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The Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has called on pastors and Islamic clerics, popularly called ‘Alfas,’ to take over the leadership of the country by joining politics in order to build the nation’s democracy and entrench credible leadership. Oba Akanbi also urged youths to be bold and confident to make an impact…
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The police in Adamawa State have apprehended three members of a notorious gang group known as “Shila boys” in Yola for alleged robbery. The police spokesman in Adamawa, Suleiman Nguroje, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Yola. Nguroje said the police received credible information that five of the boys were robbing people…
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The Lagos State Government has implemented stricter measures to combat noise pollution, mandating that nightclubs, lounges, bars and worship centres obtain permits for events involving amplified sound. According to the state, these regulations are aimed at safeguarding residents' health and well-being during the festive season and beyond. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment…
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The National Drug Law Enforment Agency (NDLEA) has arrested six foreigners found with two boats loaded with drugs at the Eleko Beach in Lagos Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, said operatives of the Marine Command of NDLEA at 2:30am on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 intercepted two…
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The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has expressed concern that the ongoing rift between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, could jeopardise the party's prospects in the 2027 polls. Chaired by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, the forum, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja,…
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Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aberdeen, Scotland has appointed Oladapo Richards as its new President for year 2025. Oladapo also joins the JCI Scotland 2025 National Executives led by National President Laird Faichney-Smith. Oladapo Richards, a Product Manger by profession with extensive experience product management, has been an active member of JCI Aberdeen since 2023. Before…
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Lack of sleep is an obvious energy drainer, but did you know that hormonal changes, diet, inactivity, medical conditions, or even narcolepsy could also be sabotaging your energy levels? Despite sleeping in all weekend or getting a full night’s rest, many people still wake up exhausted. If you find yourself constantly tired, even after plenty…
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The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has taken four minors into custody for allegedly stealing iron rods from an uncompleted building in the Guzape area of Abuja. The minors, identified as Matthew Vincent, 15; Timothy Shedrack, 15; Moses Vincent, 11; and Lucky Enoch, 11, were apprehended after a complaint was lodged at the Guzape Police…
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have arrested a 48-year-old businessman, Ifeanyi Orizu for ingesting 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine. Mr Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesman, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that Orizu was intercepted while attempting to board an Air France flight 844 from the…
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The Nigerian Army has inaugurated a new recreational facility named the Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja Recreational Park at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos. The facility was dedicated to Mrs. Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, wife of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. T.A. Lagbaja, in recognition of her contributions to the welfare of officers, soldiers,…