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Ajayi Crowther University expels students over death of colleague
By Innocent Raphael Ajayi Crowther University has expelled several students involved in a fight resulting in the death of a fellow student. In a statement issued by the University detailed that the altercation stemmed from accusations against the deceased student, who was alleged to have stolen a mobile phone. While concealing the exact number of expelled students, the university confirmed…
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LG Autonomy: S’Court fixes May 30 to hear FG’s suit against Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, 34 governors
The Supreme Court has fixed Thursday, May 30 for hearing of the suit filed by the Federal Government against Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Prince Dapo Abiodun and 34 other State Governors over alleged misconduct in the affairs of local governments. Federal Government also sought full autonomy for the third tier of governemnt in the country. The Attorney General of the Federation…
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NSIB begins investigation as Abuja bound train derails in Kaduna
A train from Kaduna heading for Abuja has derailed at Jere, Kaduna, an hour after commencing its journey on Sunday. The train which had dozens of passengers on board departed Kaduna around 8:05 am. Three carriages were reported to have skidded off the tracks. Security personnel, including the Nigeria Police and Army, were present at the site to provide support.…
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Sanwo-Olu supports Hajj 2024 pilgrims with $100 each
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has supported the 2024 Hajj pilgrims with $100 each. According to the State Government, this is to prevent the state intending pilgrims from suffering from the shortfall in their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA) as a result of epileptic foreign exchange rates. The Governor waded into the matter following a recent protest…
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Pa Adebanjo alive, hale, hearty- Sources
By Innocent Raphael Reliable sources have confirmed that Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, is alive, hale, and hearty. This confirmation counters recent rumors suggesting the nonagenarian had passed away. A close source to Pa Adebanjo, who initially did not respond to calls and texts from our correspondent, has now clarified the elder statesman’s health…
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No fair hearing when I was dethroned by Ganduje- Emir Sanusi
By Innocent Raphael Newly reinstated Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II has revealed that he was not given a chance to defend himself before his dethronement, which was based on unspecified allegations of insubordination. Sanusi, in an interview with Television Continental (TVC), expressed said he was deposed by former Kano Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje without fair hearing, an action leading to the…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly mourns as wife of Deputy Chief Whip dies 4days after death of Obasa’s father
Adenike Setonji-David, wife of the Deputy Chief Whip of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David has died four days after the death of the father of Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. She died in the early hours of Saturday, 25 May, 2024, after a protracted illness. According to a reliable source in the House, Adenike had been sick since last…
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BREAKING: Ex-EFCC Chairman, Larmode dies in Egypt
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde has died. Lamorde died in Egypt where he had travelled for medical treatment at age 61. Born on 20 December 1962, Lamorde joined the Nigerian Police in 1986 and retired as a Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2021. While a police officer, he served as EFCC…
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Chinese expatriate arrested in Abia over murder of crane operator
By Innocent Raphael Abia State Police have confirmed the arrest of Mr. GZ Zhen, a Chinese expatriate working at Inner Galaxy Steel in Umuahala Asa, Ukwa West council area. Zhen is accused of murdering a female crane operator, Ocheze Ogbonna. Recall that news sources had reported the incident occurred during a night shift when Ogbonna rejected Zhen’s sexual advances. Zhen…
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Kano Emirate: Atiku condemns military deployment, calls for peace
By Innocent Raphael Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the deployment of soldiers in Kano amid the ongoing dispute over the Emirate’s throne, urging for peace and adherence to constitutional principles. A statement released on Saturday by his Media Aide, Paul Ibe, said Federal Government’s intervention disrupts the state’s peace and security and violates the 1999 Constitution as amended.…
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