Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Police nab suspected traffic robber, recover toy pistol
The police command in Lagos state has arrested an armed robbery suspect, Yusuf Jafar, for allegedly robbing victims at gunpoint in the Isheri area of the state. This was disclosed in a post shared on its official X handle @LagosPoliceNG on Friday. It stated that the suspect was arrested based on…
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Ondo NSCDC Commandant Urges Enhanced Participation of Women in Peacebuilding
Oluyemi Ibiloye, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State, has stressed the importance of women’s increased participation in promoting peace and reconciliation for societal progress. Ibiloye conveyed this message during the 2024 International Women’s Day celebration organized by the Ondo State Civil Defence Officers Wives Association (CDOWA)…
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Kogi: Those who protested at EFCC against Bello are known political jobbers – Indigenes
The Kogi Collective Interest Group (KOCIG) has labeled the demonstration at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) targeting former State Governor Yahaya Bello as driven by political motives. Abdulganiyu Yusuf, the group’s Chairman, asserted this stance in a statement released on Friday. The statement read, “It has come to the attention of the…
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Primary, Secondary Schools Shut Down In Cross River
An outbreak of measles has been confirmed in two schools located in Akpabuyo local government areas of Cross River state, Nigeria. The affected schools are Navy Secondary School and Penniel Primary School. Dr. Henry Ayuk, the state commissioner for health, disclosed the outbreak and mentioned that the State Rapid Response Team…
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Fuel Scarcity Hits Abuja
Fuel scarcity has hit the Nigerian capital, Abuja, with commuters and commercial drivers forming long queues at fuel stations in different parts of the city. The queues have led to traffic congestion in certain areas. Some filling stations were observed to be closed, while others had long queues of vehicles waiting to…
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Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou set to clash in heavyweight boxing match
By Miracle Ogunde Former World heavy weight champion and Nigeran-Britidh boxer, Anthony Joshua is set to clash with Francis Ngannou in a heavyweight boxing match happening in Saudi Arabia tonight. The power-packed boxing fight between the two fighters will see them earn massive prize money and fight purses. The fight…
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International Women’s Day; Aiyedatiwa Promises to Support Women-owned Businesses
In line with the theme of the 2024 International Women’s Day, the governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to continue its deliberate investment in women’s programs. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, made this declaration while celebrating the International Women’s Day with Ondo state women…
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Kidnappers deserve death penalty – Remi Tinubu
By Miracle Ogunde Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said that anyone convicted of abduction deserves capital punishment. The first lady stated this in her reaction to the news of 200 women who were kidnapped in Borno State, and over 280 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Kaduna State. Remi Tinubu,…
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Herbert Wigwe’s Daughter Under Attack For Reportedly Disrespecting Vice President Shettima
By Our Correspondent Tochi Wigwe, the daughter of late Herbert Wigwe, has come under social media fire for failing to stand and greet Vice President, Kashim Shettima. An X user identified as Sadiq Jibrin Gadah had taken to the platform to call out Tochi for failing to show her respects to Shettima during one…
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EFCC Arrests 48 ‘Yahoo Boys’, Herbalist
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 48 (Forty-eight) suspected internet fraudsters and herbalist for offences bordering on conspiracy and obtaining under false pretence in Lokoja, Kogi State capital. They were arrested upon credible intelligence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at various locations in Lokoja, The herbalist,…
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Alleged N4bn Fraud: EFCC Decries Obiano’s Delay Tactics
Lead prosecution counsel in the trial of Willie Obiano , former governor of Anambra state, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, on Thursday, March 7, 2024, accused the defence team of Obiano of allegedly evading prosecution’s service of a counter-affidavit. Obiano is facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a nine-count…
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Police Give Update On Kidnap Of 287 Kaduna Students By Bandits
By Our Correspondent The Kaduna State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has assured that the 287 students kidnapped from a school in Kaduna would be rescued. The spokesperson of the Command, Mansir Hassan, gave the assurance while reacting to the unfortunate incident. It would be recalled that not less than 287 students from…