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Day: November 16, 2024

Edo Police rescue abducted 14-month-old baby

The baby was kidnapped by her nanny and allegedly sold for N500,000. Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 14-month-old baby, Grace Osamagbe, who was abducted by her nanny, Rejoice Chukwu, in April. Commissioner of Police Umoru Ozigi told newsmen on Saturday in Benin, that the Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Unit…

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Reps seek usage of high-tech solution for customs to secure borders

He encouraged the NCS to deepen its collaboration with stakeholders like the ports authority, law enforcement, and international trade organisations. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Hon Leke Abejide, has urged the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to adopt advanced technologies, including blockchain and artificial intelligence, to combat smuggling and…

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‘INEC cannot be trusted’ – PDP’s candidate alleges bias in Ondo election

The PDP candidate’s remarks reflect mounting concerns over the credibility of the Ondo governorship election. Mr Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State governorship election, has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the poll in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. Speaking shortly after casting…

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Ondo governorship election: DSS arrests vote-buyer with bags of cash

Authorities have reiterated their commitment to ensuring a free and fair election, with more updates expected as the polls progress. The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended an alleged vote-buyer during the Ondo State governorship election. The suspect was caught with two bags of money believed to be intended for voter inducement. According to…

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MC Oluomo sacked as appeal court declares new NURTW chairman

The panel confirmed Baruwa’s election as NURTW president and upheld the previous ruling by the National Industrial Court. The Appeal Court in Abuja has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the legitimate President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), dismissing a challenge from Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, and his…

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Ex-APC presidential aspirant kicked out of Abuja apartment over unpaid rent

Despite several attempts to recover outstanding payments, Omosebi reportedly refused to vacate the property. Tunde Omosebi, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections, has been evicted from his Abuja residence following allegations of unpaid rent and other controversies. The incident, captured in a viral video posted on X…

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Yuletide: First Lady cautions market women against hiking food prices

Mrs Tinubu urged market women to shun greed as the festive season fast approaches. The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to market women across Nigeria to refrain from undue increase in prices of food items as the yuletide draws nearer. Mrs Tinubu made the appeal at the 2024 Ebonyi Women’s Day Celebration held…

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Ondo guber: Anxiety mounts as 1.7 million voters decide governorship race

INEC and security agencies face immense pressure to deliver a transparent, credible, and peaceful election in Ondo State. An atmosphere of anxiety grips Ondo State as 1,793,914 registered voters head to the polls today to elect their next governor. The race pits incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) against Agboola Ajayi…

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5 African countries with the fastest Internet speeds in 2024, Nigeria isn’t in the top 3

Looking for the best places in Africa with super-fast internet? Whether you’re a digital nomad, a content creator, or just someone who loves streaming, internet speed can make or break your online experience. Good news, Africa’s internet game is getting stronger, with some countries stepping up and delivering speeds that can keep up with the…

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Naira depreciates further against dollar

Nigeria’s local currency experienced further decline despite an increase in daily turnover from 214.73 million dollars on Thursday to 296.63 million dollars on Friday. The Naira on Friday slightly further depreciated at the official market trading at N1,652.25 against the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange revealed that the Naira…

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