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Month: July 2024

7 mind-blowing facts about the ocean

The ocean is a mysterious place, full of wonders that continue to amaze us. The ocean is vast, covering more than 70% of our planet’s surface. It’s not just a big body of water; it’s a fascinating world full of amazing creatures, stunning landscapes, and incredible secrets. The ocean affects our weather, provides us with…

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Lagos court release 46-year-old man accused of raping underage girl

The judge stated that the prosecution did not prove the charge of defilement against the security guard, so she consequently discharged and acquitted him. An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday discharged and acquitted a 46-year-old security guard, Victor Godwin, accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl. Delivering judgment, Justice Abiola Soladoye, held…

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PHOTOS: Netizens react as Wike rocks over ₦3.4m Versace denim coat

A Japanese luxury online store sells the Versace denim coat for €2,125, equivalent to over ₦3.4 million according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rate. In what has sparked widespread reactions on social media, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was recently seen donning a Versace denim street-style plain cotton…

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Siblings conspire to drug tricycle owner, steal tricycle worth ₦2.2m.

The defendants also tried to escape from lawful custody during interrogation at the police station before they were eventually caught in the police barracks. Two siblings, Chigozie Eke and Michael Eke, were on Monday arraigned before an Amawbia Chief Magistrates’ Court, Awka, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth ₦2.2 million. The defendants, both from Ifite-Awka,…

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Family of late ex-Konga CEO gives fresh update on suicide claims

Nick Imudia, the Group CEO of D.light International until his passing, resided in Nairobi, Kenya, where the company’s headquarters are located. The family of Nick Imudia, the ex-CEO of the e-commerce company Konga, has strongly refuted rumours suggesting that he took his own life. In a statement issued by Dr. Anthony N. Imudia, the family…

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Anambra lawmaker fights poverty, empowers 200 widows, youths with machines

The empowerment aims to promote economic self-sufficiency, reduce poverty and community development. A member of the House of Representatives, Prof. Oby Orogbu (LP- Anambra), representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, on Monday distributed sewing and grinding machines to 200 widows and youths. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the items were distributed…

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12 of 25 Ajayi Crowther University students cleared in student’s death case

25 Ajayi Crowther University students were charged with conspiracy, murder and negligence. Twelve out of the 25 students of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, brought before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan for alleged murder were on Monday discharged. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 25 students, arraigned on June 5, were charged…

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Court slams Abuja estate developer ₦10.5m for forceful land trespassing

The judge stated that the company was wrong in moving earth equipment, to the land to destroy structures erected by the owner to establish its presence on the land. A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Nyanya on Monday, slammed a ₦10.5 million fine on an Abuja-based estate developer, Valington Homes and Property…

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Gunmen shoot driver, kidnap another on Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway

Police stated that on arrival at the scene, the person shot was promptly taken to Hospital in Ilisan for treatment. The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed that one person was shot and another kidnapped by suspected gunmen at the Delabo axis on the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode-Benin expressway. SP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, who disclosed…

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Truck owner lands in court for giving vehicle to unlicenced driver.

The driver also assaulted a policeman by beating him up. A truck owner, Samuel Kuzoru, 61 and his driver, Itoro Bassey, on Monday, appeared before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, charged with assaulting a policeman on lawful duty. The defendants- Kuzoru and Bassey – whose residential addresses were not provided, are facing…

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