Aminu Jamo
22 Sep
At least nine people have lost their lives following an outbreak of cholera in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State. The outbreak, which is said to have occurred in four communities, has also left several persons hospitalised. Executive Chairman of the council area, Usman Nadalo, made this known while speaking with newsmen yesterday. Nadalo…
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An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded six men at Agodi Correctional Centre in Ibadan for alleged armed robbery and receiving stolen property worth N32 million. The defendants are Mathew Elegbede, 34, Adeleye Nurudeen, 37; Obina David, 39; Aromeh Friday, 34; Anagaba John, 35 and Chukwuka Aralia, 56. They are standing trial on a…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Katsina Command, has arrested a member of staff of the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), for allegedly stealing a prepaid meter. Briefing newsmen in Katsina on Tuesday, the Command’s Spokesman, SC Buhari Hamisu, said the suspect was accused of trespass, tampering with the meter and theft. Hamisu…
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Arrangements have been concluded to air 320 school lessons in 10 subjects on Lagos Television and social media handles. The lessons, to be aired under the Eko Learners Support Programme of Lagos State Government, are for preparations for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examination Council (NECO). Mr Durotimi Adeboye, the Project…
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Some residents of Lagos State have applauded the Federal High Court’s order stopping the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) from confiscating vehicles with faded number plates. The order issued by the court in Lagos also stopped FRSC from punishing or fining drivers of such vehicles. The residents in separate interview with the News Agency of…
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Abubakar Dantsoho, the Managing Director, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) to boost exports. A statement by the NPA said that Dantsoho made the pledge when he received the NLNG’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Philip Mshelbila, at its headquarters in Lagos…
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed regrets over the planned exit of the United States of America (USA) from the global health body. WHO urged the US to reconsider its decision and maintain their partnership for the benefit of the health and well-being of millions of people around the globe. US President, Donald Trump,…
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President Donald Trump has lifted U.S. sanctions imposed by his predecessor on extremist settlers in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, in a reversal praised by the Israeli far right. Joe Biden’s administration had imposed sanctions on Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of violence against Palestinians. The Israeli government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been…
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The Laribikusi Ruling House has faulted the selection of Samuel Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland in the Ibarapa East local government area of Oyo State. The ruling house sought the intervention of Governor Seyi Makinde to prevent some powerful individuals from violating the institution of Obaship in Eruwa. It would be recalled that…
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Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Bashir Sa'idu, was denied bail application by the Kaduna State High Court and sent back to be remanded in the Correctional Facility on Tuesday. Saidu, who also served as commissioner for finance, was charged before the Kaduna State High Court II on 10-count charges…
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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday, described as sad and shocking the death of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and immediate past chairman of the Oyo State Signage and Advertising Agency, Temilola Segun Adibi. Adibi, a former chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, passed away at the early hours…