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Photostory: Dangote Trucks Impounded For Smuggling In Ogun
Two Dangote trucks and 23 trailers have been impounded by the Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun 1 Area Command for allegedly smuggling in foreign rice hidden in bags of cement. The Area Controller, Bamidele Makinde, revealed that the seized Dangote vehicles were not owned by the company but were operated by individuals who transport cement on […]
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MC Oluomo Introduces Bar Code In Lagos Garages
The chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, well known as MC Oluomo, has announced the introduction and use of bar codes in order to curb kidnapping in Lagos garages and insecurity in general in the state. MC made this known early Friday via his Instagram account. Speaking about how the […]
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Photostory: Son Shares Photos Of Tinubu Playing With Grandchildren
Seyi, the son of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has shared photos of his father playing with his grandchildren on Thursday. According to the younger Tinubu, the photos were taken on Sunday, which was the same day, his father shared a video of himself on an exercise bike and refuted […]
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Ogun state government gifts Tobi Amusan N5m and a house
Tobi Amusan made the country proud in the recently concluded sporting event in Birmingham after she set a new world record and won a gold medal. Ogun state government giftsNigerian track and field athlete, Tobi Amusan has been celebrated by the Ogun state government for her prowess in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Tobi Amusan made […]
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My husband Buhari suffered PTSD for many years after fighting civil war and being detained without rehabilitation – Aisha Buhari
She said she became his physiotherapist and nursed him to recovery after she got married to him at the young age of 19. Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari has disclosed that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) for many years. She reportedly said this at the ground-breaking ceremony for the […]
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Photostory: Abia Undergraduate Gives Birth To Quintuplets
A final year student of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Oluomachi Nwoko, has been delivered of quintuplets at the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia. Nwoko, who is 24 years old, gave birth to three girls and two boys on Tuesday. Speaking to ABN TV, a nurse on duty said “The female babies came first and she […]
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Suspected yahoo boys protest arrest of members by EFCC
Warri—Suspected yahoo boys, yesterday, caused gridlock on the Effurun roundabout to the PTI junction on the East-West road in Delta State as they protested against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly arresting some of their members. The protest, which dragged on for hours forced passengers to alight from vehicles and commercial tricycles […]
Read MoreFour family members die after eating ‘amala’ in Kogi
After eating the meal, they became sick overnight and efforts were made to stabilise them. Four members of a family at Mopa town in the Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State, have been confirmed dead after reportedly eating cassava flour meal known as’ Amala.’ The victims—a father, his two children, and a relative living […]
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Photostory: Buhari Becomes Great Grandfather
Nigerian President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has become a great grandfather for the first time. According to Daily Trust, the president’s first great grandchild was born by his granddaughter, Aisha Mukhtar who married Khalid Wambai in 2021. Mukhtar is the daughter of Buhari’s second daughter, Hajiya Fatima, who was born during his first marriage […]
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It shall never be well with Nigeria!
KaiKaiLaiLaiNeverI sayNeverI swearBoth by Shango and OgunAnd other fierySpiritual agentsThat judges humanOn this firmamentAnd I swear thatNeverNot nowOr in the nearest futureNo matter how it isNo matter how bad or wellThat she treats meI can never say orWish NigeriaMy countrySuch a damnationOr curse aBeautiful countryThat God has givenUsWhy should I curse my country?A land full […]
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Nigeria@62: We must all raise the bar of devt in Nigeria- Makinde
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Saturday, called on Nigerians to collectively raise the bar of development in every area of their lives. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Abdulroheem Adebayo Lawal, made the call on the occasion of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence anniversary, held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. […]
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Oyo govt unveils programmes to commemorate 2022 Pacesetter Women Celebration
Oyo state government has unveiled a week-long programme to commemorate this year’s Pacesetters Women Celebration in appreciation of the selfless services and contribution of women to development in the state. The Permanent Secretary, ministry of women affairs and social inclusion, Mrs Grace Oderinde who disclosed this at a press briefing noted that the Governor Seyi […]
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Missing INEC Staff Found Dead
A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Anambra state Mr Duruocha Osita Joel has been reported dead in controversial circumstances. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee or INEC, Barr. Festus Okoye in a statement on Friday disclosed that on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, the Commission’s Administrative Secretary in Anambra […]
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Photostory: Police Patrol Lagos Ahead Of Independence Day Rallies
Men of the Rapid Response Squad and the Lagos Task Force have embarked on a patrol of the Lagos metropolis ahead of Saturday’s Independence Day and planned political rallies in the state. Some of the policemen were seen at the Lekki Tollgate, a venue which the Federal High Court in Lagos had directed the supporters […]
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Create sole ministry for tourism, Ojo-Lanre urges
Ambassador, Wale Ojo-Lanre, immediate past Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Thursday called for the creation of a sole ministry for tourism. Mr, Ojo-Lanre, a foremost tourism promoter, said it is necessary to fully harness the potential of the industry for revenue generation. According to him, merging the tourism industry with […]
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Oyo govt empowers women with household and commercial equipment in 33LGs
Oyo state government on Wednesday has rolled out the first phase of an intervention scheme to empower at least fifty women in each local government areas of the state to ensure self reliance and boost their livelihood. The empowerment initiative faciliated by the state ministry of women affairs and social inclusion in collaboration with the […]
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Bukka Hut founder, Laolu Martins commits suicide
It was gathered that Martins, despite his career success, had been battling depression for a while now before he ultimately took his own life The popular Nigerian business magnate, Laolu Martins, has committed suicide after an alleged long battle with depression. Martins, an investment banking expert who was also the co-founder and executive director of […]
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Attack Again: Gunmen attack Igangan Police station, kill DCO, suspect in Oyo
UNKNOWN gunmen, last night attacked Igangan Police station in Ibarapa North Local Government area of Oyo State, killing Divisional Crime Officer, DCO, and a suspect who was in detention. According to a senior police officer, who said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, an Inspector and some suspects were on a danger list as a result […]
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ASUU:FG’s Circular Stops Reopening Of Varsities
The Federal Government has made a U-turn on its directive to vice chancellors, asking them to reopen universities, which had been shut due to the ongoing strike of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. An earlier circular dated September 23, 2022, had directed vice chancellors to reopen varsities. The new circular advised VCs to await […]
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Comedy star, Princess cries out for help after a 10-year-old girl was raped to death in Ayobo, Lagos
The comedian, who made the plea amid tears, said the police were not allowing the mother to see the child. Comedienne Princess has taken to social media to cry out for help after a 10-year-old girl was raped to death in the Ayobo community of Lagos state. In a video she shared on her Instagram […]
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