Metro
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Kingmakers in Oyo Town have rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin by Governor Seyi Makinde, describing it as illegal and unlawful. It would be recalled that earlier on Friday, the state government announced that Makinde had approved the appointment of a new Alaafin of Oyo, two years after the stool…
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The Police Command in Ogun,has confirmed confirm that three people sustained injuries in an accident at Abule Ojo Junction,near Alagbole in Ogun. The Command’s Spokeperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Ota.said that the accident occurred on Wednesday. Odutola explained that accident ,which involved a…
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A Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, has ordered the remand of one Fawas Afolabi, 25, facing charges of assault and theft of two laptops valued at three million naira. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the four-count-charge of conspiracy, causing breach of peace, assault and stealing preferred against him. The court’s President,…
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The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed 21 persons killed in a bandits attack on Baure Village, Safana Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Aliyu, on Friday in Katsina. He said: “On Jan. 7, 2025, in Baure Village, Safana LGA,…
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A new Alaafin of Oyo has been formally approved by Governor Seyi Makinde. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement, said that Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by the Governor of Oyo State. According to the commissioner, a statement…
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a cult leader,Abiodun John, who's the head of the ‘Alora’ cult group during a routine stop and search duty along the AKute/Lambe road in the Ifo Local Government Area. Ogun State Police Command spokesman Omolola Odutola disclosed this in a statement. According to Omolola, John was reportedly arrested…
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In recognition of his outstanding contributions to engineering, education, and public service, LUBCON Founder and Chairman, Alhaji Jani Ibrahim, has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate Degree (PhD) by Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State. Ibrahim also serves as the 1st Deputy President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture…
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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have nabbed the man behind the recent cloning of its website in which a notice was placed to falsely inform Nigerians that the agency was recruiting. A source disclosed that the 32-year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, was reportedly…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina State. This is contained in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen Babajo, on Thursday in Katsina. He…
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Gunmen have killed about 30 people in the Charanci, Safana, Kurfi, and Kaita Local Government Areas of Katsina State. A source who pleaded anonymity in Barebari village in Safana local government area of the state said that 15 people died on the spot after the attack. He said, “Baure village is known as a bandits’…
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The family of the late Emeka Okedinachi, who allegedly died as a result of assault and injuries inflicted on him by police officers may have rejected an autopsy report released by the Delta State Police Command on the case.
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Men of the Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Igbokoda, Ondo State, have dismantled nine illegal refineries in the Ilaje Local Council of the state.
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The Larry Omodia Foundation for Justice Reform, an affiliate of African Television, has called on the Nigerian Police Force to interrogate the allies of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba popularly known as Mohbad based on new findings.
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A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos yesterday sentenced two men, Kolawole Azeez and Ajadi Olarenwaju Tajudeen to seven years imprisonment, for unlawful dealing in prohibited drugs.
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Residents of Kuchibuyi community, a suburb of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called for improved security networks to avert terrorist attacks following last Monday’s bomb explosion in the area.
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Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, has sentenced an Internet fraudster, Chima Huginus Nkwocha, a.k.a “Young Billionaire,” to two years imprisonment for impersonation and money laundering.
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A Lagos Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba, yesterday, remanded 45-year-old female teacher, Stella Nwadigbo, in Kirikiri Correctional Facility for indecent treatment and assault of a child.
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A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Alpha Zeta Organisation (AZO) in collaboration with Bashir Olanrewaju Oshodi, has feted less privileged people in Lagos.
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The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) Kaduna State chapter has faulted criticism against the approval of the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences in Southern Kaduna, saying the decision of the government to site the institution in the geographical zone will put an end to the marginalisation of the area. Besides, the response of…
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The yield on the UK government's 10-year bonds hit the highest level Thursday since the 2008 global financial crisis. The increase makes it more costly for the Labour government to finance current operations and repay the debt, raising the risk it will have to make spending cuts or hike taxes. What happened? The yield on…
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The High Court of Lagos sitting at Yaba/Surulere has granted an order in favour of Veritasi Homes & Properties Ltd restraining Patricia Technologies Ltd from selling or in any way dealing with 15.021 hectares of land at Idera Scheme, Lagos. Justice E. O. Ashade ruled that the order stands pending the compliance of Veritasi Homes…
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Guinea could hold a presidential and legislative election this year, the government spokesman said on Thursday, more than three years after a junta seized power in a coup. Under international pressure, the military leaders who took control in 2021 initially pledged to hold a constitutional referendum and hand power to elected civilians by the end…
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to attend the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025). In a statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy) on Friday, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, invited Tinubu to attend the…
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In a bold move to redefine the status quo and champion inclusivity, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's leadership of Kwara State stands as a transformative force, particularly in his approach
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The Companies Registration Portal (CRP) of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has been restored after undergoing maintenance for more than one week. The management of the commission on its X handle said that the maintenance was successful and normal registration services have been restored. The commission, in December 2024, informed its customers of scheduled system…
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The Arewa Youths Advocate for Peace and Unity Initiative has refuted the claim regarding alleged ethnic bias in the promotions at the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). In a statement on Thursday, the National President, Sani Danaudi Mohammed, said that independent investigation showed no favoritism in the recent internal exercise. "Our findings, including information from credible…
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A senior lecturer in the Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Port Harcourt, Dr. Daniel Ekpah, has been honoured with the 2024 Cisco Premier+ Award for Cybersecurity. The award, presented at the Cisco Networking Academy Partner Conference in Dubai, recognises Dr. Ekpah's outstanding contributions to cybersecurity education and digital capacity development in Africa and…
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday congratulated his Aide-de-Camp, Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion, describing him as a reliable officer deserving of elevation in rank. Tinubu said this in a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on 19 December 2024. The rank's…
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The House of Representatives Committee on Environment has expressed concern over at what it described as an abysmally low release of funds to the Ministry of Environment. The panel said the development has led to several missed opportunities to address environmental challenges facing the country. The lawmakers listed such environmental challenges as deforestation, pollution, erosion,…
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An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a man, Tobi Paul-Augustine, to 18 months in prison for impersonating an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Paul-Augustine had pleaded guilty to a count charge of presenting himself as an officer of the EFCC. While delivering the judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi, found him guilty…
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has frowned at the slow pace of works on the Port Harcourt/Aba express road despite injecting huge sums into the projects. The Minster also lamented that despite paying 85 percent of N199bn to Julius Berger PLC for the construction of Bonny Bodo Road, no tangible work has been done.…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has underscored the importance of residents taking responsibility for public infrastructure and ensuring it is not misused or vandalised. Speaking on Thursday, at the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated network of five roads in Ikeja GRA, the governor warned against acts like vandalism and the dumping of refuse, which…