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Day: October 26, 2024

2 die as commercial bus collides with okada on Lagos-Badagry Expressway

The unit commander urged motorists plying the Lagos-Badagry expressway to reduce their speed on the one-lane expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people in a fatal auto crash on Saturday along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Williams Manga, Unit Commander of the FRSC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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We need to ally with North, Yorubas have betrayed us – Dokubo slams Tinubu

Dokubo said Tinubu had betrayed him after he emptied his bank account to support his emergence as President. Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused the Yoruba people of betraying the Ijaw people following the alleged neglect of the latter by President Bola Tinubu. In a viral video on social media, Dokubo said…

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No casualty as fire incident recorded on Lagos Blue Line

Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman asked residents of the area where the fire incident occurred to continue to go about their businesses peacefully as the situation is under control. There has been a fire outbreak on a small section of the Lagos Blue Line track at a spot opposite the NEPA Station, near the Eko Bridge, in the…

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‘Nigeria not failed, but failing’ – Ex-INEC Attahiru Jega

Jega’s speech left an impression on attendees, encouraging a return to constructive civic engagement. Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has highlighted the urgency of patriotic action to salvage Nigeria’s socio-political future. The political scientist made this call on Saturday, October 26, at the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (URNI) launch…

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Jigawa pulls out of lawsuit challenging EFCC’s legality

Abdulkadir-Fanini said a notice of withdrawal of the state was filed on October 24 on the service of the Chief Register of the court. Jigawa Government says it has withdrawn from the suit challenging the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) currently before the Supreme Court. The withdrawal…

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Teacher in hot water as student dies after 24 strokes of cane, 162 frog jumps

The student was allegedly subjected to corporal punishment by the teacher leading to his death. A teacher at the Obada Idi-Emi High School in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State has landed in hot water after a student identified simply as Ariyo, died after he allegedly beat him with 162 strokes of…

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Nigerian govt to nationalise cartoon content for kids, teenagers – here’s why

Through this initiative, NOA hopes to encourage a new generation of Nigerian children to identify with characters and stories reflecting their culture, ultimately fostering a stronger sense of national identity. The Nigerian government has announced plans to support local animation as part of a larger national identity project. At the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative…

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Gov Yusuf mourns death of spokesperson’s son

Governor Yusuf described the loss as ”saddening” but found solace in the belief that Abubakar has returned to Allah’s mercy. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has extended his heartfelt condolences to his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin Tofa, on the passing of his 15-year-old son, Abubakar Sadik. The young boy passed away on Thursday morning, just…

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Ijaw Congress faults Tinubu for scrapping Niger Delta ministry, demands reversal

Okaba said it was unfortunate that the ministry was scrapped while the Niger Delta region had continued to bear the burden of the country’s income generation. The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has faulted the scrapping of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and appealed for the reversal of the action. Prof Benjamin Okaba, President, of…

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5 retired army officers pulled out in Lagos

Akintade said it marked the formal disengagement from active service in the Nigerian Army and, indeed, the Armed Forces. The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) on Friday pulled out five retired Major Generals in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the officers bade the army farewell at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti…

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