Kano LG election
11 Oct
Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano has reserved judgments on matters bordering on the conduct of local government elections in Kano. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has instituted two separate suits against the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chairman of KANSIEC…
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Nigerian singer Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly called Ayra Starr, has shared her secret to staying beautiful. The 22-year-old global star revealed her go-to beauty rituals during the Maybelline makeup event in New York: sleeping and dancing in front of the mirror. READ ALSO: See Olamide, Ayra Starr and Davido live as Flytime Fest 2024 tickets…
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The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation also led to the rescue of a 10-year-old boy allegedly abducted by the suspect. The command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed the development in a statement issued in Port…
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed March 4, 2025, for ruling in a suit seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from enforcing the December 2, 2022, judgment of the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the fresh delineation of polling units and electoral wards in Warri South Local…
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The Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of Major-Generals and Brigadier-Generals in recognition of their meritorious service to the nation. The promotion, comprising 35 brigadier-generals to the rank of major-generals and 73 colonels to the rank of brigadier-general respectively, was approved at the council’s sitting on Thursday. The…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has deployed 2,550 officers across the state to ensure the safety and security of lives and property during the 2024 Yuletide season. Spokesperson of the Oyo State Command, Samuel Opebiyi, in a statement, said the deployment, directed by the State Commandant, Commandant Augustine Padonu,…
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The Contractor handling the construction work at the New Orie Ugwogo Market in Enugu East local government area, Enugu state, Geosquaremeter
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A fire incident has claimed the lives of a husband, his wife and their grandson which affected a storey building at Ori-Eru, Idikan area of Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the fire incident occurred in the early hours of Friday. Mr Yemi Akinyinka, General Manager Oyo State Fire Services Agency, made…
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When it comes to entertainment, Lagos knows how to roll out the red carpet. From blockbuster premieres to cosy weekend hangouts, the city’s cinemas deliver an unmatched movie experience. But which one takes the crown? Explore Lagos' top cinemas to find out. Filmhouse Cinemas Filmhouse Cinemas offers the perfect blend of technology and ambiance. With…
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The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspects for allegedly stealing a bus belonging to the Young Shall Grow (YSG) Transport Company. The spokesman of the Delta State Police Command, ASP Bright Edafe, paraded the suspects in a video he shared on his official X account on Friday morning. Edafe said their role in…
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A magistrates’ court in Ado-Ekiti has granted a N30 million bail to lawyer and human rights activist Dele Farotimi. Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun approved the bail application on Friday with conditions including two responsible sureties, the surrender of Farotimi’s international passport, and a prohibition on granting media interviews during the case. Farotimi was arraigned by the…