Author: Paul Utebor
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Watch as CCTV captures moment helicopter crashes in Lagos
A close circuit television has captured moments leading to the crash of a helicopter in Lagos. Recall that TheNewsGuru.com reported that the a helicopter crashed into a building in the Oba Akran area of Ikeja, in Lagos State. Mr Tunji Oketumbi, Public Affairs, General Manager, NSIB confirmed the accident. See video below: View this…
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Video: Watch moments DSS and NCS officers battle over custody of Godwin Emefiele
Violence erupted between the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Correctional Services, at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, over which of the agencies will have custody of Goodwin Emefiele the suspended governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Recall that the court granted Emefiele bail, but ordered the Nigeria Correctional Service to…
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Video of Ondo State governor surfaces online as he celebrate his 67th birthday
A video of Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has surfaced online, as the governor celebrates his 67th birthday. In the video which was taken in a hospital in Germany, the governor was seen seating on a chair and by his side was the lawmaker representing Owo state constituency, Emmanuel Ogumolasuyi, who was wishing him happy…
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No vessel caught fire at Ports & Cargo handling services Ltd- SIFAX spokesman
The Ports & Cargo Handling Services Ltd., at Tin Can Island Port, on Friday, disclose that no vessel caught fire at its terminal. Mr Olumuyiwa Akande, Group Head, Corporate Communications SIFAX Group said this in a statement in Lagos. “Our attention has been drawn to some misleading reports in the press after a fire incident…
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Explosion hits Johannesburg major highway [Video]
An explosion has just occurred in one of Johannesburg’s major highways in South Africa. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports it happened few minutes ago as captured in a trending video on social media networks. In the background audio of the video clip it’s said that it seems nobody is hurt after it occurred. Many vehicles were sighted…
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Resign now – Elected NEC members, zonal women leaders to embattled national women leader, Betta Edu
The crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is far from over as elected female National Executive Committee (NEC) members and all Zonal Women Leaders from the six geopolitical zones have called for the immediate resignation of the party’s National Women Leader, Dr Betta Edu. While addressing a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday,…
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[VIDEO] Singer Portable’s damaged Brabus sighted at Ladipo Market
Popular singer Portable’s damage vehicle has been sighted at the Ladipo Market, Lagos. Recall that few days back, the singer was reportedly involve in an accident damaging his vehicle (Mercedes Brabus). The vehicle was damaged badly and has been advised by his mechanic, to abandon the vehicle as it is likely beyond repair. It is…
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NECO unveils ‘e-Verify’ portal for online confirmation of results
The National Examination Council (NECO) has unveiled ”NECO ‘e-Verify” platform to ease the verification of results, and checkmate manipulation and falsification of results conducted by the council. The Registrar/Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, in his address of welcome at the ceremony on Thursday in Abuja, said all requests for verification or confirmation of…
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EFCC identifies illegal mining as threat to nation’s economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified illegal mining and other criminal activities as major threats to the nation’s economy. EFCC Acting Executive Chairman, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, said this at a one-day workshop which the commission organised for journalists in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of…
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AfDB approves $7.88m grant to boost renewable energy in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s Board of Directors has approved a 7.88 million dollars grant from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) for the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst (AETC) Programme. The bank in a statement, said the programme is aimed at increasing renewable energy generation across the continent. The AETC consolidates the bank’s…