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Tragedy as gunmen kidnap pregnant woman in Ogun
Suspected gunmen have abducted a pregnant woman in Abeokuta, the Ogun State. Spokeswoman for the Ogun Police Command, Omolola Odutola said the case was reported to them. “One Ogunbunmi Lateef of Oke Lantoro reported that his pregnant wife due for delivery left home for State Hospital Ijaiye Abeokuta,” she said on her X handle. “The woman simply identified as Mrs…
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Data, Statistics crucial in national planning- EFCC Chairman
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has described data and statistics as crucial in national planning and developmental processes.He made the observation in Abuja on Thursday when a combined delegation of the management team of National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), led by Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran and the…
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LASTMA impounds 40 vechicles over illegal garages, obstructions at Idumota
In a move to restore order and ensure the free flow of traffic, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded another 25 commercial and 15 private vehicles operating illegal garages and causing serious road obstructions around Oyingbo, Ijora, and Idumota areas of Lagos. The operation, led by LASTMA Head of Enforcement Mr. Kayode Odunuga under the directives of…
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Rivers is peaceful, safe – Fubara
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, said the state is peaceful and safe despite the recent security concern over the administration of local government areas. He made the remark during a visit to Omuma Local Government Area where two security operatives were killed in the political crisis. The governor was there to inspect the progress of work on the 14.6…
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BREAKING! Cholera: WHO announces 1, 900 deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO), has said over 1,900 death cases have been reported globally due to the disease outbreak. Africa ranks highest with 1,698 deaths, followed by the Eastern Mediterranean with 256 deaths. America has recorded 13 deaths, South-East Asia has four deaths, and Europe has reported only one death. A statement by the health organisation’s Eastern Mediterranean Region,…
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Cholera: One dead, five hospitalized in Ogun
Ogun State Government has confirmed the outbreak of Cholera which has claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman, and five persons hospitalised. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, said the incident happened in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North local government area of the state. The incident was said to have occurred four days ago. The deceased woman contracted cholera,…
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Kano Govt orders Emir Bayero to vacate mini palace
After Thursday’s Federal High Court’s ruling setting aside the steps taken in repealing the Kano Emirates Council Law, the state government has ordered deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to vacate Nassarawa Mini Palace. At a press conference, the Kano State Attorney General (AG), Haruna Isah Dederi, emphasised the need for the renovation of the facility which is solely owned by…
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Sanwo-Olu hands over 270 home units to Egan allottees
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, has handed over 270 out of 846 home units at Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate in Ikotun-Igando Local Council Development, LCDA, Area of the State. Sanwo-Olu stressed the need for private sector’s collaboration in bridging the gab in provision of affordable homes for the masses in Lagos. The Governor expressed commitment of his…
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Senate passes National Anti-Doping Bill
The Senate has passed the National Anti-Doping Bill seeking to domesticate the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s convention against doping in sports. The Senators passed the bill for the third time, after the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the National Anti-Doping…
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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu rewards LASU best graduating student with N10m
Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu has rewarded the best graduating student of the Lagos State University (LASU) for the 27th Convocation, Olaniyi Olawale, with the sum of ten million naira. WESTERN POST reports that Olawale finished from the Accounting Department with 4.98 CGPA. Sanwo-olu made the announcement at the award of Academic and Professional Doctorate degrees and conferment of ranks of distinguished…
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