league against Mainz. Dortmund had gone into the last game of the season in top spot but stumbled to a 2-2 against visitors Mainz 05, allowing Bayern to pip them in the tightest league race in years. Dortmund, which was leading by two points before the last round but their draw allowed Bayern to finish in first place because of its better…

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) recently announced some of its key strategic interventions have resulted into a significant drop in the price of diesel by about 42 per cent across the nation thereby taking Diesel prices down to as low as #540 from Depot. NNPC stated that in the first quarter (Q1) of 2017, the retail prices of diesel, which is one of the deregulated petroleum products in the country, was N300 per litre in major demand centres, but that prices were now within a bandwidth of N175 and N200 per litre. Such unpleasant situation placed a huge burden…

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Goals from Salem Fago and Jude Sunday earned Nigeria an incredible 2 Nil victory against Italy to make a perfect start for the team at the ongoing FIFA U-20 World cup. The victory ensured the team’s progress to the round of 16 with only a draw needed in their last game to secure top spot in the group having Brazil, and Dominican Republic as the other contenders. The team faces Brazil next with the Seleccao having previously lost to Italy in their first game. The Ladan Bosso led team has been tipped to do well in the ongoing tournament…

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The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul as substantive Rector of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Lagos succeeding Dr. Obafemi Obafemi Omokungbe whose tenure just ended. Dr. Adedotun until his appointment as Rector served as the Director Centre for Open Distance and Flexible e-Learning · Yaba College of Technology, Yaba, Lagos.

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President Muhammadu Buhari today unveiled the N21bn Presidential/VIP medical centre of the State House Medical Centre in Abuja. The multi-billion naira project exists within the State House Hospital built on 2,485 square metres and would cater for the President, Vice President, their immediate families and other VIPs. The presidential/ VIP Wing houses several specialised departments, to be staffed by a team of medical professionals, featuring five consultation rooms dedicated to various specialties, including respiratory, cardiology, ophthalmology, ENT, and general consultation. The hospital has a specialised X-ray suite equipped with a digital X-ray machine as well as a diagnostic suite encompassing…

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From Femi Omoboriowo to Rema and now Hilda;Nigerians continue to break world records to earn themselves a place in the prestigious Guinness World Book of records. As popular slang goes; “Nigerians no dey carry last”T. Such it is that the intelligence and dexterity of Nigerians cannot be downplayed as many continue to defy the odds on their way to breaking and setting new records. Guinness World Records, known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as The Guinness Book of Records and in previous United States editions as The Guinness Book of World Records, is a British reference book published…

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Popular Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi has died at the age of 49 with circumstances surrounding his death still uncertain. The Osun state born actor who recently celebrated his birthday has been reported dead following undefined circumstances in his home with some reporting that he had slipped and fallen to his death in his bathroom. The sad news of his death was made known by veteran actor Odunlade Adekola with many other popular artists following suit. Murphy was known as a highly generous and friendly person by family, friends and fans alike with many describing him as

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Peter Obi’s legal team have prayed for the adjournment of the ongoing petition at the Appeal Court till next week Wednesday 17th May 2023. Seemingly out of ideas, the Legal team comprising of 12 senior advocates of Nigeria requested for the ongoing case to be adjourned in order to restrategize are they appear to be running out of steam. Director, Diaspora of campaign Council for the All progressives congress, Prince Ade Omole having witnessed the adjournment echoed the voices of the 5 justices sitting over the case assured Nigerians that the case will be brought to a conclusive end…

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