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Electricity workers urge FG to reverse 245% tariff hike
By Innocent Raphael Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) has urged the Federal Government to reverse the 245 per cent electricity hike by electricity distribution companies. National Secretary of the Association, Nnamdi Ajibo, disclosed this in a statement on Monday while reacting to the tariff hike for Band A electricity customers, as recently published by the Nigerian…
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2 arrested for forgery, extortion at Lagos Ports
By Innocent Raphael The Maritime Police Command in Lagos has apprehended two individuals for a string of offences including conspiracy, forgery of official documents, impersonation, blackmail, and extortion targeting businesses at the nation’s ports. The command disclosed this in a statement signed by Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ehinmide Rowland on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Gbenga Solomon, and…
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Zone 2 Police raid adulterated alcohol production factory, shut illegal facility
By Innocent Raphael The Zone 2 Police Command Onikan, Lagos, has announced the closure of an illegal facility and capture of a couple involved in the production and distribution of assorted adulterated alcoholic beverages. This was contained in a statement by the command on Tuesday, signed by Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ayuba Umma On April 4, a crackdown…
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BREAKING: FG extends Eid-el-Fitr holiday to thursday
Following the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, declaration that Wednesday is Eid-il-Fitri, the Federal Government has extended the public holiday for the Eid celebration to Thursday. It said that the additional day is to allow the Muslims relax and regain their energy after the fasting before resuming to work. With the extension, the public holiday would now run for three…
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Betta Edu: 50 bank accounts under investigation, says EFCC
By Innocent Raphael The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that 50 bank accounts are being investigated in the ongoing probe of suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu. According to the agency, the probe is also involving the former Chief Executive Officer of the now-suspended National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), Halima Shehu.…
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Ijebu North-East LGA, Education foundation partner to commission modern toilet facilities
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta In a bid to enhance sanitation and hygiene standards, Ijebu North-East Local Government Area of Ogun State, in collaboration with the Education Care and Support Foundation, has inaugurated a block of 10 toilet facilities at St. Joseph Primary School, located in the Odotu/Odogbe community within the Area. The Council Chairman, Badejo Folusho, said that the construction…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Pelumi Nubi Lagos Tourism Ambassador
…rewards her with car, house By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has named a United Kingdom-based Nigerian solo driver on a road trip from London to Lagos, Ms. Pelumi Nubi, as Lagos Tourism Ambassador. Sanwo-Olu also presented a house and a branded LAGRIDE vehicle with the customized number plate NUBI 9JA to the 28-year-old adventurer. The Governor…
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Eid-el-Fitri: NSCDC deploys 2,000 personnel in Lagos
By Innocent Raphael The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of residents during this year’s Eid-ul-Fitri celebration. The law enforcement agency stated this on Monday in a statement signed by Civil Defence PRO, DSC Oluwaseun Abolurin. Eid-el-Fitri, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,”…
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BREAKING: Iwo monarch turbans new Chief Imam of Iwoland
The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, would on Monday turban the new Chief Imam of Iwoland. WesternPost reports that the immediate past Imam, Sheik AbdulFatahi Olododo died last week. The Otun Imam, Sheik Muhammed -Thanni AbdulMumin Adedeji would be turbaned as the Chief Imam of Iwoland by 4:30pm at Oluwo Palace Square, Iwo.
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BREAKING: 60 PDP Reps threaten to defect
A total of 60 lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have threatened to decamp if the acting national chairman, Umar Ililya Damagum, does not resign. The lawmakers said Damagum should be replaced by someone from the North Central in line with the constitution of the party. They accused Damagum who…
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