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1 day ago
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…
Zamfara fire
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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…
Police arrest street light vandals in Rivers
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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
Defection: Court adjourns case of Rivers lawmakers over missing documents
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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…
The Nigeria Police Force
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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)…
Gunmen attack Katsina LG chairman's residence, kill security aide
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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…
LASBCA
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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…
Governor Umo Eno has flagged off a state-of-the-art Command and Control Centre in Akwa Ibom as part of his ARISE Agenda, promising enhanced security and real-time response to criminal activity.
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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…
Court
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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…
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Government policies and devaluation of the naira are responsible for the worsening cost of living, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said.
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The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Dr Chinyere Almona, has expressed surprise over the abrupt implementation of the newly introduced four per cent Customs Processing Charge (CPC), which took effect on February 4.
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A report said 43.7 per cent of Nigeria’s businesses reduced their workforces last year as a result of macroeconomic challenges.
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has increased all port rates and dues from seven per cent to 15 per cent in its first tariff adjustment in 32 years.
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Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, in this interview, addresses sundry issues in the air transport sector, including the controversial creation of more state-owned airports, stalled concession plan, and perennial extortion at the facilities.
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The dust around the Federal Government's approved 50 per cent tariff hike on telephony services in the country has not settled as a non-governmental organisation in Nigeria, the Cloud Network Foundation (CNF) has called on the Federal Government to reassess the hike, warning of its potential economic and social repercussions.
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Baobab Nigeria has received an affirmed 'Bbb+' rating from Agusto & Co., a leading Pan-African credit rating agency.
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Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has stressed the urgent need for patient capital to drive sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical sector.
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PE Energy Limited, a leading energy services company has unveiled a new technology, Multi-phase Pump and Systems, to end gas flaring and boost oil production in Nigeria.
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The Bank of England was widely expected to cut its key interest rate on Thursday to help support weak British growth even if UK inflation stays elevated.