Metro
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The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Jude Chidiebere, a former husband to Nigeria's envoy to Argentina, Chikerenwa Cordelia Anyatonwu over joint ownership of property in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang in a judgement delivered on Monday, dismissed the appeal for want of merit. Chidiebere had sued…
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The Nigeria Police High Command has dismissed allegations of nepotism and ethnic sentiments by the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. A story on the IGP’s tribal inclinations had gone viral on social media. Police spokesman, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi who said there is no truth in the allegation noted that there was a need…
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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has presented a whooping N1.5 Billion insurance money to widows and next-of-kins of policemen who died in the line of duty. The cheques were presented at the police headquarters, Abuja by the IGP and his lieutenants. The benefits, according to IGP were given to the relatives of…
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of John Paul Akinduro as Spokesperson to the Deputy Governor of the state, Olayide Adelami. Until his appointment, Akinduro was Special Assistant on Media and Digital Communications to the former governor of Ondo state, Dr Olusegun Mimiko - a position he has held since leaving office…
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Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped and killed the Village Head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate in Toro LGA of Bauchi State, Alh Garba Badamasi. It was reported that the gunmen invaded the community on Friday, 15th March and shot randomly at the locals, scared them off and abducted the village head. Further details…
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To actualise its promise to sustain a flood free Lagos, the state government has intensified dredging/cleaning of major drainage channels and canals across the state.
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Mikano Motors recently welcomed Ossai Adaeze Marian as their latest brand ambassador. If the name doesn’t ring a bell yet, here are two clues; ‘Kizz’ and ‘Daniel’.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 20-year-old hair stylist, Josephine Odunu and a dispatch rider, Edesemi Ikporo, 30, for selling and distributing illicit drug-laced chin-chin to school students...
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Uproar has greeted the continued detention of two teenagers, Chinedu Ogboo and Chima Ossai, in the facility of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Anambra Police Command, since February 16 without trial.
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The police in Lagos State have arrested two persons; Lekan Ibrahim and Olumide Oladiji for traffic robbery in the Lekki area of the state. The suspects allegedly disguised themselves as beggars and approached a motorist in Agungi
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Gunmen, suspected to be hoodlums have shot dead a young man identified as Johnson George Sopruchi at Abakiliki close near Emenike Street, Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt City Council of Rivers State.
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An explosion in Kidandan village of Giwa Local Council of Kaduna State has claimed the life of a pupil of an Islamiyya school, while 20 others were injured.
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Leading recruitment and HR solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa, Jobberman has launched its latest gender responsiveness campaign focused on elevating entrepreneurship and vocational training for young women in Kaduna...
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The Deputy National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. (Arc.) Setonji Koshoedo has described the late Olubadan, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, as a unique Oba in the annals of Ibadan Obaship history. This description was conveyed in Hon. Koshoedo's condolence message to Governor 'Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Oyo State on the…
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The Police Command in Kaduna has arrested a 35-year-old man (name withheld), over alleged kidnapping in the state.The police also recovered arms and ammunition in a raid conducted at the residence of the suspect.
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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned to June 2, 2024, hearing in the suit filed by the Management Council of Lagos Country Club, against the Registered Trustees of the club, over plans to inaugurate an Interim Management Board.
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No fewer than 40 less-privileged pupils of Obafemi Owode Local Council Nursery and Primary School, Apena, Magbon, Ogun State recently received school uniforms, sandals and other school materials, to promote their well-being. The gesture, courtesy of Chapel of Glory, a nondenominational Worship Centre of Ogun State Christian Pilgrim Welfare Board, was meant to help the pupils…
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Ronik Comprehensive School, a foremost co-educational secondary school, will today hold a Spelling Bee competition for primary schools in Lagos State from 10am to 2pm at the school hall.
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As a result of the alarming proliferation of counterfeit products in the market, which pose a significant challenge to manufacturers and consumers in Nigeria, Verisafety is set to provide free product authentication and anti-counterfeiting labels to 100 manufacturing companies across the country.
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FAN Milk Plc., has announced a strategic partnership with Obasanjo Farms Nigeria Limited. The joint venture is aimed at advancing dairy farming expansion and promoting local sourcing in Nigeria. The farm, situated in Iseyin, Oyo State, is expected to produce 300 heifers within the first year of project and it is expected that the farm would…
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Troops belonging to the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, have announced their breakthrough over extremists and insurgents in Taraba State.
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The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has commended the governors of Oyo, Osun and the serving Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Senator Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke(Osun) and former Osun State Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola respectively, for their commitment to rehabilitation of Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan Road.