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Ogun So-Safe apprends man after using fake pistol to rob
By Kolawole Olayinka and Innocent Raphael In an operation led by the Ogun State Community, Social Orientation, and Safety Corps (So-Safe), a man notorious for robbing victims using a gas lighter disguised as a pistol has been apprehended. According to a press release from Assistant Commander Moruf Yusuf, issued by the Office of the Director of Information and Public Relations…
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BREAKING: Kano Court sentences Chinese man to death for killing girlfriend
Kano High Court has sentenced Geng Quandong, a Chinese man to death by hanging, after standing trial for the murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Buhari. Quandong, 47, was found guilty of the offence of culpable homicide punishable with death under Section 221 of the Penal Code Law of Kano State and convicted accordingly. …Details later
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Ondo APC governorship aspirant, Akintelure dies
An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Ondo governorship election Paul Akintelure is dead. The spokesperson of the APC in Ondo State Alex Kalejaye confirmed the death on Tuesday. While the cause of his death is still unknown, Akintelure’s demise came days after the medical doctor turned politician raised an alarm about threats to his life. “Initially, I hope…
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LASG seals businesses, churches over noise pollution
By Innocent Raphael In its ongoing efforts to combat noise pollution, the Lagos State Government has taken action by sealing off two churches, four hotels, two plazas, and a gas firm for violating noise pollution laws across the state. These establishments, located in various parts of the state, were sealed after multiple attempts to ensure adherence to the approved noise…
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The uncommon transformation of water transportation in 1000 days of LAGFERRY’s operations, by Akeem Odusina
Between February 10, 2020 when the commercial operations of Lagos Ferry Services was launched by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at Badore Terminal, Ajah Eti-Osa and March 19, 2024; it has been an eventful journey of one thousandth (1000th) day of commuting Lagosians and businesses of Lagos on the inland waterways. Despite months of lockdown occasioned by the global outbreak of Corona…
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BREAKING: Edo PDP Chairman, Aziegbemi reportedly regains freedom
Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, has regained freedom. It was disclosed by Channels TV on its programme, The Monring brief, on Tuesday. Aziegbemi was kidnapped last week friday in Benin. It was reported that the abductors demanded for a N500m ransom when they contacted his family members. Although, it cannot be confirmed if…
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LASG begins construction of old Ojo road dual carriageway
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos state government has commenced the construction of Old Ojo Road situated in Oriade LCDA within the Amuwo Odofin local government area, transforming it into a dual carriageway. The Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Lagos Governor, Jubril Gawat, made this known in a post on his X handle on Monday, March 25. Part of…
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Fleeing Binance executive should’ve been placed on watchlist, says ex-DSS Director
A former Assistant Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, has berated the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for not transferring fleeing Binance executive Nadeem Anjarwalla to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission or the secret police for custody. The former DSS Assistant Director said NSA’s office is not a security agency with no detention…
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UN pledges support to NDLEA in combating drug abuse
By Innocent Raphael In a significant development aimed at bolstering efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria, the United Nations has pledged its support to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The assurance came during a courtesy visit by the Deputy Secretary General of the UN, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, to the Chairman and Chief Executive…
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Olaoluwa has capacity to drive Diaspora Centre, says Dabiri-Erewa
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has expressed satisfaction on the appointment of Prof. Senayon Olaoluwa as the First Director General of the newly created Diaspora Centre of Excellence. Olaoluwa’s appointment took effect from March 1, 2024 and it is for three years. The TETFUND funded centre is an initiative of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, in…
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