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A 24-year-old man,Yusuf Aliu, who allegedly entered a residence and stole property worth N850,000, on Thursday appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court. The defendant, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of unlawful entry and stealing. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The prosecutor, ASP Edet Ekpo, told the…
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Senator Sharafadeen Alli, representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, on Thursday, expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi, who died at the age of 44 in the UK. This was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser…
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved judgement for May 8 in the legal battle between MultiChoice Nigeria and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the recent hike in subscription fees for DStv and GOtv services. Justice James Omotosho fixed this date after taking arguments from both parties on whether…
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A Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State has sentenced a 24 year-old student, Daniel Nuhu, to 15 months in a correctional centre for stealing grains and gadgets. Nuhu was charged by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) with criminal trespass and theft. He pleaded guilty to the charges, and begged the court for…
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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has disowned a series of AI-generated videos falsely linking him to drug promotions and scholarship offers. The Guardian reports that the cleric denounced the videos, circulating on social media, as misleading and having deceived many by falsely associating the cleric with…
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Bisola Kola-Daisi, the Special Adviser to the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu, in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, has reportedly passed away in the early hours of Thursday in the United Kingdom. The news was confirmed by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser to the former governor of Oyo State, who spoke to…
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The House of Representatives passed for second reading bills seeking to alter the Constitution to review death penalty, ensure Local Government reforms and review indigene and citizen status in the country. The bills were sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu. The bills which were presented by the Majority Leader, Rep. Julius Ihonvbere (APC-Edo)…
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A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of three people in Yala Local Government Area, Northern Cross River, after their mud houses collapsed during a fierce downpour. The storm, which marked the first rainfall of the year, came with powerful winds and thunderstorms, toppling trees, cutting electricity lines, and leaving a trail of destruction.…
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The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the South-South Development Commission Bill into law. It also lauded the National Assembly for its expeditious and diligent processing of the pivotal legislation. A statement by PANDEF National Chairman, Dr. Godknows Igali, on Wednesday, said the creation of the commission would engender development…
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The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, has remanded a 15-year old teenager for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl. The teenager is facing a one-count charge bordering on rape. He however pleaded not guilty to the charge, saying that the act was consensual. Earlier the Police Prosecutor, Insp. Chinyere Okechukwu, told the…