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Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, has sentenced a motorcycle taxi (Okada) rider, Monday Olukunle, also known as Seaman, to seven years imprisonment for his involvement in the group sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl at an uncompleted building.
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Residents of Offa in Kwara State have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent court verdict sentencing five men to death for their involvement in the devastating 2018 Offa bank robbery.
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As the year winds down towards the festive season, telecommunication company, Globacom, has announced plans to give out exquisite cars and other prizes in a new season of its customer-loyalty reward promo, Festival of Joy.
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The House of Representatives Member for Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, has called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to ensure the completion of the critical Umuchima gully erosion project in Ideato South, following the state's recent decision to take over the project from the federal government. Ugochinyere made this call during an…
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The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has commenced the implementation of the Federal Government directive to facilitate the sale of crude oil and petroleum products in Naira, with the initial focus on serving the Dangote Refinery. The Managing Director, NPA, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, during an inter-agency stakeholders meeting yesterday, said the authority is coordinating services from…
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No fewer than 200 people were involved in the last Tuesday boat mishap at Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama local government of Kwara State. Kwara State AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described the tragedy as shocking and saddening. At least, about 90 corpses have been recovered, while 31 have, as at the time of filing this report, rescued.…
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The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general election, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that no amount of pressure would suppress the North from voting against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Kwankwaso, who insisted that the North has suffered more than enough crucifixion,…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the need for peace and unity in the region for the successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA). The body maintained that AFCFTA represents not just an opportunity, but a transformation for Africa, providing a platform for trade liberalisation, economic growth, and…
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The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has condemned the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for "blatant" disregard of a Federal High Court judgement. The court ordered the commission to halt the planned local government elections, citing non-compliance with relevant laws. During its 55th Legislative Sitting, the House Committee on Commissions and Agencies…
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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), representing all registered political parties in Nigeria, on Thursday, pledged commitment to upholding democratic values ahead of Local Government elections in Rivers State on Saturday, October 5, 2024. IPAC emphasised the unity of Nigerians in fostering sustainable democracy and development, vowing to resist any attempts to undermine the country's hard-earned…