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Month: February 2024

Imo journalist narrates how son escaped from kidnappers’ den

Mbajunwa attributed his son’s miraculous escape to the divine intervention of God. An Imo-based journalist, Reginald Mbajunwa, has narrated how his 17-year-old son, Nzubechi, was kidnapped by hoodlums on his way to Church for a crossover night on Wednesday, January 31. Mbajunwa, the Director of News at the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, told newsmen on Thursday…

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Aiyedatiwa approves ₦1bn for construction of UNIMED Senate building

Aiyedatiwa inaugurated several projects on the campus, including the Multidisciplinary Laboratory Complex and the Kamomi Aketi Accelerated Water Scheme. The Ondo State Government has approved ₦1 billion for the construction of a new Senate Building at the main campus of the University of Medical Sciences Ondo. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State disclosed this, on…

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FCT community bestows Warlord, Sarkin Yaki, title on Wike

The minister blamed the spate of rural-urban migration on the lack of roads and other basic amenities needed to make life comfortable. A community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has bestowed the traditional title of “Sarkin Yaki”, (Warlord), Paikon Kore on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, The Aguma of Gwagwalada, Chief…

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Hijab: Coalition demands optional uniform for female Muslim corps members

Amasa also called on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to introduce an optional set of uniforms for Muslim female youth corps members who desire to wear the hijab. Coalition of Nigerian Muslim Women has appealed to the Federal Government to be more proactive in curtailing the alleged victimisation of Muslim women who wear hijab…

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PDP govs donate ₦100m to victims of Plateau killings, call for state police

Responding, Mutfwang thanked his colleagues for the solidarity visit, adding that it would further encourage the people to be firm at all times. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed full support for the creation of State Police, saying it will address the current security challenges confronting the country. The Governor of Bauchi…

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Kano court remands lovers for having unlawful sexual intercourse

The Prosecution Counsel, Khadija Aliyu, said that the defendants committed the offence sometime in 2023. A Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Kano, on Thursday, ordered the remand of Aliyu Yakubu, 24 and Aisha Sani,19, at the Correctional Center for alleged adultery. The duo, who reside at Sauna Quarters Kano and Hotoro Yandodo Quarters Kano, are…

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Court detains driver for involuntary manslaughter of 9 person in Lagos

The man drove the truck with negligence and disregard for other road users, making the container fall into a minibus. An Ikeja High Court on Thursday ordered the remand of one Ketu Asikpata for the alleged involuntary manslaughter of nine people. Asikpata was arraigned before Justice Oyindamola Ogala on a nine-count charge of involuntary manslaughter….

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Ned Nwoko reveals criteria for Nigerians to bear firearms

Nwoko highlighted key conditions for firearm ownership. Ned Nwoko, the lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, has elucidated the provisions of his proposed bill advocating for civilian firearm ownership. The bill, currently awaiting its first reading in the Senate, outlines stringent criteria for Nigerians seeking to bear arms for self-defense. During an appearance on Arise…

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VP Shettima’s stepmother, Hauwa Kormi passes away at 69

Hauwa Kormi died after a prolonged illness at the age of 69. The Vice President, Sen Kashim Shettima, has lost his stepmother, Mrs Hauwa Kormi, in the early hours of Thursday. The Spokesman of the Vice-President, Stanley Nkwocha, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said that Kormi who died after a…

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Olayide Adelami sworn in as Ondo’s deputy governor

The governor said the choice of the new deputy governor resulted from his distinct quality, impeccable character and rich administrative acumen. The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola, swore in Dr Olayide Adelami, as the state’s new deputy governor on Thursday in Akure. Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa nominated Adelami, a former Deputy Clerk of…

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