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Month: December 2023

Mob lynches man to death for using his nephew for ritual

The man was said to have confessed to the crime during an interrogation after initially denying knowing the whereabouts of the minor. A man, whose identity is yet-to-be disclosed, has been lynched to death for allegedly using his 12-year-old nephew, Ayomide Agunbiade, for ritual purposes in the Odo Alaro area of Odogbolu Local Government Area…

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33-year-old man in court over alleged theft of iron clips worth ₦460,000

The defendant and 2 others stole 150 pieces of iron clips from a construction site in Kaduna metropolis. A 33-year-old man, Kingsley George, has been arraigned before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing iron clips worth ₦460,000. George, whose address is not provided is facing a charge of stealing to which he pleaded…

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5 celebrity boxing matches we would pay to watch Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy

Settling scores on social media? No. Putting boxing gloves on, yes! People would pay good money to see these stars go head to head. In the world of celebrities, tensions tend to get pretty high and on occasion, beefs follow. Step right up, folks! Let’s delve into potential boxing showdowns that could deliver premium “Knockout…

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Adeleke credits 2022 election win to BVAS, hails former President Buhari

Adeleke clarified that the contentious grade was a result of allegations of exam leakage during the 1981 exams. Osun State Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke attributed his victory in the 2022 governorship election to the implementation of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) in the country. In an exclusive interview with Arise TV, the governor emphasised…

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British American Tobacco agrees to pay $110 million fine after Nigeria antitrust probe

British American Tobacco Plc’s Nigerian units have agreed to settle the $110 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) as part of the resolution for alleged market dominance abuse in Nigeria, which includes violations of public health regulations. BAT was penalised for alleged market dominance abuse in Nigeria, which includes…

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Kebbi LG Chairman, Muhammad-Bello, dies after prolonged illness

The chairman died in the early hours of Thursday at the Usman Danfodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto. The Chairman of Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi, Alhaji Zayyanu Muhammad-Bello, is dead. He was aged 47. The Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Idris, made the disclosure in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on…

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5 signs you’ve outgrown your relationship and need a rethink

Can we talk about baggage? The emotional kind. The stuff we lug around from relationships that, well, let’s just say haven’t exactly sparked fireworks lately. The new year is around the corner and that means it’s time to declutter! We’re not just decluttering our homes, but our hearts. We’re ditching the relationships that no longer…

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FG orders humanitarian relief to affected communities of Plateau killings

Tinubu has directed the security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of these heinous killings are fished out and brought to justice. The Federal Government has condoled with the families of the victims of the recent attacks in Plateau and ordered for immediate release of humanitarian relief to the affected communities. This is contained in…

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Governor Bago dismisses reports of alcohol ban in Niger State

The governor urged the public to disregard the report emanating from social media and blogs. Niger governor Umar Bago has dismissed reports claiming that he had banned alcoholic drinks in the state. Bago, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, said such directive was neither from or his aides. “The public should disregard the report…

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s ascension as Ondo governor divine will – Adeleke

Governor Adeleke expressed his hope that Aiyedatiwa’s leadership would deepen democracy. Lucky Aiyedatiwa has assumed the mantle as the substantive governor of Ondo State, succeeding the late Rotimi Akeredolu. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The announcement of Aiyedatiwa’s emergence drew a congratulatory message from Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. Governor…

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