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Month: July 2023

Police rescue day-old baby dumped near septic tank in Lagos

The Lagos Police spokesperson said that the baby was rapped with a cloth. The Police Command in Lagos State says a day-old female baby has been found dumped near a septic tank on Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos State. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Hundeyin…

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Reps to intervene in NFF, Falcons dispute ahead of World Cup

The House urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay the outstanding match bonuses and allowances to the players, ahead of the tournament. The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the dispute between the female national football team, the Super Falcons and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), ahead of the 2023 Women’s World…

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Tinubu, INEC defend victory, integrity of polls with one witness apiece

The witness tendered original documents containing evidence of his membership of the New York Bar in the United States. In the next few weeks the firepower at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) will ebb as the five-member panel of the court, headed by Justice Haruna Tsammani, has sent lawyers and petitioners back to their…

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Association urges Tinubu to appoint professional as transport minister

Bivbere assured the president of the association’s partnership and promised to prioritise solution-based journalism to tackle critical challenges. The Maritime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (MARAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint a maritime professional as the next minister of transportation. The President of MARAN, Godfrey Bivbere, said this in a statement on Wednesday in…

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NDDC to create jobs for 10,000 Niger Delta youths – MD

The managing director advised NDDC vendors who always brought arbitrary empowerment programmes and proposals to the commission to key into Project Hope. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says its newly launched Project Hope will create jobs for about 10,000 indigent youths, women and entrepreneurs in the Niger Delta. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel…

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IBEDC announces prepaid meter upgrade

The MD gave assurance of IBEDC’s commitment to supporting its customers throughout the transition. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc. has announced upcoming upgrade of its Standard Transfer Specification (STS) prepaid meters to enhance efficiency that aligns with global standards. The upgrade known as Token Identification (TID) Rollover aims to ensure continued seamless operation…

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Police kill 2 suspected kidnappers, rescue victim in Anambra

Adeoye called on operators of public and private hospitals to admit but report anyone with a bullet wound or related injuries to the nearest Police station. The Police Command in Anambra, in collaboration with the state vigilantes, neutralised two kidnappers in an attack at Ichida Community in Anaocha area of Anambra The newly-posted Commissioner of…

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Lord’s London Dry Gin, official sponsor of the Trace live event with Wande Coal concert

#FeaturebyLordsGin Lord’s London Dry Gin, the esteemed Nigerian premium gin brand, partnered with Trace Live to host an electrifying evening of music performance by renowned music artist Wande Coal, and premium entertaining Lord’s gin and Lord’s cocktail refreshment. The Trace Live with Wande Coal Concert took place at the prestigious Terra Kulture arena in Victoria…

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FCTA impounds 16 vehicles, 4 cows, arrests 7 beggars

The Head of Operations, Directorate of Road Traffic Services, said the operation was in line with the Senate directives to end illegal motor parks in the capital city. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Wednesday, impounded 16 vehicles, four cows and arrested seven beggars in Abuja. The vehicles, beggars and the cows were seized…

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Edo Assembly confirms Okungbowa as Chief Judge

The lawmakers, in a voice vote, unanimously supported the committee’s recommendation and Okungbowa was confirmed as the chief Judge of Edo state. The Edo House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Daniel Okungbowa as Chief Judge of the state. The nominee was screened and cleared by the house committee on Rules and…

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