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Day: October 24, 2026

Edo govt, NLC strike peace deal as Labour moves to restore electricity

By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Edo State Government have resolved their prolonged dispute, with the state government agreeing to recognise the NLC caretaker committee. As part of the truce, the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE, is expected to take steps towards restoring electricity to the state that has been…

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EBOLA: Genomics links Nigeria’s case to Kenya index case – Pate

…says no evidence yet of direct travel link By Chioma Obinna Genomic analysis has revealed a close relationship between the Ebola virus detected in Nigeria’s confirmed case and the virus identified in the index case in Kenya, raising fresh questions about the connection between the infections as health authorities intensify containment measures. Read Also: Return…

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How 25-yr-old Ogun farmer died in police cell; family, community demand answers

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta  What began as a routine arrest over an alleged petty theft of plantain has ended in tragedy, leaving a grieving family and the entire community of Ipara in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State demanding answers from the police. Read Also: Full List: Names of 37 miners who died…

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 21-year-old butcher stabs colleague’s to death in Ogun

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta  The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old butcher, Selim Ayodele, over the alleged stabbing to death of his 26-year-old colleague, Ibrahim Wasiu, following a disagreement at their workplace in Alagbole, Ogun State. Read Also: Family seeks justice as butcher hacks 25-year old wife to death in Ekiti The incident…

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Why crashes on Otedola Bridge — Lagos govt

By Olasunkanmi Akoni  The Lagos State Government has absolved Otedola Bridge of any structural or engineering defects, attributing the recurring fatal crashes on the corridor to reckless driving, driver indiscipline, and overloaded heavy-duty trucks. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the remark during the annual media parley organised by the Lagos State…

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