Alleged money laundering: Ofili-Ajumogobia’s medical report a lie, says EFCC

May 31, 2019, 10:00 pm

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, challenged a medical report tendered by Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia before Justice Rilwan Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The EFCC had arraigned Ofili-Ajumogobia alongside Godwin Obla (SAN) on an 18-count charge bordering on breach of trust, false statement and unlawful enrichment. At yesterday’s […]

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Zamfara first lady to prioritise girl-child education

June 2, 2019, 1:00 am

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The wife of the new governor of Zamfara, Hajia Aisha Matawalle, says she plans to prioritise girl-child education in the state. She said this during a press briefing at the Government House, Gusau, on Saturday. She said that the educated woman had better skills and self confidence to raise children with sound characters for a […]

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Matawalle to flag-off work on the Gusau Airport soon

June 2, 2019, 3:51 am

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Zamfara state governor Bello Matawalle says work will begin on the proposed Gusau Airport within his first 100 days in office. The governor made the pledge when he paid an inspection visit to the proposed site of the airport on Saturday. A statement signed by the Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Mallam Yusuf […]

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Eid-el-Fitri: Don’t be in an hurry to get home – FRSC advises motorists

June 2, 2019, 5:16 am

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The Sango-Ota Command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, has advised motorists to exercise patience in trying to get to their various destinations during the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations. Mr Akeem Gainya, the Sango-Ota Unit Commander, gave the advice in an Interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota, Ogun on Sunday. NAN […]

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Foundation fetes kids, wants more attention to primary healthcare

June 2, 2019, 7:15 pm

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Founder and chairman of the Obijackson Foundation, Dr. Ernest Azudialu-Obiejesi, has called on the government and other stakeholders to seek innovative ways of providing quality primary healthcare across the country.

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FUTO graduate drowns in swimming pool

June 2, 2019, 8:15 pm

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Less than two months after three students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) were found dead after taking tramadol and other harmful drugs, another student of the university has drowned in a hotel swimming pool.

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Police arraign father, son for allegedly beating Ikeja Electric worker as video goes viral

June 2, 2019, 8:32 pm

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A man identified as Okiki Akintola, aged 50, and his son Mohammed, 22, have been arraigned before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Agbowa for alleged assault on an employee of Ikeja Electric (IE).

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RRS arrests suspected robber, cable thief 

June 2, 2019, 8:49 pm

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A suspected armed robber operating with motorcycle in Ikorodu area of Lagos State and a cable thief were last Thursday arrested separately by operatives of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

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Another student commits suicide with Sniper in Lagos

June 2, 2019, 9:27 pm

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Barely hours after it was reported that a student of the Department of Hospital Management at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, committed suicide because of his girlfriend’s decision to jilt him, another suicide has been reported at Sedar College,...

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LAWMA flags off ‘Lagos at 4 A.M’ initiative to tackle improper waste disposal

June 3, 2019, 2:11 am

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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), says it has flagged off an intensive waste evacuation operation tagged, “Lagos at 4 am”, to address the menace...

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Assembly laments cult activities in Ikorodu, urges police intervention 

June 3, 2019, 8:37 pm

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The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the Commissioner of Police in the state, Zubairu Muazu, to curtail the activities of cult members in Ikorodu area of Lagos. The issues surrounding gang war in Ikorodu followed an Urgent Matter of Public Importance raised by the Majority Leader of the House, Sanai Agunbiade, during plenary […]

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Man arraigned for allegedly killing four-year-old son

June 3, 2019, 8:38 pm

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For allegedly murdering his four-year-old child, a middleaged man, Elvis Enegbeta Chris, was yesterday arraigned before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. He was arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi on one count charge of murder brought against him by the state government.    The state alleged that the defendant (Chris) who hails from Edo […]

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Abia teachers suspend indefinite strike

June 3, 2019, 8:41 pm

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Abia teachers, under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) yesterday suspended their indefinite strike declared last Friday to press for the payment of their backlog of salaries. The state NLC Chairman, Uchenna Obigwe, confirmed that the NUT agreed to suspend the strike and gave the government two weeks to look into primary school […]

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Families of Dana plane crash victims seek constant review of pilots’ competence

June 3, 2019, 8:42 pm

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Families of victims of the June 3, 2012 Dana air crash have called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authorities to constantly review the qualification, experience and competence of pilots flying the Nigerian airspace to ensure safer skies. A statement by the families to mark the seventh year anniversary of loss of their loved ones noted […]

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Ayade asks ex-aides to return official vehicles within 78 hours or face arrest

June 3, 2019, 8:44 pm

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Cross River State Government has threatened to arrest former commissioners and appointees for failure to return official vehicles within 78 hours. The threat was made yesterday in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Martins Orim. The state governor warned those affected to comply with the directive or face embarrassment by […]

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Group canvasses measures to stem road crashes 

June 3, 2019, 8:46 pm

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A group under the auspices of Greenlight Initiative has called for a stronger leadership to advance road safety course in Nigeria.  The call was made in Abuja during a one-day sensitization workshop for public drivers. The Group Executive Director, Simon Obi, said stronger leadership was needed to realise the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.6, […]

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Saraki unveils Professor Sulaiman as director of NILDS

June 3, 2019, 8:58 pm

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Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced the confirmation of Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman as new Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). Saraki, who is Chairman of NILDS Governing Council, said the appointment takes immediate effect. This was contained in a letter dated May 28, 2019, which conveyed the appointment […]

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Imo Assembly suspends council chairmen, councilors, urges Okorocha’s probe

June 3, 2019, 8:58 pm

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The Imo State House of Assembly led by Chinedu Offor yesterday suspended the 27 local government chairmen and 645 councilors in the state indefinitely. In a motion moved by Bruno Ukoha (Ezin-Ihitte Mbaise Constituency), the House directed the suspended council bosses to immediately handover to directors of administration in their councils. The lawmakers also ordered […]

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Kogi council workers reject part salary payment

June 3, 2019, 9:26 pm

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The Joint Action Union (JAC) of local government workers in Kogi State has rejected the 25 and 30 per cent salary the state government paid its employees. The unions, which comprise the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Nigeria Union of […]

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DSS arrests, releases Bello’s aide over alleged plot to attack ex-naval chief

June 3, 2019, 9:36 pm

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The Department of State Security Services (DSS) at the weekend reportedly took into custody the Chief of Staff to Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, over alleged plot to attack a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (rtd). However, he denied that he was arrested, saying it was fake news. […]

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