Author: Utebor Paul
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Navy officers attacks police, leaves 1 dead, 3 others injured in Lagos
An anti-robbery police patrol team, have allegedly been attacked by four Naval officers in the Satellite town area of Lagos state, stabbing one of the police officers identified as ASP Abion Hezikel to death on Saturday, December 3. According to police sources who confirmed this incident, the four Naval officers were riding on a motorcycle…
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Kidnappers demand N100m ransom for the release of Ondo monarch
Kidnappers have demanded N100m ransom for the release of Oba Clement Jimoh Olukotun, the traditional ruler of Oso Community in Ajowa-Akoko North West Local Council of Ondo state, Oloso of Oso. Recall that Oba Clement was kidnapped on Thursday, at his residence. The kidnappers made contact with Oba Clement’s family members to make a demand…
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52-year-old woman allegedly sets parents ablaze in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the drugging and setting ablaze of an 85 -year-old man and his 80-year-old wife, by their 52-year-old biological daughter. The old man was pronounced dead at the hospital where they were rushed to, while the wife has remained unconscious. The Command’s Public Relations…
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Osun community appeals to government over minning activities
Awolumate Zone 3 Community in Ile-Ife, Osun State, has raised concern over the activities of some expatriate miners, alleged to be Chinese. They appealed to security agencies and the state government to come to their aid. A large portion of land close to residential buildings had been dug out by miners, in the affected community, putting over…
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I admire your sense of humor – Regina Daniels tells husband
Poplar actress and wife of billionaire Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels, has showered praises on her husband on Instagram. in the post she shared on social media, the actress stated that she admired her husband and his sense of humor. She appreciated him for being amazing and always making her feel like a princess. She wrote;…
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Poverty index: Your claims represent a brazen descent into selective amnesia – NGF to FG
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reacted to the federal government’s claim of states being responsible for the increase in poverty rate in the country. NGF’s spokesperson, AbdulRazaque Bello-Barkindo in a statement released on behalf of Governors, said the claim of the minister of state for budget and national planning, Clement Agba, represents a brazen…
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Half salaries: ASUU to hold NEC meeting in Calabar
The Academic Staff Union of the University (ASUU) will hold its quarterly National Executive Council meeting at the University of Calabar on Sunday. This was disclosed by a member of the NEC on Saturday in Abuja. “There is a quarterly NEC meeting and it’s for the fourth quarter. Lots of issues will come up and…
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Police repel attack on INEC office in Imo
Imo Police Command says it repelled an attack on the building of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) located in Orlu LGA in Imo by the suspected members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The command further disclosed that the hoodlums, who attacked the INEC facility, later retreated with bullet wounds after they suffered…
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Ugwuanyi inaugurates Nnamdi Azikiwe’s centre in Enugu
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday converted old Premier’s Lodge of the defunct Eastern Region to Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Centre for Historical Monument of Great Zik. Newsmen reports that the centre houses Zik’s interviews, showcase of his leadership qualities, exhibition of his life, scholarly awards, media releases in form of documentaries and movies…
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Put an end to fuel shortage, price hike – Labour urges FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have urged the Federal Government to put an end to the fuel shortages and price hike in the country. The Presidents of NLC and the TUC said this in a statement, signed by Mr Ayuba Wabba and Mr Festus Osifo on Saturday in Abuja. It…