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Elijah Adeogun, a prominent leader in Ota, Ogun State, has described as false, unfounded, and malicious reports that the police declared a manhunt for him over an alleged community attack in Osuke on 27 February 2025. It was reported that during two separate attacks on the Osuke community, one person, Saheed Shoboyejo, was killed, while…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgement, held that the application of the plaintiff was incompetent under the Fundamental…
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After a decade of legal battles, retired workers of the defunct New Nigerian Newspapers (NNN) are still awaiting the payment of their gratuities and pensions, with the death toll among them now reaching 107. The Joint Union of New Nigerian Newspapers (NNN) retirees confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that another beneficiary, Mr. Zakka Bitiyong…
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Nollywood filmmaker and actress Omoni Oboli’s latest movie, “Love In Every Word”, has returned to YouTube after it was removed over a copyright claim. Oboli, in a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, confirmed that the issue had been resolved and urged fans to keep watching the movie. “Hey besties, thank you for the…
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Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA), a Non Governmental organisation (NGO) has called on Anambra government to take immediate action to rehabilitate children of juvenile offences. The Executive Director and Founder of the NGO, Mr. Belonwu Ezeanyaeche, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ezeanyaeche, who was reacting…
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The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it regrets the gas tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge, which caused widespread damage and disruption on Tuesday. In a statement, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi sympathised with those affected, just as he commended the swift response of emergency services working tirelessly to manage the aftermath. Osiyemi…
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The central parity rate of the Chinese currency Renminbi, or the Yuan, strengthened 45 pips to 7.1696 against the dollar on Wednesday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. READ ALSO:Edo Poly lifts fee payment enforcement for student loan applicants The central parity rate of the Yuan against the dollar is based…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting commercial sex workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the plaintiff’s application was incompetent under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has appealed to motorists to refrain from driving, or reduce speed during heavy rainfall to minimise accidents. Mr. Wasiu Ogunmefun, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander of FRSC, made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ota. Ogunmefun identified excessive speeding as one of…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released a list of 58 companies operating illegal Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, warning the public to avoid investing with them. Here's the full list: 1. Wales Kingdom Capital 2. Bethseida Group of Companies 3. AQM Capital Limited 4. Titan Multibusiness Investment Limited 5. Brickwall Global Investment Limited…
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The President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Dr. Tulia Jackson, has said the union will also listen to the other side to get a balanced view after suspended lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made it aware of her case against the Senate and its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. On Tuesday, Natasha tabled her case during the Women…