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Nigeria’s first Olympics medalist, Nojim Maiyegun is de@d
Nigeria’s first-ever Olympics medalist, Nojim Maiyegun, has been reported dead. This was disclosed late Monday by an Austria-based acquaintance of the deceased identified as Rudolfine Soultan (Funmilayo) on her Facebook post. The post read, “My Jimylein (Jimmy) is de@d. I can’t say more about this right now because it’s just horrible. By the day after […]
Read MoreMissing 8-year-old Nigerian boy reportedly found de@d in Texas lake in the U.S.
Ryan Akagbusi, an 8-year-old boy with autism from Richmond reported missing by the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office has been found de@d, authorities confirmed on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was reportedly found d£ad in a lake near his home by Texas EquuSearch. The child’s mom, Ademorowa Oladeinde told ABC13 on Saturday that home surveillance […]
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Borno State’s Commissioner for finance found d@ad in his room
The Commissioner for Finance in Borno State, Ahmed Ali Ahmed has been found d@ad in his room. According to Daily Trust, the commissioner’s d@ad body was found after his door was forcefully opened in the morning of Monday, August 26, 2024. The deceased was discovered d@afpd after he failed to emerge at his usual morning […]
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NAWOJ hails President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Gender inclusiveness*
The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) commends His Excellency, Mr Ahmed Bola Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for appointing Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. In a statement released to the Press, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, National Chairperson of the Association stated that since the […]
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Thief caught disassembling Toyota Yaris for parts in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Monday Julius for stealing a Toyota Yaris car in the Oshodi area of the state. This was disclosed in the statement posted on X.com on Monday. According to the statement, the 39-year-old suspect was arrested by officers of the Ilupeju division of the command after investigating the […]
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TINUBU APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS-GENERAL OF NIA, DSS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi is the new Director-General of the DSS. Ambassador Mohammed has had an illustrious career in the foreign service […]
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Gunmen Kill 39 In ‘Coordinated’ Attacks In Southwest Pakistan
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the most active militant separatist group in the province, claimed responsibility for an overnight operation in a statement. Security personnel stand near the charred vehicles at the shooting site on the national highway in Musakhail district, Balochistan province on August 26, 2024. – Separatist gunmen shot and killed at least […]
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Philanthropy: Akinyele Executive Chairman And OBF Grand Patron, Hon Akinwole Akinleye Laud Chief Benedict Akika as he empowers Akinyele OBF Members.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government and the Grand Patron of Omituntun Benedict Forum(OBF), Akinyele Chapter, Hon Akinwole Akinleye has appreciated the philanthropic efforts of the Mayegun of Akobo Land and Agbaakin of Olounda Abaa, Chief Benedict Akika for empowering Akinyele OBF members. In a statement made Available to the public through his Media […]
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Senator Alli’s Holiday Coaching Program Yields Success: Beneficiaries Celebrate Outstanding Results
By Akeem Abas The holiday coaching program sponsored by Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has begun to yield remarkable results, with beneficiaries praising the initiative as their academic performances show significant improvement. The program, which aims to enhance the educational standing of students within the Oyo South Senatorial District, has already made a noticeable impact, […]
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Supreme Court upholds Imo gov, Uzodimma’s re-election victory
The Supreme Court has upheld the Imo state governorship election that produced Hope Uzodimma as the governor of the state for a second term.In a judgment delivered today August 23, a five-member panel of the apex court in a unanimous decision dismissed the appeal brought before it by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, […]
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Supreme Court Declares Ododo As Kogi Gov
The five-man panel held that the allegation of substantial non-compliance with the Electoral Act was not proven by the SDP governorship candidate. The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the Kogi State governorship election which held on November 11, 2023. The affirmation […]
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President Tinubu swears in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria.
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 23, swore in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of the Federation to replace Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Justice Kekere-Ekun succeeds Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who bowed out on Thursday after clocking […]
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Ogun police arrest suspect for stealing air conditioners, cables
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspect, Lekan Ogunsanya, 31, on suspicion of vandalising and stealing air conditioners and cables from a government residential quarter in Isoso, Sagamu Local Government Area of the state. Metro learnt on Friday that Ogunsanya was caught around noon on Thursday while dismantling air conditioners from two houses […]
Read MoreFG Increases Passport Procurement Fees
The Immigration Service says the increment is a part of the government’s efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Passport. The Federal Government has increased the fees for the procurement of Nigerian Passport with effect from the 1st of September 2024. A statement by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service, DCI […]
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Tinubu Mourns Jigawa Flood Victims, Assures State Govt Of FG’s Support
Over 16 people were killed and more than 3000 displaced in flood disasters in 14 local government areas of the state. President Bola Tinubu has mourned the victims of the devastating flood in Jigawa State, assuring the state government of his administration’s support. Over 16 people were killed and more than 3000 displaced in flood […]
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Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Oseke Di@s At 64
He was a law graduate and had recently completed his Ph.D. in Public Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Harford Oseke is de@d. He was 64 years old and hailed from Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The circumstances surrounding his […]
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Oyo Gov’t Pays N513m Compensation To Land Owners For NAF Base, Other Projects
The Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of compensation to owners of the affected properties along the Ajia Inukan LCDA, Ona Ara Local Government, corridor in the state. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr. Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed this at a meeting with the claimants where he recalled that the government recently acquired […]
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UN Tourism Delegation Arrives in Nigeria for Ekiti Tourism Master Plan Initiative
By Dolapo Ogunleye Adewumi and Mariam Ajibola In a historic move, the UN Tourism delegation arrived at Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos today to advance the development of the Ekiti State Tourism Master Plan. This marks the first instance in which the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is extending its expertise to assist […]
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Kwara student ‘hired’ to act as girlfriend for N15,000 found d@ad at a refuse dump in Ilorin.
Mojisola Awesu, a 21-year-old female student of the Kwara State College of Health Technology, has been found d@ad. Awesu went missing after she was reportedly contracted by her friend to act as a girlfriend for a private varsity student at a party for the sum of N15,000. The Kwara Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun […]
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Nigerian Arrested For Stealing $10 Million in US Unemployment Benefits
A Nigerian man, identified as Yomi Olayeye has been arrested and charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and identity theft for his alleged role in a $10 million pandemic unemployment assistance fraud scheme in the United States. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts under the Department of Justice revealed this in a […]
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