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Month: May 2024

Lagos swears in 13 new judges, boasts of best judicial system in Nigeria

The governor said that his administration had earlier appointed 24 judges. Lagos State Government on Thursday swore in 13 new high court judges, with a charge to dispense justice without fear or favour while upholding Nigeria’s Constitution in all circumstances. The state Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge after the judges took oath of office…

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WAEC maths exam peaceful in Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu despite sit-at-home

Despite few vehicular movements, students were able to sit for their mathematics examination slated for the day. The sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) was partially observed in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states as some residents went about their normal businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that IPOB had…

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Fubara promises investment-friendly policies in Rivers

The governor commended the community for the cooperation given to the investors and urged them to support the market to grow stronger. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has said that his administration will continue to provide the enabling environment for investments to thrive. Fubara made the promise during the inauguration of phase one of the…

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Nigerian-American actress Ego Nwodim opens up on handling hate comments

The actress was part of the Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable. Nigerian-American actress and comedian Ego Nwodim shared some interesting details, from the strangest fan comments to the most transformative moment from her breakthrough role on Saturday Night Live (SNL), during The Hollywood Reporter’s Comedy Actress Roundtable, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. During the talk…

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Police arrest father attempting to sell daughter for ₦1.5m in Bauchi

Muhammad said that after the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect would be arraigned in court. The Police in Bauchi state have arrested a 49-year-old father accused of attempting to sell his 5-year-old daughter for ₦1.5 million. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Auwal Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday in Bauchi at a news…

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Lawmakers I helped to win election in 2023 now avoid me – Umahi

The minister vowed to stick with Nwifuru for eight years and thanked God for giving the governor the grace to unite all leaders of the state. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has said that most people he helped to power during the 2023 general elections now avoid him. Umahi said this in Abakaliki…

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I’m sacrificing my security vote for Osun’s development – Adeleke

Adeleke also said that the various ongoing road construction in the state was to revive the state’s economy and to revive cocoa production. Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State says he is sacrificing his security votes for the development of the state. Adeleke said this while hosting Oba Joseph Fashiku, the Olunisha of Inisha town…

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Father sells 6 biological children to traffickers in Sokoto, buyers arrested

Kaigama said police operatives, in conjunction with the military and vigilante groups, acted on credible information and carried out a successful rescue operation. Bala Abubakar, from the Tudun-Wada area of Sokoto South Local Government, has been arrested by the Police for giving away six of his biological children and 22 others for abduction. Ali Kaigama,…

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Emir Sanusi appoints new ward head of Kofar Mazugal

Emir Sanusi II was reinstalled as the 15th Emir of Kano on May 23. The Emir of Kano, Mohammadu Sunusi II on Thursday approved the appointment of a new Ward Head of Kofar Mazugal, Hamisu Sani, in the Dala Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Emir Sunusi…

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Tinubu thanks Wike for unwavering support as he inaugurates flyover in FCT

The President also inaugurated the Defence Intelligence Agency’s (DIA) new office complex in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Wuye Bridge interchange, linking the Wuse and Wuye Districts in the Federal Capital City (FCC). Speaking at the inauguration, Tinubu reassured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to prioritise their welfare and make them the…

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