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President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing into eternity of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at age 56. According to a statement released by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. He, however, did not disclose the illness. President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation. Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja served as the Chief of…

The magic number to win the presidency is 270.Republican former president Donald Trump closed in on a new term in the White House early Wednesday, just needing a handful of electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris.US media have thus far projected that Trump has won in more than half of the 50 US states, including three key battlegrounds Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, two of which voted Democratic in the last election. That gives him 266 electoral votes, just shy of the 270 needed to win the presidency. Fox News has already called the race in Trump’s…

Viktor Gyokeres’ three goals earned Sporting CP a triumphant 4-1 win over Manchester City in their UEFA Champions League encounter at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon Tuesday night. The Swede, 26, who has been touted as a potential replacement for City forward Erling Haaland, brought his side back to life after Phil Foden’s strike four minutes into the game. Gyokeres later scored two more goals from the spot to give Manchester United-bound, Coach Rúben Amorim a sounding victory. It was a dream send-off for the outgoing Amorim in his final match in charge at the Estadio Jose Alvalade before he…

Straightnews The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the abolition of the 18-year minimum age requirement for admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria.  The announcement was made on Tuesday, November 5, during his inaugural ministerial briefing in Abuja. Recall that Professor Tahir Mamman, the outgone Nigeria’s Minister of Education, announced the 18-year age limit for students to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Nigeria in August 2024. Alausa also stated that his administration might soon undertake a review of Nigeria’s education policy to address current challenges and improve outcomes in the sector. Related…

Equatorial Guinea, Tuesday, ordered a crackdown on sex in government offices after private videos leaked on social media appeared to show a senior finance ministry official having sex with several women in various places, including his office. The government said it was taking action because the videos had denigrated the tiny Central African country’s image. The country’s Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested following allegations that he recorded more than 400 explicit videos. Equatorial Guinea has been ruled by the same president for decades and the scandal has been shaking the government…

Straightnews Decrepit and overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, November 4, k!lling at least 36 people and injuring several others, officials said.  The accident occurred in Almora district in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand. The bus was carrying around 60 people, and more than 20 have been injured, said Deepak Rawat, a senior state government official. Authorities said earlier they believed there were 42 passengers, which was how many people the bus could accommodate. Related news: Train crash: Tinubu condoles with India over death of 288 Teams of rescue…

Straightnews Akwa Ibom is among 20, out of Nigeria’s 36 states, that generated revenue from their local government councils in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says. In its latest report on internally generated revenue (IGR), the NBS said 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) did not report any revenue from local government sources throughout the year. The report said Katsina, Benue, Sokoto, and Adamawa did not also generate revenue from their local governments. The four states had failed to report no local government revenue in 2022, marking two consecutive years without contributions from this source. In recent months, advocacy for…

Straightnews In response to the outrage that trailed the arraignment and trial of minors over the #EndBadGovernance protests held in several parts of the country in August, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all the detainees.   Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, told State House correspondents on Monday after the President swore in seven newly appointed ministers cleared by the Senate. The minister said the President ordered the immediate release of the minors without prejudice to the ongoing legal processes.   The President also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction…

The Director General, National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga,  is being interrogated for allegedly recording over 400 video 3extapes of the wives of notable people in the country. The scandal emerged in the course of a fraud investigation against the 54-year-old Economist which resulted in the search of his house and office on impromptu notice by ANIF officials who came across several CDs that later revealed his sexcapades with different married women. The videos reportedly include encounters with high-profile individuals, such as his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea, the Director…

Twenty-nine children could be facing death penalty in Nigeria after they were arraigned on Friday over treasonable charge for participating in a protest against the country’s high cost of living. Four of them collapsed in court due to exhaustion before they could enter a plea. A total of 76 protesters were charged with 10 felony counts, including treason, destruction of property, public disturbance and mutiny, according to the chargesheet seen by The Associated Press. According to the chargesheet, the minors ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old. Frustration over the cost-of-living crisis has led to several protests in recent…