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Month: July 2023

Man who stole ₦55m Benz finally arrested in Abuja

It was gathered that the suspect was arrested in Benin, Edo State, after stealing the car he pretended to buy. The Decoy Squad of the Edo State Police Command, on Thursday, July 6, 2023, arrested one Meshach Sinuphro, who stole a Mercedes Benz worth ₦55 million from a car dealer in the Federal Capital Territory…

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Pastor impregnant, ask member to abort pregnancy in Rivers

The victim and her mother were said to be church members of the pastor in Rivers State. A pastor of the Gracious Covenant Church, identified simply as Pillar, has advised that the pregnancy of a 15-year-old girl, whom he defiled, be flushed out, in the Ndele community, in the Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers…

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Couple arrested for allegedly employing underage girls for prostitution in Anambra

The couple was also charged with official corruption and prevention of course of justice. The Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court, in Awka, has ordered the remand of a couple in a correction centre for allegedly employing five underage girls for prostitution. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple, Okechukwu Okonkwo, 36…

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Ondo Assembly Speaker seeks probe of fire outbreak at LG secretariat, health agency

Ondo assembly speaker has called for the immediate investigation of the fire outbreak. Speaker of Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji, has described the fire outbreak, which occurred at Ondo East Local Government Secretariat and Ondo State Emergency Medical Service Agency (ODEMSA), both in Bolorunduro, as unfortunate. Speaking during a visit to the…

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Ebonyi’s first lady seeks collaboration with USAID to improve healthcare services in the State

Ebonyi’s governor’s wife seeks to partner with USAID to enhance healthcare systems in Ebonyi. The Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has indicated willingness to collaborate with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners in the state to strengthen health systems and improve quality of Primary Healthcare (PHC) Services….

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Moonlight Afriqa unveils debut EP ‘Tales By Moonlight’

Sensational singer and songwriter Moonlight Afriqa has released his debut EP he calls ‘Tales By Moonlight’. Moonlight Afriqa, the latest rising star in the Nigerian music scene, has released his recently teased debut EP, ‘Tales By Moonlight’ which presents an enchanting collection of mesmerizing soundtracks that seamlessly blend Afro-fusion melodies with captivating storytelling. Taking the…

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Sokoto governor Ahmed Aliyu drives himself due to driver’s late-coming

Governor Aliyu is yet to announce what he plans to do to his driver and other staff who resumed office late. The new Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has charged workers in the Government House to take their jobs more seriously following various incidents of late-coming on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The governor was reported…

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SGaWD releases new single ‘Top Boy’

Fast-rising Afrobeats sensation SGaWD has released a new single ‘Top Boy’ SGaWD, the rising star known for her bold and charismatic presence, is set to make a splash this summer with her highly anticipated single, ‘Boy Toy’ a vicacious track serves as the lead single from her upcoming sophomore project, and it promises to captivate…

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Adeleke finally appoints commissioners after 7 months as governor of Osun

Adeleke has submitted a list of 25 commissioner-nominees to the Osun House of Assembly. The Osun House of Assembly on Friday, July 7, 2023 indicated that a list of 25 commissioner- nominees has been forwarded to it for screening and confirmation by Governor Ademola Adeleke. Announcing the names during plenary session, Adewale Egbedun, Osun Assembly…

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Group hails military over payment of debarment allowance

NSAG commends the military for its commitment to military retirees welfare. National Security Assessment Group (NSAG), a civil society group, have commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria for its continuous commitment to the welfare of military retirees and Next of Kins (NOKs) of deceased personnel. The group made the commendation in a statement by its…

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