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Kaduna State Government has intervened in the ongoing industrial dispute between Kaduna Electric and its workers' union, resulting in a power outage. Deputy Governor, Hadiza Balarabe, hosted the meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Thursday, pleading with the union to restore electricity to consumers as soon as possible. Balarabe implored the management and the…
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Electricity workers in Ibadan, on Thursday, staged a protest against the sack of 17 colleagues and the casualisation of workers without formal employment. The workers, who occupied the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) office in the Ring Road area, alleged that some employees had worked as casual workers for years, receiving meager salaries without prospects…
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The Lagos State Government has commenced its e-registration process for the 2025 Entrance Examination (Screening Test) for Primary Six pupils seeking admission into its Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools. The announcement was made by the Director of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Adebayo Orunsolu, on Thursday. Orunsolu confirmed that the e-registration portal opened…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations office, has said the fire incident that occurred in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State in the early hours of Wednesday, claimed 17 lives. In a statement, NEMA said 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at different hospitals. According…
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A woman identified as Madam Stella has drowned her six-year-old daughter, Rachael, in a fit of rage. The incident occurred on Monday in the Ukubie community, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State/ The act occurred after Rachael disobeyed her mother's repeated warnings not to bathe in the river. According to eyewitnesses, the young…
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Urban Living Development Limited, a leader in innovative real estate solutions, has officially unveiled MegaOne Lagos—a premium estate that marries urban sophistication with a healthy, tranquil lifestyle. Strategically located in the heart of Abomiti Community, Ibeju Lekki, this landmark development promises to redefine luxury living while delivering remarkable returns on investment. The project, which comes…
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Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and two others from kidnappers . The victims, Elisha Jeremiah, an ASP attached to the FCID in Abuja, Oyedele Ebenezer
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The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo, on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely. Police spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed this in a short statement on Tuesday. Adejobi said Ogunjobi, a retired police officer, was charged before the court with conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely. Ogunjobi…
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The Zone 2 Police Command headquarters, Onikan, has confirmed the detention of an Investigating Police Officer (IPO) attached to Isheri-Oshun Division, for allegedly doctoring a case file and medical doctor’s report. The Assistance Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of the, zone, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have kidnapped no fewer than 10 travellers in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State. The gunmen struck in the Ipele axis along the Owo-Benin highway, within the council area of the state when the space bus of the travellers was waylaid. A few days ago, gunmen suspected to be…
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The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has prosecuted and secured the conviction of Mr. Joseph Kola Bamigboye for impersonation and fraud. Bamigboye pleaded guilty to two count charges of falsely representing himself as an officer of LASBCA, an act deemed illegal and punishable under Section 380(1) of the Criminal…
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In a bold move to strengthen security in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has officially flagged off the construction of a Command and Control Centre, a key component of his ARISE Agenda. The facility is designed to digitally manage and oversee security operations across the state, ensuring real-time information sharing and rapid response to…
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Seven suspects were arraigned on Monday before the Kwara State High Court, Ilorin, over the murder of Mojisola Awesu, a student of the State College of Health Technology, Offa, which occurred last year. The court could not hear their pleas because the two principal accused persons were not represented in court. Justice Ibrahim Yusuf ordered…