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Four persons were killed on Friday in a communal clash that occurred at a boundary community linking Akure South and Idanre Local Government Areas of Ondo State. According to sources, indigenes of the two communities had long been laying claim to a disputed territory identified as Gbalegi. The clash comes four days after two persons…
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A 43-year-old visa agent, Oluwasegun Abioye, on Thursday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a visa seeker of N9m. Abioye, who resides at Agege, Lagos, is facing a two count charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and stealing. The Prosecutor, Insp. John Iberedem, told the court that the…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 36 scavengers over alleged possession of illicit drugs and weapons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Commandant, NSCDC FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this, on Friday in Abuja, saying the suspects were caught in various areas of the FCT. The News Agency of…
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With the electorate set to elect chairmen and councillors across the 18 local council areas and 203 wards of Ondo State, some residents have disclosed that they were not aware that the election would be held on Saturday. While speaking to The Guardian, the residents expressed dismay over the inactive sensitisation on the part of…
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The Lagos State government has facilitated a peace accord between the national executive members and Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Mr Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Lagos State governor on Transportation, confirmed this in a statement on Thursday. He noted that facilitating the peace accord, held at…
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The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned recent attacks in Borno and Zamfara states, describing them as "senseless acts of violence" that have devastated families and communities across Northern Nigeria. The group emphasized the need to review security procedures to prevent future mistakes and mitigate the risks to innocent lives in counter-terrorism efforts.…
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Activist and human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to disclose and prosecute dismissed officers within the agency. He argued that such action would serve as a deterrent to others.
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On January 13, 2025, a series of events were held to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of Otunba Anthony Olusegun Odugbesan, the Otunba Jagunragunshin of Odoragunshin, Epe, Lagos State and Ajisetoba of Ijebu-Isiwo, Ogun State.
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Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 23-year-old man, identified only as Success, for allegedly fatally stabbing his father with a machete in Amukpe community, Sapele Local Council.
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, Mrs Aishatu Abdullahi, and an Assistant Chief Accountant, Mrs Ghaji Rahila...
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Aten-man kidnapping gang has abducted five individuals, including a woman, her daughter, a visitor, and two men, in Odo-Eku community, Isin Local Council of Kwara State.
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A 24-year-old man, Victor Akande, was yesterday arraigned before a State Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ado Ekiti for allegedly threatening the life of the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti, Most Reverend Felix Femi Ajakaye.
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A prosecution witness, Oladimeji Dada, has testified before a Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), revealing how his gateman, Usman Amidu, allegedly broke into his house and stole property, including Samsung phones, an iPad, a Nokia phone, a tablet, and over N1.2 million in cash.
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Friday presented the instruments of appointment and staff of office to two kings in the southern senatorial district of Ondo State. Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor (Office of the Deputy Governor), John Paul Akinduro, in a statement, said the monarchs are Oba Hosea Fonghon, who became the new Takunbe of…
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The Renewed Hope Ambassadors Network (RHAN) has commended Dangote Refinery for its proactive role in enhancing the economic transformation policies of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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The House of Representatives Minority caucus has expressed sadness over the sudden passage of the Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, describing her as a quintessential, pragmatic, responsive humanist. This was contained in a jointly signed condolence message by the minority caucus leaders, Kingsley Chinda, Ali Isa, Minority Whip; Aliyu Madaki; Deputy Minority Leader and George…
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The Oyo State Government has commenced a major road rehabilitation project in key areas of Ibadan, the state capital, to improve transportation infrastructure and enhance mobility. The roads under rehabilitation include Bashorun Oluwo-nla, Agbowo Road, Eleyele-Water Road, and Zion Plaza-Olusoji Road. The projects are expected to be completed within eight weeks, according to a statement…
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No fewer than three septuagenarians and 15 other kidnapped victims have been rescued by Troops of the Three Division Nigerian Army
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The National Opposition Movement Coalition, also known as "The Alternative" has sounded the alarm on the state
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to arraign a firm and three former aides of ex-Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. ICPC’s Spokesperson, Mr Demola Bakare,in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said that the accused persons would be arraigned in court on Friday in a fresh N64 million…
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The Dangote Refinery has announced an upward review in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the refinery.