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FG sets up panel to investigate Abuja stadium violence
The Federal Government has set up a panel to investigate the violence that resulted after the Super Eagles game against Ghana’s Black Stars at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday. This was contained in a statement by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, which was made available to our correspondent. Irate fans went on rampage, destroying all…
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Rig practitioners president berates Seyi Makinde on collection of N30,000 permit for borehole drilling
Richard Thomas, Ibadan National President of Association of Water Well Drilling Rig Owners & Practitioners (AWDROP), Engr. Michael Ale, has urged the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to abolish N30,000 permit on borehole drilling in the state. Ale in a statement he signed, said the decision will make life more difficult for citizens. The water expert noted that government should…
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Prince vying for Olowu of Owu stool ‘from Ibadan’
Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A mild drama ensued at the Olowu of Owu Palace, Abeokuta on Thursday when one of the seven princes shortlisted by the head of Otileta Ruling House for the vacant stool of the Olowu was discovered to have lied about his state of origin. The seven princes shortlisted at the last screening are Prince Adegbemi Adewale (Aderinoye…
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BREAKING: US to make Lagos consulate world’s largest
The United States Consulate in Lagos will be the largest in the world when completed in 2027, Ambassador Mary Leonard has said. The groundbreaking of the consulate which is expected to cost $537million was done by Ambassador Leonard and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Eko Atlantic City in Lagos on Thursday. According to Ambassador Leonard, the 10-storey consular…
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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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Eguavoen steps down, NFF disengages Super Eagles’ technical crew after Ghana loss
Following the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down as the team’s technical adviser with immediate effect. The Nigeria Football Federation disclosed this in a statement by released by the commuinications department on Thursday. The NFF also said it has withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the…
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World Bank suspends Nigerian company, MD for corruption
The World Bank has suspended a Nigerian company SoftTech IT Solutions and Serviced and its Managing Director, Mr Isah Kantigi over corrupt practices. In a statement published on its website on Wednesday, World Bank said the IT company and its MD were slammed with a 50-month and 60-month debarment respectively for “corrupt practices as part of the National Social Safety Nets…
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Obiano’s wife declares for Senate, apologises to Soludo, Bianca
Former First Lady of Anambra State, Ebelechukwu Obiano, has signified her intention to run for the Anambra North Senatorial District seat in the 2023 general elections. Mrs Obiano declared her interest in the senate seat in a statement she released on Wednesday. She said she was coming to serve the people better in a higher capacity after her time as…
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UK Council suspends Nigerian for arranging payment to husband’s company
A local authority lawyer has been struck off after failing to declare she was submitting invoices to pay to her husband’s company. Omolarami Akindiji, who worked as a legal services manager at Corby Borough Council, submitted two invoices each for £1,550 for services purported to be provided by a company called Alfa Topco. The business was described at Companies House…
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‘Illegal mining polluting rivers in Osun’
The government of the State of Osun has warned mineral resources exploiters and defaulters of environmental standards in the State to forthwith comply with the government’s regulations or face legal action. The state in a statement by Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Funke Egbemode, condemned the flagrant abuse of its environment by illegal miners, especially the pollution of the…
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