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Austin Manekator Photo: Gov Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi and Ayodele Today is the turn of the Sunshine State, in one of Nigeria’s off-circle elections. In September the people of Edo State went to the polls and elected Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressive Congress, in one of the most contentious elections in the state. Today, the people of Ondo will decide between the incumbent, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi Agboola, Olorunfemi Ayodele and Akingboy Benson of the All Progressive Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party and Social Democratic Party, respectively, and several other. With youths (18–35 years) forming 35.41% of registered voters and…

An Indian family froze to death crossing the Canada-US border, a perilous trip becoming more common On the last night of their lives, Jagdish Patel, his wife and their two young children tried to slip into the U.S. across a near-empty stretch of the Canadian border. Wind chills reached minus 36 Fahrenheit (minus 38 Celsius) that night in January 2022 as the family from India set out on foot to meet a waiting van. They walked amid vast farm fields and bulky snowdrifts, navigating in the black of an almost moonless night. The driver, waiting in northern Minnesota, messaged his…

The much-touted return of ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson to the boxing ring after 20 years in retirement ended in a lopsided defeat for the former undisputable heavyweight champion of the world. Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in their highly anticipated fight on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson was reportedly paid $20 million to return to the ring The contest divided opinion across the boxing world, with many prominent figures decrying the prospect of Tyson lacing up his gloves nearly 40 years after his professional debut and 19 years after his last officially sanctioned fight. The…

A 23-year-old serial robbery suspect, Godwin Emmanuel, has shocked policemen in the Osun State command after robbing their colleague of his telephone set while being conveyed from the scene of his arrest to the station. The suspect, while confessing to the theft after being caught, explained that he stole the phone from the police van and explained that he did not know it belonged to an “officer”.. “I don’t know it was a police phone. I just took it. Emmanuel is linked to a string of armed robberies in Osun State. He was being transported to the Osun State Police…

Photo: Justice Kudirat Keke-Ekun, Chief Justice of Nigeria On Friday, the Supreme Court of Nigeria delivered a landmark ruling, rejecting a legal challenge brought by 19 states against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), as well as two other anti-corruption agencies. The states had questioned the legality of the process through which these bodies were established, but the Court dismissed the suit, upholding the constitutional validity of the EFCC and its associated institutions. The seven-member panel of the Court, headed by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, unanimously ruled against the states, affirming that the EFCC’s creation did not require ratification by…

Apple Incorporate, the American technology giant and maker of the famous Apple phones and watches, is facing a £ 3 billion in the United Kingdom for allegedly locking up 40 million (40,000,000) UK citizens in its cloud service. UK’s Consumer group is claiming that Apple “effectively locks 40m British customers into its iCloud services with rip-off prices.” The British Broadcasting Network said the case, if successful, could result in payouts of up to £70 per customer. The group claims that Apple deliberately offers customers a limited amount of free storage on its products to coerce them into paying exorbitant prices…

Oghenekevwe Kofi, Ericsson LLM As the world increasingly embraces digital finance, Nigeria has emerged as one of the leading nations adopting Bitcoin. The decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009, offers peer-to-peer transactions without the need for banks, making it a popular choice for many Nigerians seeking financial freedom. However, this journey has not been without challenges. Bitcoin has had a contentious relationship with the Nigerian government due to the country’s complex financial and economic landscape. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) restrictions on cryptocurrency transactions, Nigerians have persisted, driven by inflation, limited access to banking, and a desire for more…

Obaseki and Shaibu when the going was good By Gabriel Efe Politics is as much a dance of collaboration as it is of survival. In Edo State, the intricate steps of this political choreography have left a trail of fractures, intrigue, and unresolved tensions between former Governor Godwin Obaseki and his erstwhile deputy, Philip Shaibu. Now, as Edo transitions to a new administration, it is worth reflecting on the imbroglio that defined their once chummy relationship and exploring what it means for their political relevance, both locally and nationally. A Tumultuous Partnership Photo: Obaseki and Shaibu sparring before the fight…

By Deborah Nnamdi Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, has directed that a hearing notice be served on Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi State, at his residence and on the court’s notice board. This follows his repeated failure to appear in court for arraignment on charges of fraud involving N101.4 billion. In a ruling on Thursday, November 14, 2024, Justice Anenih instructed that the hearing notice be pasted at Bello’s residence at No. 9 Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, and displayed on the court’s notice board. The court issued this order as…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has directed the state’s Police Commissioner, Mr Umoru Ozigi to take immediate action to end violent clashes by cult groups in Benin City, the state capital. In the order handed to CP Ozigi on Thursday, the governor has also banned the Drivers’ Welfare Association and Network Empowerment, as well as reaffirmed the dissolution of all revenue-collection agencies in the state. A statement signed by media aide, Mr Fred Itua, revealed that the governor directed “The Commissioner of Police in the State should instruct his officers and men across the various formations to immediately swing…