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Olanipekun steps in as Chairman of Body of Benchers
Former President of the Nigeria Bar Association Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has assumed office as the 50th chairman of the Body of Benchers. In his acceptance speech on Thursday, Olanipekun noted that this was the first time that the new chairman and vice chairman were delivering their address at the body’s new building. “My stepping in as the 50th Chairman of…
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Why we’re building world’s largest Consulate in Lagos – US govt
The United States says it is committed to strengthening the enduring U.S.-Nigeria relationship, investing in the partnership for the benefit of the two nations. At a historic groundbreaking ceremony highlighting the enduring bilateral friendship and partnership between the United States and Nigeria, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu joined U.S. Ambassador, Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Consul General, Claire Pierangelo on…
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PHOTO NEWS: APC National Leader, Tinubu at new US Consulate groundbreaking at Eko Atlantic City
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Boko Haram fighters kill scores of ISWAP terrorists in supremacy battle
Boko Haram fighters have ambushed and killed scores of Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a renewed ‘war of supremacy’ between the two extremist sects. It was gathered that insurgents of the Boko Haram faction loyal to Buduma paraded and later slaughtered dozens of ISWAP fighters at a makeshift gravesite. The Boko Haram elements later burnt alive…
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Train attack: DIA uncovers bandits’ camps, NAF shells scores of terrorists in Kaduna village
The joint intelligence service has uncovered scores of makeshift facilities and forest settlements, serving as camps for armed bandits and kidnappers terrorising travellers along Abuja-Kaduna highway and train routes. This is coming as the Nigerian Airforce (NAF) aircraft killed scores of terrorists on Wednesday after obtaining intelligence on their movement. It gathered that after obtaining intelligence on the movement of…
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VP Osinbajo receives Muslim clerics, leaders, harps on unity, tolerance
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says unity and tolerance are crucial values needed to safeguard peace and stability in a multi-religious society like Nigeria. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday evening when he received on a courtesy call at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, a delegation of Imams, Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders from all over the country. According to a…
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Lekki Toll Plaza: LASG, LCC engage stakeholders, seek understanding
*LCC restates commitment to quality service in Lekki corridor Lagos State government has urged the people of the state, especially the residents of Lekki and Ikoyi, to show understanding ahead of the proposed reopening of the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge Toll Plaza by the Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC). The appeal was made by Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga…
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Senate orders pay-tv service providers to return to pay-per-view subscription model
…direct downward review of tariff President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has constituted a seven-man ad-hoc committee to probe the tariff hike introduced by pay-tv service providers operating in the country. This was even as the Senate directed all pay-tv service providers to immediately review their bouquet prices downwards in tandem with the prevailing reality of economic situation in Nigeria.…
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Zambian CAF official dies after Abuja stadium stampede
A medical doctor from Zambia, Joseph Kabungo, has reportedly died after the stampede that followed the Nigeria, Ghana 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff game. Kabungo was the Confederation of African Football (CAF) doping control officer for the Super Eagles and Black Stars game at the MKO Abiola stadium on Tuesday. He died after violence erupted at the end of the…
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